Chandra Pandey
Henrico,VA
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record at ICONMA, adept at leveraging applicant tracking systems and data-driven decision-making to enhance recruitment efficiency. Successfully reduced time-to-fill by implementing innovative sourcing strategies while fostering strong candidate relationships, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. Skilled in strategic planning and talent management.
Experienced with identifying and attracting top talent across various industries. Utilizes strategic recruitment methods to build strong candidate pipeline. Track record of fostering positive candidate experiences and improving hiring processes.
Knowledgeable Human Resource Recruiter with robust background in talent acquisition. Skilled in sourcing, screening, and onboarding top talent, contributing to organizational growth. Demonstrated proficiency in building strong candidate relationships and employing strategic recruitment techniques.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
ICONMA
12.2021 - 10.2024
- Evaluated 30 resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Provided regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
- Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Sourced and screened candidates for Data Analytics, Data Scientist, Data engineering, Software developers, QA and Dev-ops roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
Technical Recruiter
IndiaMART
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Successfully filled 20 hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks.
- Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.
- Coordinated interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth selection process from start to finish.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
- Utilized various online and offline sources to find talented technical candidates and prepare for screening process.
- Established long-term partnerships with clients by consistently delivering high-quality talent matches tailored to their specific needs.
- Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Education
PGDAC (Post Graduate Diploma) - Advertisement And Mass Communication
Asian Academy of Film And Television AAFT- MARWAH
Noida India12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Botany And Chemistry
Gorakhpur University
Gorakhpur India05-2007
Skills
- Applicant tracking systems
- Data-driven decision making
- Onboarding processes
- Candidate sourcing
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Job posting optimization
- Screening resumes
- Pipeline maintenance
- Social media recruiting
- Boolean search proficiency
- Cold calling
- Candidate pipeline management
- Work authorizations
- Onboarding support
- Recruitment reporting
- Human resources support
- Strategic planning
- Human resources management systems
- In-person and telephone interviewing
- New hire onboarding
- Training development
- Drug testing
Accomplishments
Involved in University hiring for freshers candidates for Data Analytics, Data Scientist and Data engineering.
Running Training program for Data Analyst for freshers candidates who were having some academic project in data during their Bachelor/Master program and placing them to my clients.
Placed maximum Candidates from my Training batch to my Prime client.
Got recommendations from almost all my candidates in LinkedIn.
Certification
PHR - Professional in Human Resource.
SCA - Salesforce Certified Administrator.
ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualification Board.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
ICONMA
12.2021 - 10.2024
Technical Recruiter
IndiaMART
07.2007 - 08.2009
PGDAC (Post Graduate Diploma) - Advertisement And Mass Communication
Asian Academy of Film And Television AAFT- MARWAH
Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Botany And Chemistry
Gorakhpur University
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