Pawandeep Aujla
Campbell,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Talent Acquisition Manager with a proven track record of designing and managing successful recruitment programs. Skilled in building strong candidate pipelines, collaborating with senior executives, and leveraging technology for effective talent management. Adept at developing proactive sourcing strategies and delivering top-notch candidate experiences. Eager to contribute to a high-growth organization by leading full lifecycle executive searches and championing diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout the hiring process. Passionate about aligning talent needs with business strategies for future success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Energy Recovery
10.2022 - Current
- Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
- Managed a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
- Oversaw new hire orientation and onboarding training programs, ensuring seamless integration of employees into the company culture and processes thought the first ninety (90) days.
- Developed and implemented the internship program, encompassing recruitment, training, and evaluation processes.
- Oversee all aspects of the internship program from inception to completion, ensuring a seamless experience for participants and stakeholders.
- Designed and delivered orientation sessions and ongoing professional development workshops for interns.
- Collaborated with HR Leadership to assess job leveling and conduct compensation analysis for all job postings
- Managed the i-9 processes, EEO recruiting compliances and various hiring SOX requirements.
- Oversaw and administered the Lever ATS system, delivering training sessions to new system users.
- Collaborated closely with external legal counsel on immigration-related matters for applicants/new hires.
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations, ensuring co mpliance throughout the recruitment process.
- Led training sessions for hiring managers on topics such as interviewing techniques, unconscious bias awareness, and legal considerations in the hiring process.
Sr. Recruiting Lead, Regional
Weee
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Started at Weee! as a regional lead, managing all professional roles across the nation, to being promoted into a Sr
- Lead
- Oversaw the west region (Bay Area, LA, Seattle, & Houston) for direct contingent, professionals and temporary labor
- Managing a team of 4 recruiters
- Used different sourcing strategies such as Linkedin Recruiter, Indeed, Handshake, Hiretual, Seekout) to broaden channels for regional hiring
- Successfully filled over 35 permanent professional roles, 100 contingent labor & direct labor and 85 temporary positions
- Partner closely with Operations and HR leaders in order to support labor needs
- Led regional hiring's through administering job postings and applicant tracking databases, tracking recruiting data, and coordinating the hiring processes
- Set goals and mentor Regional Recruiters
- Full cycle recruiting activities from identifying the right talents, interviewing, providing recaps, candidate data collection and offering
- Maintain professional and courteous communication with candidates to foster long-term relationships
- Track and maintain up to date and compliant record of candidate pipelines in Greenhouse ATS
- Implement and execute recruiting programs to attract top talent.
Recruitment Manager
Sage Eldercare Solutions
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed campaigns via Jobvite to attract more than 300 passive or non-responsive candidates
- Expanded the social media presence on Facebook to create employer branding and attract candidates
- Took part in Diversity Task Force initiative to create a more diverse workplace environment
- Broadened our reach by creating in-person events such as 'roadshows' and 'open-house' recruiting events
- Held first every Referral Carnival
- Appled 'best practices' in the screening questions (i.e., understanding the skills and experience that Sage seeks as well as the red flags that we want to avoid) and persuade qualified candidates to pursue an interview with Sage
- Maintained our candidate tracking database by updating each record with relevant notes& termination reasons
- Schedule qualified candidates for in-person 1st interview; conduct 1st interview using our existing Interview Script and schedule qualified candidates to 2nd round interview
- Maintained candidate documentation (application, screening, interview, etc.)
- Organized New Hire Orientation events: develop agenda, schedule new hires, conduct training session
- Collected all personnel paperwork as required under our agency's Home Care Organization license
- Maintain updated and accurate personnel files in preparation for un-announced biannual inspection by CA Dept of Social Service.
