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Thirupavai Kurinjivendan

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Summary

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Coordinator at ZAFIN with expertise in end-to-end recruitment and strategic HR management. Successfully optimized candidate pipelines, enhancing lead time to hire and improving employee retention rates. Skilled in leveraging ATS platforms and fostering strong relationships, driving diversity initiatives, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

ZAFIN
Chennai
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed and executed sourcing strategies via job boards, LinkedIn, and referrals, optimizing candidate pipelines which enhanced lead time to hire.
  • Conducted preliminary interviews and behavioral assessments for skill and cultural fit, which improved employee retention rates.
  • Managed interview scheduling, ATS tracking (Zoho Recruit, Greenhouse, BambooHR), and recruitment records, which streamlined recruitment operations.
  • Led high-volume hiring events including Elite Mega Drives, handling 1500+ applicants, leveraging collaboration with colleges and peers.
  • Spearheaded campus recruitment initiatives, liaising with colleges and managing the end-to-end process, resulting in successful onboarding of diverse talent.
  • Hosted various organizational events and designed promotional posters to boost employer branding.
  • Negotiated salary packages and managed offer rollouts, ensuring timely post-offer engagement, which enhanced candidate experience.
  • Built and maintained strong networking relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors for seamless recruitment processes.
  • Provided market intelligence reports and supported multi-line hiring across business areas, informing strategic decisions.
  • Delivered seamless onboarding coordination and supported administrative HR functions, improving new hire integration.

Talent Acquisition Intern

ZAFIN
Chennai
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Assisted in executing talent acquisition strategies, leveraging market insights and industry trends to attract top talent.
  • Coordinated interviews and facilitated an effective hiring process, ensuring a positive candidate experience and high acceptance rates.
  • Managed relationships with recruitment vendors to streamline the hiring pipeline, which helped reduce time-to-fill roles.
  • Conducted research on market trends and provided insights for hiring decisions, aligning strategies with industry benchmarks.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource & Marketing

Hallmark Business School
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English

Holy Cross College
01.2021

Skills

  • Talent acquisition
  • End-to-end recruitment
  • Talent Acquisition Strategies
  • Interview Coordination
  • Candidate Experience Management
  • Diversity & Inclusion Strategies
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (Zoho Recruit, Greenhouse, BambooHR)
  • HRMS Platforms
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strategic HR Management
  • Market Intelligence & Competitor Analysis

Certification

  • Maestro Recruiter Certification
  • Excel Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning
  • Talent Sourcing – LinkedIn Learning

Projects

Co-led a high-impact recruitment event that processed over 1500 applicants, facilitating collaboration between cross-functional teams to enhance hiring success and drive continuous improvement in recruitment strategies.

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

ZAFIN
11.2023 - Current

Talent Acquisition Intern

ZAFIN
05.2023 - 11.2023

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource & Marketing

Hallmark Business School

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English

Holy Cross College
Thirupavai Kurinjivendan