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VIJAYA RAJENDRA VARA

Human Resources
Chennai,TAMIL NADU
VIJAYA RAJENDRA VARA

Summary

With over 12 years of extensive experience in human resources and talent management, I am deeply passionate about pioneering innovative, customer-centric solutions that empower global teams and organizations. Currently serving as a Global Delivery Partner at NewBie Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd, I leverage a rich skill set honed through roles as a Cognitive Practitioner and AgileTA Explorer. In this capacity, I am entrusted with designing and implementing strategic talent initiatives that harmonize seamlessly with the overarching vision and values of the company.

My professional journey has been marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence, driven by a fusion of traditional expertise and cutting-edge technologies. Prior to my current role, I flourished as a Global Talent Partner at IBM, where I played a pivotal role in sourcing, nurturing, and championing a diverse array of talented professionals across various domains and geographical boundaries. This experience ingrained in me the value of fostering inclusivity and embracing a global perspective in talent management.

At the heart of my approach lies a fervent dedication to continual learning and advancement. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of embracing new technologies and methodologies to elevate my expertise and deliver enhanced results. Moreover, I am deeply attuned to the significance of data-driven insights, customer engagement strategies, and strategic leadership practices in optimizing performance and satisfaction for our clients and partners.

Central to my ethos is a collaborative spirit, one that thrives on creating a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and innovation. I firmly believe that by fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and creativity is nurtured, we can unlock boundless potential and drive sustained organizational success.

In essence, my journey thus far is a testament to my unwavering commitment to driving meaningful change, fostering growth, and creating lasting impact in the realm of human resources and talent management.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
3
Language
3

RPO Implementations

Work History

NewBie Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, TAMIL NADU

Global Delivery Partner
May.2022 - Current (3 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • As a Delivery Lead – Recruitment, managed Talent Fulfillment activities for the Offshore and Onshore Business units
  • Effectively managed High Volume Fulfillment requests as a part of Proactive Drive Programs (PDP) for forecasted hiring and regular BAU requests for current / overdue demands
  • Played an Advisory role to BU heads in providing insights on Current Recruiting Trends, Ideas to Improve Efficiency of interview process that is localized to BU specific
  • Weekly discussions with BU Heads & Hiring Managers to understand the grey areas in their span of hiring, take necessary inputs about their Expectation, Preparing & Sharing Market Intelligence Reports in order to help them choose the appropriate mode of hiring considering the scenario
  • Managing & Mentoring the Recruitment Team Members of 45+ to ensure they are driven towards their set goals, ensuring they are well aligned to stakeholder’s business priorities / expectations, adept of candidate & vendor management as well
  • Effectively driven ‘referral bonus & incentive’ scheme to take best support from employees to ensure Niche demands are addressed on time
  • Prioritizing the fulfillment needs to ensure timely delivery of resources as per SLA
  • Sketching & executing weekly/ monthly plan of action for every hiring manager

Highlights:

  • Designed DTP – Desktop Procedure in line with recruitment process.
  • Designed & Executed Checkpoint Goals for the Staffing BU and successfully completed 2 ASR – Annual Salary Revision
  • Built Intellectual Workflows for better understanding/analysis of Recruitment Data

IBM India Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, TAMIL NADU

Recruitment Business Partner
Jun.2016 - Apr.2022 (5 years & 10 months)

Job overview

  • Working as Trusted Business Advisor and providing solutions in the areas of IT Technology Hiring, Shipping Operations, Customer Service, Finance & Accounting, Analytics, Data Science and Language Specialist
  • Working with Client Hiring Managers and Business Unit Leaders to define and document hiring forecasts and to setting Service Level Agreements (SLA) expectations and requirements
  • Leading Talent Acquisition Operations; establishing talent acquisition vision and strategies for robust organizational growth and the alignment of same with company goals
  • Interacting with the Client and understanding their business requirements
  • Managing end-to-end recruitment life cycle and ensuring adherence to the process including employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, HR records management and legal compliance
  • Implementing agile practices for technical hiring by leading a 6-member team consists of 4 Sr. Recruiters and 2 Program Coordinators
  • Hiring for platforms like SCM, Order Handling, Global Data Analytics, APMT, SAP, Service Delivery and Cyber
    Managing reports on daily basis, working with vendors and delivering process trainings, HR strategies to subordinates
  • Formulating strategic business plans and conducting business performance / monthly & quarterly reviews; collaborated with senior management for successful manpower planning, resourcing and deploying expansion
  • Performing operational demand management, workforce planning, talent acquisition / recruitment, on-boarding, skill management including up-skill & cross skill, learning and so on
  • Benchmarking the industry trends to understand and initiate competitive HR practices
    Planning human resource requirements in consultation with different platform heads and strategies the hiring plan
  • Implementing end to end performance management for the assigned employees through checkpoint goals

