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MEGHAM GAIKWAD

Pune

Summary

Dedicated human professional successful at managing full recruitment and employee life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific organization's requirements and handled all HR activities. Offering 5 years of human resource development experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruitment Consultant

Freelance
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Increased candidate placements by developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies
  • Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions
  • Streamlined the interview process for efficiency, resulting in faster hiring decisions
  • Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding of their unique needs
  • Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process
  • Provided detailed feedback to both clients and candidates after interviews, facilitating continuous improvement in the recruitment process.
  • Worked on MRCGP,FRACGP,Dentist,GP for Health Recruiters

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pattern
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Hiring Manager Collaboration:Worked closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and define candidate criteria, ensuring alignment between job requirements and recruitment strategies.
  • Sourcing & Market Mapping:Sourced potential candidates through job portals, social networks, and professional platforms. Developed sourcing strategies, conducted market mapping, and maintained an updated candidate database in ATS systems.
  • Recruitment Event Management:Organized and attended job fairs and recruitment events, expanding candidate pools and building the employer brand within industry networks.
  • Interview Process Management:Planned and coordinated interviews, assessments, and screening calls. Designed job descriptions and interview questions to ensure targeted and effective hiring processes.
  • Candidate Relationship Building:Fostered long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • End-to-End Recruitment Campaigns:Managed advertisement campaigns, candidate referrals, behavioral interviews, reference checks, and handled offer processes from negotiation to closure.
  • External Partnerships & Branding:Built and maintained partnerships with external service providers such as ATS platforms, job boards, recruitment agencies, and universities. Managed company branding at technology meetups and other events.
  • Expertise in ATS & LinkedIn Recruiter:Highly skilled in leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and various ATS platforms, including Workday, Greenhouse, and BreezyHR, to streamline hiring processes and improve recruitment efficiency.
  • Worked on Senior Data Engineer, Quality Engineer, DevOps, Ruby, UI UX, Site Reliability Engineer, Security Engineer, React, BI, IT Helpdesk. Handled Senior to leadership hiring

Consultant (On Contract)

Apisero Inc |Encora
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • End-to-End Recruitment Services:Delivered full-cycle recruitment services, from identifying hiring needs to extending offers and onboarding candidates. Ensured seamless recruitment processes for both candidates and hiring managers.
  • Candidate Management:Provided top-tier candidate care by proactively keeping candidates informed of their application status, responding to inquiries promptly, and effectively managing expectations throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
  • Sourcing Platforms Expertise:Skilled in leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Naukri, and Stack Overflow to source top talent, particularly in technical and specialized roles.
  • Hiring Manager Collaboration:Consulted closely with hiring managers to offer market insights and deliver best-practice recruitment solutions, ensuring a well-aligned approach to fulfilling staffing needs.
  • Salary Negotiations & High-Volume Hiring:Expertise in conducting salary negotiations, managing high-volume recruitment drives, and ensuring ongoing candidate engagement for a positive candidate experience.
  • Fast-Paced Environments:Demonstrated success working in fast-paced, high-volume recruitment roles, balancing multiple vacancies while maintaining strong relationships with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
  • Business Partnering:Partnered effectively with internal stakeholders to identify staffing needs, understand business priorities, and align recruitment strategies to meet organizational goals.
  • Worked on Mulesoft, Salesforce, Java, .Net, DevOps, React, Angular, Nodejs, Intralinking Specialist, Content Strategist

Senior HR Executive

Bricks Media
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Job Posting & Advertising: Create and manage job postings on various platforms to attract qualified candidates.
  • Sourcing Candidates: Use tools like LinkedIn, job boards, and professional networks to find potential candidates.
  • Screening & Interviewing: Review resumes, conduct initial phone screenings, and schedule technical interviews with hiring managers.
  • Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Understand the technical requirements and team needs to find the right fit for the role.
  • Candidate Management: Maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process, provide feedback, and manage offer negotiations.
  • Technical Knowledge: Understand basic technical terms and skills to assess candidate qualifications.
  • Compliance: Ensure hiring processes follow legal regulations and company policies
  • Worked on Digital Marketing, Frontend & Backend Technology, Content Creator, Ecommerece Manager

HR Executive

Rapidera Technologies
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Hiring Manager & Client Collaboration:Interacted with hiring managers to clarify requirements, while effectively managing client expectations by taking and acting on job requisitions.
  • Candidate Sourcing & Screening:Sourced and screened candidates using a variety of platforms, including Naukri, Monster, LinkedIn, internal databases, references, job postings, and walk-in drives.
  • Interview Coordination & Feedback:Coordinated with technical panelists to schedule interviews and ensured timely feedback, maintaining close follow-up with both candidates and the interview panel.
  • HR Discussions & Offer Management:Led salary negotiations, offer coordination, and managed joining formalities, ensuring candidates had a smooth experience from offer through onboarding.
  • Follow-Up & Candidate Management:Maintained consistent follow-up with candidates throughout the hiring process until onboarding, providing HR support throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
  • Reporting & Accountability:Updated daily status reports and maintained weekly/monthly databases, including offer statuses and interview schedules. Submitted reports to the Recruitment Head and took ownership of meeting deadlines.
  • HR Policy & Employee Engagement:Handled broader HR responsibilities, such as creating policies, driving employee engagement initiatives, and fostering positive employee relations.
  • Relationship Building & Business Development:Cultivated strong relationships with candidates, clients, and hiring managers to generate further leads and enhance future recruitment efforts.
  • Worked on Angular, PHP, Java, .Net, Salesforce, React,Android, IOS

Education

Bachelor of Arts Political Science -

Prof.Ramakrishna More College
01.2016 -

PGDM HR Management -

MIT School Of Distance Education
09.2024 - Current

Skills

    End to End Recruitment

    Talent Acquisition Strategies

    Volume / Mass Hiring

    Candidate Management

    Stakeholders Management

    Boolean search proficiency

    Business Forecasting

Websites

Languages

English (Professional)
Marathi (Native)
Hindi (Native)

Timeline

PGDM HR Management -

MIT School Of Distance Education
09.2024 - Current

Recruitment Consultant

Freelance
11.2022 - 03.2024

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pattern
08.2021 - 10.2022

Consultant (On Contract)

Apisero Inc |Encora
09.2020 - 07.2021

Senior HR Executive

Bricks Media
01.2019 - 07.2020

HR Executive

Rapidera Technologies
08.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts Political Science -

Prof.Ramakrishna More College
01.2016 -

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