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Sapna K

Talent Acquisition professional
Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic Talent Acquisition professional with over 14 years of experience in HR/Recruiting across diverse settings including product development, startups, and large-scale organizations. Proficient in full life-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, strategic sourcing, HRO and delivery, employee relations, and stakeholder management. Committed to fostering an engaged and empowering work culture as a collaborative leader.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Infoblox
01.2017 - Current

Individual Contributor Responsibilities:

  • Aided the growth of the Engineering Center from inception to over 400+ employees
  • Partnered with business managers and generalists to drive recruiting strategies for positions at all levels
  • Active sourcing, conduct candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to ensure a strong cultural and skills fit
  • Provided creative recommendations to improve applicant flow and hire top talent,
  • Developed and executed the Campus Internship Program
  • Met recruiting needs and enhanced hiring manager and candidate satisfaction through the analysis of recruiting metrics and regular monthly/quarterly reviews to guide strategy
  • Coordinated with Engineering, IT, and other support function leaders to forecast hiring needs and departmental goals.
  • Partnered with internal stakeholders to develop creative solutions to enhance the onboarding experience for new hires.
  • Expanded diversity outreach by implementing and supporting diversity recruiting efforts and participating in diversity recruiting events
  • Facilitate offer negotiations and oversee the onboarding process for new hires
  • Skills handled: C, Networking, Platform, Python, UI, SaaS, Golang, Cybersecurity, QA & development, Cloud Computing, Technical Marketing, Business Operations, etc

Team Management Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of 6 recruiters, providing guidance and support in recruitment activities
  • Implement recruitment strategies to meet the hiring needs of diverse business units
  • Analyze recruitment metrics to identify trends and areas for process improvement
  • Conduct regular team meetings and training sessions to enhance recruiter capabilities
  • Manage recruitment budgets and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies

Staffing Advisor II

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
12.2014 - 08.2016
  • Led full-cycle recruitment processes from sourcing to offer, ensuring seamless candidate engagement until onboarding
  • Enhanced job postings for maximum visibility across diverse platforms, boosting applicant flow and elevating candidate quality
  • Cultivated transparent communication channels among candidates, clients, and internal teams, streamlining recruitment workflows
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to orchestrate successful recruitment events, bolstering position visibility and attracting top-tier talent
  • Strategically generated candidate pipelines through targeted ad placements, rigorous credential evaluations, and comprehensive pre-screening assessments
  • Proactively followed up with standout applicants sourced from industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs
  • Utilized social media platforms and job boards to effectively market positions and engage with prospective candidates
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for approximately 30 vacancies per quarter, fostering strong job board vendor relationships and implementing innovative sourcing strategies

Corporate Recruiter

Mindtree Ltd
08.2011 - 11.2014
  • Managed both Campus and Lateral hiring processes, overseeing core divisional campus recruiting activities such as interview superdays and onboarding for full-time hires and internship programs.
  • Attended campus and division-specific events to interview, evaluate, and make hiring recommendations for candidates from Technical and Business Schools.
  • Collaborated with various departments to define job qualifications and requirements.
  • Generated candidate pools through strategic ad placements, credential evaluations, and initial interviews.
  • Followed up with notable applicants from industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Handled skills ranging from Digital Engineering to Mobile App development, UI/UX design, and support functions like Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Legal, CIS, HR, and Facility.
  • Pre-screened resumes before forwarding them to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Tracked candidates and facilitated feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics, and other variables.
  • Proactively sourced talent through multiple channels including social networking, employee referrals, and internet platforms, offering creative recommendations to enhance applicant flow and attract top talent.

Intern

Mindtree Ltd
12.2010 - 02.2011


  • Joined as an Intern in Talent Acquisition, focusing on Campus Hiring processes
  • Gathered data on course success and participant experiences to guide future course planning endeavors
  • Assessed the effectiveness of training programs and suggested improvements to upper management
  • Provided recommendations for enhancing processes and discontinuing ineffective or outdated methods
  • Supervised the daily activities of campus recruits and training sessions within the Orchard Training program
  • Maintained timely communication with candidates and addressed internal recruitment inquiries promptly

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

The Oxford College of Engineering
Bengaluru
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Recruitment
  • Strategic Talent Acquisition
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • High-Volume Recruiting
  • Employee Relations
  • Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO)
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Building
  • Employer Branding
  • Recruitment Metrics & Analytics
  • Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Accomplishments

  • Played an integral role in Infoblox's growth from inception to over 400 employees, successfully onboarding 120 employees across various levels within the first year, collaborating closely with a team of 2 across Engineering and support functions
  • Spearheaded the hiring of 30 Engineers within 3 months for a team in HPE R&D Software group, focusing on Firmware and Networking roles
  • Contributed to the full-time Technical Campus hiring initiative at Mindtree Limited, resulting in the successful onboarding of 3000 employees in 2012

Timeline

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Infoblox
01.2017 - Current

Staffing Advisor II

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
12.2014 - 08.2016

Corporate Recruiter

Mindtree Ltd
08.2011 - 11.2014

Intern

Mindtree Ltd
12.2010 - 02.2011

MBA - Human Resources Management

The Oxford College of Engineering
04.2001 -
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