Seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record at IQVIA, enhancing recruitment processes and employee engagement through data-driven strategies and strong university partnerships. Expert in Workday ATS and adept at fostering high-potential talent pipelines. Skilled in negotiation and talent management, achieving significant improvements in hiring efficiency and diversity initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
IQVIA
Bengaluru
01.2022 - Current
Improved interview processes through the development and implementation of structured interview guides tailored to each role''s unique requirements.
Facilitated internal mobility opportunities through proactive identification of high-potential employees suitable for advancement or lateral moves within the organization.
Developed strong relationships with universities, professional associations, and other external partners to enhance the organization''s visibility among prospective candidates.
Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
Demonstrated strong negotiation skills in liaising with hiring managers and candidates, effectively managing relationships to achieve successful outcomes
Proficient in utilizing Workday ATS for end to end recruitment processes, including job posting, candidate sourcing and managing candidate pipelines, and releasing offers
At IQVIA, successfully managed technical and analytics roles while concurrently serving as an agency recruiter for healthcare positions at BMS firm
Implemented data-driven approach to talent acquisition strategies by leveraging metrics to evaluate recruitment performance continuously.
Collaborated cross-functionally with HR colleagues to develop targeted initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion within the organization.
Recruitment and Team Building- Lead recruitment efforts for analytics department, successfully hiring professionals for skills such as Business Analytics, SAS Programming, Advanced and Patient Analytics, salesforce effectiveness etc
Recruitment and Team Building- Lead recruitment efforts for Tech department, successfully hiring professionals for skills/roles such as Business Intelligence Developers, Quality Assurance Engineers, Power BI Developers, UI/UX developers and DevOps Engineer etc
Recruitment and Team Building at BMS- Leading recruitment efforts for healthcare department at BMS, successfully hiring professionals for skills/roles such as Global Clinical Trial Management, Regulatory Portfolio Management, Medical Writer, Scientific Writers, related to Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR Global Clinical Trials)
Conducted regular training sessions for hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques, unconscious bias awareness, legal compliance in recruiting practices, among others.
Analyzed customer feedback surveys to identify areas for improvement in product offerings or services provided by the company.
Recruiter
Korn Ferry
Bengaluru, India (Remote)
04.2021 - 12.2022
Led end-to-end hiring initiatives for Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) as full time employee of Korn Ferry, serving as dedicated point of contact for GSK's recruitment needs
Conducted weekly meetings with GSK hiring managers and stakeholders to provide updates on recruitment progress, discuss candidate pipelines, address challenges and collaborate on hiring priorities
Conducted comprehensive reference checks to ensure credibility of potential hires before extending offers.
Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
handled roles/skills such as, Data Scientists, DevOps Engineers, Software Developers, Business Intelligence Analyst, Cloud Solutions Architect, AI Engineers, Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning Product Managers
Trained new recruiters in team on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
Managed multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality placements within designated timelines.
Associate Recruiter (Contract)
Birlasoft
Pune, India (Remote)
01.2020 - 04.2021
Developed creative recruitment marketing materials to attract top talent from various sources.
Successfully managed all aspects of campus recruitment, including planning, coordination, and execution of recruitment events at universities and college nationwide
Maintained effective communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and facilitate ongoing relationships.
Built strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance throughout the entire hiring process.
Streamlined interview process for improved efficiency, reducing time-to-hire for key positions
Knowledge in using Taleo ATS for candidate sourcing, applicant tracking and managing the process
Participated in client meetings to discuss talent acquisition needs and provide updates on current search efforts.
Provided timely feedback to candidates regarding their application status, maintaining positive experiences throughout the hiring process.
Intern (Talent Acquisition)
CBRE
Pune
05.2019 - 06.2019
Prepared written summaries of meeting discussions to ensure clear communication throughout the team while promoting accountability for action items.
Project: Analyzing the Process of Talent Acquisition in order to enhance Candidate experience in CBRE
Facilitated the onboarding process for new employees, coordinating with mentors to ensure a smooth transition into the company culture and workflows
Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency and time management through regular organization and filing.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Development
Sri Balaji University
Pune
06.2020
BBA - Human Resources Management
Prestige Institute of Management And Research
Indore, India
06.2017
Skills
Recruitment planning
P>Compensation analysis
P>Social Media Recruiting
P>Talent management
P>Pipeline Maintenance
P>Referral Generation
Workday recruiting
Workday implementation
Workday talent management
Taleo
MS Excel
Process re-engineering
Policy analysis
Records compliance management
Compliance management
Accomplishments
Secured 2nd place in Business Presentation as part of Master's program
Star Recruiter Award, Korn Ferry; Best Sourcer Award, Korn Ferry while working with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Best Speaker Title, Annual Graduation Speech Contest
IQVIA Best Employee in Diversity Hiring Recognition
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Human Resource Management (HRM) and Analytics Certification, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode