Harshitha Girish
Leicester,Leicester
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 4 years of expertise in high-volume recruitment and candidate management. Adept at utilizing ATS tools such as Taleo, Avature and Job diva to streamline recruitment processes, enhance candidate experience, and achieve hiring targets. Skilled in coordinating scheduling interviews, assessment for candidates, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance in recruitment workflows, Pursued MSc in International Business and HRM, combining strategic insights with hands-on operational skills to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staffing-Sourcing/Coordinator
CISCO System ltd
Bengaluru
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Randstad
- Led end-to-end recruitment coordination, supporting a high volume of 200+ candidate applications per month, achieving 100% target completion with strict SLA adherence
- Managed Taleo vacancies daily, ensuring seamless functionality of online testing platforms, candidate progression, and timely scheduling for assessment centres
- Screened applications, coordinated assessment venues, and collaborated with recruiters to ensure robust candidate pools for events
- Managed interview scheduling, candidate correspondence, and complex interviewer coordination, including collaboration with hiring managers across various time zones to ensure a smooth recruitment process
- Partnered with base management teams, testing providers, and volume recruiters to align recruitment activities with organizational goals
- Scheduled and supported assessment centre delivery, assisting with administration, candidate files, and onboarding processes
- Monitored recruitment inboxes, addressed queries, and maintained accurate system updates
- Recognized with 'Best Employee of the Month' and 'Star Performer' awards for exceptional efficiency and recruitment target achievement
- Randstad
Sourcing Specialist
Accenture
Bengaluru
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Primus Global
- Leveraged Boolean search and recruitment platforms to identify top talent, achieving 90% target fulfilment in competitive roles
- Sourced, screened, and engaged candidates for high-demand roles, achieving over 90% fulfilment rate on recruitment targets
- Utilised job boards like CV-Library, Naukri, Indeed, LinkedIn and internal databases for targeted candidate sourcing
- Developed expertise in relationship building, pitching job opportunities, and guiding candidates through the recruitment process
- Delivered tailored CV reviews and edits, presenting candidates effectively to clients
- Collaborated with HR leadership to streamline recruitment workflows, leveraging data insights for strategic hiring decisions
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
US IT Recruiter
Sun Technologies Limited
Bengaluru
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Recruited a wide range of candidates for senior and higher management roles, including niche and highly specialized skill sets, to meet the complex hiring needs to top U.S
- Companies by applying strategic thinking and negotiation skills
- Edited and formatted candidate resumes to align with client requirements, highlighting key skills and experiences for optimal impact
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality, skilled candidates, achieving a 100% target completion and reducing placement time by 30%
- Conducted thorough candidate assessments, preparing individuals for interviews and coordinating seamless client interactions
- Maintained detailed records within the Vendor Management System (VMS), ensuring accurate documentation and compliance
- Established and nurtured client relationship, understanding unique needs to tailor recruitment strategies effectively
- Handled high-volume recruitment, consistently achieving placement targets and ensuring efficient candidate processing
Education
MSc - International Business and HRM
De Montfort University
09.2023 - 09.2024
BCA - Computer Application
Karnataka Education Society
05.2014 - 08.2017
Skills
- Interview Scheduling
- Candidate Sourcing
- Screening
- Onboarding
- Documentation
- Compliance
- ATS Proficiency
- Social Media Management
- ATS
- VMS
- CRM
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- CV Library
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead Generation
- Employer Branding
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Candidate Liaison
- Team Collaboration
- Multi-tasking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Data Management and Analysis
- Persuading and pitching roles to passive candidates
- High Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self-Starter and Reliable Performer
- Exceptional Customer Service and Quality-Driven
- Resilient in High-Volume Environments
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Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu
Personal Information
Title: Talent Acquisition Partner | Recruitment Specialist
Custom
- Sports
- Travel
Affiliations
- Badmiton & Dance
Accomplishments
Company: Sun Technologies: Best Employer of the month for acheiveing montly target.
Company: CISCO: Awarded twice for reaching my SLA for smooth candidate process.
Timeline
MSc - International Business and HRM
De Montfort University
09.2023 - 09.2024
Staffing-Sourcing/Coordinator
CISCO System ltd
01.2022 - 09.2023
Sourcing Specialist
Accenture
12.2020 - 05.2021
US IT Recruiter
Sun Technologies Limited
03.2019 - 11.2020
BCA - Computer Application
Karnataka Education Society
05.2014 - 08.2017
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