KAVYA PATEL
Kitchener
Summary
Experienced HR recruiter with a proven track record of cost-effective candidate sourcing and efficient onboarding. Demonstrated success in reducing hiring costs by 37% and orchestrating numerous hiring events. Skilled in managing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and ensuring data integrity. Capable of improving recruitment processes, as evidenced by significant improvements in new hire efficiency and training effectiveness during a capstone project.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Human Resource Capstone Consultant Project
Ray of Hope
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Restructured the training program for all four departments, aligning it with specific departmental needs and leading to an increase in training effectiveness by 35%
- Collected and analyzed feedback from new hires, driving continuous improvement in hiring processes and enhancing candidate experience by 30%
- Identified and addressed key HR challenges in collaboration with the organization, leading to a 20 % improvement in overall recruitment and HR processes
- Customized the onboarding process for newly hired employees across different departments, reducing transition time by 1.25 days
- Revamped the new hires process, introducing strategic changes that improved efficiency by almost double to the old process.
Recruiter
R.P Engineering
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Devised and implemented a cost-effective candidate sourcing strategy, leveraging web technologies, social media, and networking events, leading to a 37% reduction in hiring costs
- Orchestrated and executed 19 hiring events in collaboration with 7 local community organizations, attracting 117 number of attendees and resulting in 43 successful hires
- Ensured data integrity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), managing data for 72 number of candidates and 14 number of job postings
- Improved the efficiency of sourcing channels, resulting in 30 % higher quality applicants and 15 % lower recruitment costs
- Reduced the time-to-fill for open positions by 1 day, improving the efficiency of the recruitment process.
Recruitment Lead
M. B. Chemicals
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Spearheaded the onboarding process and criminal background checks for 23 new employees set up coordination, reducing their integration time by ⅓ and improving their initial productivity by 12 %
- Led recruitment efforts for a team of 11+ staff, reducing time-to-fill by 1.5 days and increasing retention rate by 18%
- Managed the end-to-end detailed documentation using HRIS on HR relation employee matters, process for contract employees-issue employment contracts, ensuring compliance and accuracy before, during, and after contract assignments
- Streamlined HR documentation processes by implementing standardization measures, aligning with company branding and regulatory requirements, resulting in a 9.5% increase in documentation accuracy
- Empowered HR colleagues with effective documentation templates, boosting departmental collaboration and productivity by 7%, fostering a more efficient work environment.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Business Management
Conestoga College
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Conestoga College
Kitchener12.2023
Bachelors - Bechlors in Commerce
Gujarat University
Gujarat, India05.2021
Skills
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel
- Word
- Adobe Reader
- HR Analytics- Tableau’s
- Interview Scheduling Softwares- Calendly, Zoho
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)- Google Classroom, Canvas
- Soft Skills: Candidate Assessment
- Candidate Sourcing
- Conduct Survey Research
- Networking
- Time Management
- Job Postings
- Labour Relations
- Conflict Management
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership & Development
- Client Relationships
- Issue Resolution
- Staff Management
- Employee Management
Timeline
Student Human Resource Capstone Consultant Project
Ray of Hope
05.2023 - 12.2023
Recruiter
R.P Engineering
06.2021 - 03.2022
Recruitment Lead
M. B. Chemicals
01.2019 - 02.2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Business Management
Conestoga College
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Conestoga College
Bachelors - Bechlors in Commerce
Gujarat University
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
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