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MATHIYALAGAN SEKAR
Program Manager - Talent Acquisition
Bangalore
Summary
- Personable holding more than seven years of experience as Talent Acquisition Specialist with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Skilled in utilizing data and analytics to push strategic HR initiatives. Strong analytical skills and committed to implementing HR policies and procedures.
- Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver, brings valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
- Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Manager : Talent Acquisition
Simplilearn
Bangalore
07.2024 - Current
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Managed a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Spearheaded diversity inclusion initiatives within the recruitment process by partnering with community organizations focused on underrepresented groups in the workforce.
- Conducted thorough market research to establish competitive salary packages, attracting high-caliber candidates.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms for candidates not selected, improving company's reputation and candidate relationships.
- Led cross-functional teams to design and execute recruitment drives at industry conferences and university career fairs, expanding talent pool.
- Improved candidate experience throughout recruitment process, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback at every stage.
- Elevated company's employer brand and attracted top talent by implementing innovative recruiting strategies and leveraging social media channels.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
Talent Acquisition Team Lead
IBM
Bangalore
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Handling recruitment activities such as Sourcing,Screening,Interview scheduling Offer documentation,Salary Negotiation,Onboarding, Background checks.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Handling and Closing all open positions as per demand given by Work force management Team
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire.
- Creating offer letters for selected candidates and releasing the same within given time
- Traveled to different locations for Campus and Acquisition hiring support.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
- Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications, and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
- Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
- Maintaining employee files and updating employee records in recruitment tool.
- Coordinated background checks for all candidates who have received an employment offer.
- Work with other members of the HR team including HR Business partners, Talent Acquisition,and Talent Development on special projects as assigned.
HR Service Administrator
IBM
Bangalore
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Handling recruitment activities of University and Acquisition Hires.
- Part of ON and OFF Campus hiring Team.
- Tracking Registered applicants and maintain accurate notes on candidate status related to Campus Hires.
- Scheduling Virtual Interviews for selected hires with Hiring Managers.
- Creating and sharing Offer Letters to eligible candidates after obtaining necessary approvals.
HR Professional
IBM, Randstad India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Handling End to End Recruitment activities for selected hires.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Ensuring all relevant documents updated in tool for selected candidates.
HR Professional
IBM, Randstad India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Performing Internal audits related to documents and process
- Updating HR status in tool to track candidate’s Offer and Hired Status.
Onboarding Specialist
IBM, Manpower Group of Services India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Conducting Induction and joining formalities for new joiners.
- Collaborated with different staff and management to facilitate department-specific onboarding.
- Delivering top-Notch day one experience for new joiners.
- Worked closely with new hires, answering questions and addressing various concerns during onboarding process.
- Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes.
- Ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensuring new hires have the necessary technical assistance to set up their hardware and software.
- Gathering and filing all paperwork related to new hires, including contracts and non-disclosure agreements.
- Organized welcome packages and icebreakers to get new hires quickly up to speed with colleagues and company details.
- Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits.
- Put together employee files and collected required digital or physical information to meet requirements.
Education
Master of Engineering - CAD/CAM
08.2012 - 05.2014
GPA: 8.11
Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering
08.2007 - 05.2011
GPA: 68%
Skills
Leadership Hiring
Accomplishments
- Managed many / multiple openings at a time and closed the same within the given schedule.
- Involved and participated in Employee Training & Development Programs which included soft skills training, People Management, Body Language,Improving communication skills, etc.
- Learnt and Implemented Agile Methodology of work .
Software
Advanced MS Excel
Timeline
Program Manager : Talent Acquisition - Simplilearn
07.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Team Lead - IBM
01.2022 - 07.2024
HR Service Administrator - IBM
05.2021 - 01.2022
HR Professional - IBM, Randstad India Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 05.2021
HR Professional - IBM, Randstad India Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 05.2020
Onboarding Specialist - IBM, Manpower Group of Services India Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 02.2018
Anna University - Master of Engineering, CAD/CAM
08.2012 - 05.2014
Anna University - Bachelor of Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering
08.2007 - 05.2011
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