Siva Sankari

SIVA SANKARI-- SUMMARY Technical Recruiter with 6+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition for diverse industries. Proven track record of successfully filling roles ranging from entry-level to executive positions. Skilled in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating job offers. Adept at building strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders. Familiar with various recruiting tools and technologies, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and social media platforms. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. SKILLS Sourcing and candidate outreach Screening and evaluation Interviewing and selection Job offer negotiation ATS and CRM management Social media and employer branding Relationship building and stakeholder management Data analysis and reporting Project management and team leadership ATS used - CATS, Zoho CRM, Zoho Recruit, JobDiva, Bullhorn, and Ceipal Microsoft office(Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, 365) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Tax Goddess Business Services, Scottsdale, AZ (Remote Work – MST hours) Mar 2024 - Present HR Recruiter Conduct HR generalist duties and manage recruitment processes globally across NOAM, APAC, LATAM, and European countries. Utilize Zoom for conducting efficient and effective interviews with candidates. Maintain clear and proactive communication with stakeholders throughout the hiring process. Source and recruit candidates for diverse roles including Digital Marketing Manager, Tax Preparer, Tax Operations Director, Operations Head, Tax Strategist, Internal Bookkeeper, Administrative Assistants and Customer Care Specialists. Administer employee 1:1 check-ins to ensure alignment with organizational goals and employee satisfaction. Facilitate employee awards and rewards programs to recognize and incentivize high performance. 99Aupairs, Melbourne, Australia (Remote Work - AEST Hours) May 2023 – Jan 2024 HR Recruiter Identify and attract potential aupairs through various channels, including job boards, social media, and networking. Screen and review applications, conduct interviews, and assess candidates' suitability for the aupair program. Collaborate with host families to understand their specific requirements and preferences. Facilitate the matching process by assessing the compatibility of aupairs and host families based on their profiles, preferences, and cultural fit. Coordinate interviews and introductions between potential aupairs and host families. Provide guidance and support to both parties during the matching process, addressing any concerns or questions. Rylem Staffing, Seattle, WA (Remote Work - PST Hours) Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 Virtual Technical Recruiter Full life-cycle recruiting; Ownership of the hiring manager relationship and become entrenched in the business Building deep partnerships with Managers to understand their team's hiring needs, capabilities and knowledge requirements/gaps, business, and team dynamics Developing sourcing strategies and research methods that are successful in attracting viable candidates through methods such as web sourcing, Boolean searches, candidate referrals, social networking, etc Identifying, attracting, screening and securing top talent candidates, (both passive and active) for a variety of skill and experience levels Possessing a relentless drive to find and hire top talent, with a laser, unbending focus on diversity Negotiating offers and successfully closing candidates Acting as a consultant and SME in hiring processes, HR related matters, compliance, compensation, leveling guidelines, immigration, etc Providing exceptional hiring manager and candidate experiences Roles hired: Front End Engineer, Java Developer, SAP MDM, Content Development PM, Project Manager, Devops Engineer, Digital Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, SEO/SEM, Content Creators, Email Marketing Manager, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, FP & A Analyst, AP/AR Specialist, Help Desk Assistant etc., Personal Sabbatical May 2020 - Dec 2021 Home Maker Dedicated homemaker with excellent organizational and time management skills. Effectively did Household Management as well as taking care of my toddler son. Crescens Inc, Tamilnadu, India Senior US IT Recruiter Oct 2019 – May 2020 Responsible for full life cycle recruitment. Worked on various IT software roles. Get requirements from US State clients(Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Georgia, Connecticut, Oregon), Cognizant and so on. Extensive work experience in handling both direct clients and implementation partners. Analyzing the client requirement, understanding the job description properly. Sourcing and Screening prospective candidates for the desired positions by utilizing various sources like Internal Database, Employee Referrals, Job Portals(Job Diva, Dice, Monster) Schedule the shortlisted candidates for client interview. Scheduling interviews for different skill sets. Follow up till Candidate is on board. Maintaining Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports such as interview status reports, feedback and closure Reports Centizen Inc, Tamilnadu, India Sep 2016 to Jul 2019 Technical Associate - US Recruitment Conducted full-cycle recruitment for various positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating job offers. Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth recruitment process. Utilized various recruitment tools and technologies, including ATS, job boards, social media, and referrals, to attract and source qualified candidates. Screened resumes and evaluated candidates' qualifications based on job requirements and company culture fit. Conducted phone and video interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and personality. Coordinated and scheduled interviews between candidates and hiring managers, providing timely feedback and updates throughout the process. Conducted reference checks and background screenings as required by company policy and legal regulations. Negotiated job offers and compensation packages with candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget and market rates. Managed candidate data and records in the ATS and other systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with data privacy laws. Participated in the development and implementation of recruiting policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring alignment with company values and goals. Collaborated with hiring managers and other stakeholders to understand their recruitment needs and requirements, providing guidance and advice on best practices and trends in the industry. Participated in employer branding and talent acquisition initiatives, such as career fairs, social media campaigns, and employee referral programs, to attract and retain top talent. Provided feedback and coaching to junior recruiters and other team members, contributing to their professional growth and development. Roles hired: Data Engineer, Data Analysts, Business Intelligence, Data Scientist, Machine Learning, Devops, Hadoop, Java, .NET, SharePoint Admin/Developer, Business Systems Analyst, QA, Linux Admin, Build and Release Engineer, Release Manager, Project/Product Manager, Salesforce Developer, Servicenow Developer, UI/UX Designer, Cyber Security, Information Security, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing and so on. EDUCATION B.Tech., Bio Technology at PSR Engineering College (Affiliated to Anna University, India) CERIFICATION Business English Certificate