PALAK UPADHYAY
Ahmedabad
Summary
Dedicated Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition with over six years of experience across IT, non-IT, BFSI, and Informatica domains. Specializing in end-to-end recruitment cycles, client management, business development, and team leadership. Proven expertise in driving recruitment processes, onboarding, vendor and stakeholder management, and HR operations. Skilled in strategic planning, optimizing processes, and project management. Adept at building strong client relationships while collaborating with stakeholders to align talent strategies with business goals. Consistently demonstrates the ability to enhance recruitment efficiency and streamline operations across diverse HR functions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager - Recruitment Informatica Domain
DataINFA
09.2024 - 02.2025
- End-to-End Recruitment:- Led and streamlined the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, ensuring optimal talent acquisition aligned with business objectives.
- Onboarding:- Designed and executed seamless onboarding processes to enhance employee engagement and reduce time-to-productivity for new hires.
- Vendor Management:Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and ensured service level agreements (SLAs) were consistently met.
- Stakeholder Management:-Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
- HR Operations:- Oversaw HR operations, including policy implementation, compliance, and employee lifecycle management.
- Project Management:- Directed HR-related projects, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
- Process Optimization:- Identified inefficiencies in existing HR processes and implemented innovative solutions to improve overall efficiency and productivity.
- Collaboration:- Worked closely with stakeholders to understand workforce requirements and develop tailored talent acquisition and HR strategies.
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
Short Jobs PVT
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Built strategic alliances and utilized various networks to optimize recruiting efforts and increase the range of qualified applicants.
- Established and sustained strong client connections, working closely with individuals to gain insight into and fulfill their specific resource requirements.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in recruiting and applicant tracking systems, ensuring streamlined processes and accurate candidate tracking.
- Excelled in ongoing workload management, balancing multiple priorities, and maintaining high productivity levels.
- Interfaced with the sales team to identify position requirements, create compelling job postings, and screen resumes throughout the hiring cycle.
- Maintained a robust contact network for recognizing and sourcing qualified candidates, utilizing various channels and platforms.
- Conducted thorough research on job descriptions and qualifications to ensure accurate candidate matching.
- Coordinated with directors to understand hiring needs and implemented effective sourcing, screening, and interviewing methods.
- Led client engagement initiatives, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and fostering repeat business.
- Spearheaded business development efforts, identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities to expand the client base.
- Managed the entire recruitment life cycle, from job requisition to candidate onboarding, ensuring efficiency and quality throughout the process.
- Provided leadership and guidance to a team of recruitment professionals, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented work environment.
- Successfully generated new business opportunities through strategic prospecting and client engagement. Developed and implemented business growth strategies, contributing to increased revenue and market share.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business development efforts with overall company objectives.
Executive Talent Acquisition
Growexx
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed networking and partnership opportunities to enhance recruitment capabilities.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, collaborated with clients to meet their resource requirements.
- Demonstrated extensive experience with recruiting and applicant tracking systems.
- Excelled in managing ongoing workload effectively.
- Interfaced with the sales team to identify position requirements, create job postings, and screen resumes throughout the hiring cycle.
- Maintained a robust network for recognizing and sourcing qualified candidates.
- Researched job descriptions and qualifications to effectively match appropriate candidates.
- Coordinated with directors to understand hiring requirements and implement effective sourcing, screening, and interviewing methods.
- Ensured a clear understanding and compliance with HR policies.
Technical Human Resources
Conviction HR
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Spearheaded the entire hiring process for IT, Non-IT, and BFSI sectors by leveraging various job portals such as Naukri, Shine, and LinkedIn. Assessed technical skill sets of candidates in coordination with supervisors to establish recruitment needs.
- Sourced, screened, and scheduled candidates for interviews to meet position requirements. Documented and updated internal database with candidate records in a timely manner.
- Coordinated virtual interviews, maintained regular communication with reporting managers, and facilitated smooth candidate transitions into the organisation.
Sr. Technical Human Resource
Dhanasvi Solutions
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Handled entire IT recruitment process for technical professionals across various job portals such as Naukri, Shine, and LinkedIn.
- Analyzed and interpreted technical job specifications; partnered with managers to identify recruitment necessities.
- Effectively coordinated with clients to fulfill their resource requirements and sourced appropriate candidates.
- Coordinated candidate outreach efforts, organized interview schedules, and confirmed applicant qualifications.
- Ensured accurate maintenance of candidate records and consistent documentation of all interactions.
- Arranged video conference and in-person interviews, provided regular updates to reporting managers, and followed up with candidates until onboarding.
Technical Human Resource
Harry International
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Successfully handled the complete IT recruiting process for technical professionals utilizing job portals like Naukri, Shine, and LinkedIn.
- Collaborated with managers to establish recruiting needs based on a thorough review and comprehension of technical job requirements.
- Worked in conjunction with clients to fulfill staffing needs and located qualified candidates.
- Spearheaded candidate outreach initiatives, orchestrated interview timetables, and validated applicants' suitability for roles.
- Maintained accurate documentation of candidate records and interactions.
- Coordinated video conference and in-person interviews, delivered timely updates to reporting managers, and maintained diligent candidate follow-up until onboarding.
Education
Diploma - Computer Science and Engineering
Himalayan Garhwal University Uttrakhand
Uttrakhand03-2021
Skills
- End to End Recruitment Cycle
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Market Research
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Team Leadership & Development
- Sourcing Strategy
- Applicant tracking systems
- Candidate sourcing
- HR policy implementation
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Vendor relationship management
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Payroll coordination
- Recruitment and hiring
- Recruitment and selection
- Recruitment strategies
- Employee onboarding
- Exit interviews
- Employee engagement
Certification
- Post Graduate Programme in Data Science & AI
- Business analyst
- Digital marketing with AI & Chatgpt
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Timeline
HR Manager - Recruitment Informatica Domain
DataINFA
09.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
Short Jobs PVT
08.2023 - 05.2024
Executive Talent Acquisition
Growexx
02.2022 - 07.2023
Technical Human Resources
Conviction HR
04.2021 - 02.2022
Sr. Technical Human Resource
Dhanasvi Solutions
12.2020 - 03.2021
Technical Human Resource
Harry International
08.2020 - 11.2020
Diploma - Computer Science and Engineering
Himalayan Garhwal University Uttrakhand
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