ANAND SHARMA
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced Talent Headhunter with nearly 5 years in end-to-end recruitment. Skilled in developing tailored strategies, sourcing top talent, and managing the full hiring process. Adept at collaborating with departments to meet diverse needs, from technical to non-technical roles. Committed to driving business success through exceptional talent acquisition.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lotus Interworks (Simplia Inc.)
Remote
03.2024 - Current
- As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Lotus Interworks, I work closely with various departments to understand and align their hiring needs. I oversee the entire recruitment process, including job analysis, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates. My responsibilities cover both technical and non-technical roles.
- For non-tech positions, I recruit Growth Managers, Product Managers, LinkedIn Sales Navigator Specialists, Digital Marketing Specialists, Paid Ads Specialists, Cold Callers/Appointment Setters (ongoing recruitment), Sales Closers, Graphic Designers, Video Editors, and UI/UX Designers. For tech roles, I focus on hiring AI Prompt Engineers and Backend/Frontend Developers.
- Additionally, I manage global recruitment efforts, sourcing talent from Europe, the Middle East, the Philippines, and South America. My role ensures that we effectively meet the organization’s talent needs and support business objectives through a comprehensive and strategic approach to recruitment.
Senior Lead Recruiter
Intellipaat Software Solutions
Bengaluru
09.2022 - 10.2023
- In my role as a Senior Lead Recruiter at Intellipaat, I am responsible for managing a diverse range of recruitment activities. Each week, I focus on hiring Senior Inside Sales Managers, with an individual target of on-boarding 5-6 new managers every Monday. This involves overseeing the entire recruitment process for these roles to ensure we meet our weekly goals.
- In addition to this, I handle bulk hiring initiatives and manage a team of 3 junior recruiters. These recruiters are tasked with sourcing and hiring freshers for Business Development Associate positions through job portals and campus recruitment drives. I am also actively involved in conducting job placements at various colleges, which helps us attract new talent directly from academic institutions.
- Moreover, I attend job fairs and seminars to identify and recruit high-quality candidates for roles in sales, operations, and technical research analysis. My responsibilities also include hiring for other critical positions such as Team Leaders, Escalation Managers, and Support Executives. Through these diverse activities, I ensure that our recruitment efforts are aligned with the organization's goals and effectively support our talent needs.
Tech/Non-Tech Recruiter
QuickSell
Mumbai
03.2022 - 08.2022
- In my role as a Recruiter, a significant portion of my responsibilities involves hiring for various technical positions, including Android Developers, iOS Developers, React JS Developers, and other specialized tech roles. My focus is on sourcing and securing highly skilled candidates to meet the technical needs of the organization.
- In addition to tech roles, I also recruit for Enterprise Sales Managers and Sales Associates, identifying and attracting talent capable of driving business growth and managing key client relationships effectively.
- Given QuickSell's global business presence, my role extends to international recruitment. I am responsible for hiring talent from diverse regions, including the Philippines, South America, and Australia. This global scope requires a deep understanding of regional talent markets and the ability to adapt recruitment strategies to meet the needs of different geographic locations. Through these efforts, I ensure that we build a strong, diverse team capable of supporting our global business objectives.
Talent Acquisition Associate
WhiteHat Jr
Bengaluru
01.2020 - 03.2022
- As a Talent Acquisition Associate, I was responsible for making 90-100 calls daily to screen and interview candidates for various roles, including Sales Managers and Team Leaders. My primary focus during these calls was to evaluate candidates' communication skills to ensure they met the role requirements.
- Upon successful completion of the screening round, I facilitated the final round interviews with hiring managers to assess the candidates further. In addition to Sales Managers and Team Leaders, I also recruited for positions such as Student Success Specialists, Operations Specialists, and Technical Support Executives. This role required a high volume of outreach and a keen ability to identify and engage suitable candidates effectively.
Education
PGDM - Advance Visual Effects
MAAC
Kolkata, WB12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
NSHM College of Management And Technology
Kolkata, WB07-2016
Skills
- Recruitment planning
- Candidate Sourcing
- Interviewing techniques
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Contract Negotiation
- Talent management
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lotus Interworks (Simplia Inc.)
03.2024 - Current
Senior Lead Recruiter
Intellipaat Software Solutions
09.2022 - 10.2023
Tech/Non-Tech Recruiter
QuickSell
03.2022 - 08.2022
Talent Acquisition Associate
WhiteHat Jr
01.2020 - 03.2022
PGDM - Advance Visual Effects
MAAC
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
NSHM College of Management And Technology
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