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Sindhu Kalyanaraman

Sindhu Kalyanaraman

Bangalore

Summary

Strategic Technical Recruiter with strong background in IT industries and software development environments. Demonstrated skills in sourcing, screening and placing top-tier candidates within competitive markets. Known for fostering positive candidate experiences, building solid client relationships, and contributing to overall team success. Primed to facilitate growth and enhance recruiting efforts of any fast-paced tech organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Recruiter

Salesforce
Bangalore
05.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders including HR managers, hiring managers, and executives on recruitment initiatives.
  • Sourced candidates through job boards, internet tools, and career fairs.
  • Assessed hiring needs and goals in partnership with internal and external clients.
  • Screened resumes, conducted pre-screen interviews, and performed preliminary technical assessments of candidates.
  • Developed a diverse candidate pipeline aligned with company diversity and inclusion objectives.
  • Monitored current recruiting trends and technologies to refine recruitment strategies.
  • Managed candidate pipelines efficiently using applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Recruiter

Servicenow
Bangalore
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Executed full-cycle recruitment, sourcing to screening, interview coordination, and strategic hiring collaboration.
  • Leveraged diverse sourcing channels, including social media and networking, to attract top talent.
  • Led successful offer negotiations, ensuring clear communication of final offers and positive candidate experiences.
  • Aligned talent acquisition strategies with business goals through collaboration with hiring managers.
  • Implemented targeted sourcing strategies to achieve 36% increase in diverse hires within technical teams.
  • Contributed to diversity initiatives by participating in workshops on unconscious bias and inclusive hiring practices.
  • Enhanced employer branding and candidate engagement using innovative, data-driven recruitment approaches.

Senior Recruiter

Citrix - Cloud Software Group
Bangalore
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Implemented talent acquisition strategies to meet business objectives through stakeholder engagement.
  • Directed comprehensive recruitment for engineering positions utilizing data-driven methodologies.
  • Streamlined candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding through effective practices.
  • Created diverse sourcing approaches, leveraging ERP, LinkedIn, and talent pipelining techniques.
  • Delivered actionable recruitment data to business leaders and HR partners for strategic insights.
  • Partnered with HRBPs to evaluate hiring outcomes and enhance recruitment workflows.

Talent Researcher

NetApp
Bangalore
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Engaged passive candidates through effective sourcing and screening strategies to enhance talent pipeline.
  • Leveraged job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, and employee referrals for comprehensive profile sourcing.
  • Oversaw entire hiring cycle, ensuring alignment with business requirements and talent acquisition guidelines.
  • Collaborated with hiring teams to offer valuable market insights supporting recruitment decisions.
  • Provided regular tracking reports on recruitment metrics to business leaders and HR stakeholders.
  • Actively participated in initiatives promoting diversity hiring and support for career restarters and PWD.

Senior Consultant

Careernet Technologies & Visteon Corporation (RPO thorough Careernet)
Bangalore
11.2013 - 12.2019
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for IT and Telecom clients, covering sourcing to onboarding.
  • Specialized in high-volume, niche, and leadership hiring across diverse technical roles.
  • Built robust talent pipelines within 24–48 hours of requirement allocation.
  • Engaged stakeholders to clarify hiring needs and deliver market insights.
  • Led and mentored a team of four recruiters to consistently meet hiring targets.
  • Conducted training sessions on ATS tools and job portals for new recruits.
  • Closed critical positions rapidly, earning industry recognition for efficiency.
  • Oversaw requisitions, candidate engagement, and reporting in collaboration with leadership teams.

Education

MBA - Human Resource

ISBR Business School
Bangalore
04-2013

Bachelor of Science - Computers

Madurai Kamaraj University
04-2011

Skills

  • Talent mapping
  • Strategic partnering
  • Candidate experience
  • Diversity promotion
  • Salary and benefits negotiations
  • LinkedIn sourcing
  • X-ray search
  • Candidate pipeline management
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Hiring metrics analysis
  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Offer negotiations
  • Stakeholder collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Consistently exceeded the hiring cycle target of 45 days across all positions
  • Earned recognition from BU leaders for swift hiring with 0% reliance on external agencies
  • Awarded the 'Spot Award' for successfully filling niche skill roles within tight timelines
  • Received the 'Fortnight Award' for timely delivery and proactive initiatives

Timeline

Technical Recruiter

Salesforce
05.2025 - Current

Recruiter

Servicenow
01.2024 - 05.2025

Senior Recruiter

Citrix - Cloud Software Group
05.2022 - 12.2023

Talent Researcher

NetApp
01.2020 - 01.2022

Senior Consultant

Careernet Technologies & Visteon Corporation (RPO thorough Careernet)
11.2013 - 12.2019

MBA - Human Resource

ISBR Business School

Bachelor of Science - Computers

Madurai Kamaraj University
Sindhu Kalyanaraman