HR Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sarulatha Santhanakrishnan

Green card Holder

*********@**********.***

(C) 919-***-**** (H) 919-***-****

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Summary:

HR professional with over 11 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and HR Program management.

Strong background in web scraping, data visualization tools to present easy-to-use information including candidate lists and talent heat maps to assist Talent Acquisition Team.

Very proficient in creating heat maps, data visualization using Tableau and Excel. Worked extensively in creating dashboards using Tableau. Worked on several interactive dashboards.

Very strong knowledge of information technology disciplines ranging from infrastructure requirements to enterprise level development and systems integration.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting inflexible deadlines.

Very proficient in ATS systems like Bullhorn, Avature.

Strong knowledge in VMS systems like field glass, Beeline, Agile1, workforce logic, People fluent etc.

Passionate in conducting technical trainings.

Good knowledge in AL Sourcing tools and extensions like Lusha, Hiretual, Job Jet, Entelo and many more.

Good knowledge in various phases of Software Development Life cycle (SDLC).

Good exposure to software design and development of web design and software testing.

Social Talent Black belt certified. (License no: 12235) – Social Talent in Internet Recruitment Training.

Education:

MK University, India

Master’s in Business Administration MBA (Specialization in HR)

Master Degree in English literature

Post Graduate Diploma in Software Technology (PGDST)

Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering (DECE)

Training and certifications

Computer Programming in Methodology (CPM)

Training in software Testing.

Black Belt Certified – Ninja Social Talent – License no:12235

Technical skills: Tableau, Core Java, C, Visual Basic 6.0, Testing tools, Win runner, Load runner, Test director, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, VB Script JSP, XML, Oracle, Foxpro2.5, Ms Dos 6.2, UNIX, Windows NT, MS Office 4.30, GIF Construction

Experience:

Sr HR Technical Acquisition specialist

Cisco Apr 2019 – Till Date

Responsible for building pipeline of Software Engineers (Java, Go, Python, K8), SRE/DevOps, Security Engineers, Compliance, Product Managers, Program Manager, Data Scientist, BI Engineers, PE/DE, Executive level searches.

Strong focus on Diversity hiring, building pipeline for LGBTQ communities, universities and future hiring.

Partnering with HR Recruiters and key stakeholders in for AMS Engineering hiring needs.

Providing Subject Matter Expert Knowledge in ATS Tools (Avature)

Providing business intelligence data to stakeholders.

Partnered with Event team to conduct Women in Technology events. Implemented event attendee tracking process to update data in ATS.

Worked extensively in creating dashboards using Tableau. Worked on several interactive dashboards.

Created advanced chart types, visualizations and calculations to manipulate the data.

Implemented heat map using Tableau to represent geographical data.

Sr HR Talent Acquisition Specialist (Talent Hub) Nov 2015 – Apr 2019

Cisco

Responsible for pipelining highly technical engineers and professionals within Cisco’s Cloud, Security, and Networking Business Units.

Partnering with stakeholders to understand business needs and create a more proactive consultative approach. Create new ways to bring value to the business through market intelligence, heat maps, and diversity search.

As a part of NextGen Recruiting, using Excel and data visualization tools to present easy-to-use information including candidate lists and talent heat maps to assist Talent Acquisition team members and recruiters.

Manage tools to automate the sourcing process such as extraction, uploads, diversity, search, and contact information. Using Chrome Extensions for gathering contact information and social links for top talent.

Providing Avature ATS Training for recruiters and team.

Targeting top talent for the future by using innovative tools and techniques such as Advanced Boolean, X-ray Searches, & Web Scraping.

Working in high priority projects like Next Gen Tools. Project tracking tool for management and recruiters. Interacted with AL Recruiting tools and provided best recommendations to the team.

Performing a variety of functions with the end-purpose of aiding the Talent Acquisition group in sourcing excellent candidates to fit their business needs. These functions included, but were not limited to the discovery, testing, utilization, and innovation of new tools and sourcing processes.

Performing extensive data validation for our database, and delivered market intelligence reports.

Recipient of 13 Peer-to-Peer Recognition Awards on behalf of management, stakeholders, and teammates for outstanding work.

Special Initiative

Created Talent heat maps using Data Visualization tools and Excel to assist Talent Acquisition Teams and recruiters.

Assisted in support activities including market intelligence data.

Talent network process – Involved in Talent network process to improve Cisco’s Talent Network to improve engagement with both active and passive talent pools. Involved in creating Talent network data presentation, exclusively used Tableau to create heat maps.

HCL Mar 2015- Nov 2015

HR Program Manager

As HR Program Manager, involved in Technical delivery to stakeholders, qualify the job requirements and identify the sourcing strategies.

Developed Project goals and developed project management process for all HCL Clients in US.

Coordinated with stakeholders, HR Analysts, Off Shore teams to implement process.

Developed strong, consultative relationships with Client Managers to fill job requisitions for contingent resources nationally.

Screened candidates with various Immigration Status.

Responsible for I-9 Verification and Worker Visa Status Compliance.

Set up and run a variety of reports in an accurate and timely manner.

Citrix Systems – Raleigh

HR Talent Acquisition specialist Apr 2014 – Feb 2015

Full lifecycle recruiter- Working closely with the Platform engineering team in CA and Raleigh

Responsible for filling Permanent engineering positions, assisting in Scheduling interviews and updating the status in VMS system (People Fluent)

Extensively involved in updating info in Peoplefluent.(ATS)

Involved in intake session with hiring managers to understand the requirement

Matrix Resources May 2013 – Mar 2014

HR Talent Acquisition specialist

Full life-cycle recruiter - sourced, recruited, screened, interviewed/qualified candidates.

