Desired Job Title
Talent Acquisition SpecialistTeam Leader – RecruitmentTeam Lead - Talent AcquisitionWork Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Bengaluru, IN
Open to relocation: Yes
Smritirekha C
Talent Acquisition
Bengaluru
Work Preference
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader experienced in mentoring recruiters and driving team performance to align talent strategies with organizational growth. Achieved reductions in time-to-hire and improvements in quality-of-hire through effective workforce planning and employer branding initiatives. Focused on building talent pipelines and managing high-volume recruitment while ensuring compliance with labor laws and enhancing candidate experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Apex Group
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Management
- Led a team of four recruiters, driving hiring across all LOBs, with a strong focus on quality and timelines.
- Ensured adherence to 95% recruitment TAT, as per HR-agreed timelines.
- Maintained Induction Dropouts (IDO) and Training Dropouts (TDO) below 5%, ensuring recruitment quality and stability.
- Designed and executed monthly hiring plans aligned with manpower requirements from W.F.M.
- Drove lateral hiring closures within defined TAT, achieving 20% of closures through IJP.
- Oversaw end-to-end employee onboarding and joining formalities, ensuring completion before induction.
- Ensured a seamless induction process with a focus on compliance and candidate experience.
- Stakeholder and Compliance Management
- Managed stakeholder relationships, recruitment audits, and ensured 100% compliance in onboarding documentation.
- Sourced and engaged top talent, enhancing recruitment pipelines and improving candidate quality.
- Developed and implemented targeted recruitment strategies, resulting in shortened hiring cycles and increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements, aligning candidate profiles with organizational needs.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews and assessments, contributing to informed hiring decisions and improved retention rates.
- Leveraged advanced ATS tools to streamline recruitment processes, ensuring compliance and enhancing candidate experience.
Headhunter – Contractual
Apex Fund Services LLP
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Recruited across IT, Analytics, and Support Functions, reducing average time-to-hire by 20%.
- Leveraged advanced sourcing methods (LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, passive candidate outreach).
- Conducted screening, telephonic & virtual interviews, salary negotiations, and onboarding.
- Conducted a high volume hiring through Virtual & Physical drives and campus requirements across India.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with business needs.
- Implemented post-offer follow-up (POFU) activities, achieving a 92% candidate joining ratio.
- Sourced and engaged top-tier candidates, enhancing talent acquisition strategies for diverse client needs.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify potential candidates, increasing the quality of talent pipelines.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment in recruitment goals and expectations.
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process, streamlining workflows and improving overall candidate experience.
Team Leader – Recruitment
Inspiron Resources Pvt Ltd (Consultancy)
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Led a team of recruiters, delivering successful placements across IT, Oil & Gas, Railways, EPC, and Manufacturing industries.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, interviews, negotiations, and offer rollouts.
- Increased client satisfaction by improving candidate fitment rates by 15%.
- Mentored team members, improving recruiter productivity by 25%.
- Led recruitment drives that enhanced candidate quality, significantly improving talent acquisition processes.
- Streamlined onboarding procedures, resulting in reduced time-to-hire and improved new hire retention.
- Mentored junior recruiters, fostering skill development and enhancing overall team performance metrics.
- Implemented data-driven recruitment strategies, leading to increased efficiency in candidate sourcing efforts.
Senior Executive – HR (Recruitment & Generalist)
Asiczen Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for hiring desired candidates across all LOBs and ensuring the TAT is met at 80% by the HR agreed date.
- Responsible for Employee onboarding & Joining formalities & also ensuring that to be completed before induction.
- Responsible for complete HR operations, including payroll, compliance, employee database, joining & exit formalities.
- Responsible for Vendor Management, recruitment, audit compliance, Onboarding, and documentation.
- Introduced PF, ESIC, and Medical Insurance, improving employee retention by 18%.
- Rolled out Performance Management System (PMS) and employee engagement initiatives.
- Coordinated with leadership to establish HR policies and procedures for new offices in DLF Cyber City.
- Led recruitment initiatives, enhancing talent acquisition strategies and streamlining hiring processes.
- Developed and implemented onboarding programs, improving new hire productivity and retention rates.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed employee relations, addressing concerns and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Participated in annual compensation reviews, ensuring competitive salary structures aligned with market trends.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop actionable strategies that aligned with corporate goals and objectives.
Internship Trainer
Odisha Capital Market & Enterprises Limited (Formerly Known as Bhubaneswar Stock Exchange Limited)
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Screened and shortlisted candidates to identify top talent for active openings
- Conducted telephonic and face-to-face interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit
- Built strong working relationships with HR staff to enhance collaboration on recruitment efforts
- Monitored employee attendance and maintained personal files.
- Organized new joiner files and entered data in Excel for accurate record-keeping.
- Facilitated internship training sessions, enhancing participant understanding of financial market operations.
- Developed training materials that improved knowledge retention and engagement among interns.
Education
Master in Business Administration - Human Resource & Finance
Biju Patnaik University
Odisha01-2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Honours
Sambalpur University
Odisha01-2014
Higher Secondary CHSE - Commerce
Govt Junior College Bhawanipatna
Bhawanipatna01-2011
Secondary Examination - ICSE
Vimla Convent School
Bhawanipatna03-2009
Skills
Talent acquisition
Recruitment management
Sourcing strategies
High volume hiring
Recruitment analytics
Onboarding process
Compliance management
Stakeholder management
Negotiation skills
Workforce planning support
Diversity & inclusion hiring practices
Problem-solving & adaptability
ATS systems proficiency (Jobvite, One-Hub, Workday, Zoho)
Recruiting portals (LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukricom, Myjob-Mauritius, Shine, Indeed, Monster, Github)
Naukri Maestro Recruiter Certification
Certification in Advanced MS Excel
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Apex Group
06.2021 - 06.2025
Headhunter – Contractual
Apex Fund Services LLP
06.2020 - 06.2021
Team Leader – Recruitment
Inspiron Resources Pvt Ltd (Consultancy)
02.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Executive – HR (Recruitment & Generalist)
Asiczen Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2019
Internship Trainer
Odisha Capital Market & Enterprises Limited (Formerly Known as Bhubaneswar Stock Exchange Limited)
07.2015 - 10.2015
Master in Business Administration - Human Resource & Finance
Biju Patnaik University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Honours
Sambalpur University
Higher Secondary CHSE - Commerce
Govt Junior College Bhawanipatna
Secondary Examination - ICSE
Vimla Convent School