Highlights:

  • Ensured to provide excellent candidate and client experience
  • Implemented Keep Warm Strategy (ensuring business and HR indulge with the candidates during the notice period)

Maersk Global Service Centre
Chennai, TAMIL NADU

HR – Executive - Talent Acquisition
Jul.2015 - Jun.2016 (11 months)

Job overview

  • Administered the recruitment process requirement & as per business plan like Aptitude Test, Psychometric analysis and Technical Analysis
  • Analyzed stakeholder’s requirements and sourcing profiles through job portals, employee referrals and consultants; managed niche requirements in FnA, Shipping Operations, Collections, OTCS and Customer Experience

Performed the following activities:

  • Screened the candidates over the phone and understanding the fitment of the candidate o Scheduled the interviews with the stakeholders
  • Conducted online aptitude test process for the candidates o Interviewed candidates face to face for a better understanding on the expertise
  • Collected documents from all the selected candidates and analyzing compensation and benefits for approval o Background check and pre-employment medical test process
  • Released the job offers and explaining the compensation and benefits
  • Worked on MyHR portal (SAP HR e-recruitment module); employee engagements and grievance management

Infinite Computer Solutions
Chennai, TAMIL NADU

IT Recruiter / Operations
Jun.2014 - Jul.2015 (1 year & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Performed the recruitment, on-boarding process, induction sessions for new joiners and maintenance of employee database
  • Administered recruitment life cycle from sourcing, screening, selection, salary negotiations, pre-joining formalities & induction
  • Submitted candidate in proper format through respectable Client VMS tools; successfully managed competing demands, including 80+ job requisitions simultaneously for Verizon
  • Assigned to key accounts: AT&T, IBM, Western Union and maintained daily and weekly client reports
  • Worked on variety job orders including - JAVA, C++, .NET, ORACLE, Ruby, Rails, Seachange, CRM, SQL, PL/SQL, PeopleSoft, Cisco, SharePoint, SDET Quality Analysis, Data Warehouse Architecture, Solutions Engineering, Lotus Notes Development, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, Project Management, Business Development Management, Technical Writing, Underwriting, Econometrics, Project Coordination, Process Development, Drug Safety, Scientist II and so on

Infoplus Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, TAMIL NADU

IT Recruiter
Jun.2011 - Aug.2012 (1 year & 2 months)

Job overview

Nittany Creative Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, TAMIL NADU

IT Recruiter
Apr.2010 - May.2011 (1 year & 1 month)

Job overview

Education

Andhra University College of Engineering
Andhra Pradesh

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
07.2008 - 05.2011

University Overview

Abdur Rahman University
Chennai

MBA from Human Resource
06.2011 - 05.2013

University Overview

Madurai Kamaraj University
Chennai

Master of Arts from Labour Management
Jul.2012 - May.2014 (1 year & 10 months)

University Overview

Skills

  • Strategic HR Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Mapping
  • Data-driven Decision Making
  • Strategic Workforce Planning
  • HR Transformation
  • Data Visualization
  • Agile Talent Acquisition
  • Strategic Communication
  • Inspiring mentorship
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Performance Management
  • Negotiation & Conflict Management
  • Leadership and Delegation
  • Good Listener & Communicator
  • Team Building & Interpersonal Skills
  • High Ethics & Trustworthy
  • Visionary and Decision Making
  • Analytical & Creative Problem Solving

Timeline

Global Delivery Partner
NewBie Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd
May.2022 - Current (3 years & 1 month)
Recruitment Business Partner
IBM India Pvt. Ltd
Jun.2016 - Apr.2022 (5 years & 10 months)
HR – Executive - Talent Acquisition
Maersk Global Service Centre
Jul.2015 - Jun.2016 (11 months)
IT Recruiter / Operations
Infinite Computer Solutions
Jun.2014 - Jul.2015 (1 year & 1 month)
Madurai Kamaraj University
Master of Arts from Labour Management
Jul.2012 - May.2014 (1 year & 10 months)
Abdur Rahman University
MBA from Human Resource
06.2011 - 05.2013
IT Recruiter
Infoplus Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Jun.2011 - Aug.2012 (1 year & 2 months)
IT Recruiter
Nittany Creative Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Apr.2010 - May.2011 (1 year & 1 month)
Andhra University College of Engineering
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
07.2008 - 05.2011
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