Balaji Sam
Talent Acquisition
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Talent Acquisition professional with 10 years of experience in recruitment and team leadership. Proven track record of implementing effective recruitment strategies, identifying top talent, and building strong relationships with hiring managers. Seeking a challenging position to leverage expertise in talent acquisition and to utilize my knowledge to attract and retain top talents to drive organizational growth and success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Talent Acquisition - Assistant Manager
Intellect Design Arena
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Spearheaded effective recruitment strategies to develop and deliver which is aligned with organization's goals and objectives.
- Assist in managing and leading team of recruiters and coordinators. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure they meet their recruitment targets.
- Implemented innovative sourcing strategies, including job boards, social media campaigns, networking, and employee referrals, to attract top talents and built strong candidate pipeline.
- Assist in promoting organization's employer brand through various channels, including social media, career fairs, and networking events.
- Collect and analyze recruitment data, including metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate satisfaction, to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations throughout recruitment process. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Conducted thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit, resulting in 90% retention rate for new hires.
- Work closely with hiring managers and departmental leaders to understand their hiring needs and requirements. Provide regular updates on recruitment progress, share market insights, and collaborate on candidate selection decisions.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in talent acquisition. Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains within the recruitment function.
- KRAs typically revolve around efficiently and effectively managing the recruitment process to ensure the organization attracts, selects, and hires the best talent.
Talent Acquisition Lead
Diamondpick
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Lead team of recruiters and coordinate recruitment efforts for multiple departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent, utilizing combination of traditional and modern recruitment methods such as social media, networking events, and job fairs.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment plans to fulfill those requirements.
- Manage full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring seamless and positive candidate experience.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition to continuously improve recruitment processes and strategies.
Senior HR Recruiter
Veryx Technologies
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Lead end-to-end recruitment process, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, develop job descriptions, and create candidate profiles.
- Utilize variety of recruitment methods and channels to attract qualified candidates, including online job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
- Conduct phone screenings and in-person interviews to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
- Coordinate interview schedules and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring managers.
- Manage candidate relationships throughout recruitment process, providing regular updates and feedback.
- Participate in employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization's reputation as employer of choice.
Talent Acquisition - Executive Leadership Hiring
Cognizant
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Collaborate with executive leadership to understand the organization's long-term goals and develop talent acquisition strategies aligned with those objectives.
- Participate in workforce planning discussions to anticipate future talent needs and proactively address potential gaps.
- Develop succession plans for key leadership positions and critical roles to ensure continuity and stability.
- Lead the executive recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates for C-suite and other senior leadership positions.
- Enhance the organization's employer brand and reputation to attract high-caliber candidates for leadership positions.
- Cultivate relationships with industry leaders and influencers to increase visibility and credibility within the talent market.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the leadership hiring process.
- Implement strategies to attract diverse candidates and ensure fair and unbiased selection processes.
- Utilize data and analytics to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to leadership hiring and retention.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Object Frontier Software
04.2015 - 10.2015
HR Recruiter
Lider Consulting Services
10.2013 - 03.2015
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Anna University
Chennai 07.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Madras University
Chennai 08.2009 - 07.2011
Skills
Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
Timeline
Talent Acquisition - Assistant Manager
Intellect Design Arena
07.2022 - 02.2024
Talent Acquisition Lead
Diamondpick
03.2019 - 07.2021
Senior HR Recruiter
Veryx Technologies
02.2018 - 03.2019
Talent Acquisition - Executive Leadership Hiring
Cognizant
03.2016 - 04.2017
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Object Frontier Software
04.2015 - 10.2015
HR Recruiter
Lider Consulting Services
10.2013 - 03.2015
MBA - Human Resources Management
Anna University
07.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Madras University
08.2009 - 07.2011
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