Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sridevi Jammalamadaka, CPSR

248-***-**** *************@*****.*** Novi, MI linkedin.com/in/sridevi-jammalamadaka/

Process-driven senior talent acquisition specialist with a successful track record in devising and executing tailored sourcing strategies across the full recruiting cycle that attract to-tier technical talent, optimize candidate experiences, and deliver high-growth results for top, global corporations. Collaborative & engaging business partner with expertise in fostering trusting relationships across all levels of an organization, effectively managing complex requisitions, and prioritizing resources to achieve shared hiring goals.

Selected Career Achievements

Sourced and filled 55 niche technical roles within 10 months by utilizing a proactive souring search, referrals, and networking techniques, resulting in a savings of $1.5M in agency fees for Albemarle

Gained executive leadership buy-in for hiring engaging talent, from an available talent pool that needed future sponsorships, to fill hard-to-fill roles that had been previously open for over a year at Albemarle— successfully placed five roles in two months

Supported Ford’s large-scale TA initiative in hiring & onboarding 50 software developers within three months by developing a brand-new interviewing strategy to accommodate the mass hiring needs within a quick turnaround

Effectively handled executive recruitment strategies for FORD comprised of 60% individual contributors & 40% leadership roles

Successfully onboarded 80% of Technosoft’s candidates globally in India and North America for several niche technologies, including Hadoop, Big Data, Cloud Architecture, UX/UI, Salesforce, and SAP S4, generating $2.5M in annual revenue

Boosted OpTech’s reputation to the #2 ranked supplier in the US within two months by revamping clients’ recruitment strategies

Professional Experience

Senior Talent Attraction Partner Albemarle Corporation Remote, US October 2022 – November 2024

Provided strategic oversight in managing all talent acquisition workflows for the global specialty chemicals company, including sourcing top-tier talent for various roles within the IT, Corporate, and Specialty business units.

Partnered with senior business leaders and key stakeholders across multiple lines of business in reviewing organizational gaps, identifying recruitment goals, and aligning TA strategies with Albemarle’s long-term goals and business requirements

Effectively sourced and placed 57 niche, technical roles for Engineering and IT teams, including Solids Handling Experts, Material Science SMEs, Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Data Scientists, and Cyber Security

Oversaw all full-cycle recruiting operations, including developing internal/external job postings, building prospective talent pipelines, screening & interviewing candidates, negotiating offers, and offering strategic recommendations to hiring managers

Outlined behavioral interview questions based on specific position requirements to assess the candidate’s qualifications, fit, interest levels, and salary requirements, while maintaining HR compliance with all company practices, procedures, and processes

Designed and facilitated comprehensive trainings for the recruiting team focused on talent acquisition best practices, interview techniques, and recruitment strategies, improving efficiency; developed interview guides & job aids for hiring managers

Led various special projects within the TA function by serving as the primary point of contact in DEI, Process Improvements, Global Mobility, and HRIT Systems; collaborated with key personnel in ensuring seamless project deliveries

Tracked quarterly key performance metrics (KPIs) to ensure all recruiting goals and objectives were met or exceeded

Conducted weekly job requisition cadence meetings to review talent pipelines, analyze market trends, and identify areas for improvement to ensure optimal recruiting performance

Senior IT Technical Recruiter FORD Motor Company Dearborn, MI November 2021 – August 2022

Led the full recruitment cycle in sourcing and hiring top-tier talent for various technical roles, including IT, Engineering, Management, and Embedded system professionals within Ford’s AV and EV divisions. Served as the organization’s sole in-house IT recruiter.

Consulted directly with hiring managers to identify specific technical requirements and tailored initiatives to source qualified candidates— successfully filled 50 IT roles within 10 months with a 95% acceptance rate, reducing the time-to-fill rate by 50%

Served as a brand ambassador for FORD during the initial screening process highlighting the company’s value proposition to prospective candidates, driving interest and engagement

Fostered key relationships with hiring leaders, HRBPs, and candidates to ensure the delivery of a quality recruiting experience

Developed and implemented a standardized technical screening process for Full Stack Engineers

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Account Manager Technosoft Corp. Southfield, MI April 2016 – November 2021

Oversaw various talent acquisition workflows, including souring & interviewing candidates, recommending hiring selections, creating final offers, and administering drug screens for several top, global clients within the Public Sector, Federal Government, Finance, and pharmaceutical industries.

Trained, managed, and supported a team of 10 recruiters in overseeing all account operations; mentored members on best practices to ensure optimal performance and client satisfaction

Partnered with clients’ IT Directors and HR Business Leaders in understanding their job requirements and creating tailored recruiting strategies to fill niche positions across global regions and multiple time zones

Utilized creative recruiting initiatives to build robust pipelines and support the cultivation of an inclusive and diverse workforce

Collaborated with various internal functions, such as HR and key business partners regarding immigration, relocation, and compensation workflows to maintain a seamless onboarding process

Senior IT Technical Recruiter OpTech LLC Troy, MI August 2015 – April 2016

Administered the full-life recruiting cycle from initial candidate attraction through onboarding. Managed all talent acquisition functions: sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, salary negotiation, final offers, and new hire orientation. Acted as the main point of contact for all employee-related issues or concerns.

Effectively used the internal Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to track candidates throughout the recruitment process

Gathered employee feedback via surveys and leveraged talent insights to identify areas for improvement; designed targeted initiatives to improve engagement and overall satisfaction

Participated in different diversity-focused job fairs as well as college/university diversity programs to drive DEI recruiting efforts

Additional Experience

Talent Acquisition Manager HCL Global Systems Farmington Hills, MI 2011 – 2015

Senior Marketing Manager Addon Technologies Inc. Livonia, MI 2005 – 2011

Certifications & Professional Development

Certified Professional Services Recruiter (CPSR) Certification TechServe Alliance

Certified Corporate Recruiter LinkedIn

Human Resource Development 12-Week Certified Training Course, Completed SHRM

HR Capability Program, 3-Month Training Program Dave Ulrich

AI in HR; HR Consultant; Voice, Values, & HR Josh Bersin Academy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Osmania University

Areas of Expertise

Industry Acumen— Talent Acquisition Full-Cycle Recruiting Corporate & Technical Recruiting Sourcing/Interviewing/Onboarding Pipeline Building Diversity & Inclusion Engagement & Retention Data Analysis Market Research Compliance Process Improvement

Leadership— Talent Management Strategic Workforce Planning Client & Stakeholder Management Relationship Building Training & Development Coaching & Mentoring Project Management KPIs & Performance Management Executive Relations Ad Hoc Reports

Technical— Workday HCM IBM BrassRing ATS

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