RITU SONKAR
Senior Recruiter
Howrah
Summary
Well-qualified Senior recruiter with 5+yrs of relevant expertise bringing extensive knowledge of human resources functions, with expertise in identifying, developing and retaining top talent. Coordinates job-search events to engage potential candidates and execute seamless employment placements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Global Recruiter
TECH MAHINDRA
7 2021 - Current
- Currently managing requirements based on Consulting & digital transformation for various domains
- Reviewing the resume, screening, endorsing, getting the candidate paneled, negotiating, documentation and closing offers
- Handling clients and meeting their internal requirements
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices for candidate engagement, resume evaluation, interviewing techniques, and closing tactics.
- Established strong partnerships with external staffing agencies when required, managing contracts effectively while ensuring quality hires were made within budget constraints.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to gain insights into competitor practices, industry trends, and salary benchmarks for various roles.
- Improved offer acceptance rates through effective negotiation of compensation packages and clear communication of company benefits.
Associate US IT Recruiter
TECHAXIS INC.
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Sourcing, recruiting, and screening candidates for full time positions with our clients in US and Europe
- Look for candidates through LinkedIn search primarily, and through different portals: CareerBuilder, Monster, Dice, and Ladders
- Reduced time-to-hire for IT positions by developing targeted job advertisements and efficient candidate screening processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded quarterly placement goals for IT positions within the organization.
HR Associate
WIPRO LIMITED
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Improved recruitment efforts by collaborating with hiring managers to assess needs and develop strategic sourcing plans.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Assistant Manager
Lakme Lever Private Limited
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Attending client/calls/email ascertaining their business and answering their questions or referring them to the concerned in-charge
- Examining the stock at the month end, maintaining and placing order for the stock to the head office
- Managing the client database, important documents, files and registers up-to-date.
Education
PGDHRM -
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata (Autonomous)
B. Com (Honours) - undefined
Goenka College of Commerce & Business Administration, Calcutta university
Intermediate - undefined
Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan, ISC
School - undefined
St. John’s High School,ICSE
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Applicant Tracking Systems
Social Media Recruiting
Organizational Development
Diversity and Inclusion
Global Talent Acquisition
Compensation Structuring
Accomplishments
- Received bonus payout for 2 months consecutively in Tech Mahindra in 2nd quarter.
- Received PAT ON THE BACK award in Tech Mahindra in 2024
- Received BRAVO award in Tech Mahindra in 2022
- Won 1st position in quarter hiring in Techaxis.
- Got appraisal in 1st quarter in TechAxis.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Yes
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
Extracurricular Activities
Dancing, playing table tennis, English, Hindi, Bengali
Certification
Timeline
10-2021
Associate US IT Recruiter
TECHAXIS INC.
02.2021 - 07.2021
Naukri
09-2019
HR Associate
WIPRO LIMITED
06.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager
Lakme Lever Private Limited
01.2018 - 06.2018
Senior Global Recruiter
TECH MAHINDRA
7 2021 - Current
PGDHRM -
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata (Autonomous)
B. Com (Honours) - undefined
Goenka College of Commerce & Business Administration, Calcutta university
Intermediate - undefined
Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan, ISC
School - undefined
St. John’s High School,ICSE