Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Awards
Timeline
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ANIJA ROBERT

ANIJA ROBERT

Bengaluru

Summary

Talent Acquisition professional with 17+ years of experience in end-to-end recruiting and university hiring. Recognized for driving effective recruiting strategies, managing relationships, and implementing world-class programs to attract top talent from prestigious universities. Curates, manages, and leads employer branding initiatives for Interns & Graduates, while driving Diversity-specific programs in targeted colleges within Product, Consulting, Services, or Start-up environments. Resourceful specialist with expertise in problem-solving, data analysis, and customer service. Demonstrates adaptability to new technologies and processes for success. Proven track record of managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Work History

Head of Campus Recruitment

Amadeus Software Labs
Bengaluru, Karnataka
08.2021 - Current
  • Established and led the campus recruitment function for Amadeus in India, designed and implemented the complete structure for campus hiring including strategic partnerships, engagement activities and end to end recruitment process
  • Was successful in positioning Amadeus as an employer of choice amongst all top universities resulting in a sustainable talent pipeline and increased quality of hires
  • Spearheaded campus recruitment strategies, managing full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition for Amadeus India
  • Successfully increased the diversity hires on an average of 8 to 10% year on year from 2021 onwards
  • Managing virtual and physical hiring events and internship program and leading campus operational activities for Amadeus
  • Project managing multiple campus branding and engagement activities such as Anokhee by Amadeus
  • Managing service providers and partners supporting procurement, Assessment partners, Hotel partners, Training service provider etc
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Campus Recruitment Specialist and Program Manager

Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2016 - 04.2021
  • Strategic planning and managing end to end campus recruitment for south zone (south India campuses)
  • Managed campus virtual and physical recruitment process and execution of events
  • Core member of Campus Engagement Team until 2020
  • Project managed multiple campus branding and engagement initiatives such as Accenture Innovation Challenge, Leadership Workshops, Diversity Connects, TPO Meets etc
  • Managing campus procurement
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics regularly to identify trends and areas for improvement in sourcing strategies or processes.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to understand their unique staffing needs and priorities.
  • Negotiated beneficial agreements with recruitment agencies, optimizing cost-effectiveness of external hires.
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging talent pools for specialized roles.
  • Established a strong employer brand presence online through engaging content creation on various platforms like LinkedIn or Glassdoor.

Campus Program Lead

Wipro Limited
10.2011 - 01.2016
  • Campus recruitment and marketing specialist
  • Program managed campus branding and engagement initiatives to create visibility for Wipro across top engineering and non-engineering colleges in India
  • Lateral recruitment to hire niche and domain hiring across India for multiple business units
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Sr. HR Executive

SourceN India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 06.2011

Sr. Assistant HR

Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
08.2006 - 03.2010

HR Executive

Mind Select Consultant Pvt. Ltd.
02.2006 - 07.2006

CSA

Customer Operational Services (AVIVA)
08.2003 - 06.2005

Education

Master of Science - Behavioral Science

Christ University
Bangalore
01.2024

Bachelor of Art - Journalism, Psychology & English Literature

Christ College
Bangalore
01.2003

Skills

  • Campus Hiring
  • Planning & Execution
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Vendor Management
  • Talent Acquisition

Languages

English
Hindi
Kannada
Malayalam
Tamil

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music
  • Gardening
  • Painting
  • Travel
  • Photography

Awards

  • Dream Team Award, Amadeus, 03/2023
  • A Team Award - Encore Awards, Accenture, 04/2020
  • Star of the Business (IC)- Encore Awards, 04/2019
  • The Agile Surfer (IC)- Sparkling Star Winner, 06/2019
  • Feather in My Cap (IC), Wipro, 03/2012
  • Wipro Abhiyan Panel Excellence Award (IC), 12/2012
  • Wipro Abhiyan Panel Excellence Award (IC), 12/2013

Timeline

Head of Campus Recruitment

Amadeus Software Labs
08.2021 - Current

Campus Recruitment Specialist and Program Manager

Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2016 - 04.2021

Campus Program Lead

Wipro Limited
10.2011 - 01.2016

Sr. HR Executive

SourceN India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 06.2011

Sr. Assistant HR

Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
08.2006 - 03.2010

HR Executive

Mind Select Consultant Pvt. Ltd.
02.2006 - 07.2006

CSA

Customer Operational Services (AVIVA)
08.2003 - 06.2005

Master of Science - Behavioral Science

Christ University

Bachelor of Art - Journalism, Psychology & English Literature

Christ College
ANIJA ROBERT