Talent Acquisition Specialist

Salimah Hariyani

Piscataway, NJ *****

Mob:862-***-****

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

linkedin.com/in/salimah-hariyani

Professional Objective

Strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, client relationship management, and candidate sourcing across legal, technical, and corporate domains. Proven ability to build high-performing teams, streamline hiring processes, and deliver top-tier talent aligned with organizational goals. Background in education and leadership enhances communication, empathy, and team-building skills. Passionate about creating inclusive, high-impact work cultures.

Core Competencies

• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Sourcing

• ATS & CRM Systems (Bullhorn, Job Diva, etc.)

• Interviewing & Candidate Assessment

• Offer Negotiation & Onboarding

• Client Relationship Management

• Diversity & Inclusion Hiring Strategies

• Strategic Workforce Planning

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Professional Experience

Recruitment Specialist

Binding Minds- New Jersey December 2024- June 202

●Identify, source, and screen qualified legal professionals through job boards, networking, and social media platforms.

●Coordinating and scheduling virtual and onsite interviews between the Hiring Manager and the candidates.

●Negotiating offers and amending to run it by the teams before releasing to the candidates.

●Build and maintain strong relationships with legal clients to understand their staffing needs and company culture.

●Conduct interviews to evaluate candidates’ qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for specific legal roles.

●Match suitable candidates to legal job openings, ensuring alignment with both client expectations and candidate skills.

●Facilitate negotiations of salary, contract terms, and employment conditions between clients and candidates.

●Ensure compliance with legal requirements and manage documentation throughout the hiring and placement process.

Talent Acquisition/Recruiter

Joule- System One – New Jersey May 2022- December 2024

●Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across diverse industries, including candidate sourcing, profile submission, interview preparation and coordination, as well as offer negotiation and hiring closure.

●Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified talent to submit to current and future client base.

●Facilitate the scheduling of virtual and in-person interviews, ensuring alignment between hiring managers and candidates.

●Oversee offer negotiations, preparing and refining offer details in consultation with internal teams before extending them to candidates.

●Reach hiring agreements and negotiate bill and pay rates within established pricing ranges under the direct supervision of management.

●Ensure all talent has met pre-hire requirements (references, background checks) personally or via designated staff.

●Ensure the talent exceeds client expectations and placements are made within established time frames.

●Build strong long-term client relationships by providing quality-driven placement services.

●Generate leads and market intelligence to enhance our new client development efforts.

●Maintain relationships with candidates to gain industry knowledge and obtain referrals and new business opportunities.

●Meet and exceed weekly business development goals.

Primary Years Program Teacher

One World International School- Singapore January 2018 to July 2021

●Designed, prepared and delivered lessons aligned to the standards outlined by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP).

●Assessed and monitored the progress of learners and set improvement goals.

●Managed clear and precise parent interaction such as weekly updates and newsletters, resolving concerns and queries, etc.

●Managed extra-curricular activities, leading and conducting hobby clubs.

●Assessed students to check progress and documented the next learning plans, completed and assessed tasks.

Executive Recruiter

Maxima Global Executive Search- Singapore September 2017 to December 2017

●Identified and implemented efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the client organization.

●Screened candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing telephone screenings.

●Served a wide range of local and international clients to develop human resource capacities.

●Verify references and facilitate pre-employment procedures.

●Maintain accurate and current applicant database.

Young Learners Teacher

British Council- Singapore July 2016 to August 2017

●Planning classroom lessons for young learners and delivering lessons using diverse methodologies.

●Analyze student work to monitor progress and make lesson plans.

●Create term-end reports and communicate regularly with parents to discuss development progress.

Other Professional Experience

Primary Head Teacher, Symbiosis International School – India June 2010 to May 2013 Home Room Teacher, Symbiosis International School – India June 2007 to June 2010

Education

University of Texas – Austin, Texas.

Data Science and Business Analytics - P.G Diploma.

Jnana Prabodhini Institute– Pune, Maharashtra-India.

Child and Adolescent Psychology – P.G Diploma.

Volunteer Experience

Junior Achievers Volunteer – Singapore 2018 – 2021

• Facilitated weekend workshops, educational events, and enrichment programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.

• Designed interactive learning experiences focused on leadership, financial literacy, and career readiness.

• Collaborated with educators and volunteers to ensure inclusive and impactful programming.

Aga Khan Development Network 2001 - Current

Supported capacity-building initiatives aligned with AKDN’s mission to improve quality of life through education.

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