Silvanus S
Human Resource Executive - Campus Recruitment And Relationship
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Executive at Cognizant with a proven track record in candidate sourcing and recruitment strategies. Expert in enhancing employer branding and fostering relationships with academic institutions. Strong communicator and critical thinker, adept at streamlining onboarding processes and improving candidate experiences, contributing to a seamless hiring journey.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Human Resources Executive
Cognizant
08.2024 - Current
- Led end to end campus and early career hiring across universities and colleges, sourcing, engaging, and converting top talent at scale
- Built and managed strong partnerships with academic institutions, placement cells, and student communities, driving long-term talent pipelines
- Executed large scale campus hiring initiatives including pre-placement talks, assessments, and interview drives, ensuring seamless candidate experience
- Managed full cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer rollout, and onboarding alignment
- Collaborated with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce needs and align campus hiring strategies
- Delivered exceptional results with 10,000+ candidate selections and 7,000+ successful joiners, ensuring high conversion and joining ratios
- Enhanced candidate experience through structured communication, timely updates, and process transparency
- Represented the organization at campus events, contributing to employer branding and talent attraction initiatives
- Tracked and analyzed hiring metrics to improve process efficiency, turnaround time, and hiring outcomes
- Recognized with Peak Performer Award and leadership recognition for outstanding contribution and impact
Graduate Trainee - HR
Cognizant
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Executed end-to-end candidate onboarding for campus hires, ensuring seamless documentation, background verification, and Day 1 readiness
- Managed employee lifecycle operations, including onboarding, access provisioning, and exit formalities in compliance with organizational policies
- Handled employee access management, ensuring timely system enablement and deactivation aligned with security standards
- Improved operational efficiency by maintaining accurate HR data and reducing onboarding turnaround time
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (HR, IT, compliance) to deliver a smooth candidate and employee experience
- Awarded Fresher Recognition Award for driving measurable impact and operational excellence early in tenure
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Madras Christian College
Chennai04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Madras Christian College
Chennai04.2020
Skills
Onboarding processes
Candidate sourcing
Employee relations
Recruitment strategies
Applicant tracking systems
Company branding
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Data analysis
Certification
SHRM - HR Generalist
Timeline
Human Resources Executive
Cognizant
08.2024 - Current
SHRM - HR Generalist
07-2022
HRCI - HR Generalist
07-2022
Graduate Trainee - HR
Cognizant
06.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Madras Christian College
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Madras Christian College