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SONA SOMANATHAN

SONA SOMANATHAN

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic recruitment professional with a proven track record at Ernst & Young, excelling in talent sourcing and relationship building. Adept at leveraging market intelligence to enhance recruitment strategies, I deliver exceptional candidate experiences while driving diversity initiatives. Skilled in problem-solving and time management, I consistently achieve targets and foster team collaboration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ADVANCED ASSOCIATE

ERNST & YOUNG
Bangalore
03.2022 - Current

The advanced Associate role is part of a high-performing GTA Tax team, an attraction and sourcing specialist focused on identifying and is also a subject matter expert (SME) in a wide range of roles that support different functions

  • Skillfully drive and shape effective attraction and sourcing strategies, leveraging market intelligence to enhance capabilities in targeted markets and geographies.
  • Capably identify and engage top talent across global markets, providing strategic guidance to the business on best practices for attracting this talent to EY.
  • Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of your assigned market to effectively promote career pathways and position EY as the employer of choice within that market.
  • Collaborate with your team and regional recruiters to strategically identify and engage with high[1]quality candidates for senior and complex roles across various functions that align with our business objectives.
  • Utilize a comprehensive suite of tools, including LinkedIn and SuccessFactors, to develop and enhance deep subject matter expertise in talent sourcing for critical skills within the market.
  • Partner with your wider team to proactively address attraction and sourcing needs for diverse roles, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Create detailed candidate profiles and document preliminary interviews, providing insightful information to hiring teams and recruiters to facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Screen live applicants from the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for current and future opportunities, crafting comprehensive candidate profiles and sharing insights from preliminary interviews with hiring teams and recruiters.
  • Conduct thorough qualifying interviews to assess candidates' suitability against role requirements, employing advanced interviewing techniques to ensure a strong fit.
  • Ensure the delivery of a robust candidate pipeline by strategically leveraging external talent sources, developing talent communities, and managing referral campaigns effectively.
  • Serve as a ‘Talent Advisor’ to the business, providing actionable competitive intelligence for recruiters and hiring managers. Gather and analyze data to support confident decision-making and sourcing strategies and make strategic recommendations on additional candidate pools and recruiting techniques based on market evaluations.
  • Design and implement innovative candidate marketing techniques and materials to enhance attraction efforts and promote the employer brand.
  • Actively pursue diverse candidate channels to advance the Global Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) talent agenda, ensuring a broad representation of talent.
  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by providing personalized communication and support throughout the recruitment process.
  • Share expertise within the team to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement,
  • mentoring new team members (as required) and supporting their professional development.
  • Achieve individual targets aligned with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and key performance metrics, driving continuous improvement in recruitment outcomesA

RECRUITMENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

ALLEGIS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: A skilled communicator with a passion for connecting top talents with professional opportunities. Experience in large scale recruiting objectives for US based clients of Allegis Global Solutions.
  • Identifying key personnel client companies or organizations and cultivating relationships with them.
  • Direct communication with the client hiring managers and involvement in full cycle recruitment.
  • Building long term relationships with clients and candidates.
  • Create and enforce plans that will help meet the needs of clients.
  • Interviewing and recommending qualified applicants based on targeted skills and abilities in a fast paced environment.
  • Managing requisitions through accurate documentation of all recruitment related data and information as per current recruitment legislation and agreed client process at all times.
  • Communicating recruitment trends, market intelligence, and acting as a Talent Advisor to hiring managers.
  • A skilled communicator with a passion for connecting top talents with professional opportunities. Experience in large scale recruiting objectives for US based clients of Allegis Global Solutions.

SENIOR RECRUITER

ALLEGIS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
Bangalore
03.2019 - 08.2021

Worked for multiple US based clients like Fresenius , DXC Technology and CVS Pharmacy increasing the recruiting database through sourcing using different tools and portals.

· Responsible for the whole recruitment process for creating requisitions.

· Developing an understanding in clients business operation and staffing needs.

· Sourcing screening resume , conducting telephonic interviews with candidates.

· Informing prospective job applicants of their expected performance.

· Send job offer emails and answering queries regarding compensation and benefits.

· Compiling and communicating recruiting data and ensuring compliance with hiring policies , practices and company values.

· Administering appropriate company assessments.

· Collaborate with managers to identify future hiring needs

· Partner with hiring managers and HR to plan recruiting strategies and execution to meet the demand of growing business.

Intern

Gubbacci Apparels Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 10.2018
  • Study on Employee Retention.
  • Worked in the Production Department to understand the production process of the organization.

Intern

Peekay Steel Casting Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Worked in Production Department.
  • Worked in all departments to understand systems and process followed by the company.
  • Provided administrative support to the Marketing Department.

Intern

Weizmann Forex Ltd Kochi
05.2016 - 05.2016
  • Completed a study on various functions of the firm.
  • Attained a brief knowledge on the foreign exchange regulations and its objectives.
  • Responsible for the whole recruitment process for creating requisitions.
  • Developing an understanding in clients business operation and staffing needs.
  • Sourcing screening resume, conducting telephonic interviews with candidates.
  • Informing prospective job applicants of their expected performance.
  • Send job offer emails and answering queries regarding compensation and benefits.
  • Compiling and communicating recruiting data and ensuring compliance with hiring policies, practices and company values.
  • Administering appropriate company assessments.
  • Collaborate with managers to identify future hiring needs.
  • Partner with hiring managers and HR to plan recruiting strategies and execution to meet the demand of growing business.
  • Worked for multiple US based clients like Fresenius, DXC Technology and CVS Pharmacy increasing the recruiting database through sourcing using different tools and portals.

Education

MBA - HR AND MARKETING

CMS BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bangalore
01.2018

B.COM - FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

PSG COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
COIMBATORE
01.2016

UNDERGRADUATION - HIGHER SECONDARY

ST JOSEPHS A.I.G.H.S.S
CALICUT
01.2013

Skills

  • Leadership / Management ability
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Team Work / Management
  • Relationship building
  • Multi Tasking
  • Time Management
  • Hiring Skills
  • Reliable/Target driven
  • Initiative / Enterprising

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music
  • Travelling
  • Badminton
  • Pets
  • Watching Movies and Series

References

  • Sanjay Gopal, Technical Manager, IBM Bangalore, +91 9916042415
  • Manas Madhavan Kutty, Recruiter Lead, Allegis Global Solutions, +91 9074835113
  • Sandeep Jayaraj, Director - Transaction Services, Fidelitus, +91 9845061915, +91 8068073700

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: L4835733
  • Father's Name: K. Somanathan
  • Mother's Name: Shabeena S
  • Date of Birth: 11/08/95
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Single

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
A1

Certification

  • AI now 2.0 - GEN AI Certification

Timeline

ADVANCED ASSOCIATE

ERNST & YOUNG
03.2022 - Current

RECRUITMENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

ALLEGIS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
08.2021 - 12.2022

SENIOR RECRUITER

ALLEGIS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
03.2019 - 08.2021

Intern

Gubbacci Apparels Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 10.2018

Intern

Peekay Steel Casting Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 06.2018

Intern

Weizmann Forex Ltd Kochi
05.2016 - 05.2016

MBA - HR AND MARKETING

CMS BUSINESS SCHOOL

B.COM - FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

PSG COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

UNDERGRADUATION - HIGHER SECONDARY

ST JOSEPHS A.I.G.H.S.S
SONA SOMANATHAN