Sunny Walia
Delhi/NCR
Summary
Highly motivated leader with 19 years of well-versed experience in finding qualified candidates to close workforce gaps. Proficient in both offline and online recruitment strategies. Desiring a long-term position with the opportunity to grow with the team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Consultant– Talent Acquisition (Contractual)
EDF International Networks
New Delhi
10.2023 - Current
- Evaluated current recruitment processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Created a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Monitored performance metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire.
- Coached hiring managers on best practices for interviewing candidates.
- Provided support during the offer negotiation phase of the recruitment process.
- Screened resumes and conducted interviews to assess candidate qualifications.
- Provided guidance to management on selection decisions based on skillset requirements.
- Analyzed industry trends in order to create competitive compensation packages.
- Managed full cycle recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
AVP – Talent Acquisition
Axeno IT Consulting
Noida
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided leadership, direction, guidance, and support to team members on a daily basis.
- Implemented process improvements that resulted in improved operational efficiencies.
- Collaborated with senior management to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop strategies for achieving financial objectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in order to deliver large scale projects within agreed upon timelines.
- Led weekly status meetings with project teams in order to track progress against milestones.
- Conducted regular meetings with stakeholders to review performance against goals and objectives.
- Established key metrics to measure effectiveness of projects and initiatives.
- Researched industry trends related to talent acquisition strategies.
- Created candidate profiles in applicant tracking systems to track progress throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Advised hiring teams on best practices related to interview techniques.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to track progress against goals and identify areas of improvement.
- Developed relationships with universities, alumni groups, and other external partners to source candidates.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members on recruiting processes.
Sr. Manager (Head) – Talent Acquisition
Biz2Credit
Noida
06.2021 - 03.2022
Sr. Manager (Head) -Talent Acquisition
KiwiTech India
Noida
02.2016 - 05.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Emerson Information Technology Solutions
Chandigarh
04.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition
Sopra Steria India Ltd
Noida
04.2011 - 03.2013
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition
Expedien eSolutions Ltd
Noida
05.2005 - 03.2011
Education
PG - Human Resources Development
Symbiosis
08-2008
Diploma in Software Applications -
CCT
02-2005
Graduate (B.com) -
Delhi University
09-2003
XII -
ST. Andrews Scots Sr.Sec. School, CBSE Board
05-2000
X -
ST. Andrews Scots Sr.Sec. School, CBSE Board
05-1998
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Stakeholder Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Interviewing techniques
- Social Media Recruiting
Accomplishments
- Reduced agency hiring from 90% to an average of 30% resulting in massive cost savings. The hiring timeline dipped to an average of 30 days from 75 days in the previous years.
- Built a strong university hiring & engagement practice with various engineering & management colleges.
Personal Information
- Marital Status: Married
- Date of Birth : 27 Aug 1982
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Lead Consultant– Talent Acquisition (Contractual)
EDF International Networks
10.2023 - Current
AVP – Talent Acquisition
Axeno IT Consulting
04.2022 - 07.2023
Sr. Manager (Head) – Talent Acquisition
Biz2Credit
06.2021 - 03.2022
Sr. Manager (Head) -Talent Acquisition
KiwiTech India
02.2016 - 05.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Emerson Information Technology Solutions
04.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition
Sopra Steria India Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2013
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition
Expedien eSolutions Ltd
05.2005 - 03.2011
PG - Human Resources Development
Symbiosis
Diploma in Software Applications -
CCT
Graduate (B.com) -
Delhi University
XII -
ST. Andrews Scots Sr.Sec. School, CBSE Board
X -
ST. Andrews Scots Sr.Sec. School, CBSE Board
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