Neha Ramchandra Shahu
Maharashtra
Summary
Accomplished Talent Acquisition professional with over 12 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment across technology, banking, healthcare, and professional services. Seeking to leverage expertise in advanced Boolean search, sourcing strategies, and market intelligence to drive impactful talent acquisition and enhance organizational recruitment success on a global scale.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Bekaert
Pune Yerwada
03.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Global leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies
- Led end-to-end recruitment across multiple business units, successfully hiring for a wide range of technical and non-technical roles across the organization.
- Utilized advanced Boolean search techniques and custom search strategies to effectively source and engage passive candidates from platforms such as LinkedIn, Naukri, and other job boards.
- Mentored and trained interns on Boolean logic and modern sourcing methodologies, fostering skill development and pipeline efficiency.
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, which included collaborating closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand talent requirements.
- Creating tailored sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber talent.
- Conducting interviews, salary negotiations, and offer rollouts.
- Overseeing a seamless onboarding experience.
- Built strong relationships with internal stakeholders by consistently delivering high-quality candidates through direct sourcing, significantly reducing dependency on external vendors.
- Conducted regular follow-ups and feedback sessions with both candidates and hiring managers to ensure timely decisions and a positive candidate experience.
- Successfully managed the onboarding process via SuccessFactors (SF), ensuring a smooth and compliant integration for new hires.
- Coordinated documentation, training schedules, and compliance activities, contributing to a streamlined and engaging onboarding journey.
- Monitored onboarding progress and milestones using SF, ensuring timely completion and alignment with HR policies.
- Woking on Improvements towards candidate & Stakeholder Experience.
- Presented Topic on BC Hiring and Work life balance as part of project.
- Global leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies
- Reduced recruitment vendor costs, directly contributing to key performance indicators (KPIs), and received appreciation from the global team for cost-saving initiatives.
- Recognized with the 'Above and Beyond' award for outstanding teamwork and creativity in Q4 2023 and Q4 2024.
- Maintained 95% compliance with internal recruitment processes and company policies.
- Demonstrated the ability to understand business needs and develop customized recruitment solutions, enhancing overall quality of hires and stakeholder satisfaction.
Recruitment Specialist (Deployed to Citicorp Eon Pune)
People Strong (Rebrand to Taggd)
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Effectively managed stakeholder and vendor relationships to ensure a seamless and efficient recruitment process across functions.
- Maintained and updated the internal recruitment database, generating timely reports and performance assessments to support strategic hiring decisions.
- Served as the primary point of contact for candidates, building strong relationships and ensuring a positive experience throughout the selection process.
- Leveraged social recruiting platforms and internal tools to identify and attract high-quality candidates across various roles.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with technical interview panels, ensuring feedback collection and timely resolution of critical cases through proper escalation.
- Supported recruitment operations for Pune-based roles, managing inhouse sourcers and vendors to fill high-priority positions.
- Coordinated candidate relocation logistics to ensure smooth onboarding and compliance with company policies.
- Commended by senior stakeholders for dedication, high performance, and successfully conducting solo recruitment drives with maximum candidate selections.
- Achieved a 90% joining ratio for key technical roles by delivering a high-touch candidate experience and robust follow-up process.
- For GFT BU, successfully rolling out 16 offers in a single month, surpassing hiring targets and contributing to team success.
Recruitment Consultant
KornFerry
WTC Pune
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Successfully executed diversity hiring initiatives for a range of mid-to-senior level roles, including: Group Leader (Grade 25), Supervisor – Compliance (Grade 24), Sanctions Analysts (Grades 16–22), Executive Assistant (Grade 23), Global Customer Solutions Team Leaders (Grades 22–23).
- Led executive hiring efforts for customer support roles, including Voice and Non-Voice process agents, ensuring alignment with PayPal's talent and diversity objectives.
- Conducted screening and shortlisting of candidates sourced via Naukri and LinkedIn, validating experience, skills, and interest to ensure role fit and engagement.
- Utilized the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to track and update candidate statuses, screen and review applicant profiles, document candidate disposition, and generate reports for hiring progress and insights.
- Conducted detailed market and talent mapping for Team Leader roles to provide strategic hiring insights and improve sourcing efficiency.
- Successfully closed critical Diversity hiring mandates for Team Leader and Group Leader roles, meeting client expectations within the defined timeline.
- Closed a highly niche role – Clinical Trial Transparency and Disclosure – recognized as one of the highest billing positions in the GSK project.
- Received a Star Performance Award and a ₹25,000 cash bonus for outstanding contribution to the PayPal Project (Q2 – FY2020).
- Earned an appreciation email from the Head of Talent at PayPal for effectively closing multiple (Team leader Non Voice G22-G23) hard-to-fill roles under deadlines.
Senior Recruitment Associate (Deployed to TATA MOTORS Pune)
People Strong HR Services
Pune
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for the VATS vertical, specifically for the Pune location, ensuring timely and quality closures for key positions.
- Acted as a liaison between stakeholders and vendors, ensuring seamless communication and efficient hiring operations.
- Conducted intake meetings with hiring managers to gather detailed role requirements and align on expectations.
- Posted job vacancies across multiple platforms including internal portals (Tata World), external job boards, LinkedIn, and the company career site.
- Sourced and screened high-quality candidates aligned with organizational standards and role-specific fitment criteria.
