Hema Thakur
Indore
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead with over 7 years of experience in driving high productivity and efficiency in recruitment processes. Expertise in candidate sourcing, recruitment marketing, and managing stakeholder relationships. Proven ability to enhance communication and collaboration across departments, resulting in the successful acquisition of top talent.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Lead/Recruitment Consultant/Key Account Manager
Velocity Tech Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Manage a recruitment team, provide training, and handle client calls as needed. Achieved team targets and negotiated salary/rates with US citizens, GC, EAD holders, and H1B candidates.
- Lead VMS/MSP accounts and Fieldglass, ensuring high-priority open requirements are met.
- Enhanced talent acquisition strategies by streamlining processes and implementing innovative recruitment methods.
- Coordinated interview schedules for both candidates and hiring managers to streamline the selection process.
- Optimized candidate experience by developing a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
- Managed internal referral programs to encourage employee involvement in sourcing top talent.
- Evaluated recruitment metrics regularly to identify areas of improvement, and adjust strategies accordingly.
Team Lead
New York Technology Partner (NYTP)
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Led a four-member recruitment team, handling VMS systems for LTI/Mindtree and Beeline for Cognizant. Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing profiles, verifying matches, and guiding the team toward successful closures.
- Managed high-volume recruitment efforts to fill multiple positions within tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Optimized candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process by actively addressing concerns and providing timely feedback.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, including resume reviews, phone interviews, and reference checks to identify best-fit individuals.
- Mentored junior recruiters in effective sourcing techniques, improving their overall performance and productivity levels.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
Sr Recruiter/ Team Lead
Ktek Resourcing Inc
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Handled recruitment for U.S. clients, ensuring profiles matched client requirements. Guided the team on sourcing methods, and maintained KPI standards for outbound calls and hires.
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Negotiated favorable compensation packages for new hires, ensuring company remained an attractive employer of choice.
Sr. Recruiter
Unique Comp, Inc
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Sourced candidates for direct clients in the U.S., specializing in IT and technical roles. Handled the full life cycle of recruiting, from sourcing to closing.
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Involved in hiring for direct and indirect clients, WFS (World Fuel Services), Verizon, BCBS, Corning, Baxter, Pfizer, Kaiser Permanente, Thermo Fisher, Horizon, Teva, Mondelez, Moderna, GE, NBC Universal, and many more to meet their requirements.
- Maintained KPI standards at 45 outbound calls per day, spent two hours on the phone, submitted 7 resumes per week, which resulted in 2 hires in a month.
- Worked in contract – W2, contract-to-hire, and FTE positions.
- Performed resume formatting according to client’s requirement.
Technical Recruiter
Codeforce 360
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Specialized in clinical and IT recruitment for entry, middle, and senior management positions. Used various job boards, including Dice, Monster, and LinkedIn, to identify top talent.
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Involved in the full life cycle requirement.
- Involved in hiring for direct and indirect clients to meet their requirements.
- Involved in the sourcing of U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, H-1B visa holders, and EAD holders.
- Worked in Contract – W2, Contract-to-hire, and Contract – Corp-to-Corp positions.
- Performed sourcing, screening, and shortlisting candidates' profiles from job boards like Dice, TechFetch, CareerBuilder, etc.
- Performed resume formatting according to the client's requirements.
Life Science Recruiter
Integrated Resources Inc
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Sourced profiles for major pharmaceutical companies, ensuring high-quality candidates were presented for roles in life sciences. Managed resume formatting and ATS processes.
- Involved in sourcing of US Citizen, Green Card, H1B and EAD.
- Worked in Contract – W2, Contract–to–hire and Contract – Corp – to – Corp positions.
- Performed sourcing / screening / short listing candidates’ profile from Job board like Dice, Techfetch, CareerBuilder etc.
- Performed resume formatting according to client’s requirement.
Education
B Pharmacy - B pharma
Indore Institute of Pharmacy
Indore, MP, India04.2018
Skills
- Recruitment management
- Candidate sourcing
- Salary negotiation
- Interview coordination
- Recruitment metrics
- Client relationship management
- Mentoring junior recruiters
- Onboarding development
- Job posting optimization
- Applicant tracking systems
- Onboarding processes
- Vendor management
- Talent acquisition
- KPI management
Websites
ATS & VMS EXPERIENCE
- ATS: JobDiva, Vultus, Bullhorn, Ceipal
- VMS: SAP Fieldglass, Kelly OCG VMS, Beeline
- LinkedIn Products: LinkedIn Recruiter
MAJOR CLIENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS
- Major Clients: New York State, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), NYPA, (New york Power Authority), NYSDERA, Estee Lauder, Moderna Mondelez, Aurbindo & Microsoft, BOA/Verizon, BCBS, Baxter, Permanente, ThermoFisher, Horizon, Teva pharmaceutical
- Implementation Partner: Capgemini, LTI/Mintree, Cognizant, Mphasis, Wells Fargo, Wipro, Harman, KForce, W3R Consulting, The Intersect Group, NTT Data, Sogeti, HCL, TCS, Accenture and Photon Infotech.
Languages
- English - Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Hindi - Full Professional Proficiency
HONOR AWARDS
Highest Margin Achiever - 2021 (2021) KTek Resourcing Inc, Top Gun performer -2021 KTek Resourcing Inc
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Lead/Recruitment Consultant/Key Account Manager
Velocity Tech Inc
01.2024 - Current
Team Lead
New York Technology Partner (NYTP)
07.2022 - 12.2023
Sr Recruiter/ Team Lead
Ktek Resourcing Inc
06.2021 - 06.2022
Sr. Recruiter
Unique Comp, Inc
02.2020 - 02.2021
Technical Recruiter
Codeforce 360
01.2019 - 01.2020
Life Science Recruiter
Integrated Resources Inc
06.2018 - 12.2018
B Pharmacy - B pharma
Indore Institute of Pharmacy