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Niharika Rajput, CHRP

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Experienced recruitment and talent acquisition professional with over 10 years in staffing and corporate hiring, specializing in the United States, Canada, and India.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recruitment Consultant

Nexra Inc
Toronto, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with clients, aligning recruitment strategies with company culture and specific hiring needs for tech roles in Canada and the US
  • Executed full-cycle recruitment, from resume screening to offer negotiations, resulting in successful placements and improved client satisfaction rates
  • Provided clients with valuable market insights to empower them to make informed decisions for their upcoming AI-based project in Montreal

Talent Advisor- Global Talent Acquisition

Western Union
06.2017 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with Hiring Managers: Partnered with hiring managers to conduct kick-off discussions, create job postings, and enhance employer branding, resulting in improved alignment on recruitment goals.
  • Optimized Recruitment Processes: Developed and streamlined recruitment processes for the Western Union Technology Engineering Centre, achieving a 40% increase in staffing within the first year.
  • Implemented Sourcing Strategies: Sourced, screened, and scheduled interviews, successfully reducing time-to-fill by 20% and cost per hire by 15%, enhancing overall recruitment efficiency.
  • Led Diversity Hiring Initiatives: Spearheaded diversity-focused hiring initiatives, such as the Women in Tech program, leading to an increase in diversity from 26% to 38% and earning the 2021 Inclusion Excellence Award.
  • Revitalized Employee Referral Program: Enhanced the employee referral program, increasing participation by 35% and improving the quality of referrals by 25%, fostering a more engaged workforce.
  • Engaged in Campus Recruitment: Actively participated in campus hiring initiatives, establishing strong relationships with educational institutions, which resulted in a 30% increase in entry-level hires.
  • Maintained Candidate Communication: Ensured clear communication with candidates throughout the hiring process, building strong relationships and enhancing the candidate experience.
  • Managed Stakeholder Communication: Delivered weekly hiring updates to stakeholders, effectively managing offer extensions and negotiations to streamline the hiring process.

Senior IT Recruiter

GlobalStep Services
04.2015 - 04.2017
  • Coordinated with hiring managers to forecast hiring needs and department goals
  • Drafted and posted technical job descriptions to invite applications on ATS
  • Conducted phone interviews to evaluate applicants' knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and internal teams to enhance recruitment processes, ensuring efficient execution

Senior Technical Recruiter

Collabera Technologies
03.2012 - 02.2015
  • Managed end-to-end recruiting process for talent across multiple lines of business/disciplines/geographies including sourcing, interviewing and guiding selection process
  • Implemented creative sourcing techniques, expanding the talent pool and improving the quality of IT candidate submissions to Fortune 500 clients
  • Built strong client relationships - partnering with Hiring Managers to understand their business, define their staffing needs and agree best practice recruiting strategy
  • Ensured and Verified candidates' work authorization status, including H1B, L1, L2, F1 OPT, Green Card, and US citizenship, ensuring compliance with visa regulations and employment eligibility

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Public Relation - Toronto

01/2025
Toronto
01.2025

Post-Degree Certificate - Human Resource Management

ON
Toronto, ON

MBA - Marketing

Gujarat Technical University

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
  • Internal and External Communications
  • Data Analysis and Process Improvement
  • Cultural Awareness and Engagement Activities
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
  • Internal and External Communications
  • Data Analysis and Process Improvement
  • Cultural Awareness and Engagement Activities

Certification

CHRP

Timeline

Recruitment Consultant

Nexra Inc
05.2023 - 08.2023

Talent Advisor- Global Talent Acquisition

Western Union
06.2017 - 04.2023

Senior IT Recruiter

GlobalStep Services
04.2015 - 04.2017

Senior Technical Recruiter

Collabera Technologies
03.2012 - 02.2015

Post Graduate Certificate in Public Relation - Toronto

01/2025

Post-Degree Certificate - Human Resource Management

ON

MBA - Marketing

Gujarat Technical University

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