- Managed lateral hiring for senior roles, specifically: L5 – Senior Manager, L6 – Executive.
- Supervised and guided two internal sourcers, monitoring their progress, setting sourcing targets, and reviewing performance to ensure alignment with hiring goals.
- Recognized as the second-highest incentive achiever for the JFM Quarter 2018, demonstrating consistent performance and commitment to targets.
- Received the 'Good Team Player' award for collaborative efforts and successful target achievement.
- Earned appreciation from management and stakeholders for proactively delivering early closures on critical roles.
Sourcing Specialist deployed at Citicorp Services India Limited
People Strong HR Services
Eon Pune
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with recruiters to understand IT job requirements across various business units, ensuring accurate role alignment and candidate fit.
- Proactively sourced, screened, and qualified candidates for a wide range of IT positions, leveraging multiple channels to build strong talent pipelines.
- Actively participated in weekend recruitment drives, contributing to high candidate turnout and successful selection rates, supporting bulk and priority hiring needs.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Group (Technical Recruiter)
ASAP INFOSYSTEMS PVT LTD
Pune
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: Acquired by Teamlease.
- Provided comprehensive support in the full-cycle recruitment process, including resume screening, interview coordination, and consistent candidate communication to ensure a positive experience.
- Assisted senior recruiters in identifying and sourcing qualified candidates across multiple industries, contributing to the development of a strong and diverse talent pipeline.
- Acquired by Teamlease.
- Awarded Employee of the Month (September) for outstanding performance and contribution to the recruitment team's success.
Executive HR (Recruiter and generalist role)
RF Arrays Systems Pvt Ltd.
Nagpur
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Company Overview: Nagpur
- Sourced and recruited candidates for Java Developer and Embedded Engineer roles through various free job portals like shine.com, ensuring quality hires.
- Facilitated the onboarding process, familiarizing new employees with organizational policies, joining formalities, and banking procedures.
- Coordinated closely with the HR Manager to support regular HR activities and ensure smooth recruitment operations.
- Nagpur
Resource Trainee (Technical Recruiter)
SmartData Enterprises
Nagpur
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Company Overview: Nagpur
- Supported technical recruitment efforts by assisting in sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates, while gaining exposure to employee relations functions.
- Recruited for technologies such as Java, assessing candidates’ technical expertise, soft skills, experience, and overall fit for the role.
- Facilitated new hire onboarding, ensuring smooth integration and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Nagpur
HR Executive
Esource India Pvt Ltd.
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job requirement analysis, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation to secure top talent.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients.
- Ensured quality candidate pipelines and cost-effective hiring.
- Led the onboarding process, ensuring timely completion of documentation, and smooth integration of new hires into the organization.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with candidates and hiring teams to enhance the candidate experience and facilitate timely hiring decisions.
Education
Master of Business Administration - HRM
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth University Tirpude Institute of Management Education
01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry/Microbiology
RTMNU Rashtrasant Tukodoji Maharaj Nagpur University
01.2008
H.S.C - undefined
Sindhu Mahavidyalaya
01.2005
S.S.C - undefined
St. Ursula Girl’s High School
01.2003
Skills
- Recruitment Expertise
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Bulk hiring
- Weekend recruitment drives
- Technical hiring
- Non-technical hiring
- Boolean search strings
- Candidate engagement
- Relationship management
- Campus hiring
- High-volume talent acquisition
- Stakeholder management
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Vendor coordination
- HR operations
- Attendance processing
- Payroll processing
- Blue-collar hiring
- Contractor hiring
- NAPS hiring
- CAIT hiring
- CAMS management
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- SuccessFactors
- Workday
- Sourcing Tools
- SeekOut
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Recruitem
- Iimjobs
- Resume Databases
- Microsoft Excel
- VLOOKUP
- Pivot Tables
- SUMIFS
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Outlook
- Slack
Technical Skills
Full-cycle recruitment, Bulk hiring, Weekend recruitment drives, Technical and non-technical hiring, Custom Boolean search strings, Stakeholder management, Negotiation, Communication, Vendor coordination, HR operations, SuccessFactors (SF), Workday, SeekOut, LinkedIn Recruiter, Recruitem, iimjobs, Naukri, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Outlook, Slack
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 3rd June
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Bekaert
03.2023 - Current
Recruitment Specialist (Deployed to Citicorp Eon Pune)
People Strong (Rebrand to Taggd)
04.2021 - 12.2022
Recruitment Consultant
KornFerry
04.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Recruitment Associate (Deployed to TATA MOTORS Pune)
People Strong HR Services
11.2017 - 01.2019
Sourcing Specialist deployed at Citicorp Services India Limited
People Strong HR Services
02.2017 - 08.2017
Sr. Talent Acquisition Group (Technical Recruiter)
ASAP INFOSYSTEMS PVT LTD
09.2015 - 11.2016
Executive HR (Recruiter and generalist role)
RF Arrays Systems Pvt Ltd.
04.2013 - 11.2013
Resource Trainee (Technical Recruiter)
SmartData Enterprises
04.2012 - 11.2012
HR Executive
Esource India Pvt Ltd.
05.2010 - 04.2012
Master of Business Administration - HRM
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth University Tirpude Institute of Management Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry/Microbiology
RTMNU Rashtrasant Tukodoji Maharaj Nagpur University
H.S.C - undefined
Sindhu Mahavidyalaya
S.S.C - undefined
St. Ursula Girl’s High School
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