Senior Talent Acquisition Leader with Strategic Hiring Excellence

RASHMI SINHA

Edison, NJ **************@*****.*** 609-***-**** linkedin.com/in/rashmi-sinha-26a64128

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Talent Acquisition Professional with extensive experience supporting enterprise and mid size organizations across North America. Proven success designing and executing full cycle recruiting strategies in fast paced, matrixed environments. Adept at aligning hiring strategies with business goals, conducting market research to identify talent pools, and building strong candidate pipelines through data driven sourcing techniques. Recognized for delivering high quality candidate slates, improving time to fill metrics, and partnering closely with business leaders to meet workforce planning objectives across HR, Finance, Technology, Product, and Operations functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Talent Acquisition Strategy Full Cycle Recruitment Strategic Sourcing Talent Pipeline Development Market Mapping & Competitive Research Candidate Screening & Assessment Diversity Hiring Initiatives Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Consulting Employer Branding & Talent Marketing Recruitment Metrics & Analytics Time to Fill Optimization Cost per Hire Management Candidate Lifecycle Management

RECRUITING TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS

LinkedIn Recruiter Workday Recruiter SuccessFactors Taleo Oracle -Fusion PeopleSoft Greenhouse TargetRecruit Boolean Search MS Excel (Advanced) Power BI Google Analytics ATS Reporting Recruitment Dashboards

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Their Place – Recruiting Specialist New Jersey Feb 2026 – Present

• Manage end to end recruitment lifecycle for exempt and non exempt roles including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offer management, and onboarding.

• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruiting strategies aligned with organizational hiring goals.

• Conduct proactive candidate sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking platforms, and community outreach initiatives.

• Evaluate candidate qualifications through structured screening interviews and provide hiring managers with detailed candidate assessments and recommendations.

• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations while coordinating background checks, CARI clearances, drug screening, and MVR verification.

• Manage onboarding documentation including I 9 verification, ADP Workforce Now entries, and new hire orientation.

• Track recruiting KPIs including pipeline activity, interview conversion ratios, and time to hire metrics to ensure hiring targets are met.

Freelance Recruiter (Technology, Finance & Marketing)(May 2026- Jan 2026)

• Delivered end-to-end recruitment services independently for Technology, Finance, and Marketing roles, managing multiple client requirements simultaneously.

• Partnered directly with clients and hiring managers to understand business needs, define job requirements, and develop customized hiring strategies.

• Built and maintained strong candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing using personal LinkedIn Network (140000), and professional networks of professionals.

• Conducted full-cycle candidate management, including resume screening, behavioral interviews, and presenting qualified candidates to clients.

• Managed client communication and stakeholder expectations, providing regular updates on pipeline status, market insights, and hiring progress.

IEEE – Project Manager, Talent Acquisition (via Winston Staffing) New Jersey Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

• Managed recruitment operations for highly specialized technical roles including Data Scientists, Senior Principal Engineers, and Drupal Developers.

• Conducted intake sessions with hiring leaders to identify required technical competencies and develop targeted sourcing strategies.

• Led the project management effort for an ATS migration from Taleo to Oracle Fusion.

• Facilitated Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, daily stand ups, and stakeholder review meetings.

• Developed recruitment dashboards and reporting metrics to track hiring progress and system adoption.

• Collaborated with HR leadership and technical teams to ensure a smooth transition to the new ATS platform.

NJ Transit – Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Consultant New Jersey May 2023 – Jun 2024

• Managed full lifecycle recruitment across multiple department, Technology (IT),Finance, Compliance, and corporate capital program positions.

(including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding support).

• Partnered closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand workforce needs, define role requirements, and develop targeted recruitment strategies.

• Sourced and engaged high-quality candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, and recruitment events, building strong and diverse talent pipelines.

• Conducted resume screening, phone interviews, and candidate evaluations to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.

• Coordinated and facilitated interview processes, ensuring a structured, efficient, and positive candidate experience.

• Developed and maintained proactive talent pipelines to support both immediate hiring needs and future workforce planning.

• Collaborated with HR and hiring managers on offer negotiations, including compensation recommendations and start date coordination.

• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

• Generated and analyzed recruitment metrics and reports (pipeline activity, time-to-fill, conversion rates) to support data-driven hiring decisions.

• Coordinated pre-employment processes to ensure smooth and compliant onboarding.

• Screened candidates and presented structured candidate profiles including skills assessment and hiring recommendations.

• Managed offer negotiations and candidate communications to ensure a positive candidate experience.

Doctors Without Borders – Senior Recruiter New York Aug 2022 – Feb 2023

• Recruited administrative, operational, and technical professionals supporting international humanitarian initiatives.

• Conducted candidate sourcing, screening, and evaluation ensuring alignment with both technical requirements and organizational culture.

• Coordinated interviews across multiple departments and ensured efficient communication between hiring managers and candidates.

• Improved candidate experience by streamlining scheduling processes and enhancing recruitment workflows.

• Maintained ATS documentation and hiring data while supporting recruitment reporting requirements.

Ernst & Young – Senior Consultant Remote Sep 2021 – Jul 2022

• Supported enterprise recruitment programs for financial services and technology clients including Novo Nordisk and Piramal.

• Managed high volume requisitions across finance, accounting, and technical positions.

• Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop sourcing strategies.

• Conducted candidate screening interviews and provided hiring recommendations.

• Utilized Workday and Taleo ATS systems to manage candidate pipelines and recruitment reporting.

• Ensured compliance with recruitment policies while maintaining efficient hiring workflows.

Vision Ahead Consultants – Senior Consultant, Recruitment & Business Development Dec 2014 – Jul 2021

• Led recruitment delivery across technology, finance, healthcare, and operations roles for multiple clients.

• Built extensive professional networks to source passive candidates and create long term talent pipelines.

• Conducted detailed market research to identify talent trends and competitor hiring strategies.

• Managed client relationships while providing strategic hiring consultation and workforce insights.

• Successfully filled leadership and niche technical roles through targeted sourcing campaigns.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR Manager – Xtream IT, India

Recruiter – Citi Financial IT Department (via Net Pixel Inc.), Maryland

Personnel Specialist – Special Response Corporation, Maryland

Recruitment Consultant – Remote Tiger, Maryland

Assistant Manager – ICICI Bank, India

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MBA – Human Resources & Marketing GPA: 3.9

B.Sc – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics GPA: 3.7

PMP Certification – In Progress

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification – 2024

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Extensive experience managing full life cycle recruitment across multiple industries.

• Proven ability to develop diverse talent pipelines using advanced sourcing and market research techniques.

• Experienced recruiting across HR, Finance, Product, Technology, Engineering, and Operations functions.

• Strong partnership with business leaders to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.

• Skilled in using recruitment analytics to improve hiring efficiency and candidate quality.

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