Talent Acquisition Digital Marketing
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Sangeetha Ramanand, SPHR, PMP
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CAREER SUMMARY
Experienced talent acquisition professional with over 10 years of success in full-cycle recruiting, leadership hiring, and team management. Proven ability to source and hire C-suite, dealership leadership, sales, service and administrative roles across automotive, retail and corporate environments. Skilled in building talent pipelines, improving recruiting processes and driving efficient, compliant hiring using tools like Workday, Jobvite, and LinkedIn Recruiter. Known for partnering closely with hiring managers, delivering a positive candidate experience and meeting business-critical hiring goals.
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
IT & Software, Biotech, Healthcare and Lifesciences Financial Services, Engineering and Manufacturing, Retail & E-Commerce, Hospitality, Digital Marketing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Telecommunications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aspire Infotech, Remote September 2024 – Present
Business Development & Recruitment Manager
Built and managed client relationships to grow IT staffing and consulting business, securing new accounts and expanding existing partnerships.
Led end-to-end recruitment efforts, sourcing and placing IT professionals across contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent roles.
Managed a team of recruiters, providing coaching and performance feedback to meet hiring targets and client expectations.
Developed customized hiring strategies for clients, balancing speed, quality, and compliance requirements.
Negotiated contracts, billing rates, and service agreements with clients and vendors to support profitable business growth.
Maintained close communication with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring smooth onboarding and long-term engagement.
Recruited for operations and leadership roles across industries including automotive, IT and manufacturing.
Photon Infotech, TX (Remote) May 2021 – September 2024
Recruiting Lead
Managed full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions, improving processes and reducing time-to-fill while enhancing candidate experience.
Reduced time-to-fill by 30% through process improvements and AI-driven sourcing strategies.
Led a global team of 15+ HR and recruiting professionals, coaching them to consistently deliver high-quality hires.
Sourced senior and C-suite talent using AI-driven strategies, direct outreach and platforms like Workday, ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Partnered with business and HR leaders to grow internal leadership through succession planning and mobility programs.
Maintained 95%+ hiring manager satisfaction by providing clear communication and delivering qualified candidates on time.
Introduced pre-employment assessments, including technical and behavioral evaluations, to improve selection quality and reduce early turnover.
Customized Workday HCM workflows, automating candidate tracking and generating data-driven hiring reports to support strategic decisions.
HCL America, Cary, NC Apr 2019 – May 2021
Talent Acquisition Lead
Led end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions, ensuring timely, high-quality hiring.
Managed and coached a team of recruiters, improving performance through feedback and training.
Partnered with senior leadership and hiring managers to align hiring plans with business goals.
Built pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles through proactive sourcing and community partnerships.
Improved processes and tools (ATS, CRM, dashboards) to boost efficiency and candidate experience.
Led hiring events, job fairs, and university outreach to support high-volume and niche hiring.
Improved hiring outcomes through data-driven reporting and team coaching
Align Technology, Cary, NC Sep 2018 – Mar 2019
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Managed full cycle recruiting by partnering closely with hiring managers, HRBPs and senior leaders to align hiring strategies with business needs.
Delivered a smooth candidate experience through timely feedback, structured onboarding and regular check-ins with new hires and managers.
Developed and implemented recruiting strategies while balancing business priorities and budget considerations.
Maintained accurate candidate and requisition data in Jobvite ATS, ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.
Built strong sourcing pipelines using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Entelo, Twitter, Dice, and agency partnerships.
Tracked and reported on talent acquisition metrics, providing insights and recommendations to improve hiring performance and meet staffing goals.
Ensured legal compliance throughout the hiring process, minimizing risk and maintaining ethical hiring standards.
Clear Thought Solutions LLC, Cary, NC
HR Manager Sept 2014 – Aug 2018
Talent Acquisition Lead April 2010 – Aug 2014
Managed a team of eight offshore recruiters, overseeing full-cycle hiring, employee relations and HR operations for an IT consulting firm.
Recruited salaried, contract and visa-dependent IT professionals (H1B, GC, TN) across W2, 1099, and Corp-to-Corp setups.
Partnered with immigration attorneys for H1B, EAD, and Green Card processing, ensuring compliance and timely documentation.
Developed and implemented HR strategies focused on onboarding, training, retention, and employee engagement to support business growth.
Handled employee relations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and policy guidance to reduce organizational risk and ensure smooth HR transactions.
EDUCATION & OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
MS, Computer Applications, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India
BS, Commerce, University of Madras, Chennai, India
Post Graduate Diploma, Business Administration, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India
PMP Certificate, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Course, University of Southern Florida, FL
SPHR, HRCI, USA
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