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Gauri Sood

Manchester

Summary

A highly skilled Talent Acquisition and HR professional with over 15 years of experience across high-volume recruitment, talent management, and HR project management. Expertise in full-cycle recruiting, stakeholder management, and delivering a seamless candidate experience. Proven success in sourcing technical and niche roles using advanced search techniques, including Booleans and X-Rays. Strong collaboration with senior leadership and hiring teams to deliver recruitment strategies aligned with business needs. Skilled in managing teams and improving processes through data-driven insights.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition

Royal Mail
Manchester
07.2021 - Current
  • Managing full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles across Royal Mail’s service lines, from job posting to onboarding.
  • Developed and executed sourcing strategies to fill complex roles, ensuring that diversity and candidate experience remained key priorities.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and advised on recruitment processes, offering market insights to improve hiring decisions.
  • Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and Boolean search techniques to actively source and build a pipeline of high-quality candidates.
  • Led recruitment projects for mass hiring campaigns, successfully managing high-volume candidate flow and ensuring timely placement.
  • Provided excellent candidate care, maintaining strong communication with applicants throughout the recruitment process.
  • Leveraged ATS (SAP Success Factors) for data management and reporting, ensuring accurate tracking of key hiring metrics.

Senior Recruiter

KPMG UK
Manchester
03.2018 - 05.2020
  • Led recruitment efforts for technical roles across KPMG’s Audit, Tax, Advisory, Technology, and Business Process Groups.
  • Implemented innovative sourcing strategies, including deep web searches, Booleans, and social media, to fill hard-to-fill roles.
  • Partnered with business leaders and hiring managers to ensure recruitment aligned with business objectives, offering strategic advice on talent acquisition.
  • Conducted regular reviews with stakeholders to adjust recruitment strategies based on performance metrics and industry trends.
  • Managed high-volume recruitment processes, consistently meeting team targets and delivering a superior candidate experience.
  • Provided coaching and training to junior recruiters on recruitment tools and sourcing techniques.
  • Used Greenhouse ATS and Workday for candidate tracking, reporting, and workflow management.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

WYG
Manchester
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Created and implemented hiring strategies for technical and non-technical roles, aligning with business objectives and workforce planning needs.
  • Sourced candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, and professional networks, ensuring a strong pipeline for critical roles.
  • Managed the end-to-end recruitment process, from job briefing with hiring managers to extending offers and overseeing onboarding.
  • Participated in recruitment events and career fairs, representing the company and building a network of potential candidates.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to provide guidance on candidate selection and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Recruitment Advisor

Royal Mail
Manchester
06.2013 - 04.2015
  • Spearheaded recruitment for mass hiring campaigns, including the recruitment of 500+ temporary staff during peak periods.
  • Led project-based recruitment for the World Class Mail initiative, hiring 70+ employees in 4 months.
  • Delivered end-to-end recruitment services, including candidate sourcing, screening, assessment, and offer management.
  • Partnered with hiring managers and business leaders to develop tailored recruitment plans and ensure timely delivery of hiring targets.

HR Administrator

Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions
04.2013 - 05.2013
  • Provided HR administrative support to the People and Organizational Development team.
  • Processed new starter documentation and conducted eligibility checks.
  • Generated reports on sickness, maternity, and paternity data for workforce management.

Resourcing Consultant

Royal Bank of Scotland
11.2009 - 11.2011
  • Delivered comprehensive recruitment services, supporting RBS’s key business goals.
  • Streamlined the recruitment process, contributing to cost savings and improved direct sourcing strategies.
  • Successfully hired 60+ personnel for Global Finance Services as part of the Finance System Control Referral Program.

Education

MBA -

H P University
01-2007

Skills

Greenhouse ATS

SAP Success Factors

Oracle HRMS

PeopleSoft HRMS

IRIS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean

X-Rays

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Stakeholder Engagement

Candidate Experience

Project Management

Timeline

Talent Acquisition

Royal Mail
07.2021 - Current

Senior Recruiter

KPMG UK
03.2018 - 05.2020

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

WYG
06.2017 - 03.2018

Recruitment Advisor

Royal Mail
06.2013 - 04.2015

HR Administrator

Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions
04.2013 - 05.2013

Resourcing Consultant

Royal Bank of Scotland
11.2009 - 11.2011

MBA -

H P University

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