Talent Acquisition Team Member

DEEPTHI PILLAI

**************@*****.*** Phoenix, AZ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-pillai

Cell Phone: 1-602-***-****

TALENT ACQUISITION HR- RECRUITER

A Talent Acquisition professional with a proven knack for sourcing top talent, with a strategic mindset, and a passion for fostering diversity and inclusion. I believe in bringing a dynamic approach to recruitment. I am adept at building high-performance solutions that drive organizational success. I leverage expertise in recruitment strategies, talent pipeline development, and innovative sourcing techniques to attract top-tier talent. I am an adaptable, highly accountable, responsible team member, with a tech-savvy approach which makes me a standout candidate for any organization seeking to elevate its talent acquisition strategies with my drive to push for results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Talent Sourcing & Networking

Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment

Stakeholder Management & Alignment

Employer Branding & Employee Engagement

Recruitment Strategy Development

HR & Talent Analytics

Process Improvement & Change Management

Recruitment Technology: ATS (ICIMS, Lever, Workday, Taleo), AI-driven sourcing tools

Interviewing & Candidate Assessment

Leadership Coaching & Training

Onboarding & New Hire Integration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Roha Technologies – Phoenix, AZ

Recruitment Manager Aug 2023 – Present

Lead intake meetings to define hiring criteria and qualifications for key roles across departments.

Develop and execute talent sourcing strategies across job boards, social media, and direct networking channels.

Build and maintain candidate pipelines to ensure readiness for current and future hiring needs.

Provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders regarding hiring progress, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Prepare and coach candidates for interviews, ensuring they are well-positioned to succeed.

Partner with universities to create talent pipelines, specifically targeting high-potential graduates.

Strengthened relationships with external vendors to improve talent acquisition effectiveness.

Televerde – Phoenix, AZ

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Business Partner Apr 2023 – Aug 2023

Managed full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, partnering with senior leaders to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.

Reduced time-to-fill from 30 to 17 days by streamlining processes and optimizing communication with hiring managers.

Spearheaded process improvements and introduced standardized forms to enhance consistency and efficiency.

Led efforts in creating a data-driven recruitment strategy and implementing AI-driven tools for sourcing and candidate engagement.

Cultivated relationships with educational institutions such as Ivy Tech Community College and Hanover College to build a diverse candidate pool.

Championed diversity initiatives, recruiting from underrepresented groups, including military veterans, re-entry professionals, and LGBTQ+ candidates.

Planned Parenthood Arizona (PPAZ) – Phoenix, AZ

Lead HR Consultant – Talent Acquisition Recruiter Apr 2021 – Dec 2022

Directed corporate recruitment strategies, reducing time-to-hire by 33% and recruiting 59% of current staff during a challenging period.

Supported senior executive hiring efforts and developed customized recruitment strategies for C-suite positions.

Collaborated with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team to integrate DEI initiatives into recruitment and sourcing strategies.

Implemented standardized hiring processes, including prescreens, panel interviews, and onboarding for senior executives and staff.

Delivered recruitment metrics and reports, making data-driven recommendations to improve hiring strategies and outcomes.

Amazon Inc. – Phoenix, AZ

Senior HR – Talent (Contract) Aug 2020 – Apr 2021

Supported full-cycle recruitment efforts in a fast-paced environment, partnering with hiring managers to meet fulfillment center staffing needs.

Guided leadership in HR decision-making, including conflict resolution, performance management, and employee relations.

Streamlined recruitment processes, leading to increased efficiency and reduced time-to-hire for associates and managers.

Conducted complex employee investigations, providing recommendations for corrective actions and performance improvement plans.

Laveen Elementary School District – Phoenix, AZ

Talent Administration (Part-Time) Aug 2018 – Aug 2020

Managed recruiting and HR operations, including sourcing and screening candidates for teaching and administrative roles.

Worked with special needs students to get them to improve performance.

Delivered workshops on entrepreneurship, finance, and money management to over 100 students, garnering positive feedback as part of Junior achievement programs.

State of Arizona – Phoenix, AZ

HR Program Management Jul 2017 – Aug 2018

Played a pivotal role in process optimization for the state’s HR systems, including gap analysis, requirements documentation, and process flow creation.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiencies and improve user experience for state HR operations.

Talent acquisition Consultant Jul2007-Aug2017

Organizations- CAMO technologies / TEKsystems (previously Frontline consulting)

Clients- American Express, PetSmart, State of Arizona, SAP South Africa, EZ Shield, IT consulting companies worldwide.

Fostered strategic alliances within the business and seen as a talent acquisition thought-leader.

Focused on driving performance, innovation, and strategy to ensure the highest quality of delivery and shareholder value.

Ensured we had the best people, process, and technology to deliver total talent solutions to our clients.

Client Success Leader acted as an advocate and advisor sharing knowledge, insights, and strategic vision for talent acquisition.

Created and executed the go-to-market global marketing strategies and created the pipeline generation for top tier targets.

Hired, grew, and inspired a global team of sales members and delivery representatives in the outsourced market approach.

Led hundreds of Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) in the RPO business.

Created solutions, pricing, and sales proposals (bids) that resulted in increased contracts and candidate placements.

Vendor & Program Management: Respond to complaints and resolve issues aimed at customer contentment and the preservation of the company's reputation. Work closely with Global

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership – Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ (March 2020)

Certified Scrum Master – ScrumAlliance.org

Certified in Human Resource Management

Certified in Workday HCM

Proficient in ATS Tools: iCIMS, Lever, Taleo, Workday

Tools: Hirevue, Beamery, SkillSurvey, Predictive Index, Eventbrite, MS Suite (Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Visio, Project)

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Volunteer at Junior Achievement, Iskcon Temple, Firstthingsfirst.org, Arizona Sustainability Alliance, and Arizona Sci-Tech.

Active participant in Association for Talent Development (ATD), contributing to professional development programs and materials.

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