Sahar Afzal
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist-www.linkedin.com/in/sehar-afzal-/-
Professional Summary
Experienced HR Professional with 5 years of working experience in IT industry with proven skills and
experience in talent acquisition, management and employer branding. Skilled in technical recruitment and nontechnical recruitment as well.
Have excellent knowledge and successfully hired resources for various tech stacks that includes Artificial
Intelligence, Machine Learning. Data Science, Python, Java, .Net, MEAN, MERN, Ruby onRails, DevOps,
Android, iOS, React Native, React JS, Node JS, Test Engineers (manual, automation),UI/UX, BI Developer,
Business Development and many other.
Experience
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Devsinc (Nov 2020 – Present)
Key Responsibilities
• Overseeing the recruitment needs.
• Responsible for bulk hiring (Batch Hiring)
• Managing a team of 2 people.
• Hiring for technical and non-technical roles
• Manage end-to-end talent acquisition process.
• Liaison with the hiring managers to understand their technical staffing needs and develop
effectiverecruitment strategies to meet the hiring deadlines.
• Liaison with the placement offices for top talent.
• Effectively using Linked Recruiter Lite & Sales Navigator in order to reach out to potential resources.
• Going above and beyond to source, screen, and interview exceptional candidates and
effectivelyevaluate their technical skills, experience and tendency to be a cultural fit.
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Advertise job openings on the Company’s careers page, social media, and other recruiting websites.
Incorporate best recruitment strategies to attract the best talent available for bulk hiring.
Conducting in house recruitment drives to effectively meet deadlines for priority needs.
Utilize Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage and track the entire recruitment process.
Build and maintain a talent pipeline for future staffing needs.
Maintain a positive candidate experience during all stages of the process.
Clearly communicated comprehensive compensation packages, including salaries, bonuses, medical
benefits, and awards to all new hires.
• Represented Devsinc at career fairs, attracting and securing fresh talent.
• Built and nurtured strong candidate relationships, serving as a trusted point of contact throughout the
selection process.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to make
informed hiring decisions.
• Think out of the box and come up with the most effective methods of recruiting and
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Attracting candidates.
Human Resource
Intern
Systems Limited
December 2019 – February 2020
Key Responsibilities
• Facilitated the onboarding process for new hires.
• Conducted interviews and sorted applicants to fill open positions
• Ensured all necessary paperwork for new hires was completed promptly and accurately. Used Breezy
HR for recruitment.
• Assisted the HR Executive in creating offer letters, employee cards, and maintaining employee
files.
• Conducted or acquired employee eligibility checks and background checks
Human Resource Intern
Descon Pvt Ltd
July 2019- September 2019
Key Responsibilities
• Supported the onboarding process for new employees.
• Responded to employee inquiries and provided necessary information.
• Scheduled appointments and arranged meetings for the HR management team.
• Maintained calendars for the HR management team.
• Prepared files for new employees.
• Oriented new employees by setting up designated log-ins, workstations and email addresses.
Skills:
• Technical Recruitment
• Talent Acquisition
• Applicant Tracking System (Workable, Smart Recruiter, In-House ATS)
• Team Management
• Communication skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Networking
• Strategic Thinking
• Adaptability
• Collaboration and Team Work
Education:
Masters in Human Resource Management- IAS-University of the Punjab -2019
Bachelors in Arts- University of the Punjab- 2017
