PRIYANKA CHOWDHURY
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist with 5.4 years of experience known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess deep understanding of candidate sourcing, recruitment marketing strategies, and applicant tracking systems. Excel in Stakeholder Management, relationship-building, and adaptability, ensuring smooth recruitment processes and positive candidate experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
GreenwayHealth India
Bangalore
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for senior-level positions, including Principal Software Engineers, Managers, Senior Managers, and Senior Director roles, across product and technology functions from LinkedIn, Naukri, and an application tracking system.
- Effectively managed key stakeholders by providing timely updates, presenting market insights, and proactively discussing potential hiring challenges.
- Collaborated with external vendors to fill critical positions, ensuring data-driven communication, and efficient hiring outcomes.
- Mentored junior team members and introduced recruitment best practices to streamline processes and enhance team productivity.
- Conducted "Talent Buddy" engagement sessions for the product and technology teams to drive internal collaboration and candidate experience.
- Successfully hired and onboarded a Client Support cohort of five candidates within one week, conducting a rigorous five-level selection process involving more than 70 candidates.
- Led placement hiring initiatives by preparing compelling placement decks, delivering pre-placement talks, and conducting HR interviews to select the top 25 candidates from 10 colleges.
- Built a complete Scrum team for an AWS data migration project by closing positions from Senior Software Engineer to Manager within a 2-month timeline.
- Proposed and implemented optimizations to the interview process, resulting in record-time closures of key positions within 20 days.
- Minimized manual effort by championing the adoption of an ATS, enabling streamlined interview scheduling, and improved accuracy in recruitment tracking.
- Enhanced employer branding and candidate engagement activities.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Ellucian
Bangalore
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Effectively utilized a diverse range of sourcing methods, including online job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and direct sourcing, to attract highly qualified candidates
- I spearheaded the successful execution of the India Internship 2023 program, achieving a milestone by onboarding 83 interns, marking the largest group of interns in the organization's history
- As an integral part of stakeholder management, I collaborated closely with hiring managers to refine recruitment procedures and enhance interview techniques, resulting in tangible improvements to the overall hiring process
- Efficiently managed and maintained the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring accurate tracking of candidate progress and maintaining a comprehensive candidate database
- Developed and implemented innovative recruitment strategies aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion throughout the hiring process
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of end-to-end recruitment strategies encompassing sourcing, pipeline building, candidate experience enhancement, and early careers initiatives
- Coordinated the LGBTQ event held in Bangalore on behalf of Ellucian
- Organized and facilitated a global Employee Engagement session for the Talent Acquisition Team
- Presented offers to selected candidates, negotiating and agreeing contract terms and conditions
- Diligently monitored essential recruitment metrics and targets, compiling comprehensive reports for management review and presentation
Recruitment Consultant
Careernet Technologies
Bangalore
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with JPMC, PowerSchool, Progress Software to find candidates to close critical positions
- Created and oversaw candidate pipelines to fill all levels of positions
- Stayed up to date on industry trends and hiring practices in Recruitment Industry
- Attended recruitment events and networked
- Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates
- Reached out to qualified applicants found with candidate pipelines, referrals or job fairs
- Developed and executed effective recruiting plans to develop candidate recruiting sources and fill staffing needs for broad range of clients
- Worked with job boards such as LinkedIn, Naukri, Instahyre, iCIMS
Associate Consultant
People Realm Recruitment Services
Bangalore
01.2020 - 01.2021
- I commenced my recruitment career at this organization and subsequently gained experience at esteemed companies such as DE Shaw and Goldman Sachs
- Utilized social media platforms to source candidates, ensuring their suitability for available positions, while also managing the interview process on behalf of clients and candidates, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout
- Leveraged exceptional communication and networking skills to cultivate and sustain pivotal industry partnerships
- Provided thorough briefings to candidates regarding job responsibilities, salary, and benefits
Education
MBA - HR & Marketing
IBCS, Siksha O Anusandhan University
08.2019
Bachelors in Commerce - Banking & Insurance Hons.
Fakir Mohan Autonomous College
06.2017
Skills
- Comprehensive recruitment processes
- Sourcing and assessing candidates
- Screening interviews
- Proficient in ATS tools
- Strategic talent acquisition
- Building professional relationships
- Engaging employees and candidates
- External talent sourcing
- Promoting diversity in hiring
- HR functions in recruitment
- Management of vendors
- Stakeholder collaboration
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
GreenwayHealth India
05.2024 - 04.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Ellucian
05.2022 - 02.2024
Recruitment Consultant
Careernet Technologies
01.2021 - 05.2022
Associate Consultant
People Realm Recruitment Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
MBA - HR & Marketing
IBCS, Siksha O Anusandhan University
Bachelors in Commerce - Banking & Insurance Hons.
Fakir Mohan Autonomous College
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