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BOOBALAN PALANIAPPAN

BOOBALAN PALANIAPPAN

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with around four years of experience in managing full-cycle recruitment and leading high-performing teams. Proven expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top talent across diverse industries. Adept at aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals to drive workforce efficiency and support long-term business growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Workafella
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
  • Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.

Recruiter (Contract)

Tristha Global Private Limited
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed the full recruitment life cycle for diverse roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and meeting organizational talent needs.
  • Worked closely with department heads to align hiring strategies with business objectives. Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing data-driven approaches, improving efficiency and candidate quality.

Customer Service Executive - Talent Acquisition

Daisy Communications Limited
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Successfully filled over 250 positions annually by leading recruitment efforts, reducing time-to-hire, and implementing advanced tools like applicant tracking systems (ATS) and AI-based screening technologies for streamlined hiring processes.
  • Developed talent acquisition strategies leveraging industry trends, data analytics, and refined job postings to attract high-quality candidates. Strengthened employer branding, significantly improving recruitment outcomes and organizational visibility.
  • Collaborated with department heads and HR leaders to align recruitment efforts with business objectives, ensuring prompt and accurate hiring for critical roles to support the organization’s growth.
  • Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, increasing the recruitment of underrepresented groups through targeted sourcing strategies and inclusive practices. Administered compensation and benefits programs, negotiating competitive packages to boost employee satisfaction.

Team Member - Recruitment

Soul Foods (KFC) Ltd
05.2021 - 10.2023
  • Recruiting, mentoring and develop team members through ongoing training, coaching, and performance evaluations, cultivating a skilled workforce that takes pride in their roles and contributes to the overall success of the restaurant.
  • Implemented innovative sourcing techniques, including social media recruitment and employee referral programs, which improved candidate pipelines.
  • Worked with hiring managers to refine job descriptions, ensuring clarity in required skills, qualifications, and responsibilities. This alignment attracted better-fit candidates and reduced mismatches during hiring.
  • Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) records meticulously, ensuring all data was accurately maintained and compliant with both hiring regulations and internal processes.

Program Analyst Trainee

Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2021 - 10.2023
  • Participated in the development lifecycle, collaborating with senior team members to
    design, code, test, and debug software applications using .NET and SQL.
  • Assisted in gathering and interpreting project requirements from stakeholders,
    contributing to the creation of technical specifications and design documents.
  • Engaged in client meetings and discussions, providing updates on project status, gathering feedback, and demonstrating effective communication skills.
  • Worked collaboratively within cross-functional teams, contributing positively to a
    professional and cooperative work environment.

Education

MBA -

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, UK
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Anna University
Chennai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Microsoft Office Tools

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Human Resource Management

Team Work

Sourcing & Screening

Numerical Skills

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Certification

Prepare to Manage Human Resource, 2022, University of Minnesota

Interests

Photography

Gardening

Cricket

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Workafella
12.2024 - Current

Recruiter (Contract)

Tristha Global Private Limited
10.2024 - 10.2024

Customer Service Executive - Talent Acquisition

Daisy Communications Limited
10.2023 - 08.2024

Team Member - Recruitment

Soul Foods (KFC) Ltd
05.2021 - 10.2023

Program Analyst Trainee

Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2021 - 10.2023

MBA -

Leeds Beckett University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Anna University
04.2001 -

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