Saloni Raul
Pune
Summary
Results-oriented HR professional with 4.5+ years in global talent acquisition, focusing on technical and non-technical recruitment in India and the UK. Collaborated with business leaders to implement data-driven hiring strategies and develop candidate pipelines. Experienced in ATS/CRM systems, Boolean sourcing, and recruitment analytics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Talent Acquisition Executive
Mercurius IT
Remote
04.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end global recruitment across India and APAC / EU exposure markets for technical and business roles
- Partner with senior stakeholders and hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring strategies
- Delivered 45+ successful hires across junior to leadership roles, enhancing talent pipeline effectiveness
- Reduced time-to-fill by optimizing sourcing and screening strategies
- Built passive talent pipelines using Boolean search, LinkedIn, and direct sourcing
- Developed and implemented in-house ATS and Power BI dashboard, facilitating data-driven hiring decisions
- Ensured diverse candidate slates and improved candidate experience across hiring stages
- Managed UK visa compliance and documentation (GBM, Skilled Worker)
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Together Hospitality (Elephant and Co)
Pune
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Designed and executed sourcing strategies for active and passive candidates
- Managed full recruitment lifecycle across multiple business functions
- Conducted screening, interview coordination, and offer management
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining engagement processes to foster positive interactions
- Maintained ATS, providing stakeholders with recruitment reports and insights to inform decision-making
Talent Acquisition / HR Operations
Buzzworks Business Services (Capgemini Process)
Pune
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Facilitated high-volume hiring and onboarding processes across APAC and EU regions.
- Managed candidate sourcing through LinkedIn and job portals to enhance talent acquisition.
- Generated offers and conducted salary negotiations using MyHire portal.
- Maintained HRMS systems (PeopleSoft) and managed employee lifecycle data.
- Supported payroll onboarding and implemented employee engagement initiatives.
HR On Job Trainee
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune
Pune
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Streamlined recruitment coordination and onboarding activities to foster a positive candidate journey.
- Updated HRMS regularly and ensured clear communication with candidates.
- Implemented induction programs while enhancing employee engagement initiatives.
- Employed LinkedIn Recruiter for advanced Boolean search in talent acquisition.
- Collaborated with hotel GM in meetings to strategize recruitment plans.
- Maintained accurate payroll and attendance records, adhering to HR compliance standards.
- Executed training programs and managed attendance rosters for incoming employees.
Education
Diploma Certificate - HR Management And Analytics
IIM Kozhikode
Distance Learning01-2024
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. Culinary Arts
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts
PuneSkills
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Global talent acquisition
- Passive candidate sourcing
- Diversity hiring initiatives
- Recruitment analytics
- Background checks and screening
- ATS management
- HR operations and compliance
- Visa compliance management
- Offer negotiation skills
- Candidate experience enhancement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Market and data analysis
- Project recruiting strategies
- LinkedIn sourcing techniques
- Boolean search expertise
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration strategies
- Problem-solving abilities
- Employment law knowledge
- Pipeline metrics analysis
- ATS & HR systems: PeopleSoft, MyHire, in-house ATS
- Sourcing tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques
- Analytics: Power BI (recruitment dashboards),Microsoft HRMS
- Tools: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Native
Native
French
Beginner
A1
Certification
HR Management & Analytics – IIM Kozhikode
Accomplishments
"Fire In the Belly" award for 2025
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Executive
Mercurius IT
04.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Together Hospitality (Elephant and Co)
04.2023 - 03.2024
Talent Acquisition / HR Operations
Buzzworks Business Services (Capgemini Process)
06.2022 - 03.2023
HR On Job Trainee
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune
11.2021 - 06.2022
Diploma Certificate - HR Management And Analytics
IIM Kozhikode
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. Culinary Arts
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts