Rajitha Poojary

Work History

Nexdigm, SKP Group

Mumbai

11.2022 - Current

Collaborating with Business Heads to plan and budget for manpower needs, as well as forecasting positions for various Practices.
Monitoring the hiring process in alignment with the approved hiring plans and ensuring it remains on track with the forecasting
Implementing a standardized interviewing process/technique across the team to maintain consistency in evaluations.
Engaging in offer discussions and conducting salary negotiations for senior-level positions.
Providing support to the team in converting offers for all entry and mid-level positions.
Ensuring compliance with reference checks for the team.
Regularly communicating with business leaders and hiring managers to update them on hiring progress, challenges, and future plans to stay informed about business changes.
Generating periodic reports and analytics on hiring as requested by the operations teams.
Taking ownership of key acquisition projects while also monitoring the team's progress on their projects.
Creating and presenting various reports related to hiring.
Organizing periodic training and development sessions for the team to ensure a streamlined recruitment process.
Maximizing the utilization of recruitment sources and managing them efficiently, with a focus on cost optimization.
Adhering to hiring processes in line with ISO/ISMS/GDPR standards and ensuring the same for the team.

Datamatics Business Solutions Ltd

04.2018 - 10.2022

Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent, with a strong focus on promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization.
Collaborate closely with project and division leaders to comprehend their hiring requirements and align HR strategies with the overall business strategy.
Lead and guide a team of recruiters, ensuring prompt fulfillment of open requisitions while maintaining high-quality standards.
Manage both volume and niche recruitment efforts for various business units, achieving exceptional conversion rates.
Utilize a multi-faceted approach to hiring, including internal sources, campus interviews, and partnerships with educational institutions to identify and attract potential candidates.
Ensure strict adherence to all hiring policies and procedures, while maintaining consistency in the application of recruitment guidelines throughout the hiring process.
Enhance the candidate experience, creating a positive and lasting impression of the organization.
Conduct comprehensive company and industry mapping to devise effective recruitment plans and identify the best approaches for talent acquisition.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement employment branding initiatives that showcase the organization as an attractive employer in the job market.

RSM India

Mumbai

04.2013 - 03.2018

Formulate, implement, and oversee strategic plans for talent acquisition and recruitment, ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term goals.
Innovate and integrate cutting-edge social media and internet marketing techniques to attract top talent, while nurturing valuable partnerships with external organizations to expand the candidate pool.
Manage the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to short-listing, conducting interviews, and making final selections and job offers.
Maintain regular and proactive communication with business heads to provide status updates, discuss challenges, and stay abreast of market trends to optimize recruitment strategies.
Develop comprehensive action plans to facilitate various hiring initiatives, such as lateral recruitment, campus hiring, employer branding, leadership recruitment, volume hiring, as well as permanent and contractual staffing. Additionally, take charge of budget planning and forecasting related to talent acquisition.
Establish and cultivate talent pipelines comprising both active and passive candidates through multiple channels, including LinkedIn, company and industry mapping, employee referrals, recruitment agencies, and online job portals.

Idea Ventures Group

03.2011 - 03.2013

Efficiently managing the complete recruitment cycle for junior to mid-level positions, ensuring adherence to agreed-upon turnaround times and providing regular updates to the respective clients.
Analyzing client requirements by carefully reviewing job descriptions and conducting candidate screening through various job portals, including Naukri, Monster, Times Jobs, Shine, as well as utilizing candidate references and job postings.
Conducting comprehensive briefings for candidates, effectively communicating information about the position and the company.
Taking charge of bulk hiring activities across both BPO and non-BPO industries.
Playing an active role in recruitment drives, efficiently coordinating between clients and candidates to facilitate processes such as offer management, onboarding, and joining formalities.