Poonam Kansara
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Ahmedabad
Summary
Focused on using effective recruitment strategies and candidate pipelines to meet employment needs. Leverages traditional and online methods to bring in top talent. Human Resources Recruiter with 5 years of experience leading cultural change through staffing and business unit realignment. Collaborative and proactive advisor to senior leaders. Highly-skilled in communications, mentoring, vetting potential employees and building teams with diverse skill sets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Visiting Faculty Member- Human Resource Management
L.J. University
12.2023 - Current
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
Freelancer Recruiter
Freelancer
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Worked as a full-time freelancer recruiter for various clients/ organization mainly in sectors like IT, BFSI, Manufacturing and General Management/ Administration.
- Collaborated with clients to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems (Greenhouse).
- Perform business development functions for client acquisition.
- Successfully placed 15 remote Subject Matter Expert for CourseHero.com (US based online e-education platform) in span of 3-month contract.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Successfully placed a remote IT developer for UK based IT firm( Atomic Concepts) within a span of a week.
- Worked with Quezx.com(Indian HR-Tech).
HR Executive
TalentMint Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Partnered with clients to determine priority searches/ open positions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Performed database searches to source qualified candidates.
- Designed job description/s- whenever required and posted under various job sites.
- Interviewed, hired and trained internal team of recruiter/s.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Arranged interviews between clients and candidates.
- Maintained and updated database.
- Sourced both- active and passive potential candidates to qualify against client’s needs.
- Provided client feedback/ follow up to candidate after each stage of interview.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Helped salary negotiations.
- Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
- Researched and analyzed human resources trends and best practices and drove corporate policy changes to optimize business performance.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource -
Advent Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Gujarat University
Certified NLP coach - undefined
ABNLP (American Board of Neuro-Linguistic programming)
POSH Certified - undefined
VSkills
Skills
Candidate sourcing/ screeningInterviewingPosting Job OpportunitiesDatabase/ATSGeneral Administration
Outbound Calling
Pre-Employment Screening
Salary Negotiation
Non-It Industry Specialist
IT Industry Specialist
C-Suite Executive Relations
Background Checks
Candidate Pipeline Management
Client Development
Global Recruitment
Declaration Name
Poonam Kansara
Disclaimer
I solemnly affirm and declare that the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed by me. Ahmedabad
Certification
NLP Practitioner (Associate)
Timeline
Visiting Faculty Member- Human Resource Management
L.J. University
12.2023 - Current
POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment)
11-2021
NLP Practitioner (Associate)
06-2020
Freelancer Recruiter
Freelancer
01.2017 - 12.2019
HR Executive
TalentMint Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
11.2014 - 11.2016
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource -
Advent Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Gujarat University
Certified NLP coach - undefined
ABNLP (American Board of Neuro-Linguistic programming)
POSH Certified - undefined
VSkills