Talent Acquisition Human Resource

VADITA THAKKAR

Bellevue, WA ***** 564-***-**** *****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An accomplished and versatile recruitment professional with over a decade of extensive expertise in talent acquisition and human resource management. A strategic partner adept at sourcing, identifying, and interviewing top-caliber candidates, conducting comprehensive screenings, negotiating competitive compensation packages, and efficiently placing personnel across diverse industries. Proven track record of delivering exceptional results with swift turnaround times, ensuring seamless talent onboarding and retention. Highly skilled in team leadership, devising innovative recruitment strategies, and fostering strong relationships with clients, candidates, and stakeholders. Proficient in stakeholder mapping, preparing compelling communications, and providing prompt responses to inquiries. A trusted advisor known for maintaining a customer-centric approach, exceptional attention to detail, and a deep commitment to achieving organizational goals through strategic talent acquisition. EXPERIENCE

Talent Manager (PNW)

Metro One LPSG Seattle, WA Mar 2023 – Present

• Exemplify strong leadership by guiding, mentoring, and motivating a team of two talented professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while cultivating a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies tailored to attract top-tier talent across the regions of Washington, Oregon, and Northern California. These strategies are carefully designed to support the company's growth objectives while promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.

• Proactively build and maintain a robust network of relationships with potential candidates, industry professionals, and educational institutions that enables the identification and engagement of talent for current and future job openings, fostering a strong talent pipeline.

• Serve as a key liaison for management communication, facilitating effective information exchange regarding talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee development initiatives.

• Provide actionable insights derived from the data-driven analyses to inform strategic decision-making processes, enabling data-driven recruitment strategies and optimizations. Senior Technical Recruiter

Amazon India Development Pvt. Ltd. Feb 2022 – Dec 2022

• Collaborated closely with hiring teams to build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing strategies for business-critical technical positions, while adeptly managing customer/partner expectations and ensuring seamless communication.

• Provided strategic recommendations and innovative ideas related to recruitment practices, contributing to the long-term growth and success of the company.

• Continuously optimized recruitment processes by implementing new initiatives and fine- tuning standard procedures, driving efficiency and enhancing the overall candidate experience.

• Successfully hired qualified candidates for a diverse range of technical and non-technical roles, including .Net Developers, Android Developers, QA Engineers, Java Developers, Ambassadors, Communication Managers, and many more, ensuring the right talent was acquired for each position.

• Conducted comprehensive interviews within the framework of position specifications, thoroughly screening candidates and preparing them for Amazon interviews, while strictly adhering to timelines and maintaining a high standard of professionalism.

• Maintained meticulous documentation of daily and weekly hiring trackers, publishing comprehensive reports to a wider audience, ensuring transparency and enabling data-driven decision-making throughout the recruitment process. Talent Manager, Recruitments

Randstad India Pvt. Ltd. Mar 2019 – Feb 2022

• Spearheaded and oversaw the recruitment of top talent for various IT roles, including Java, C, C#, C++, .Net, React, Angular, Golang, Python, and database technologies.

• Collaborated with business stakeholders and interviewers to craft strategic recruitment plans, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.

• Orchestrated end-to-end hiring processes for premium skills, organizing recruitment efforts across verticals to attract candidates from prestigious institutions working on niche technologies.

• Initiated the Accelerated Fulfilment Team (AFT), a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to meeting critical hiring targets on a daily basis. Led a team of four, aligning with hiring managers' requirements to expedite position closures, benchmarking the program with phenomenal results.

• Architected and executed campus hiring strategies, fostering strong partnerships with educational institutions.

• Facilitated smooth candidate onboarding, organizing engagement sessions with hiring managers to foster a positive and inclusive environment. Senior Recruiter

Incedo – IndiaBulls Subsidiary Jul 2016 – Dec 2018

• Spearheaded the pan-India hiring program for both Research & Development (R&D) and Services Organization, ensuring a seamless talent acquisition process across the country.

• Oversaw the recruitment efforts for Product, Finacle, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Organization, and Technology Infrastructure teams, maintaining a strong emphasis on quality of hire and attracting top-tier talent.

• Excelled in stakeholder management, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, publishing weekly reports to keep them informed about hiring needs and progress and ensuring seamless communication and alignment throughout the recruitment process.

• Led and mentored a team of three resources, fostering their professional growth and development while achieving organizational hiring objectives.

• Designed and executed the entire Internal Job Posting (IJP) Campaign for various levels within India, spanning different product lines, promoting internal mobility and career advancement opportunities.

US Technical Recruiter

Mindlance Aug 2015 – Jun 2016

• Executed comprehensive end-to-end recruitment for the United States market, spanning the Telecommunications, IT Software, and Hardware industries, successfully acquiring talent across all organizational levels.

• Meticulously managed the tracking and documentation of open positions, candidate applications, and requisite metrics to gauge and analyze recruiting success, ensuring data- driven decision-making.

• Provided valuable guidance to candidates on interviewing techniques, equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence to successfully navigate the interview process, enhancing the overall candidate experience.

• Handled various critical aspects of the recruiting lifecycle, including salary negotiations, offer discussions, and ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both candidates and the organization.

EDUCATION

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource

NMIMS University Mumbai, India 2018 - 2020

B. Tech in Computer Science

UPTU University UP, India 2011 – 2015

ACCOLADES

• Randstad Achiever's Award for over-achieving the targets working for Ciena with R&D Team.

• Randstad's Stand-Out Award 2021 for 2 consecutive quarters and nominated at several other instances.

• Multiple Pat-On-Back Awards (monthly awards) while working with Incedo.

• M-A-D (Made a Difference) award thrice in Incedo.

• Most Talented New Comer Award while working with Mindlance.

• Chief Lead of Esoteric (Technical Club) in college

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