Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Smriti Saxena

Woodbridge, CT 518-***-**** **********@*****.***

Profile

Human Resources Professional with significant experience in multi-industry/multi-cultural settings, managing HR functions, including recruitment, talent acquisition and retention, performance management, administration, and global HR process development. Possess exceptional problem solving skills; value hard work and dedication. Self-motivated individual who drives change to meet corporate goals. Proven success in taking on leadership roles and meeting company objectives in an efficient and effective manner.

Professional Experience

MILFORD SENIOR CENTER, MILFORD CT Feburary 2021– June 2024

Wellness Assistant

Maintain Accurate Data collection and provide data to center’s Social Service Department.

Provide confidential supportive listening and information to older adults who have referred or have self-referred to social services .

Assist in general well-being and improvement in quality of life .

MILFORD SENIOR CENTER, MILFORD CT January 2020– March 2020

Volunteer

Help aid support and interact with participants in daily programs designed to reinforce cognitive skills .

Allegis Global Solutions- (LabCorp ), Shelton CT, Sept 2017 – April 2018

Recruitment Relationship Manager

Lead the successful execution of high-volume open vacancies with relevant Hiring Managers

Partner with the Talent Sourcing team to pipeline in accordance with volume candidate requirements

Ensure that the account’s KPIs/SLAs are met, and provide enhanced strategies improving metrics

Build strong and positive relationships with hiring managers

Influence and provide solutions for key stakeholders within candidate selection and hiring process

Maintain a strong comprehension of the client’s business, including structure and nature and challenges of the business

Oversee communications with client regarding market intelligence

Consult the business on appropriate hiring strategies for attracting talent which includes making recommendations on hiring needs, employment policies, etc.

Understand the business needs of the organization and/or department and advise accordingly on how the hiring strategy will meet those business needs

Perform trending analysis on business units supported to show trends, patterns, etc.

Identify and escalate risk and compliance queries. Monitor and analyze recruitment activity of designated business area

Identify candidates, evaluate skills, education or other requirements and determine if qualifications meet the client’s needs

Make recommendations to client with regard to qualified candidates

Coach and prepare candidates for interviews and provide them with professional guidance and timely feedback

Manage all candidate related information, relationships, and interaction

Post Traumatic Stress Center, New Haven CT May 2017 – Dec 2019

Alive Program Coordinator & Volunteer (Part Time)

Supporting innovative drama therapy - ALIVE (Animating and Learning by Integrating and Validating Experience) Program for the Center

Input all data collected and create reports to analyze and track performance.

Coordinating with clinicians to document and analyze drama therapy results from various schools in Connecticut and Minnesota

Analyzing and trending performance of clinicians to enhance their engagement and allow data driven decision making for the program

Johnson Matthey Pharma Services, Devens, MA May 2015 – Sept 2016

Strategic Sourcing Coordinator

Partner with managers to create and develop recruitment strategy. Oversee full-cycle recruitment duties, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and relocation.

Maintain and post new online job postings on applicant tracking system (TALEO), conduct phone screens, schedule interviews, check references, and identify/source appropriate talent for current open roles.

Created candidate pipeline for future requisitions and built a new database system for sourcing and screening candidates from different job boards and specific job openings.

Provide thorough and consistent feedback to candidates. Routinely solicit feedback from hiring managers.

Facilitate onboarding activities and new hire orientation, introducing new employees to their roles, company culture, and expectations. Follow up with employees to assess needs and ensure satisfaction.

Provide employee relations by providing support to resolve Human Resources challenges, conflicts and complaints that arise from time to time in the workplace.

Developed and maintained Human Resources Access database in the company network and updated employee information on a regular basis.

Manage and facilitate ongoing communication for all employee benefits and negotiate salaries.

Plan and coordinate company events.

North Star Staffing Solutions, Boylston, MA Mar 2015 – May 2015

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Managed full-cycle recruitment, including candidate sourcing through social media, job boards, internet, and other technical means for open jobs.

Conducted initial phone pre-screenings, scheduled interviews, managed calendar/documentation, generated records, and arranged meetings.

Collaborated with clients and candidates to ensure successful match and satisfaction with job placement/new employee.

H.H High School (Non-profit Organization), Brambe, India Jan 2010 – Current

Executive Assistant – Volunteer

Provided full range of support to management team, including administrative coordination for acquisitions and reduction in force activities.

Oversaw recruiting of employees and volunteers.

Managed employee benefits and payroll for 50 employees.

Screened calls, managed calendars and travel schedules, arranged meetings and events, and prepared reports/financial data; trained and supervised other support staff and oversaw customer relations.

Coordinated fundraising & Live Classrooms for the students of the school to provide them with the best education possible from some of the most successful people around the world.

Designed posters for promotional campaigns for fundraising.

Saxena Mother & Child Hospital, Kota, India Oct 2006 – Dec 2009

Human Resource Administrator

Oversee full recruitment process and conducted orientation/employee training.

Developed policies and administered payroll and employee benefits.

Organized events for employees such as yearly picnics, festival parties etc.

Created offer letters and termination notices.

DDB Mudra Group, Mumbai, India Aug 2005 – Sep 2006

HR Assistant

Monitored performance appraisals of 200+ employees.

Handled full-cycle recruitment process, including finalizing job description, conducting phone and face-to-face interviews, and preparing offer letters.

Managed employee benefits and assisted in development of company HR policies.

Anlage HRO Services, City, India Oct 2004 – Aug 2005

HR Generalist

Utilized extensive recruitment experience to assist in hiring 100+ candidates.

Administered payroll for 50 to 60 employees

Managed client accounts and fostered long-term relationships.

Sourced talent using monster and campus recruitment.

Additional experience as a Summer Intern for Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, designing a recruitment toolkit for global recruitment processes.

Education

Welingkar Institute of Management Development And Research, Mumbai, India

Master of Business Administration in Human Resources 2003-2005

Punjab University, Chandigarh, India

Bachelor of Commerce 2000-2003

Affiliations

Coordinator, “OOSHMA 2003,” Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai, India . A national event held at Symbiosis, Pune.

Volunteer, “Vatsalaya Foundation,” Mumbai, India 2003. A rehabilitation center for underprivileged children.

Technical Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access); familiar with social media, HR process systems and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) like TALEO, AD.

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