Talent Acquisition Program Management

Leena Thomas

Sr. Recruitment Consultant (***) *** - 9386 ************@*****.*** Linkedin

Accomplished Recruiter with 8+ years of experience with proven record of optimizing talent acquisition strategies, project coordination, and program management to deliver exceptional results. Proficient in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and streamlining processes. Adept at securing top-tier talent while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Committed to driving organizational growth through effective program management and recruitment excellence.

Work Experience:

Omnivision, San Jose CA

Technical Sourcer/ Recruiting Partner (Contract) May 2024 – Present

Source and screen top-tier candidates from LinkedIn, job boards, and other platforms, focusing on IT, embedded systems, Semiconductor Design, Application Engineering and AI roles.

Collaborate directly with hiring managers, including Directors and senior leaders, to understand technical role requirements and align candidate profiles with business needs.

Manage full-cycle candidate sourcing for highly specialized roles, ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for technical positions.

Coordinate with recruiting coordinators for interview scheduling and maintain clear communication with hiring managers to provide timely updates.

Leverage advanced sourcing techniques (e.g., Boolean search, X-ray search) to identify and engage passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles.

Build and maintain relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Hireio, San Jose CA

Senior Recruiter – Full cycle Recruitment Oct 2023 – May 2024

Proficient in sourcing passive candidates, attracting top-tier talent, guiding them through the talent acquisition process for clients like Tiktok/ Byte dance etc.

Sourced candidates for AI/ML, GenAI, SRE/ Devops, product manager, IT Technical PM roles for Byte dance.

Led weekly syncs with the Hiring Managers to ensure all hiring efforts were up-to-date to remain competitive.

Successfully sourced, screened, and placed qualified candidates for diverse roles ranging from engineering to sales and many diverse roles..

Negotiated and facilitated job offers between clients and candidates, resulting in an 80% acceptance rate.

Played a point of contact role for the business team, regularly managing pipeline activity, maintaining data integrity, and proactively sharing data-centric updates with internal stakeholders using the internal ATS ppsoft.

Implemented an OKR framework for the team, aligning goals with organizational objectives for enhanced performance and measurable results.

Used the client tracking system Lark Hire for candidate tracking and Lark Communicator for internal communication and meetings.

Meta, Remote

Recruiter May 2022 – March 2023

Specialized in identifying and attracting top-tier talent with expertise in ML, ensuring Meta's access to cutting-edge capabilities in this critical field.

3rd among contractors, demonstrating exceptional performance in technical hiring for Machine Learning Engineers at Meta, consistently exceeding expectations.

Utilized a wide range of sourcing channels, including Meta's Applicant Tracking System (ATS- FBR), employee referrals, networking, job boards (LinkedIn, Entelo, Seekout), and external databases, to identify and engage potential candidates.

Successfully achieved hiring goals and the Diverse Impact Metric, contributing to Meta's commitment to diversity and inclusion

Regularly manage pipeline activity and proactively share data centric updates with internal stakeholders

Developed comprehensive training materials to empower the contracting team, enabling them to boost productivity and consistently achieve high-quality results

Stayed updated on emerging ML technologies, tools, and trends to remain competitive in the talent acquisition space and effectively match candidates to Meta's ML initiatives.

Flexton, San Jose CA

Technical Recruiter May 2021 – May 2022

Collaborated closely with Account Managers to align recruiting efforts with organizational needs and gain a deep understanding of technical requirements.

Managed full cycle recruitment processes, including crafting job descriptions, posting openings, and conducting candidate searches across various job boards and ATS platforms.

Conducted comprehensive sourcing and screening of candidates for a diverse range of IT and Non-IT positions, including those at renowned companies like LinkedIn, Berkeley Labs, 10X Genomics, Walmart, eBay, and Robinhood.

Demonstrated exceptional team management skills by mentoring recruiters and prioritizing the recruitment of top-tier talent.

Coordinated candidate interviews with hiring teams, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all parties involved.

Facilitated the onboarding process to ensure new hires transitioned smoothly into their roles.

Zenaide Technologies, San Jose CA Technical Recruiter August 2019 – May 2021

Managed full cycle recruitment, including candidate sourcing, screening, and interview for clients Cisco, SVB, EOG etc

Utilized job boards, ATS search tools (Ceipal), LinkedIn Recruiter, and professional networks to source candidates

Collaborate closely with business leaders and hiring managers throughout the recruiting process to ensure we meet their hiring needs and goals

Managed relationships with independent contractors and external vendors, negotiating rates and payment terms.

Oversaw onboarding processes, reducing time-to-productivity by 15% and conducting orientation sessions.

Managed the offer process/onboarding and act as the main point of contact for hires prior to their start date

Conduct and document working sessions with global team to define/improve processes

Walkwater Technologies, San Jose CA

HR operations (Internship) March 2017 – May 2017

Manage and maintain accurate employee records and HRIS databases, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

Administer payroll, benefits, and employee relations processes, resolving inquiries and discrepancies promptly.

Oversee onboarding and offboarding procedures, including orientation, documentation, and exit interviews.

Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements while also managing HR-related reporting.

Coordinate employee engagement activities, wellness programs, and continuous improvement initiatives to support a positive workplace culture.

Mphasis, an HP company, India

QA Engineer January 2013– April 2015

Performed manual and automated testing for web and desktop applications, ensuring high standards of quality for client projects.

Developed, documented, and executed detailed test cases based on project requirements, identifying and tracking defects using tools like JIRA and HP ALM.

Collaborated closely with development and business teams to understand requirements and ensure seamless integration of features and functionality

Coordinate employee engagement activities, wellness programs, and continuous improvement initiatives to support a positive workplace culture.

Conducted regression and performance testing to ensure application stability and performance across multiple platforms and environments.

IPF HR Consulting, India

Account Manager August 2011 – January 2013

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their hiring needs, and acting as their main point of contact for recruitment-related matters.

Effectively sourced and selected top-tier interns through university career fairs, resulting in a 30% increase in high-quality intern hires for the clients

Presenting shortlisted candidates to clients, highlighting their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role. Facilitating interviews, coordinating scheduling, and gathering feedback from both the client and candidates

Identifying opportunities for account expansion, upselling additional recruitment services, and fostering long-term partnerships with clients. Proactively seeking new business opportunities and collaborating with the sales team to generate leads.

Collaborating with recruiters, sourcing teams, and other internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective recruitment processes. Sharing candidate and client feedback to improve overall recruitment strategies and outcomes. Sourced profiles through internal databases, job portals, social sites, and references.

Education:

B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering MG University, India 2007-2011 Post Graduate Program in Data Analytics / People Analytics Purdue University 2020-2021 Workday training 2023

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