Human Resources Talent Acquisition

SMIJAA ANAND

Human Resources SME & HR Operations

331-***-**** ***********@*****.** linkedin.com/in/smijaa-anand-5926876/ Bringing over 10 years of expertise in human resources processes and operations, I am a results-oriented HR professional known for strong communication and people skills, delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. As a subject matter expert (SME) in HR processes, operations, and reporting, I consistently drive efficiency and support organizational success. CORE COMPETENCIES

Human Resources Human Resources Project Management On boarding Process Efficiencies HR Compliance Background Checks Talent Acquisition Immigration and Visa Management Training and Development Offer Letter Creation Global Mobility Vendor Management Talent Management Mentor Agile practice I Applicant tracking system PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Currently Pursuing certification program in PHR & SPHR and acquiring valuable skills for today's market.

U-46 School District July 2024 – Sep 2024

Student Success Advocate

• Maintains contact with assigned students on a regular basis to ensure student engagement in school.

• Track students’ grades, attendance, and behavior on a weekly basis.

• Use data to identify student needs and intervene as necessary to ensure student success.

• Meet monthly to collaborate with school counselors to ensure student success.

• Interact with students, staff, and families in a professional manner, communicating precisely, and with clarity in all situations.

• Implement district and school regulations and policy, including dress code enforcement, ID compliance, student and visitor building escorting, and pass privileges.

• Responsible for monitoring student behavior in the halls, cafeteria, classrooms, campus, and extracurricular programs and events as assigned.

• Take precaution to protect students, staff, and school building using district guidelines regarding emergency response management, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention. Sabbatical June 2023 – June2024

• Volunteered at a school, supporting classroom management and providing one-on-one assistance to elementary students with learning challenges.

• Completed Certification in People Analytics.

• Traveled to home country due to family emergency (4 months) IBM - U.S. (Chicago, IL) Remote Jan. 2021 – May 2023 Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist/ SME for US Recruitment Delivery Operations

• Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in HR processes, serving as the primary resource for employee inquiries.

• Spearhead relocation, immigration processes, pre-employment checks, background checks, onboarding, and other key employment activities.

• Coordinate with immigration team to manage visa processes for foreign nationals and ensure compliance with export regulations.

• Lead new employee training and orientation programs, delivering a comprehensive onboarding experience.

• Manage background checks and disclosures, serving as the SME for citizenship-related inquiries.

• Collaborate with Legal Counsel to review compensation structures, internal equity, and initiate offer approval processes.

• Prepare and present monthly reports on offers and interview schedules to management; deliver bi-weekly presentations on process updates and team achievements.

• Proficient in multiple Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) including Kenexa, Smash Fly, Global Opportunity Market, CRMT, and Workday(indirect)

• Partner with the HR team to complete I-9 compliance and integrate new hires into onboarding sessions.

• Continuously identify and address process inefficiencies to enhance the candidate and employee experience while ensuring legal and audit compliance.

• Lead the recruitment process, ensuring smooth offer acceptance, pre-offer approval routing, and orientation session assignments.

• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, HR partners, hiring managers, and stakeholders to implement Agile best practices, ensuring client satisfaction.

• Transitioned internal tracking tools, enhancing team efficiency and process effectiveness.

• Partnered with the Talent Manager to create a team performance tracker that improved quality and operational efficiency.

• Recognized year-over-year for best practices in Talent Acquisition within Agile Sprints and awarded the Champion Learner Gold Badge.

• Certified in Agile Talent Acquisition.

IBM - India Sep. 2011 - June 2016

Recruitment Specialist (India Recruitment) March 2015 - June 2016

• Developed a deep understanding of business unit needs, and supported leaders on meeting project requirements.

• Supported a large project across many locations by prioritizing tasks, setting deadlines, and communicating regularly to ensure goals were met and the team did not burn out. Owned all vendor management.

• Processed incoming job requirements and then posted all job openings across job boards.

• Conducted phone interviews, assessed hard and soft skills, and short-listed suitable profiles against the requirements, then scheduled continuing interviews for the interview team. Recruitment Specialist (U.S HR Operations) Sept. 2011 - Feb. 2015

• Served as the SME and point-of-contact for vendors, Operation Leads, HR partners, and hiring leads across business units, offering counsel, and owning the on-boarding of new hires.

• Validated all information for compliance with company-wide policies and standards.

• Trained & mentored new employees to efficiently and quickly onboard.

• Completed the Global Employment Verification Standard (GEVS) checks by handling rehire issues and breaks in services, consulting with attorneys regarding legal implications, and acted as the main point of contact for immigration.

• Facilitated global mobility for employees across geographies and provided a smooth transition into the United States.

• Understood visa initiations, export regulations, and audits in compliance with internal controls.

• Drove new HR processes and facilitated all aspects of the offer process including pre- employment verification and offer approval processes while partnering with managers and hiring teams.

• Received highest client appreciation as a Recruitment Specialist; Awarded with best performer.

Elixir Web Solutions (Bengaluru, India) May 2010 - Sept. 2011 Sr. Consultant

• Acted as an account manager leading regular client meetings for better understanding of job requirements.

• Oversaw end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing through to onboarding and conducted leadership hiring for IT verticals.

• Awarded the best Sr. Consultant across all locations. Ad Astra Consultants (New Delhi, India) Nov. 2008 - Feb. 2010 Consultant (Sourcing)

• Utilized market mapping and sourcing and partnered with hiring managers and leadership on building new teams.

• Qualified candidates against each job description and job specification before submitting it to the client.

• Met with clients & candidates consistently ensuring long relationships based on trust and rapport.

• Provided leads to the business development team by conducting cold calls for client development.

HR Advisory Services (New Delhi, India) April 2007 - Nov 2008 HR Recruiter

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Human Resources & Marketing Amrita College of IT & Business Management

Bachelor of Arts Maharaja Agrasen College, Delhi University, India Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam

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