Aruna Arumugam Vanniar
Talent Acquisition
Mumbai
Summary
Highly skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record in lateral & leadership hiring. Proficient in strategic sourcing and adept at managing stakeholders to attract top talent. Committed to delivering exceptional candidate experiences and aligning recruitment strategies with organizational objectives. Passionate about collaborating with forward-thinking companies to cultivate high-performing teams. Seeking opportunities to leverage my expertise in driving growth, innovation, and professional development in a dynamic work setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Specialist - Leadership Hiring
LTIMindtree Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Led end-to-end recruitment efforts for leadership roles at a global level, collaborating closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders
- Ensured transparency and provided regular updates to stakeholders throughout the recruitment process
- Partnered with executive search firms and utilized targeted channels to source top-tier candidates
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders and candidates, serving as a trusted advisor in the recruitment process
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex searches and optimizing sourcing strategies
- Successfully negotiated offers to improve candidate acceptance rates by addressing salary expectations and benefits
- Possessed comprehensive knowledge of company policies and industry best practices
- Proficient in utilizing ATS and other recruitment tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
- Achieved yearly targets by adhering to SLAs and facilitating successful joinings
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Mindtree Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment for Architect position, Including sourcing, Screening, conducting interviews and offer management
- Partnered with Hiring manager to understand their recruitment needs and develop effective sourcing strategies for Architect hiring
- Managed and led a Team, Always supported the team in coordinating and managing recruitment activities
- Assisted the team with the development of recruitment such as sourcing, screening and conducting interviews
- Conducted data analysis and generated recruitment reports to track and monitor
- Acted as point of contact for candidates and provided timely update throughout the recruitment process
- Monitored recruitment metrics and KPIs to track team performance, Identify areas for improvement & implement
- Also giving feedback to team member on their performance regularly to grow and develop, as a team we have given 75 joiner in first year & 107 joiner in following year at Architect level
- Proficient in ATS and recruitment tools
Senior Executive-Resourcing
Ness Technologies (I) Pvt.Ltd
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Led end-to-end recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates, extending offers, and filling technical positions at all levels
- Utilized diverse channels such as job boards, social media, and vendor partnerships to identify qualified talent
- Managed multiple requirements concurrently, consistently meeting tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
- Conducted individual Walk-In Drives for both staffing and internal hiring, securing same-day placements
- Developed a robust pipeline of high-potential candidates for ongoing staffing needs, providing regular updates
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers
- Collaborated closely with HR team to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Served as Single Point of Contact for Buddy Program and maintained teams Incentive Tracker
- Proficient in utilizing ATS and various recruitment tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
- Consistently exceeded targets in most quarters, achieving incentives by successfully onboarding approximately 30 to 40 joiners per quarter
Consultant
APAR Peopleworld Software Services Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Client -Ness Technologies (I) Pvt.Ltd
- Client -Ness Technologies (I) Pvt.Ltd
Technical -Recruiter (IT Recruitment)
PriServeInfoTech Pvt. Ltd
06.2013 - 09.2015
Senior HR Executive
Advanta HR Solutions
05.2012 - 05.2013
Education
Bachelor - Computer Science
Mumbai University
MumbaiHigher Secondary School - Science
Maharashtra State board
Mumbai 06.2005 - 4 2007
High school - undefined
Maharashtra State Board
Mumbai 06.1995 - 3 2005
Skills
Technical Recruitment
Team Management
Leadership
Hiring
ATS & Recruitment Tools
Staffing
Stakeholder Management
Time Management and Prioritization
Problem-solving and decision-making
Continuous improvement
MS Excel
Lateral Hiring
Certification
Leader craft program, 04/2024, LTIMindtree
Awards
- Spot on Award, 03/2024, LTIMindtree Ltd, Received from my colleagues.
- Hi-Five Award, 03/2024, LTIMindtree Ltd, Received from my reporting Manager.
- Spot on Award, 01/2022, Mindtree Ltd, Received from stakeholder.
- Spot on Award, 08/2019, Ness Technologies
- Spot on Award, 06/2018, Ness Technologies
Timeline
Senior Specialist - Leadership Hiring
LTIMindtree Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Mindtree Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Executive-Resourcing
Ness Technologies (I) Pvt.Ltd
02.2017 - 12.2020
Consultant
APAR Peopleworld Software Services Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - 02.2017
Technical -Recruiter (IT Recruitment)
PriServeInfoTech Pvt. Ltd
06.2013 - 09.2015
Senior HR Executive
Advanta HR Solutions
05.2012 - 05.2013
Higher Secondary School - Science
Maharashtra State board
06.2005 - 4 2007
High school - undefined
Maharashtra State Board
06.1995 - 3 2005
Bachelor - Computer Science
Mumbai University