Collaborate with Hiring Managers and other team members to develop and implement recruiting strategies that will ensure a targeted pool of technical and non-technical candidates

Generate leads and referrals from resumes and candidates in order to increase business.

Serve as a liaison between applicants and client companies to arrange client interviews, negotiate rates, and to explain terms of employment

Responsible for filling contract and permanent opportunities with direct clients, VMS and second tier partners.

Update and maintain applicant tracking system ( Bullhorn)

Utilize Boolean searches in ATS, and sourcing tools including Job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, Bullhorn reach etc.,

Extensively worked with VMS systems like People Fluent, Field glass and Workforce Logic.

Good exposure working with non-immigrants ( H1B, L2 EDA, GC EAD, TN Visa etc.,)

Collaborated with Immigration manager to work with third party consultants.

Received best performer award for last quarter of 2013.

Headway Corp Apr 2012 – May 2013

Sr Program Manager (VMS)

Work closely with managers to qualify job requirements as well as identify recruiting strategies.

Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with internal as well as external managers in order to get requisitions approved, opened and filled in a timely manner.

Update and maintain in-house applicant tracking system.

Extensively used VMS Systems including but not limited to Fieldglass, Beeline, Gudiant, and Agile.

Responsible for filling contract and permanent opportunities with direct clients, VMS and second tier partners.

Supported our MSP/VMS accounts quickly and within compliance of our contracts.

Experience identifying both active and passive candidates using ads, job boards, LinkedIn, and networking.

Represented the company at local career fair.

Provided weekly reports to upper management consisting of: open requirements, candidates submitted for each requirement and status of candidate to each division within the organization

Provided Job Offers to the candidates on behalf of the clients.

Performed reference check, back ground checks for all potential hires.

Received Star Award for the outstanding performance.

Volt Workforce solutions, Raleigh, NC July 4.39 – Apr 2012

Technical Recruiter

Full life cycle recruiter - sourced, recruited, screened, interviewed/qualify, made offers and on boarded candidates.

Worked closely with line managers to understand workforce needs and provided proactive recruitment as well as selection of recruitment activities.

Interacted with program managers to qualify requisitions, developed and implemented recruiting strategies, gathered feedback from hiring managers, coordinated interviews, extended offers and closed out hiring process by onboarding new employees.

Manage the end to end recruitment process for nurses, pharmacist, professional and executive level talent.

Developed staffing strategies by partnering with executives, hiring managers and team members.

Developed/executed recruiting and sourcing techniques, processes and strategies for direct/indirect/proactive sourcing.

Proactively matched high potential employees versus hiring requirements.

Worked exclusively in hiring Mechanical and Electrical Engineers for clients such as GE, Raytheon and SAIC.

Along with the aforementioned aided in the hiring of technology professionals for CSC, TD Bank, and Wachovia.

Sourced and recruited nationally for aerospace and defense (A&D) and IT positions.

Sourcing tools:

1.Internet boards and internal databases

2.Social networking sites – LinkedIn, Twitter, Zoom Info, Facebook, Blogs and user groups

3.Advanced Boolean searching using Google, Yahoo, MSN Live, Exalead.com and Gigablast (gigabits)

4.Successfully Completed Volt’s Six Sigma Program training in Jan 2010

PBS Technologies Jan 4.37 - May 4.38

Technical Recruiter

Recruited for all levels of candidates, from developers to Project Managers.

Sourced resumes from various resume sources including but not limited to various job boards, internal database, job fairs, employee referrals, and Internet sources.

Negotiated compensation incentives and benefits packages.

Developed and maintained strong business relationships with clients and candidates.

Provide timely progress updates on prospecting, interviewing and placement activity.

Attended regular meetings with HR department regarding the status of orders received by managers, to include: activity of each account, interviews and hires.

Worked directly with hiring managers to help determine staffing needs, writing job descriptions, and extending offers of employment.

Mentored, coached and developed less experienced team members

Attended job fair and maintained a database of IT professionals.

Shreyas Technologies Jan 4.35 – Feb 4.36

Technical Recruiter

Recruited all levels of consultants ranging from help desk professionals to senior level IT managers for IBM, SAP Labs, and Verizon.

Handle the full cycle of recruitment -- sourced, screened, validated, offered, and closed resources for job requirements.

Sourced both nationally and internationally to present qualified candidates from multiple IT backgrounds.

Worked with hiring managers on all staffing related issues, such as recruitment, selection of candidates, offers, salary negotiation, interview techniques and closing candidates..

Superior level of service and customer satisfaction.

Supported and demonstrated the company's mission, vision, and core values.

Conducted reference checks for each candidate prior to placement.

Chetana School of Infotech Jun 4.33 - Jun 4.34

HR Executive

Responsible for identifying and hiring candidates for internal departments.

Coordinated the campus recruiting processes in consultation with university department and in conjunction with Campus Recruiting Manager

Worked closely with Recruiting Group on identifying new strategies and process improvements to effectively manage our campus recruiting efforts

Sourcing candidates using job postings, resume databases, search engines, Head Hunting, etc.

Maintaining a systematic and comprehensive pipeline of candidates.

Submitted daily status report to the Director, which updated him on the requirements served, and the status of those requirements.

Campus Recruiter Jan 4.32 - May 4.33

Worked in three domains: academic development, career development and personal development.

Coordinated with various training institutes for technical seminars/guest lecturers.

Analyzed and prepared performance reports for associates.

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