SHIVASHANKARI K
Coimbatore
Summary
Dynamic Senior HR Professional with a strong background in end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and team leadership within the Retail and IT sector. Skilled in hiring, onboarding, and guiding talent, with a proven ability to build high-performing, cohesive teams. Strong collaborator adept in supporting vendor coordination, and addressing employee needs to foster a positive and productive work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior HR Execuitve
Consolidated Private Limited
Coimbatore
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with the reporting manager to align on the number of openings, prioritize positions, establish TAT (Turnaround Time), and determine sourcing and closure strategies.
- Allocate and assign daily workload to junior team member, ensuring balanced distribution and efficient workflow management.
- Partner with stakeholders to create and refine job descriptions, gaining clarity on talent requirements and the criticality of each role.
- Leverage appropriate hiring methods to source, assess, and secure candidates within the specified TAT, focusing on high-quality placements.
- Primarily responsible for leadership hiring across Retail, Service, Enterprise, and Wellness verticals, managing roles at various levels.
- Handle an average of 12 different positions monthly, achieving a closure range from 7 to 35 hires per month with a maintained hit ratio of 3:1.
- Contribute to 48% of overall company hiring, supporting sustained business growth across multiple departments.
- Led CTC negotiations with candidates, generated offers through ATS (ZingHR), and maintained proactive engagement with candidates throughout the onboarding process to ensure successful joining.
- Assisted the Operations team with employee PF enrollment, documentation, and attendance management.
HR Executive
Consolidated Private Limited
Coimbatore
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with the senior recruiter and reporting manager to manage recruitment priorities, track TAT, and utilize effective sourcing and closure methods.
- Handled an average of 6 positions monthly, securing a closure range of 7 to 18 hires per month with a maintained hit ratio of 6:1.
- Employee Provident Fund (PF) enrollment, maintained employee records, and performed probation evaluations to support HR operations.
- Ensured accurate and up-to-date employee documentation, facilitating smooth onboarding and compliance.
- Coordinated with the HRBP team to execute employee engagement programs, fostering a positive work environment, and enhancing team cohesion.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Primoris Systems India Private Limited
Coimbatore
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment for IT positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate selection for Big 4 companies & also various IT companies such as Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young, Wipro, Happy Minds, Cognizant, L&T Technologies, TATA Technologies, KPIT and also for Internal requirements across PAN India
- Conducted technical interviews to assess candidate skills and suitability for specific roles
- Built and maintained a network of potential candidates through proactive sourcing and networking strategies
- Utilized various online and offline sources to find talented technical candidates and prepare for the screening process
- Onboarded new hires and set up training
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency
HR Trainee
Cognizoft
Chennai
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted comprehensive candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing processes for various internal IT requirements and also conducted a Virtual Campus drive for Engineering Colleges across Tamil Nadu & Telangana
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and developed tailored recruitment strategies
- Assisted in the development of job descriptions and job specifications to attract suitable candidates
- Maintaining relationships with universities, student organizations, and recruitment networks
- Screening resumes and scheduling interviews
- Managing and conducting interviews with shortlisted candidates
- Coordinated and facilitated onboarding activities, including orientation sessions and documentation
Education
Master's - Social Work - HR
Bharathiyar University
Coimbatore10.2024
Bachelor's - Information Technology
Adithya Institute of Technology
Coimbatore09.2020
High school or equivalent - HSC
Government Higher Secondary School, Asokapuram
Coimbatore03.2016
High school or equivalent - SSLC
Government Girls High School, Asokapuram
Coimbatore04.2014
Skills
- End-to-End Recruitment
- Volume Hiring
- IT Recruitment
- Non-IT Recruitment
- Leadership Hiring
- Offer generation
- Stakeholder Management
- Staffing Agency Coordination
- Onboarding
- HR Operations
- Employee Relations
- Social media recruiting
- Background verification
- Employee Records Maintenance
- Application Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Team handling
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
HR Intern Raj Softech Solutions Private Limited | Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
- As an HR intern, I am the responsible for Hiring, Onboarding, Induction, Employee records maintenance, Attendance management & Employee conflict resolution.
Certification
- Naukri Maestro Recruiter, 07/2023, Recruiter Program Completion Certificate and It signifies expertise and credibility in recruitment.
- LinkedIn Recruiter, 09/2023, It is the credential that demonstrates expertise in candidate recruitment using LinkedIn Recruiter.
- ChatGPT for HR, 09/2023, This certificate covers Create Job Descriptions, Email Drafts and Templates creation, Design Onboarding and Resume Screening Strategies.
- Developing your Emotional Intelligence, 04/2024, The course covers the four domains of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
- Human Leadership, 09/2024, This course provides an information about strategies used by top leaders to create a more values-driven, meaningful workplace that’s good for people and business.
Accomplishments
- Best Employee Award (May 2024)
Honored for exceptional performance, dedication, and contributions to team success
- President of Students Association (March 2019)
Elected as President of Students Association in College during final year by peers through a competitive election process.
- Vice-President of Students Association (March 2018)
Elected as President of Students Association in College during third year by peers through a competitive election process.
JOB PORTALS USED
- Naukri
- Indeed
- Workindia
- Apna jobs
- Internshala
- iimjobs
- Quickr
- OLX
- PlacementIndia
- Simplyhired
- Freshersworld
- Social media (Facebook & Instagram)
POSITIONS HANDLED
Non - IT:
· Entry Level: Apple Sales Professional, Customer Relationship Executive, Cashier,Telecaller, Apple Service Technician, Service Coordinator, Digital Marketing Executive, Chat Process Executive
· Mid - Senior Level: Store Manager, Service Center Manager, Assistant Store Manager, SAP FICO Consultant, Reports Developer, IT Analyst
· Managerial Level: Regional Business Head(Retail/Service), Logistics Manager, Product Manager, Marketing Manager, Cluster Manager, Key Account Manager, Presales Manager, Presales Head, Accounts Head, Finance Head, Audit Manager
IT: (Entry Level, Managerial Level & Leadership Level)
Front-end Developer, Back-end Developer, Java Developer, .Net Developer, iOS Developer, Android Developer, Web Developer, Magento Developer, PHP Developer, Data Scientist, IOT Developer, Salesforce Developer, Database Administrator, Software Tester, Testing Lead, SAP Consultant (MM,FICO,ARIBA,PP/QM,SD), Azure Developer, Kubernetes Developer, Python Developer, Node.js Developer, Immigration Consultant
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Senior HR Execuitve
Consolidated Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
HR Executive
Consolidated Private Limited
10.2022 - 03.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Primoris Systems India Private Limited
03.2022 - 09.2022
HR Trainee
Cognizoft
02.2021 - 02.2022
Master's - Social Work - HR
Bharathiyar University
Bachelor's - Information Technology
Adithya Institute of Technology
High school or equivalent - HSC
Government Higher Secondary School, Asokapuram
High school or equivalent - SSLC
Government Girls High School, Asokapuram
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