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Anuradha Sarkar

Bangalore

Summary

Talent Acquisition Executive offering 6 years of management experience and development of high-performing teams through recruitment, training, organizational development and evaluation of performance. Strong record of accomplishment working with senior managers to build organization to meet performance goals. Strong background in directing hiring practices, designing pay structures, developing employee policies, managing employee payroll and benefits and working with executive team to develop talent acquisition and retention goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Executive- Talent Acquisition

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
Bangalore
12.2021 - Current
  • Managing end to end recruitment for South India, overseeing talent acquisition for nine prominent brands (Van Heusen, Louis Philippe, Allen Solly, Peter England, Reebok, Planet Fashion, American Eagle, Forever 21, Simon Carter)
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
  • Coordinated with department managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions and recruit qualified candidates.
  • Conducted initial screening of resumes and applications; interviewed candidates in-person or by phone for further evaluation.
  • Built a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and on-going relationship management.
  • Facilitated the selection process, including organizing interviews, reference checks and background investigations.
  • Negotiated offers of employment with successful candidates.
  • Organized onboarding activities such as orientation sessions, introductions to colleagues and training programs.
  • Established metrics to evaluate effectiveness of recruitment processes and suggest improvements accordingly.
  • Reviewed existing policies related to recruitment and made changes where necessary.
  • Implemented diversity initiatives designed to increase representation within the organization's workforce.
  • Managed budget for recruiting activities; monitored spending against allocated funds.
  • Created reports on key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire and others.
  • Participated in career fairs and industry events to promote employer brand awareness.
  • Formulated strategies for improving sourcing channels and increasing applicant flow.
  • Analyzed labor market trends; identified competitive advantages for attracting new hires.
  • Collaborated closely with HR team members on various projects related to talent acquisition.
  • Built robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.

Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

Dotmappers IT Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted initial screening of resumes and applications; interviewed candidates in-person or by phone for further evaluation.
  • Built a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and on-going relationship management.
  • Negotiated offers of employment with successful candidates.
  • Maintained relationships with external recruiting agencies, universities, colleges and other sources of potential recruits.

Senior HR Executive

Nalanda Learning System Pvt Ltd
Kolkata
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted job analysis studies to identify job requirements, duties, responsibilities and qualifications for each position.
  • Posted job openings on various job boards, social media sites, and other resources.
  • Conducted initial phone screens of potential candidates.
  • Coordinated interviews between hiring managers and prospective employees.
  • Maintained applicant tracking system records and updated candidate information as needed.

HR Recruiter

Niyukti Placement
Kolkata
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
  • Drafted job postings for clients, posted them on various online platforms, and screened resumes.
  • Collaborated with department heads to ensure recruitment strategies were aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Advised clients on best practices when recruiting new employees.
  • Maintained accurate records of all applicants' information throughout the recruitment process.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Symbiosis Distance Learning
Pune
07-2020

Diploma in Broadcast & Journalism

NDTV Broadcasting & Journalism
Delhi
06-2017

Bachelor of Arts - English Honours

Bhawanipur Education Society
Kolkata
08-2016

High School Diploma -

Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
Kolkata
05-2013

Skills

  • Workforce Planning
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Talent management
  • Succession Planning
  • Internal Communications
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Recruitment
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Social Media Recruiting
  • Data-driven decision-making

Accomplishments

Recipient of consecutive national 'Best Recruiter' awards at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail for two years.

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Senior Executive- Talent Acquisition

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
12.2021 - Current

Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

Dotmappers IT Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 12.2021

Senior HR Executive

Nalanda Learning System Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 08.2021

HR Recruiter

Niyukti Placement
03.2018 - 01.2021

MBA - Human Resources Management

Symbiosis Distance Learning

Diploma in Broadcast & Journalism

NDTV Broadcasting & Journalism

Bachelor of Arts - English Honours

Bhawanipur Education Society

High School Diploma -

Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
Anuradha Sarkar