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Ipsita Baruah

Ipsita Baruah

New Delhi

Summary

16+ years of extensive experience in Information Technology in the field of Technical Recruitment, Non-Technical Recruitment, Technical Staffing, Non-Technical Staffing, Strategic Hiring, Stakeholder Management, Campus Hiring, Social Media Hiring, Resource Management, Vendor Management and Software Development. Proven expertise in Leadership Hiring, Strategic Hiring, and People Management. Energetic team player, known for setting up operations, controlling costs, maximizing productivity, and creating successful outcomes in complex situations. People-oriented, high performance and results-driven Recruitment Leader in global and strategic human resources, HR information systems, and global operations. Provided recruitment and hiring solutions to corporations and recruitment firms; delivering solutions that optimize overall business performance through the accelerated identification, selection, placement, and hiring of high-quality talent. Managed large team on/off-site tailored to client(s) needs. Successful track record in sourcing, identifying, attracting, securing, and closing hard-to-find candidates under tight turnaround schedules. Bold analytical thinker and creative problem solver with a demonstrated track record of successful benefit negotiations, and salary positioning for all levels across the organization. Solid Team Management experience and has led more than 10 recruiters. Solid understanding of Consulting and Corporate environments. Strong Customer, Client, and Vendor management skills. Supported and executed TA programs, HR programs, and corporate programs as required for the successful achievement of business results of the organization. Performed day-to-day team deliverables and adhered to process SLA (Service Level Agreement) in terms of productivity, quality and TAT. Involved in strategic and tactical planning supporting the diverse staffing needs and partnering with the stakeholders in meeting the hiring needs for the organization. Strategized manpower requirements to ensure that the staffing deadlines are met with increasing efficiency and high customer satisfaction. Group building, mentoring and guiding, providing leadership, fostering team development and staff appraisals. Creative, independent, analytical leader with a proven track record and reputation for flawless execution of project deliverables. Multilingual with excellent communication, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills and the ability to work with and influence the most senior levels of an organization with ease. Sound Global Hiring experience in supporting different regions including Asia Pacific, US, UK, Canada, Australia and Singapore. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Espire Infolabs
04.2021 - Current
  • Driving staffing strategy and execution, problem-solving, headcount forecasting, pipeline delivery, demand fulfillment, staffing resource allocation/ capacity utilization, people management, and productivity metrics to help build engineering presence from the ground up in India and grow it further
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics
  • Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant sales leads.

Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition

Espire Infolabs
04.2018 - 03.2021
  • Led a team of 10 recruiters and partnered with the business leaders in executing the HR strategies, programs, policies and practices to help the business achieve results
  • Enhanced employee performance by providing regular feedback, coaching, and training opportunities
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices for project management and team collaboration skills, fostering a supportive work environment.

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Espire Infolabs
04.2013 - 03.2018
  • Involved in high-quality implementation and management of Talent Acquisition Strategy and processes
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.

Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

Espire Infolabs
04.2011 - 03.2013
  • Streamline the recruitment process to achieve the shortest TAT and make sure project/ client requirements are met
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify competitive salary benchmarks, ensuring attractive compensation packages for prospective employees
  • Championed data-driven decision-making by implementing analytics tools to track key performance indicators related to talent acquisition activities
  • Improved candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process, resulting in increased positive feedback from applicants and higher offer acceptance rates
  • Optimized job descriptions for maximum search engine visibility, increasing traffic to career site listings by targeted applicants.

Consultant

Ambition Management Solutions
01.2009 - 04.2011
  • Understanding the requirements of the clients
  • 360 Degree Recruitment Cycle – Sourcing, head-hunting, Mapping, Meeting and Interviewing, Shortlisting, Anchoring and Engaging (Candidates and clients), Offer Negotiations, Salary Breakups and compensation structuring, Reference checks and onboarding
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement
  • Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges, offering expert guidance and strategic recommendations
  • Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations
  • Identified areas of improvement for clients’ operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity
  • Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and building strong team dynamics.

Programmer

HCL Infosystems
07.2007 - 10.2008
  • Experience in Java/J2EE development
  • Increased user satisfaction with application performance by conducting thorough analyses of end-user requirements
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient development cycle
  • Maintained detailed documentation on all projects, facilitating knowledge transfer and reducing future troubleshooting efforts
  • Participated in peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback aimed at improving the quality of team deliverables.

Education

PGDHRM -

Symbiosis University

MCA -

IGNOU University

B.A (Honors in Education) -

Gauhati University

Skills

  • Expense Tracking
  • Contract Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Workforce Management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Staff Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Time Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Recruitment
  • Vendor Management
  • OpenText Exstream
  • OpenText Streamserve
  • Quadient
  • Papyrus
  • DOC1
  • Thunderhead
  • SmartCOMM
  • Emtex
  • Sefas
  • SDL Tridion
  • Sitecore
  • Core Java
  • J2EE
  • Oracle ADF
  • Oracle Application
  • MSBI
  • Sharepoint
  • NET
  • NET Core
  • Microservices
  • WCF
  • WPF
  • Visual Basic
  • MuleSoft
  • Tibco
  • WebMethods
  • WSO2
  • IBM Sterling
  • Seeburger
  • IPhone
  • Android
  • J2ME
  • Manual
  • Automation (QTP, Selenium)
  • Performance
  • JDA WMS
  • HP Trim
  • IT Infra Architect
  • Network Architect
  • Security Architect
  • SCCM
  • Foglight
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Google
  • JDA Dispatcher
  • JDA Discrete
  • Manhattan
  • SAP WM
  • Scada
  • Clear Scada
  • Autosar
  • Automotive Architect

Certification

  • Managing Stress for Positive Change - LinkedIn
  • Virtual Interviewing for HR - LinkedIn
  • Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning-LinkedIn
  • Diversity Recruiting - LinkedIn
  • Niche Recruiting - LinkedIn
  • Recruiting Talent with Social Media - LinkedIn
  • Certificate in OHSAS Awareness Training - Agile Group
  • Certificate in ISMS Awareness Training - Agile Group

Behavioral Competencies

  • Talent Management
  • Networking Skills
  • Employee Relations
  • Decision-Making Skills
  • Compensation Principals
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Training & Administration
  • Problem Solving and Negotiations Skills
  • Workforce Diversity
  • Analytical Skills

Smart Hiring Solutions

  • Workday
  • Taleo
  • Jobdiva
  • Zoho
  • Bullhorn
  • LinkedIn
  • Naukri
  • Monster
  • Career Builder
  • IIM jobs
  • Glassdoors
  • Indeed
  • Dice
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • WhatsApp
  • Boolean & Advance Search techniques
  • Google Xray
  • Chrome Extension
  • Social Talent
  • Prophet

Functional Competencies

  • Talent Management
  • Networking Skills
  • Employee Relations
  • Decision-Making Skills
  • Compensation Principals
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Training & Administration
  • Problem Solving and Negotiations Skills
  • Workforce Diversity
  • Analytical Skills

Personal Information

Title: Manager - Talent Acquisition

Timeline

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Espire Infolabs
04.2021 - Current

Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition

Espire Infolabs
04.2018 - 03.2021

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Espire Infolabs
04.2013 - 03.2018

Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

Espire Infolabs
04.2011 - 03.2013

Consultant

Ambition Management Solutions
01.2009 - 04.2011

Programmer

HCL Infosystems
07.2007 - 10.2008

PGDHRM -

Symbiosis University

MCA -

IGNOU University

B.A (Honors in Education) -

Gauhati University
Ipsita Baruah