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Archna Chauhan

Archna Chauhan

Chandigarh

Summary

Results-driven and strategic Talent Acquisition professional with 6+ years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, leadership hiring, and employee engagement. Adept at streamlining hiring processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving talent acquisition initiatives aligned with business objectives. Skilled in sourcing top talent for niche and technical roles, managing consultant agreements, staff augmentation, vendor management, and organizing corporate events to enhance company culture and employee experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Talent Acquisition

VT Netzwelt
Mohali
09.2021 - Current
  • Managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, from requirement gathering, job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiations, to onboarding.
  • Collaborating with hiring managers to create role-specific job descriptions.
  • Leading recruitment efforts for leadership and niche roles through active headhunting (LinkedIn, Naukri).
  • Assigning and prioritizing tasks within the recruitment team to meet hiring goals.
  • Maintaining and updating the Recruitment Master Sheet weekly to track progress.
  • Conducting monthly recruitment calls with management to assess hiring progress and plan future strategies.
  • Organizing monthly employee get-together and engagement activities, including milestone celebrations.
  • Drafting consultant agreements, ensuring proper alignment, and managing payments.
  • Planning and executing corporate events, like Annual Events, Sports Day, and Excursions.
  • Building a strong talent pipeline for present and future openings.
  • Sourcing candidates through job boards (Naukri, LinkedIn), niche platforms (Hirist, Hirect, Indeed), and referrals.
  • Conducting Boolean and X-ray searches to identify top talent.
  • Maintaining recruitment reports (interview status, closures, feedback tracking).
  • Managing staff augmentation and vendor relationships to ensure efficient hiring processes.
  • Facilitating smooth onboarding and induction programs for new hires.
  • Conducting market research, and working closely with stakeholders to evaluate compensation benchmarks, HR tools, and best practices for continuous improvement.
  • Attending corporate events and educational sessions for networking, knowledge sharing, and understanding industry trends.

Talent Sourcer

IT By Design
Chandigarh
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Sourced and identified qualified IT professionals across various levels.
  • Conducted end-to-end recruitment using platforms like Naukri, LinkedIn, and internal referrals.
  • Developed strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
  • Acted as a liaison between candidates and technical panels for a smooth hiring process.
  • Managed job postings and applicant tracking.

HR Recruiter

Tech Mahindra
Chandigarh
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Owned the complete recruitment life cycle, including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and scheduling interviews.
  • Developed and updated job descriptions and specifications.
  • Conducted preliminary interviews and guided candidates through the hiring process.
  • Sourced talent via portals like Naukri, Shine, Indeed, and LinkedIn.
  • Managed onboarding formalities and applicant tracking.

Education

MBA - Human Resource Management

Lovely Professional University
Punjab
03-2023

M.Com - Commerce

Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla
06-2017

Skills

  • Leadership and Niche hiring
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Employee Engagement and Communication
  • Onboarding and Induction
  • Event Organizing & Employee Governance
  • Recruitment Analytics & Strategic Planning
  • Consultant Agreements and Vendor Management
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Management

Certification

  • Technical Recruitment Certification: Dev Skiller

https://devskiller.com/hr-certification/4h3lGgqhCffWRcEovSzPMZ

  • Employer Branding Certification - hirist.tech
  • ChatGPT for HR - Great Learning
  • Naukri Maestro Recruiter Certification

Accomplishments

  • Successfully hired top talent for critical roles, driving business growth.
  • Implemented structured recruitment tracking, improving efficiency.
  • Led multiple corporate events, boosting employee engagement and retention.
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Spot Award, February 2022 (VT Netzwelt)
  • Certificate of Appreciation- Bravo Award, January 2020 (Tech Mahindra)

Tools And Platforms

  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Naukri.com
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Keka HR, Zing HR, Zoho, RMS
  • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
  • Google Sheets, Google Forms
  • ChatGPT
  • Boolean Search
  • Canva

Technical Recruitment Expertise

  • Development : AI/ML, Java, .NET, Python, React.js, Node.js, Angular, PHP, Magento, Shopify, Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native.
  • Cloud & DevOps
  • Salesforce & CRM
  • QA: Manual, Automation
  • Business Analyst, Business Development
  • Networking & Infrastructure
  • Technical Project Manager/ Delivery Manager

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Lead Talent Acquisition

VT Netzwelt
09.2021 - Current

Talent Sourcer

IT By Design
03.2021 - 08.2021

HR Recruiter

Tech Mahindra
08.2018 - 12.2020

MBA - Human Resource Management

Lovely Professional University

M.Com - Commerce

Himachal Pradesh University

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