Nishtha Sarawat
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Gurugram
Summary
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. Offering 3 years of recruitment strategy development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
LeadSquared
4 2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for developing a sourcing strategy in partnership with your hiring managers through market insights to enable talent decisions
- Partnering with business leaders/hiring managers to understand the business and hiring needs
- Responsible for candidates pre-screening & HR interviews
- Managing end to end recruitment process for PAN India, US, ANZ, APAC regions
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Building a relationship with the candidate to ensure best candidate experience
- Creating offer proposals & explain the compensation & benefits to candidates
- Managing post offer candidate engagement to ensure seamless onboarding
- Contributing to the various Talent acquisition initiative & programs
- Building & maintaining network of potential candidates through proactive market research.
- Sourced and screened candidates for Senior Management roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Gutsy and Brave Private Limited
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Boosted retention rates by developing customized career development plans for high-potential employees.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Coordinated benefits administration process, ensuring accurate enrollment in health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefit programs.
- Drafted and documented employee handbook and company policies to reduce compliance risks.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 20-employee company.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Coordinating with hiring managers/ AVP's to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments
- Determining the selection criteria for candidates by liaising with managers and other members of staff
- Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn, IIMJobs, Naukri.com, Shine.com and others
- Closely working with the business heads for Senior Level positions, and aligning the interviews for the same
- Identifying and refining down the most suitable talent from available candidates, end to end recruitment.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Improved candidate experience by providing timely feedback and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Managed vendor relationships with external recruiting agencies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient partnership agreements.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed customized training programs for hiring managers on topics such as behavioral interview techniques and unconscious bias awareness in the selection process.
- Built relationships with external recruiters and staffing agencies to access quality talent.
Soft skills Trainer
Vidya Knowledge Park India
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintained detailed records of participant progress, utilizing data to identify patterns and areas for improvement in the overall training program.
- Held specific workshops for 80 people.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Offered ongoing coaching services after workshops ended by providing follow-up emails containing additional tips or resources related to covered topics.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Supported productivity increase and business growth through new hire training and mentoring.
- Trained and mentored 50+ new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Assessed job requirements and needs of trainees to create soft skill development programs targeting problem-solving and time management.
- Developed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
Corporate Recruiter
Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Continuously refined recruitment strategies by staying informed of industry best practices and incorporating innovative tools and technologies.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Implemented diversity initiatives in recruitment practices, resulting in a more inclusive workforce that better reflects organizational values.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Supported talent acquisition strategies by attending industry events, networking with potential candidates, and building a strong referral program.
- Developed strong relationships with external recruitment agencies when needed, ensuring timely fulfillment of hard-to-fill positions or specialized roles.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by establishing efficient interview scheduling procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of recruiting trends, ensuring competitive practices in talent acquisition efforts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Certificate Program in People Analytics and Digital HR (PADHR) -
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
01.2021 - 04.2021
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)- Human Resources, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General - undefined
Amity University
01.2014 - 04.2016
B.Com (Hons.), Business/Commerce, General - undefined
Delhi University
01.2011 - 04.2014
High School Diploma (ICSE), Commerce with Maths - undefined
Sophia Secondary School
01.2009 - 04.2011
Skills
Global Talent Acquisition
Talent Recognition
Recruiting
Niche Talent Acquisition
Management
Public Speaking
Pipeline Maintenance
Team building
New Hire Onboarding
Recruiter Training
Remote Hiring
Competency-Based Interviewing
Recruitment planning
Websites
Certification
Google Ads Workshop - Digital Scholar, 23980849193429
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
04.2021 - 11.2021
Certificate Program in People Analytics and Digital HR (PADHR) -
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
01.2021 - 04.2021
Chief Human Resources Officer
Gutsy and Brave Private Limited
01.2020 - 12.2021
Soft skills Trainer
Vidya Knowledge Park India
03.2018 - 10.2019
Corporate Recruiter
Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)- Human Resources, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General - undefined
Amity University
01.2014 - 04.2016
B.Com (Hons.), Business/Commerce, General - undefined
Delhi University
01.2011 - 04.2014
High School Diploma (ICSE), Commerce with Maths - undefined
Sophia Secondary School
01.2009 - 04.2011
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
LeadSquared
4 2022 - 02.2023