Pravada Kendre
Mumbai
Summary
Talent acquisition professional with one year of hands-on experience in leadership hiring and implementing effective recruitment strategies. Proven track record in reducing time to hire, and qualified candidate pipelines. Expertise in managing full recruitment life cycles, and stakeholder relationships at JSW Energy Ltd. Demonstrated the ability to work and add value in recruitment teams, optimize recruitment costs, and ensure compliance with sourcing guidelines. Open to exploring and learning across various HR domains to contribute meaningfully to organizational success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition
JSW Energy
04.2024 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for key business units, sourcing candidates from platforms such as Naukri, Monster, and LinkedIn, based on detailed role specifications from Hiring Managers and Heads of Department (HODs)
- Optimized recruitment processes from initial screening to offer negotiation and onboarding, significantly reducing time-to-hire and enhancing candidate experience
- Sourced, screened, and interviewed qualified candidates, building strong talent pipelines for both current and future business needs
- Collaborated proactively with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals, ensuring the effective hiring of top talent
- Collected and analyzed candidate feedback, identifying opportunities for process optimization to improve candidate satisfaction and streamline recruitment strategies
- Worked closely with senior management to develop and implement workforce planning strategies, aligning staffing levels with evolving business demands
- Maintained strong engagement with stakeholders through monthly and quarterly reviews, ensuring recruitment priorities aligned with long-term business objectives and staffing needs
- Tracked and reported on key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate conversion rates, continuously refining the recruitment process based on data insights
- Coordinated employee referral programs and collaborated with recruitment marketing teams to improve employer branding and attract high-quality candidates
Summer Internship
Freudenberg Gala Household Products Limited
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Enhanced leadership involvement through the implementation of a 'Safety Share Program', fostering support and conducting regular safety meetings and workshops with top management
- Improved employee engagement in safety activities by establishing a 'Best Kaizen Award Program', designing recognition initiatives, and achieving increased participation in safety-related tasks
- Promoted a positive attitude regarding safety by cultivating a safety-oriented culture, encouraging active employee participation, and fostering a more proactive safety mindset within the organization
Education
MBA - HR
Symbiosis International University
SCMHRD04-2024
BMS - Marketing
University of Mumbai
H.R. College Of Commerce And Economics06-2020
12th - Science
Laxmanrao Apte Prashala
Pune04-2017
10th -
Abhinav Vidyalay Highschool
04-2015
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment Strategy
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- JD Writing
- Onboarding Coordination
- Candidate sourcing
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition
JSW Energy
04.2024 - Current
Summer Internship
Freudenberg Gala Household Products Limited
04.2023 - 06.2023
MBA - HR
Symbiosis International University
BMS - Marketing
University of Mumbai
12th - Science
Laxmanrao Apte Prashala
10th -
Abhinav Vidyalay Highschool
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