ALKA TALREJA
Email: ****.*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Over 6 years of staffing and recruitment experience in Insurance, Banking and Education industries. Known for going extra mile to achieve results, establishing strong connection with client and candidates and for taking ownership/accountability of deliverables. Areas of expertise include:
• Talent Management
• Resource Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Escalation Management
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce, Allahabad University, Allahabad, India 2001-2004 Master of Commerce, Allahabad University, Allahabad, India 2004-2006 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Laksh Human Resources June 2009 – July 2016
(Senior Recruiter)
• Identify staffing requirements and reach out to candidates via job portals, emails and other channels
• Perform initial screening by Interviewing applicants and evaluate their skills, experience, expectations and so on
• Assist applicants in understanding the client expectations, roles and responsibilities of the job and other terms of the employment
• Work closely with the client to schedule the interviews and follow up with the client on results of the selection process
• Act as single point of contact for candidates and clients and keep them informed about Interview schedules and selection process results
• Train and coach new members of the team and helping them understand the client expectations and the overall recruitment process
• Participate in team activities and help the other team members in achieving their goals EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Oxfam Oct 2013- Present
Participated in 100 kms trail walk to raise funds for underprivileged children in rural areas
Raised over INR 200,000 K for the cause and worked with Oxfam to distribute the funds appropriately
Spent over 8-10 hours on organizing and practicing for this event (which included after work hours and on weekends
Continue to be part of Oxfam events aimed at providing aid to underprivileged children and promoting health awareness in rural Bangalore
Habitat for Humanity June 2012- July 2012
Worked with Habitat for Humanity which addresses the housing needs of low-income families. Habitat works alongside communities to build homes and bring hope
Worked on the construction site in rural areas during weekends
Spent over 50 hours over few weeks at the construction site and with families of low-income group