Richa Kumari
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager offering 13 years progressive career across diverse industries. Proven history of designing and implementing recruitment, training and team development initiatives for companies up to 3000 employees. Insightful and creative with strengths in partnering with cross-functional business executives to strategize hiring solutions. Known for identifying improvement opportunities and spearheading projects to drive effectiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
ChargePoint
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Streamlined the hiring process, introducing efficient candidate tracking systems and communication tools for improved collaboration among team members.
- Established strong relationships with universities and industry organizations to attract top talent through on-campus events and career fairs.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by optimizing interview scheduling processes and refining assessment criteria.
- Instrumental in diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating multiple ERGs and fostering DEI efficient sourcing techniques.
- Managed a team of recruiters to deliver timely results while maintaining a high level of customer service for both candidates and hiring managers.
- Developed training programs for junior recruiters, increasing their knowledge of recruiting best practices and company-specific procedures.
- Provided data-driven insights on recruitment performance metrics, enabling continuous improvement in talent acquisition strategies across all departments.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning within the talent acquisition team, advocating for professional development opportunities and fostering a growth mindset among team members.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for scaling companies of headcount from 80+ to 300+ and from 200+ to 800
Talent Acquisition Manager
ChargePoint
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
- Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
- Mentored junior recruiters in best practices for efficient candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and relationship building with hiring managers.
- Led training sessions for hiring managers on topics such as interviewing techniques, unconscious bias awareness, and legal considerations in the hiring process.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Managed a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
- Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
ION Group
11.2012 - 02.2020
- Enhanced candidate experience by implementing a streamlined application process and timely communication.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Improved interview processes through the development and implementation of structured interview guides tailored to each role''s unique requirements.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on talent acquisition goals and objectives.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Developed strong relationships with universities, professional associations, and other external partners to enhance the organization''s visibility among prospective candidates.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
Associate Talent Acquisition
GlobalLogic
05.2011 - 11.2012
- Developed strong relationships with candidates, fostering trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the recruitment process.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews, identifying top candidates based on skillset alignment and cultural fit within the organization.
- Sourced passive candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and referrals from existing employees.
- Successfully filled high-volume roles in a fast-paced environment by prioritizing tasks efficiently and managing multiple requisitions simultaneously.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Sourced and screened candidates for niche roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
- Implemented innovative recruitment strategies to increase number of high-quality job applicants.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA) - Human Resources Management
Chandigarh Group of Colleges
Punjab, IndiaBachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Delhi
Delhi, IndiaSkills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Stakeholder Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Performance Metrics
- Campus Recruitment
- Change Management
- Global Talent Acquisition / Hiring
- Succession Planning
- Interview Techniques
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Scaled regional offices from headcount of around 50 to 300+ and from 200 around to 800+
- Known for building high performing global recruiting team.
- Invited for a guest lecture from my MBA college.
- Recommended for officer by Service Selection Board of Indian Army and India Air Force after 5 days overall assessment program inclusive of intelligence test, group discussion, psychological test, physical test etc.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
ChargePoint
02.2022 - 01.2024
Talent Acquisition Manager
ChargePoint
03.2020 - 02.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist
ION Group
11.2012 - 02.2020
Associate Talent Acquisition
GlobalLogic
05.2011 - 11.2012
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA) - Human Resources Management
Chandigarh Group of Colleges
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Delhi
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