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Shalini Rajput

Mountain View

Summary

Dynamic Technical Recruiter with a proven track record at Harness, excelling in full recruitment cycles and stakeholder management. Achieved a 95% offer acceptance rate while pioneering innovative hiring events. Skilled in leveraging applicant tracking systems and fostering candidate engagement, driving successful talent acquisition for top-tier companies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Recruiter

Harness
Mountain View
09.2021 - 01.2025
  • My tenure at Harness as a Technical Recruiter started with humble beginnings as a Technical Sourcer, allowing me to develop a deep understanding of the talent acquisition landscape. Through dedication and a creative approach, I made significant contributions, pioneering weekend hiring events, accelerating the hiring process, and contributing to 35% of the company's annual hiring.
  • Recruitment Life Cycle: From understanding the hiring needs, partnering with hiring managers, sourcing top talent, to conducting interviews and extending offers, ensuring the acquisition of exceptional candidates who align perfectly with the company's vision and goals.
  • Successfully handled and closed positions at different levels of job families, including Principal Engineers, Staff Engineers, Senior Software Engineers (Backend/UI), SDETs, Customer Success Engineers, Solutions Architects, DevOps, Full Stack, Product Managers, Site Reliability Engineers, and Engineering Managers.
  • Candidate Engagement: 95% offer acceptance rate, transmuting candidates into enthusiastic team members. Personalized communication and informative interactions build trust, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
  • Stakeholder Management: Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs, preferences, and expectations. Data-driven talent advisory to achieve perfect delivery.
  • Data Management: Utilized cutting-edge tools such as GreenHouse, Lever, HackerRank, HiBob, and Sapling to manage and leverage recruitment data. Utilized applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines efficiently. The insights enabled me to identify bottlenecks, optimize sourcing strategies, and make data-driven recommendations for process improvements.
  • Campus Placement & Intern Hiring at IITs & Tier 1 Universities: Focused on hiring from top Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) & Tier-1 colleges. Achieved a 100% acceptance rate at top IITs during the placement season of 2024-25.
  • Weekend Hiring Events: Spearheaded weekend hiring events that revolutionized our recruitment process and reduced the time to hire by 50%.
  • Talent Program Initiatives: Recognized the need to empower our engineering team with exceptional interviewing skills.
  • Collaborated with the business to develop and successfully deliver a comprehensive training program specifically designed for our SDET team, elevating their interview prowess to new heights.
  • Identified the necessity of evaluating multiple assessment tools, such as TestGorilla, HackerRank, HackerEarth, Mettl, and CoderPad. By meticulously analyzing the pros and cons of each product, made informed recommendations to drive business success
  • Introduction of a Diversity and Inclusion Training program for our global sourcing team: Recognizing the importance of fostering a diverse workforce, I actively participated in the training, equipping myself and the team with the necessary knowledge and tools to embrace diversity and create an inclusive hiring environment.
  • Employer Branding: Successfully managed the employer branding page on AmbitionBox, expanded its audience, actively solicited reviews, and played a key role in elevating Harness's rating from 2 stars to an impressive 4.5 stars in a short span of time. Along with the regular branding on LinkedIn, which contributed to shaping a positive perception of the employer.
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and made necessary adjustments.
  • Collaborated with HR team members to improve existing recruitment procedures and processes.
  • Reviewed job applications received from external sources such as Indeed.com or LinkedIn Recruiter.
  • Offered recommendations to improve the company's recruitment strategies and processes.
  • Researched competitive salary data to ensure competitive offers are made to potential hires.
  • Provided guidance to internal teams regarding talent acquisition best practices and strategies.

Technical Recruiter

enWorld (New Era India)
Delhi
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • As a Technical Recruiter at enWorld, I held the privilege of working with industry giants like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Uber, Compass, Tekion, and Google.
  • With a keen eye for talent and a strategic mindset, I architected rapid talent expansion for these renowned clients.
  • Through targeted sourcing, proactive candidate engagement, and a deep understanding of their unique requirements.
  • I have been entrusted with closing critical positions ranging from Database Developers to Senior Engineering Managers, Staff Engineers (Backend/Frontend), Senior Software Engineers, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers, and Mobile Engineers.

HR Executive and Technical Recruiter

Archelons Consulting
09.2017 - 10.2019
  • My experience as an HR Executive and Technical Recruiter at Archelons marked the start of my career journey, providing me with a solid foundation in recruitment and HR practices
  • Worked with esteemed clients like Tech Mahindra, Rivigo, and Accenture enabled me to gain exposure to diverse industries and build essential skills in candidate evaluation and talent acquisition
  • Full Recruitment life cycle implementation – Sourcing, Scheduling, Interview Process, Joining and Induction

Education

MBA - Human Resources & Information Technology

01.2017

Skills

  • Technical Recruitment
  • Employee Engagement
  • Recruitment metrics
  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Full recruitment cycle
  • Campus recruitment
  • Onboarding
  • Passive candidate outreach
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Social Media Sourcing
  • Vendor Management
  • Candidate Life Cycle
  • Employer Branding

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Top Performer for H1 (FY24-25) at Harness.
  • Recognized as 'Backbone Of India TA team' at Harness.
  • Spotlight Award for hiring contribution in FY 2022-23 at Harness.
  • Advanced from Technical Sourcer to Technical Recruiter quickly.
  • Awarded as Star Performer at New Era India for closing multiple L7 roles in AWS.

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Recruiter

Harness
09.2021 - 01.2025

Technical Recruiter

enWorld (New Era India)
10.2019 - 08.2021

HR Executive and Technical Recruiter

Archelons Consulting
09.2017 - 10.2019

MBA - Human Resources & Information Technology

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