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Work History
Education
Skills
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Sowmya S

Senior HR Recruiter
Bengaluru

Summary

Seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist with 8+ years of comprehensive experience in sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding top-tier talent across diverse industries and functions. Proven track record of building strong hiring pipelines, driving strategic workforce planning, and partnering closely with business leaders to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights, ATS systems, and innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-impact candidates. Skilled in managing end-to-end hiring cycles, employer branding initiatives, and delivering superior candidate experiences. Recognized for agility, stakeholder management, and a passion for fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Hr Executive

Pinelabs
06.2023 - Current
  • Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews, effectively narrowing down candidate pools for hiring managers.
  • Mentored junior HR professionals in developing their skills, providing guidance on best practices based on extensive industry experience.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their needs for successful talent acquisition.
  • Preparing reports on the number of closures, internal movements, and offer decline numbers to ensure the flow of work to reach the aspire rates. Sending weekly, monthly, and quarterly headcount and hiring reports.


  • Negotiated offer packages that satisfied both candidates and company objectives, contributing to employee retention rates.
  • Increased workforce diversity by incorporating inclusive hiring practices and promoting a culture of belonging within the organization.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency through the introduction of digital tools and automation.
  • Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and succession planning initiatives.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.


HR Executive

Cashfree Payments Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Increased talent pool by implementing effective recruitment strategies, including targeted job postings and networking events.
  • Sourcing and head hunting potential candidates across different skill levels.
  • Driving mass walk-ins and client interactions. Planning human resource requirements in consultation with heads of different functional & operational areas and conducting selection interviews.
  • Managing the complete recruitment life-cycle for sourcing the best talent from diverse sources after identification of manpower requirements.
  • Engaged in External Branding, Onboarding, Research and Benchmarking,Stakeholder Management, and ensured process compliance within the policies and norms of the company
  • Explored innovative means/methods as per the staffing plan to leverage various sourcing channels in order to achieve the recruitment target for the unit/region/geography.
  • Sourcing profiles by visiting job portals, candidate referrals, job posting and company database & screening the CVs, conducting HR validation & organizing campus drives for recruitments.

HR Executive

Razorpay Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
  • Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
  • Sourced and screened candidates for KAM roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.

Senior HR Specialist

Simplilearn Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Expanded candidate pool by leveraging social media platforms, job boards, and networking events to attract top-tier talent.
  • Conducted in-depth market research and analysis to identify industry trends, benchmarking company performance against competitors.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
  • Optimized job postings for search engine visibility, driving increased traffic to company career site.
  • Managed vendor relationships with external recruiting agencies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient partnership agreements.

Senior HR Executive

HiPower Support Centre
05.2016 - 11.2018
  • Optimized talent acquisition efforts by updating job descriptions, leveraging social media platforms, and attending career fairs.
  • Improved employee engagement levels through regular feedback sessions, recognition programs, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture as an approachable and responsive point of contact for employees seeking advice or support.
  • Facilitated team-building events and workshops that fostered collaboration, trust, and camaraderie among employees.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align human resources strategy with overall business objectives and long-term growth plans.
  • Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure new hires were set up for success in their roles from day one.

Education

SSLC -

B. Mona High School

PUC - undefined

Jyothi Nivas Pre University College

Bcom - undefined

SFS College

Skills

MS Excel

Power BI

Talent management

Recruitment strategies

Diversity and inclusion

Talent acquisition

Hiring and onboarding

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as Milestone Achiever.
  • Recognized as the Best Recruiter for continuously performing beyond the target.
  • Closed the requirement for several positions in Niche roles.

Personal Traits

  • Calm and determined under pressure.
  • Effective problem solver.
  • Tactful and patient communicator.
  • Success motivated.
  • Interested in learning new technology.
  • Quick learner.

Timeline

Senior Hr Executive

Pinelabs
06.2023 - Current

HR Executive

Cashfree Payments Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 03.2023

HR Executive

Razorpay Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 05.2022

Senior HR Specialist

Simplilearn Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2020

Senior HR Executive

HiPower Support Centre
05.2016 - 11.2018

PUC - undefined

Jyothi Nivas Pre University College

Bcom - undefined

SFS College

SSLC -

B. Mona High School
Sowmya SSenior HR Recruiter