Sunnyvale, CA-*****
**********@*****.**.**
SWATI AGGARWAL
Recruiter with 5+ Years of experience in Talent Acquisition & Human Resource Functions across IT, Engineering, Software & Hardware industry.
Hands on experience with complete recruitment life cycle - Sourcing, Screening, Salary Negotiations and Reference Checks.
Extremely dynamic, organized and meticulous in all job functions.
Experience with handling multiple client accounts & single point of contact for all client interactions.
An excellent track record of being very stable, result-oriented, successful in high-volume; fast-paced & aggressive work environments.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Outlook, ATS.
Strong management background, efficient communication & interpersonal skills, analytical ability, team player with a commitment toward excellence and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Human Resource Management
Recruitment/Talent Acquisition
HR Systems (HRS)
Key Account Management
Sourcing
Negotiation & Networking
Client Relationship Management
Vendor Management
Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A - HR) M.S. Ramaiah Management Institute, India 2009-2011
Bachelors of Engineering (B.E) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, India 2004-2008
Organization
:
Aricent Technologies
Designation
:
Technical Recruiter
Period
:
Oct’ 2015 to present
Responsibilities:
Worked on IT Software and Hardware profiles.
Utilized sourcing strategies including: Dice, LinkedIn, Boolean web searches, Indeed, databases.
Pre-screened candidates and coordinated subsequent technical phone screens and on-site interviews with hiring managers, engineers and recruiting teams.
Partnered with VP and Director level engineering managers to execute on aggressive hiring plan.
Managed complete offer process including salary and rate negotiation.
Responsible for vendor relationship management.
Organization
:
Intelliswift
Designation
:
Technical Recruiter
Period
:
Oct’ 2014 to Aug’ 2015
Responsibilities:
Performed recruitment cycle from candidate development to closing of high quality candidates on technical requisitions.
Managed recruitment and delivery of candidates for a fortune 500 client.
Established consultative relationship with client. Maintained communication with the client regarding open requirements, candidate supply, confirmed candidates and contract end-dates.
Reviewed profile of candidates & selected the most suitable profiles for positions at client end.
Proactively supported client on candidate selection, communication, candidate orientation & on boarding.
Covered and closed staffing needs within client SLA by directing recruitment effort with effective opportunity details and descriptions.
Offered strategic solutions related to job orders by communicating to client contacts, recruitment department to overcome challenges.
Managed recruitment process from requisition initiation to sourcing, to acceptance of offer and final placement.
Formatted resumes to make the content more readable and to maintain a uniform structure.
Feedback calls for candidates to learn about their experience at client end.
Performed reference checks, employment verifications and request background investigations on applicants.
Prepared new hire paperwork including new-hire checklist, employment agreements and confirmation letters.
Organization
:
Pegasus International
Designation
:
Recruiter
Period
:
May 2012 to Feb’ 2014
Responsibilities:
Identified active/passive candidates for open technical & non-technical roles.
Utilized sourcing strategies including: Dice, Social networking, Boolean search, database.
Used the tools and resources available to find best in class talent.
Prescreened candidates for cultural fit, experience, compensation expectations, availability, etc.
Verification of employee documents and background checking.
Submitted candidates to hiring manager.
Tracked submittals, interviews, offers & hire.
Liaised with clients to keep them informed of progress & to make relevant decisions.
Organization
:
Randstad
Designation
:
Management Trainee/Recruiter
Period
:
Sept’ 2011 – Apr’ 2012
Responsibilities:
Interacted with Hiring Managers to understand the staffing needs, job specifications & skills.
Identified prospective candidates through sourcing methods like Job Portals, Personal Reference, Job Postings, Networking, Employee Referral, Walk-Ins, Internet recruiting sources etc.
Pre-Screened the candidates & short listed resumes by evaluating the candidate's communication skills & technical skills to validate the credential against the job specification.
Coordinated with Technical Panel.
Communicated the outcome of status to the candidates.
Employee reference checks if the candidate is selected.
Maintained a systematic & comprehensive database of all candidates.
Maintenance & analysis of records for Competency Mapping, Skill matrix, Evaluation & Corrective further action planning for resource deployment.
Maintained & updated the organization (reporting) structure.
Ensured staff discipline, supervision of staff attitude & attire.
Handled employee welfare activities like in house celebrations, quiz & other fun related activities.
Responsible for handling employees day-to-day concerns.
Responsible for Leave Management & Joining & Exit Formalities.
Assisted in framing & revising policies & procedures.
Conducted regular monitoring of changes being implemented throughout the organization & flag gaps for non-compliance.
Organization
:
Winston Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Designation
:
Recruitment Consultant
Period
:
July 2008 – June 2009
Responsibilities:
Handled end-to-end recruitment life cycle.
Responsible for sourcing talented candidates according to the job descriptions through internal databases, group referrals, job portals, social networking.
Coordinated with the technical managers to find out the exact requirements.
Verified the documents of the candidates to ensure error free completion.
Responsible for Business Development.
Contributed to the training & development of colleagues, as appropriate, in the form of formal & informal training & knowledge sharing.
Maintained up-to-date understanding of relevant policy changes.