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Sheena S

Sheena S

Kerala

Summary

Skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist with background in identifying, recruiting, and hiring top-tier talent. Experienced in developing innovative sourcing strategies, building strong relationships with candidates and clients, and maintaining a strategic recruitment pipeline. Strengths include effective communication skills, negotiation abilities, and knowledge of recruitment technologies. Previously improved efficiency in talent acquisition processes through implementation of data-driven approaches.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bangalore
10.2022 - Current
  • Researched and identified potential candidates for open positions.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and executive-level vacancies.
  • Responsible and part of Talent acquisition activities.
  • Specialized in IT Technology Hiring.
  • Maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent needs.
  • Posted job openings on various job boards, social media sites, and other resources.
  • Conducted initial phone screens of potential candidates.
  • Assisted in the development of recruiting strategies to attract qualified applicants.
  • Provided support in developing effective onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Conducting HR interview VC for selected resources.
  • Organized skills assessments or competency tests for applicants when necessary.
  • Prepared offer letters for successful candidates.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

IBM India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Developed and implemented HR policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with employment regulations.
  • Organized recruitment activities including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing and selection.
  • Reviewed job descriptions for accuracy and relevance to current needs of the organization.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new hires on topics such as organizational culture, policies and procedures.
  • Directed recruitment, selection and hiring processes.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bangalore
10.2020 - 08.2022
  • Researched and identified potential candidates for open positions.
  • Developed and implemented recruiting plans to meet staffing goals.
  • Conducted interviews with potential candidates, evaluated their qualifications and made hiring decisions.
  • Coordinated onboarding process for new hires, including orientation and benefits enrollment.
  • Negotiated contracts with successful applicants and facilitated offer acceptance processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of all recruiting activities within applicant tracking system.

HR Executive

Sonata Software Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Participated in career fairs to attract potential applicants from local universities and colleges.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to ensure compliance with federal regulations related to employment eligibility verification.
  • Consulted with hiring teams on effective interviewing techniques when selecting candidates.
  • Maintained candidate pipelines for high-volume roles, ensuring a constant flow of talent.
  • Conducted initial phone screens and coordinated interview schedules with hiring managers.

HR Executive

Value Vision Management Consultants
Bangalore
02.2015 - 09.2018
  • Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Managed applicant tracking systems including inputting candidate data into the system.
  • Conducted reference checks for shortlisted candidates.
  • Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and executive-level vacancies.

Education

B.Tech - Information Technology

Jayamatha Engineering College
Nagercoil
04-2011

Skills

  • Recruitment planning
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Application screening
  • Global recruitment
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Onboarding support
  • Candidate tracking
  • Talent management
  • Salary and benefits negotiations
  • Benefits Administration

Passport Number : S7249829

Accomplishments

  • Received Service excellence award in the Month of Sep 2019 from Sonata Software.
  • Received Sonata DNA performance award in the month of Feb 2020.
  • Received Best performer Award from Cognizat TAG Aug 2024.

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2022 - Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist

IBM India Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 09.2022

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2020 - 08.2022

HR Executive

Sonata Software Pvt Ltd
03.2019 - 03.2020

HR Executive

Value Vision Management Consultants
02.2015 - 09.2018

B.Tech - Information Technology

Jayamatha Engineering College

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