Senior Corporate Recruiter

Professional Experience

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Raza Communications Dallas, Texas

November 2017 – July 2019

People and Culture Advisor

• Executed the company’s recruiting process which included; candidate awareness, engagement activities, sourcing and networking, résumé mining and database searching

• Partnered with divisional managers to create a resource plan, compile job specifications and analyze short and long- term hiring needs

• Liaised between field locations and corporate headquarters, providing guidance on interviewing and negotiation tactics in the interpretation of company policies and fair practices

• Recruited, sourced, selected, and interviewed qualified candidates for midlevel and senior roles Employee Counselor

• Provided a sound board for an employee; which allows them to access free, confidential and safe place to talk about issues that trouble them

• Offered face to face, telephone, email and chat sessions

• Addressed issues like; work related issues, stress, over work, bullying, difficult colleagues, personal life stress & issues affecting work productivity

• Helped find solutions to their own problems by developing better ways to manage issues

• Provided a non-judgmental, empathic and accessible means to allow an employee to find a way forward

Global Initiatives and Diversity Ambassador

• Crafted job description with inclusive language, established fair policies and network with candidates from under-represented groups

• Monitored all diversity metrics to ensure versatile workforce

• Train employees to help them embrace differences and cultivate team spirit

• Reviewed and evaluated applications for employment and requests for internal transfers

• Conducted phone screens and sit in on final candidate interviews with hiring managers

• Presented final offers of employment to successful incumbents Onboarding and Employee Engagement Associate

• Provided guidance and coaching to new hires and all current employees on company policies, performance management and disciplinary and corrective actions

• Provide required training to department coordinators

• Conducted conflict resolution one-on-ones when needed to keep a balanced work environment

• Paid close attention to employee retention rate and conducted exit interviews Lead Executive Search Recruiter

Canaffor Corporation Mumbai, India

July 2015 – July 2017

Recruitment Consultant

• Played a vital role in finding the right candidates for the companies and to build a strong relationship with them

• Conferred with companies to identify recruiting needs, by getting vacancy details

• Assessed assigned vacancies to develop job descriptions

• Reviewed and clarified job specifications, competencies and skills required for the mentioned vacancy

• Marketed and promoted vacancies on job portals as well as social media platforms, via text and emails

SHIRIN LAKHANI

Self-motivated Human Resource

Professional with demonstrated

expertise in multiple facets of

human resource domains including

recruiting, employee relations,

training and development.

Result-oriented team player with

strong leadership and

organizational skills.

High level of energy and personal

commitment to providing the

highest level of performance.

• Source, network with and proactively reach out to minorities, female candidates, people with disabilities or other under-represented groups

• Reviewed and screened applications in accordance with the open job orders

• Conducted telephonic as well as personal interviews to compile a shortlist of maximum five suitable prospects per role

• Conducted briefing sessions to prepare candidates for interviews and assessments and debrief them afterward

• Build and maintained company database via the ATS system and Excel.

• Handled multiple roles at a given time

• Closed Minimum 3 positions a month

• Compiled job advertisements and post them onto job boards, career portals and the company’s LinkedIn and Facebook pages.

• Conducted candidate feedback interviews for testimonial and referral purposes

• Maintained after placement coordination with candidate to minimize attrition Corporate Training and Development Associate

TEAMLEASE for Larsen & Toubro Mumbai, India

March 2014 – March 2015

Employee L&D and Engagement Associate

• Conducted the on-boarding process for all new employees

• Provided guidance and coaching to new hires and all current employees on company policies

• Designed and developed a year-round company training "university" program

• Managed coordination of skills development events with 30-100 participants

• Maintained tracking of the training database, calendar, roster, evaluations, materials and supplies

• Managed and created mass emails using Constant Contact

• Partnering with managers and executive level employees to create customized action plans

• Administered attendee reports using Online Registration Center and coordinate and schedule training classes and maintain training records

• Create standard and specialized training based on organizational and job needs.

• Design and conduct post training evaluations and assessments to ensure training objectives are met

• Document participant counseling sessions and update and maintain product knowledge documentation

• Conducted group participation activities to build self-esteem, enhance motivation, and improve communication skill

• Provide periodic updates to department managers on training accomplishments and attendee feedback

Formal Education

L.S. Raheja College of Arts & Commerce

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Mumbai, India

Class of April 2010

Graduated with courses concentrating on cognitive psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, abnormal psychology, counseling, and testing and statistics Vocational Certificate

Yale University (Coursera.com)

Addiction Treatment: Clinical skills

for Health Care providers Online

L.S. Raheja College of Arts & Commerce

Individual Industrial Project

SHIRIN LAKHANI

v Candidate Sourcing

v Diversity & Inclusion

v Full Life Cycle

v Recruitment

v Training & Development

v Professional Planning

v Employee Counselling

v Employee Engagement

v Retention Strategies

v Email Marketing

v Resume Platforms

v Applicant Tracking

Systems (ATS)

v Social Media Networking

v Microsoft Office

v QuickBooks

ADAPT formerly known as Spastic Society of India Mumbai, India Completed Dec 2009

India’s first special school for children with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities, started by Dr. Mithu Alur in the year 1972, with the future goal to ensure that children with multiple disabilities are provided with education and are prepared for inclusive schools. The goal was also to develop an assessment and early intervention procedure and train parents to implement effective programs at home and move to skill development preparing inclusive employment. L.S. Raheja College of Arts & Commerce

Case Study on Post-Partum Depression Mumbai, India Conducted under the guidance of Dr. Rajan Prabhu Psychiatrist Holy Family Hospital

S.V.T. College of Home Science - SNDT University

Certificate in Fashion Design Mumbai, India

Completed April 2012

Social Service and Voluntary Work

Ismaili Institution Canada

HR Specialist – National Settlement Portfolio

Strategize and setup structures for volunteer recruitment, orientation, and retainment. Liaise with the National Director for volunteer Resource Management, Multinational Ismaili Volunteers, for best practices on the Volunteer Life Cycle and Volunteer management Corporate Social Responsibility – Larson and Toubro Social Service Worker

Worked with the underprivileged women of Madh-Island, Mumbai to provide them basic English speaking and reading skills, computer education and sewing and embroidery skills Ismaili Religious Learning Center

3rd-grade Teacher

Developed and delivered weekly lesson plans for third graders on religious history Maharashtra State Bharat Scouts & Guides

Group Patrol Leader

Served the community and society through events such as outreach and senior care SHIRIN LAKHANI

v Ethical

v Dedicated

v Realistic

v Conflict Solving

v Relationship Builder

v Corporate Strategist

v Detail Oriented

v Analytical

v Critical Thinker

v Task Oriented

v Deadline Driven

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