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Sarumathy Karunakaran

Sarumathy Karunakaran

Talent Acquisition & HR Operation
Chennai

Summary

Strategic HR professional with proven success in managing large-scale recruitment projects and end-to-end employee life cycle. Skilled in talent acquisition, payroll, compensation & benefits, and performance management. Adept at driving employee engagement initiatives and fostering a positive work culture. Strong ability to align HR strategies with business goals and streamline HR functions for organizational growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HR Executive

Elixir Business solution
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams.
  • Played a crucial role in company growth by identifying new market opportunities and developing comprehensive strategies.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders for improved collaboration and strategic alignment.

Lead- HR

Randstad
05.2022 - 12.2023

As a Senior Executive HR with of experience in recruitment and business partner I've had the privilege of spearheading diverse recruitment have managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, salary negotiation, and onboarding Collaborated with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and define job descriptions. Utilized platforms such as Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, and internal databases for talent acquisition. Conducted initial HR screening and coordinated technical/managerial interviews. Implemented effective sourcing strategies to reduce hiring time and cost. Maintained candidate pipelines for critical and niche skill sets. Ensured compliance with organizational policies and employment laws throughout the hiring process

Senior HR

Team Lease (Accenture)
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: Chennai
  • Chennai
  • Evaluated HR policies and procedures regularly, making recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Optimized performance management systems, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives.

Senior Executive - HR

ESK Software
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Chennai
  • Chennai
  • Established long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
  • Enhanced candidate pool by proactively sourcing qualified applicants through various channels, such as social media, job boards, and networking events.
  • Reduced time-to-hire with a focus on targeted candidate outreach and timely follow-ups with both candidates and hiring managers.

HR Business Associate

Cognizant
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Chennai
  • Chennai
  • Engaged with customers to build business relationships.
  • Developed knowledge of company products and services to make suggestions according to customer needs.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between internal teams as well as external partners to ensure alignment on objectives.

Education

B.com - Corporate secretaryship

JBAS College
01.2013

MBA - HR

D B Jain College
01.2015

Skills

    Talent Acquisition & Retention

    PMS

    Manpower Productivity Planning

    HR policies and procedures

    Onboarding processes

    Employee relations

    Recruitment strategies

    Compensation & Benefits

    Employee Lifecycle Management

Timeline

Senior HR Executive

Elixir Business solution
08.2024 - 04.2025

Lead- HR

Randstad
05.2022 - 12.2023

Senior HR

Team Lease (Accenture)
08.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Executive - HR

ESK Software
01.2021 - 07.2021

HR Business Associate

Cognizant
01.2019 - 03.2020

MBA - HR

D B Jain College

B.com - Corporate secretaryship

JBAS College
Sarumathy KarunakaranTalent Acquisition & HR Operation