Sinduja Manokaran
Chennai
Summary
Strategic HR professional with 7+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and people advisory across India and Australia. Adept at partnering with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, foster inclusive workplaces, and enhance workforce performance. Experienced in managing complex employee relations, implementing HR policies, and driving initiatives that strengthen employee experience and retention. Skilled in coaching managers, leading investigations, and facilitating training programs that build leadership capability and engagement. Brings strong analytical ability, proven expertise in workforce planning, and a collaborative approach to solving HR challenges, with a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Consultant
Predictive Analysis Recruitment Solutions
Adelaide, Australia
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Candidate Relationship Management
- Build and nurture trusted, long term relationships with candidates - understanding their needs and values, aligning them to the needs and values of our clients.
- Become a trusted advisor, helping candidates navigate career opportunities and industry trends.
- Engage with candidates proactively, providing guidance and regular updates throughout the hiring process.
- Recruitment Delivery
- Ensure a seamless and efficient recruitment process, balancing quality and timeliness.
- Provide regular feedback to candidates, facilitating a transparent and collaborative hiring experience.
SENIOR RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
BLACKMAN RECRUITMENT
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed end-to-end hiring processes for multiple positions across various departments
- Lead and provided coaching to junior recruiters, offering guidance on candidate sourcing and selection techniques
- Maintained comprehensive database of candidate records including active prospects, passive candidates, and hired employees
- Created and published strategic job advertisements across multiple platforms to attract qualified talent
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings and in-person interviews for junior, senior, and executive positions
- Tracked key hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill, and source of hire to optimize recruitment strategies
- Developed and maintained talent pipelines for future openings
CANDIDATE RESOURCER
Powerstaff Consulting
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Identified, attracted, and shortlisted candidates to fulfill specific business requirements
- Utilized multiple sourcing methods to build robust candidate pools for various positions
- Qualified and presented suitable candidates against defined job vacancies
- Managed candidate relationships throughout the recruitment lifecycle
- Consistently met established KPIs and recruitment targets
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline the recruitment and selection processes
HR Business Partner
Depense Digital Solutions
Chennai, India
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed complete hiring processes and provided strategic guidance to a team of recruiters
- Maintained detailed database of candidates including active/passive prospects and employee status records
- Partnered with leadership teams to identify talent needs and create targeted development plans
- Coached and mentored junior recruiting staff on effective sourcing and interviewing techniques
- Implemented innovative recruitment strategies that increased the quality of applicant pools
- Built relationships with external recruiters and staffing agencies to enhance talent acquisition efforts
- Facilitated performance management processes, enhancing employee engagement and development initiatives.
- Evaluated resumes, conducted interviews, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers, and executives
- Streamlined onboarding procedures, reducing time-to-productivity for new hires significantly through enhanced orientation practices.
- Mentored junior HR staff, promoting best practices in human resources management and professional growth within the team.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Optimized workforce planning and resource allocation for improved operational efficiency.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Developed meaningful metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures.
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Phoenix IT Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes for both temporary and permanent positions
- Coached and guided junior team members on effective recruitment techniques
- Maintained comprehensive candidate database and talent pools for future openings
- Developed candidate sourcing strategies across multiple platforms
- Screened resumes and conducted thorough candidate interviews
- Partnered with department managers to understand hiring needs and provide candidate recommendations
- Utilized recruitment technology tools to streamline hiring processes
- Implemented strategies to improve candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology
Sri Krishna College of Arts And Science
01-2012
PDBM - HR
WLCI
01-2015
Skills
- , Full-Cycle Recruitment, Candidate Database Management, Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Technology Applicant Tracking Systems, Social Media Recruiting
- Management Interview Techniques, Candidate Relationship Management, Performance Metrics Tracking, Workforce Planning
- Employee Grievance
- Payroll
- Change Management
- Policy creation and Implementation
- Contract/client Management
- Performance Management
Timeline
SENIOR RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
BLACKMAN RECRUITMENT
05.2024 - 07.2024
Recruitment Consultant
Predictive Analysis Recruitment Solutions
06.2023 - 03.2025
CANDIDATE RESOURCER
Powerstaff Consulting
05.2023 - 08.2023
HR Business Partner
Depense Digital Solutions
11.2020 - 07.2022
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Phoenix IT Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology
Sri Krishna College of Arts And Science
PDBM - HR
WLCI