Hanisha Ventrapragada
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Toronto,ON
Summary
Strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 7 years of experience building high-performing teams in the finance and technology sectors across diverse global environments. Recognized as a trusted advisor and partner by key business stakeholders. Adept at developing recruitment strategies that align with talent needs, enhance employer branding, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed and executed targeted recruitment strategies for niche roles in finance, technology, and operations, resulting in a 15% increase in qualified applicants
- Partnered with senior leadership to identify top talent for executive positions, crafted job descriptions, and coached hiring managers on effective hiring techniques
- Reduced time to fill by 20% by leveraging diverse sourcing channels, including job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, Google searches, employee referrals, and networking events
- Led the optimization of ATS to streamline candidate tracking and utilized data analytics tools to identify trends and gain insights into recruitment metrics
- Managed the entire recruitment cycle for the company's global expansion into India, bridging cultural gaps and facilitating seamless onboarding for new hires
- Mentored and trained a team of three junior recruiters on the entire spectrum of recruitment, delivered constructive feedback, and played a pivotal role in their performance reviews
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop employer branding initiatives and participated in workshops to strengthen our market presence
Senior Executive Recruiter
HR Connect Inc.
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Achieved an 85% placement rate for multiple companies within the banking, technology, and insurance sectors using job boards, direct outreach, and internal databases
- Partnered with key clients to understand their talent needs, strategic objectives, and conducted interviews to evaluate potential candidates' fitment
- Assisted in salary negotiations and offer management, ensuring a smooth transition for the selected candidates
Recruitment Consultant
The Forever Group
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Spearheaded the implementation and optimization of an ATS (Bamboo HR), resulting in a 10% reduction in recruitment costs
- Conducted market analysis and leveraged insights to develop employer branding initiatives
- Tailored talent acquisition strategies for customer success, sales, marketing, and admin roles
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Mutual Mobile
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Led the full-cycle recruitment process, across IT, business, and operations teams, reducing time to fill critical positions by 25%
- Implemented a data-centric recruitment approach by leveraging data insights from Greenhouse and coaching hiring managers on best practices
- Organized hackathons and workshops to engage tech talent, positioning the organization as a hub for creativity and skill advancement
- Developed candidate experience surveys that boosted hiring process efficiency and expanded our candidate network through strategic relationship-building
Recruitment Associate
Merilytics
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Partnered with leadership to craft strategies aligned with business needs, emphasizing diversity and inclusion
- Leveraged platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Search, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and Slack, resulting in a 15% cost reduction per hire
- Recruited over 100 professionals at all organizational levels, spanning product development, design, support, engineering, and business teams
- Mentored a team of five junior recruiters, providing leadership in all aspects of talent acquisition and increasing team efficiency
- Led campus hiring initiatives for top colleges in India, establishing partnerships with institutions, and building diverse talent pipelines
- Designed and executed HR programs for employee engagement, rewards, and recognition
Recruitment Coordinator
Intelenet Global Services
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Recruited over 70 candidates for high-volume customer service roles, conducted skill assessments, background and reference checks, and assisted with employee orientation
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Seneca College
01.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Computer Science Engineering
Andhra University
05.2011 - 01.2016
Skills
Strategic Recruitment
Sourcing and Headhunting
Candidate Pipeline Management
Market Research and Intelligence
Diversity and Inclusion
Offer Negotiation
Employer Branding
Campus Recruitment
Leadership and Teamwork
Greenhouse
Bamboo HR
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group
12.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Executive Recruiter
HR Connect Inc.
09.2021 - 11.2021
Recruitment Consultant
The Forever Group
05.2021 - 09.2021
Post-Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Seneca College
01.2020 - 01.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Mutual Mobile
03.2019 - 08.2020
Recruitment Associate
Merilytics
04.2017 - 12.2018
Recruitment Coordinator
Intelenet Global Services
06.2016 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Computer Science Engineering
Andhra University
05.2011 - 01.2016