Recruitment Manager
Gate Group
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Recruiting business partner to San Francisco, Seattle, and Las Vegas locations at Gate Gourmet
- Oversaw 45 to 50 positions in the North west region for professional roles
- Used various sourcing tools such as Workday, CareerBuilder, Indeed, Referrals, hiring events to attract candidates
- Helps establish recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with business and human resource leaders to discuss needs and to understand job descriptions and corresponding qualifications required of job candidates
- Responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for effective external recruitment of hourly and professional indirect labor employees for operational units within a designated geographic area
- Helps build applicant sources by researching and contacting colleges, outplacement agencies, recruiters, media and Internet sites; providing organization information and opportunities; making presentations and maintaining rapport
- Evaluated applicant qualifications by screening applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements
- Collaborated closely with Operations to understand job descriptions and corresponding qualifications required of job candidates
- Maintained applicant and position data using tools required; collects and analyzes data to refine recruitment strategy going forward
- Ensures that weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Recruiter
LSG Sky Chefs
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted the recruitment and hiring process for exempt and non-exempt employees
- Decreased the headcount from 100 to 38 within 4 months
- Scheduled on average about 20 interviews every week for hiring managers in all 6 departments
- Over 100 offers accepted since August 2017 as a sole recruiter for the SFO Location
- Created job postings for all positions through various recruitment websites such as Indeed, CareerBuilder, Craigslist and Facebook
- Execute full-cycle recruitment interview process for all candidates (phone screening, scheduling in-person interviews, reference checks, background checks, drug screen) and management of all paperwork flow
- Coordinated on-boarding including execution of new hire paperwork, collection of all documentation and assist in training and coordination of specialized training
- Worked closely with HR Manager and hiring managers to develop on-boarding schedules and calendar invites for all positions
- Visited various local outreach programs to develop relationships and hold monthly hiring events.
HR Generalist
The Whole Cart
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Prescreened on average 30 applicants a week and schedule on average 15 interviews a week
- Worked directly with HR Manager in conducting the recruitment and hiring process for exempt and non-exempt employees
- Created job postings for culinary positions through various recruitment cites as well as conduct job fairs throughout the year with various company partners
- Executed full-cycle recruitment interview process for all candidates (phone screening, scheduling in-person interviews including working interviews, reference checks, background checks) and management of all paperwork flow
- Coordinated on-boarding including execution of new hire paperwork, collection of all documentation and assist in training and coordination of specialized training
- Managed required documents for all positions (food safety certification, food handler cards, etc.) and ensure all employees are compliant with updated records on an on-going basis
- Used the ADP system to input new hires, address changes, and W4 and DE4 changes
- Managed day-to-day benefit-related matters including enrollment, termination, and changes in benefits
- Used the NetSuite system to print and issue checks to employees for referral bonuses, timesheet errors, or termination/resignation of employment
- Member of The Whole Cart Safety Committee
- Developed new safety procedures, discuss any safety issues that arise, and developed flyers for the staff on various safety topics
- Coordinated administration of FMLA and Worker's Compensation
- Maintained, audited personnel files, I-9's and 401K enrollment and beneficiary forms.
Manager
Nike Factory
09.2011 - 04.2016
- Managed all daily activities in a specific area of the store (S&R, Footwear, Apparel, etc.), including selling and service, selecting and developing associates, merchandising and time and business management
- Executed and maintained visual merchandising and selling floor standards
- Identify merchandise issues and opportunities based on selling and customer feedback
- Supervise, train and develop associates within a designated area
- Identify, qualify and prescreen job candidates; conduct initial interview, phone interviews and reference check
- Develop 15 employees throughout the year by providing monthly reviews, mid-year reviews, and yearly reviews
- Spend about 32-40 hours in developing athletes individually and in the moment on the sales floor
- Conduct interviews for internal promotions and external hires
- Ensure hiring paperwork and all required screening protocols are completed including I-9's and pre-employment physicals
- Assist SM in delivering a premium consumer and employee experience
- Train new managers that come on board from different Nike stores.
Education
Master of Science Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Psychology W/ Minor in Sociology -
Cal State East Bay
Skills
- Team Management & Problem Solving
- Sourcing Tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Handshake, Careerbuilder, Hiretual)
- Applicant Tracking Systems (Newton, Workday, Jobvite, Greenhouse, Lever)
- Recruitment Program Development
- HR Operations
- Employer Branding
- Diversity Recruitment
- Interviewing and Selection
- Data Analysis
- Onboarding and Training
- Relationship Building & Strong Communication
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Energy Recovery
10.2022 - Current
Sr. Recruiting Lead, Regional
Weee
07.2021 - 10.2022
Recruitment Manager
Sage Eldercare Solutions
10.2020 - 07.2021
Recruitment Manager
Gate Group
06.2018 - 05.2020
Recruiter
LSG Sky Chefs
08.2017 - 05.2018
HR Generalist
The Whole Cart
04.2016 - 08.2017
Manager
Nike Factory
09.2011 - 04.2016
Master of Science Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Psychology W/ Minor in Sociology -
Cal State East Bay
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