Monica Fernandes
TalentAhead India Pvt Ltd
Andheri East ,Mumbai
Overview
Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience and excelling in stakeholder management and ATS utilization. Proven track record in sourcing and hiring top-tier talent across diverse industries, enhancing recruitment efficiency and employee engagement. Adept at building talent pipelines and fostering strong relationships with hiring managers.
12+
years of professional experience
Work History
09.2024 - Current2 Years 1 Month
Senior Manager ,Talent Acquisition
TalentAhead India Pvt Ltd | Mumbai
- Led talent acquisition strategies for client hiring needs at TalentAhead India Pvt Ltd.
- Sourced and hired junior to senior leadership candidates across diverse industries, including manufacturing, real estate, financial services, retail, logistics, FMCG, FMCD, building materials, and EPC, enhancing client talent pools.
- Managed recruitment pipelines across sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.
- Built client relationships to understand workforce planning and role requirements.
03.2022 - 06.20242 Years 3 Months
Talent Acquisition Manager
Eduvanz Financing Private Limited
- Support full recruitment cycle for non-tech roles, from sourcing and screening through interview scheduling with hiring managers across sales, credit collections, legal, customer service, finance, accounts, marketing, treasury, operations, and CEO office.
- Developed talent pipeline to support future hiring needs across multiple roles within organization.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to streamline stakeholder coordination.
- Source candidates through job portals, references, LinkedIn, and other channels.
- Coordinated campus interviews to identify top talent for internships and full-time roles.
- Address employee concerns through HR Connect sessions and support open dialogue.
09.2021 - 03.20226 Months
Talent Acquisition Manager (Contract)
Nivoda LLP | Mumbai
- Collaborated with global hiring managers to expedite hiring and successfully close open roles within targeted turnaround time.
- Supported full recruitment cycle, sourcing, screening, and scheduling interviews with hiring managers to optimize hiring process.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with staffing vendors to address urgent talent needs and enhance hiring support.
- Used and monitored ATS Freshteam for organized tracking and management of recruitment activities.
- Completed background verification checks for selected candidates and helped with onboarding after successful completion.
- Organized employee engagement events to foster team collaboration.
12.2019 - 09.20211 Year 9 Months
Team Manager
Assort Staffing Services Pvt Ltd.
- Supported 14-member team in daily performance tracking, fostering a high-performing work environment.
- Encouraged team to meet targets, driving profitability improvements.
- Maintained regular client communication to ensure timely feedback and accelerate closures.
- Managing full recruitment process independently and with team to close mid- to senior-level roles across BFSI, NBFC, E-commerce, FMCG, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Entertainment, Telecom, and Pharma.
- Reviewing CVs and sharing best-fit candidates with clients to strengthen talent quality.
- Categorized various non-tech industries such as BFSI, NBFC, E-commerce, FMCG, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Entertainment, Telecom, and Pharma.
11.2015 - 03.20193 Years 4 Months
Team Manager
Contactx Resource Management
- Monitored performance of team of 10 members to foster strong work culture.
- Motivated team members to achieve goals and enhance collaboration. to meet targets and improve profitability.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment cycle individually and with team to close mid- to senior-level roles effectively.
- Reviewed CVs and shared best-fit candidates with clients to improve quality of talent submissions.
- Maintained regular communication with clients to facilitate timely feedback and close positions.
- Supported hiring for non-tech industries, including Big 4 and CA consulting firms.
05.2014 - 10.20151 Year 5 Months
Recruitment Executive
Vira International Pvt Ltd
- Managing end-to-end recruitment process from candidate sourcing to final placement.
- Conducting initial interview rounds to assess candidate suitability and alignment with job requirements.
- Evaluated candidates for hotel management bulk hiring roles across Middle East and USA, ensuring alignment with client needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients and candidates to enhance transparency and efficiency in recruitment process.
- Followed up with candidates to secure timely document submission and verification, streamlining onboarding process.
- Maintained detailed candidate records to ensure accurate tracking of recruitment progress. for candidates who traveled to the Middle East.
Education
MBA | Human Resources Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | Mumbai | 01-2028
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - Mumbai
01-2028
Bachelor of Commerce | Accounting and Finance
SPDT College | Mumbai | 06-2013
SPDT College - Mumbai
06-2013
Skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1993-07-06
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Senior Manager ,Talent Acquisition
TalentAhead India Pvt Ltd
09.2024 - CurrentRead more
Talent Acquisition Manager
Eduvanz Financing Private Limited
03.2022 - 06.2024Read more
Talent Acquisition Manager (Contract)
Nivoda LLP
09.2021 - 03.2022Read more
Team Manager
Assort Staffing Services Pvt Ltd.
12.2019 - 09.2021Read more
Team Manager
Contactx Resource Management
11.2015 - 03.2019Read more
Recruitment Executive
Vira International Pvt Ltd
05.2014 - 10.2015Read more
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - MBA, Human Resources Management
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SPDT College - Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance
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