SELVALEKHA (SELVA) CHANDRAN
Oak Park,CA
Summary
- Senior Human Resources professional with more than 7 years of experience with recruitment and HR practices.
- Strong working knowledge in various Applicant Tracking Systems like Amazon Hire, Jobvite, Bullhorn, Greenhouse, iCIMS and Taleo
- Proficient in social media platforms and web-based recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Facebook, GitHub and Slack
- Excellent experience with HRIS Systems which includes onboarding, background checks, offboarding, process improvements and report generation
- Experience in HR management activities like performance management, absence management, budgeting and time tracking
- Experience working with vendors, stakeholders and implementation partners
- Solid knowledge of fair hiring practices, work visas and Immigration
- Core Expertise: Sourcing/Recruiting Recruitment Coordination, Social Media Networking, Boolean Expert, DEI Recruitment, Phone Screening, Onboarding/background checks, Compensation & Benefit Negotiation, Workforce Management
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Consultant
Guitar Center
03.2023 - Current
- Lead and deliver a comprehensive approach to identify, attract and hire candidates
- Leverage subject matter expertise to execute strategies pursuant to hiring initiatives including sourcing, screening and interviewing applicants
- Utilize ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to accurately track candidate flow ensuring compliance with EEOC and OFCCP regulations
- Management of job postings in ATS as well as external job posting sites
- Manage employee data including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, transfers and other HR related changes.
- Generate and analyze HR reports to support decision making and HR metrics tracking.
Technical Recruiter III
Amazon, Alexa AI
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Identified and engaged skilled technical candidates in support of Alexa AI team
- Managed and self-directed full life cycle recruiting from job posting, recruitment and sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, selection, interview process via automated AI powered scheduling tools and chatbots
- Established and maintained strong partnerships with program and hiring managers to understand current and forecasted hiring needs
- Tracked both requisition and candidate flow through Beamery (CRM) and Amazon Hire (ATS)
- Collaboratively design and deploy sourcing strategies specific to delivery around Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
- Identified passive candidates via multiple sourcing channels such as Slack, GitHub and Hire Ez
Technical Recruiter
Beyond Limits AI
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Work closely with hiring managers to perform intake calls and qualify business needs/ requirements
- Responsible for full cycle recruitment which includes job creation and posting, sourcing, initial phone screens, interview process, offer extension and negotiation
- Leading recruitment efforts of the team by mentoring junior recruiters with effective sourcing strategies and sourcing techniques
- Successfully placed candidates with strong focus into diversity and inclusion
- Maintain strong relationships with Hiring Managers, Vendors as well as Candidates
- Facilitating and managing learning and development sessions for new joiners and interns
- Involved in workforce planning, budgeting and forecasting activities with HR and hiring teams
Technical Recruiter
Equis Staffing Inc
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Worked as a full cycle recruiter for clients include Disney, Fox, Sony, Spirent, UBTech Robotics, etc.
- Managed the entire Recruitment Life Cycle process, which includes requisition, sourcing, validating, screening, fixing up the interviews, follow-ups till Candidate start date at Client's place
- Performed HR Management activities which includes H1b visa processing, time sheet management and approvals, on-boarding and background checks
- Experienced in hiring professionals in highly technical fields, accounting and finance.
- Screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate their experience, skill level, communication, and other aspects
- Cross-team collaboration across recruiters, technical consultants and client relationship managers and vendors
Engineering & Technology Recruiter
Agap Technologies Inc
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Lead, own & successfully run the entire recruiting process as defined by the client
- Lead daily conversations with the Client’s Recruiting Team, Hiring Managers, Human Resources Team, and other key partners
- Lead intake calls with Hiring Managers to capture requisition details to present a diverse pool of qualified talent
- Routinely meet with client partners to benchmark candidates, share market data, adjust strategy, set expectations, and drive the hire/no hire decision
- Lead and/or participate in strategic sourcing activities and build networks across all channels utilizing all methodologies available when required
- Handle all candidate activity in the Applicant Tracking System in a timely manner
- Handle the full cycle recruitment process, offer letters and benefits enrollment
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science Engineering
Anna University
Skills
- Sourcing Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Job Boards (Monster, Indeed, Dice, Career Builder), Slack
- MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, OneNote
- Applicant Tracking Systems: Amazon Hire, Jobvite, Bullhorn, Greenhouse, Taleo
- HR Solutions: ADP, Workday, Kronos
- Google Drive: Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides
- Spreadsheets: Excel, Google Sheets, OpenOffice
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, GitHub, Slack
Timeline
Human Resources Consultant
Guitar Center
03.2023 - Current
Technical Recruiter III
Amazon, Alexa AI
07.2022 - 11.2022
Technical Recruiter
Beyond Limits AI
02.2021 - 06.2022
Technical Recruiter
Equis Staffing Inc
12.2019 - 01.2021
Engineering & Technology Recruiter
Agap Technologies Inc
01.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science Engineering
Anna University