Vrinda Bhandari
Lead Recruiter
Bengaluru
Summary
Passionate recruitment professional committed to driving organizational growth and personal development. Proficient in gathering and translating stakeholder requirements, creating actionable business strategies, and adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in effective communication, use case creation, and client management, with a proven track record in team leadership and project planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Associate
Amazon
Bangalore
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed SOPs in collaboration with HR, Payroll, and Operations, optimizing leave management processes
- Conducted data verification and analysis, promptly resolving discrepancies and escalating issues when necessary
- Managed team workflow, maintaining service level compliance, addressing absences, and boosting team morale
- Utilized KAIZEN and LEAN methodologies to enhance procedures and systems, adapting to PeopleSoft system changes
- Trained 17 new joiners on leave management and portal handling procedures
Talent Acquisition Executive
BYJU'S
Bangalore
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Spearheaded recruitment efforts for Byju's, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-fill for key positions
- Successfully sourced, screened, and onboarded 75 top-tier candidates, contributing to a 20% increase in team productivity
- Implemented data-driven recruitment strategies, leading to a 15% improvement in the quality of hired talent
- Collaborated with hiring managers to optimize job descriptions, resulting in a 25% increase in the alignment of candidate skills with job requirements
Founder
Feather Collection
Mumbai
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Founded a successful venture in girls' western wear, achieving a 40% profit margin within the first year
- Conducted extensive market research to understand clothing preferences based on age, occasions, and regions, enabling precise product selection
- Established partnerships with vendors, securing bulk stock at competitive prices, reducing procurement costs by 25%
- Identified and converted target customers from a diverse audience, resulting in a 30% increase in sales
- Leveraged popular platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Meesho, and Amazon to reach the youth audience, generating a 50% boost in online sales
- Strategically built the brand, including brand naming, logo design, and market positioning, leading to a 35% growth in brand recognition
- Executed digital marketing campaigns that increased brand visibility and engagement, resulting in a 60% rise in website traffic
- Formed partnerships with logistic companies to offer nationwide coverage, ensuring timely deliveries to customers across India
Recruitment Specialist
ADDREC Solutions
Ahmedabad
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Cultivated strong client relationships, gathering comprehensive client requirements, and aligning them with business analysis initiatives
- Spearheaded the implementation of a leave management system for seamless integration within the organization
- Evaluated candidate profiles from multiple channels, ensuring alignment with job requirements
- Enhanced recruitment efficiency by maintaining a comprehensive database of sourced profiles for open positions, streamlining candidate tracking
- Produced insightful reports, showcasing closure statistics, internal transitions, and offer declines to optimize recruitment processes and operational effectiveness
Education
MBA - HR
L.J. Institute of Management Studies
Ahmedabad 04.2011 - 03.2013
BBA - Business Administration
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad 05.2008 - 03.2011
Skills
Sourcing and Candidate Outreach
Interviewing and Assessment
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Data Analysis and Reporting
Employer Branding
Client Managemen
Offer Negotiation
Recruitment Metrics
Timeline
Senior Associate
Amazon
10.2022 - 03.2023
Talent Acquisition Executive
BYJU'S
03.2022 - 10.2022
Founder
Feather Collection
01.2017 - 07.2021
Recruitment Specialist
ADDREC Solutions
04.2014 - 09.2016
MBA - HR
L.J. Institute of Management Studies
04.2011 - 03.2013
BBA - Business Administration
Gujarat University
05.2008 - 03.2011