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Sailaja (Shailu) Kalidindi

Broadlands,VA

Summary

  • Manage full life cycle recruiting process and train junior recruiters/ recruiting coordinators.
  • Strong track record of sourcing qualified candidates, build diverse pipeline of top-talent (including active and passive candidates), talent mapping, negotiate offers and influence management decision-making with market research.
  • Worked on Technical/ Non- technical / support / ops / executive positions across various verticals.
  • Ability to write complex search queries and Boolean search strings for sourcing across multiple platforms like LinkedIn recruiter, Dice, Monster etc.
  • Proficiency in leveraging social media platforms and ATS systems like Workday, Taleo, Salesforce etc.
  • Create and execute sourcing plans that utilize numerous alternative search strategies and channels, including but not limited to internal referrals, university hiring and networking events.
  • Managed a team of recruiters - across 3 continents with emphasis on teamwork, communication, and customer satisfaction.
  • Strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, working directly with ELT/C-suite members on strategies to improve workforce diversity.
  • Strong analytical skills in using data and metrics for the weekly meetings with business leaders / in-take calls with the hiring managers and provide the progress status.
  • Ability to navigate nuance and ambiguity and work towards developing relationships across cross- functional stakeholders.
  • Lifelong learner of complex technical stacks and general recruitment best practices.
  • Schedule and conduct ongoing wellness programs/ workshops across corporates and individuals in the community.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Recruiter

Clearwater Analytics
04.2022 - Current

Co-founder of DC Hatha Yoga LLC /Volunteer / Hatha Yoga Teacher

Isha Foundation Inc
06.2014 - Current

Hatha Yoga Teacher Training

Isha Foundation Inc
06.2015 - 12.2015

Recruiting Manager

Headstrong LLC (A Genpact Company)
11.2010 - 07.2014

Sr. IT Recruiter

Sparks Personnel Services Inc
06.2008 - 04.2010

Sr. Resource Manager

Lance Soft inc/ Levanture Inc
03.2005 - 05.2008

Technical Recruiter

System Edge, Inc
01.2003 - 02.2005

Education

Master’s degree in computer applications (M.C.A) -

Bachelor’s degree in computer science -

Certified Hatha Yoga teacher (1750+ hours) / Certified Vedic Mathematics Teacher -

Skills

  • Recruitment
  • Networking
  • Candidate Screening
  • Recruitment and retention strategies
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Career Counseling
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Recruiter Training
  • Social Media / LinkedIn Recruitment
  • Referral Programs
  • Staffing Agency Coordination
  • Management Consulting
  • Onboarding
  • Salary Negotiation
  • Hiring Metrics
  • Employer Branding

Citizenship

US Citizen

References

Provided upon request or please check the recommendations on LinkedIn.

Timeline

Technical Recruiter

Clearwater Analytics
04.2022 - Current

Hatha Yoga Teacher Training

Isha Foundation Inc
06.2015 - 12.2015

Co-founder of DC Hatha Yoga LLC /Volunteer / Hatha Yoga Teacher

Isha Foundation Inc
06.2014 - Current

Recruiting Manager

Headstrong LLC (A Genpact Company)
11.2010 - 07.2014

Sr. IT Recruiter

Sparks Personnel Services Inc
06.2008 - 04.2010

Sr. Resource Manager

Lance Soft inc/ Levanture Inc
03.2005 - 05.2008

Technical Recruiter

System Edge, Inc
01.2003 - 02.2005

Master’s degree in computer applications (M.C.A) -

Bachelor’s degree in computer science -

Certified Hatha Yoga teacher (1750+ hours) / Certified Vedic Mathematics Teacher -

Sailaja (Shailu) Kalidindi