Sandhya Santhanam
Fremont,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven professional with experience in recruiting, HR generalist roles, and talent acquisition. Skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top talent to meet organizational needs. Proven ability to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies while providing HR support and guidance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Fact Finders Pro
12.2023 - Current
- Strategically sourced and engaged passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, increasing a 20% boost in high-quality candidate pipelines and a 10% decrease in recruitment costs
- Sourced and recruited 50+ qualified candidates monthly for open job opportunities by leveraging candidate sourcing technology, social media, and comprehensive database, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-hire
- Directed the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding, enhanced candidate screening methods.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
JSR North America Holdings, Inc.
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Successfully filled an average of 10-15 positions per month, exceeding the company's recruitment goals by 15% and reducing cost by 50K
- Leveraged LinkedIn and Indeed to source passive candidates, increasing the talent pipeline by 50% and reducing time-to-hire by 30% in two months
- Leveraged Workday to manage applicant tracking, reducing recruitment cycle time by 20% and increasing the quality of hire by 15%
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies
- Improved time-to-fill metrics by streamlining recruitment processes and implementing an applicant tracking system to effectively manage candidate communication and feedback.
Technical Recruiter
CH Reynolds Electric Inc.
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with the recruitment team to create compelling job descriptions; optimized postings on various job boards, resulting in a 20% boost in talent acquisition within one quarter
- Engineered custom recruitment approaches by collaborating with clients to understand the unique needs; increased client satisfaction by 80% and reduced hiring cycle time by 15%
- Reduced time-to-fill positions by 25% by implementing streamlined recruitment processes
- Implemented a data analytics framework to monitor D&I metrics, enabling targeted interventions that enhanced recruitment processes
- Led the implementation of a new ATS and HRIS Bamboo HR, resulting in a 60% improvement in recruitment process efficiency and a 30% reduction in time-to-fill
- Led hiring and onboarding for 4 clients with 15 roles like product manager, full stack developer, UX designer, Operation manage, Java developer, Software engineer etc.
Global HR Operations Manager & Lead Recruiter
Central Business Solutions Inc.
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Lead and mentor a team of 30 recruitment professionals, driving team performance and achieving a 50% increase in overall recruitment effectiveness
- Established and maintained strong relationships with 8 clients across various industries, understanding unique hiring needs and challenges
- Orchestrated global HR functions in two countries, ensuring 100% compliance with labor laws, streamlining onboarding processes, and reducing turnover rates by 15% through innovative employee engagement and retention efforts
- Prepared immigration process with immigration Attorney on H-1 inquiry or transfer, GC process etc
- Administered Payroll on ADP for 50 employees across 2 countries.
HR Manager
Collar Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
10.2010 - 12.2012
- Complied with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforced adherence to requirements; advised management on needed actions
- Implemented employee engagement initiatives, leading to a 15% increase in employee satisfaction scores
- Orchestrated the redesign of the performance appraisal process, introducing data-driven assessments and regular feedback sessions; resulted in a 10% increase in employee productivity.
HR Associate
EAPT Solutions Pvt Ltd.
01.2007 - 02.2010
- Prepared entire recruitment process for various clients like Intel, Oracle, Tech Mahindra
- Established employee relations issues, resulting in 15% decrease in employee grievances
- Fostered collaboration between USA management and local employees by implementing regular communication channels and team-building activities; boosted morale by 40% and increased retention rates by 30%.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Alagappa University
India04.2009
Skills
- ATS: Greenhouse, BambooHR, Workday, Jobvite, ADP
- HRIS Implementation
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Candidate Pipeline Management
- Social Media Platforms: LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, Handshake
- Benefits Negotiation
- Client Relationship Management
- Global Recruitment
- Compensation Analysis
- Recruiting and Sourcing
Timeline
Recruiter
Fact Finders Pro
12.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
JSR North America Holdings, Inc.
08.2021 - 01.2022
Technical Recruiter
CH Reynolds Electric Inc.
07.2019 - 01.2020
Global HR Operations Manager & Lead Recruiter
Central Business Solutions Inc.
10.2018 - 06.2019
HR Manager
Collar Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
10.2010 - 12.2012
HR Associate
EAPT Solutions Pvt Ltd.
01.2007 - 02.2010
MBA - Business Administration
Alagappa University
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