Shikhar Pandey
Summary
Human Resources professional specializing in recruitment and onboarding processes. Adept at managing end-to-end candidate experiences while ensuring compliance and optimizing client relationships. Utilizes an MBA in Human Resources Management to drive enhancements in HR practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Us onboarding Specialist
Pyramid Consulting
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, from onboarding to exit interviews.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new hires, introducing them to company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new employees, preparing workstations and providing orientation materials.
- Trained junior associates in proper procedures, team policies and strategies for success.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination for timely hiring.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination for diverse roles.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant tracking, and interview coordination, to attract top talent.
- Coordinated with HR teams to streamline recruitment processes, improving efficiency and candidate experience.
- Worked on multiple Clients for recruitment as well as for onboarding and compliance which include Accenture, Deloitte, Facebook (Meta), DXC Technology, AMN, and Kyzer.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique requirements and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Monitored employee performance, delivering feedback and coaching to improve skill sets.
- Leveraged existing talent pools by maximising direct sourcing activities.
- Monitored employee performance, delivering feedback and coaching to improve skill sets.
- Established performance benchmarks for recruitment processes, aiming for continuous improvement and efficiency.
- Engaged in multi-agency exercises to enhance coordination and effectiveness in large-scale emergencies and disasters.
- Handled human resources matters with discretion and immediately escalated high level issues to upper management for remediation.
- Provided coverage for team roles as requested and during peer absences.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Sr. Executive
Eteam Inc.
12.2021 - 08.2025
- Execute seamless onboarding processes for US-based candidates.
- Managed full recruitment cycle, from job advertisement to final candidate selection, optimizing hiring quality and efficiency.
- Utilized portals: First Advantage, Certiphi, Sterling, Beeline, Fieldglass, HireRight, and CSS.
- Managed client relationships with major organizations including NYCHH, Highmark, and Facebook.
- Managed US candidate onboarding lifecycle to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
- Spearheaded recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screenings, and interview coordination, enhancing team efficiency.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant tracking, and interview coordination, to attract top talent.
- Conducted pre-screening checks and interviews with applicants.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with candidates, utilizing behavioral and competency-based questions to assess suitability.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers to understand specific recruitment needs and preferences.
- Managed full recruitment cycle, from job advertisement to final candidate selection, optimizing hiring quality and efficiency.
- Trained junior associates in proper procedures, team policies and strategies for success.
- Resolved candidates' concerns via phone and email communication.
- Handled employment, education verifications, and pre-employment compliance.
- Ensured adherence to onboarding timelines.
- Utilised LinkedIn Recruiter to find and establish contact with candidates.
- Spearheaded recruitment processes, including job postings and candidate screenings, to streamline hiring operations.
- Interviewed travelers to check and verify entitlements on entering and remaining in country.
- Advocated on behalf of clients with employers, negotiating opportunities for interviews and potential employment.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination for timely hiring.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination for diverse roles.
- Interviewed travelers to check and verify entitlements on entering and remaining in country.
- Advocated for clients with employers, negotiating interview opportunities to secure potential employment.
Executive
SGS Consulting
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique requirements and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Coordinated with HR teams to streamline recruitment processes, improving efficiency and candidate experience.
- Coordinated end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview scheduling, to streamline talent acquisition.
- Coordinated recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screenings, and interview scheduling for efficiency.
- Compiled personnel data and generated reports to inform strategic decisions for senior HR staff.
- Organized documentation for recruitment and onboarding procedures.
- Organized documentation for recruitment and onboarding procedures.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to new hires throughout their probation period, aiding in their adaptation.
- Established metrics and benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of onboarding initiatives, driving continuous improvement.
- Established metrics and benchmarks to evaluate onboarding initiatives, fostering continuous improvement.
- Delivered training sessions to new hires on recruitment best practices and industry standards, enhancing team capabilities.
- Streamlined interview scheduling and coordination, optimizing efficiency and minimizing disruptions to candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Compiled personnel data and generated reports for senior HR staff.
- Handled confidential information with discretion, respecting privacy and maintaining professional integrity.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of digital and physical records.
- Conducted new policy rollouts, establishing smooth transitions for management and employees.
- Performed occupational analysis to thoroughly understand and advise on specific opportunities.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, building trust with clients and candidates alike.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to placed candidates, facilitating smooth transitions into new roles.
- Performed occupational analysis to thoroughly understand and advise on specific opportunities.
- Coordinated recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screenings, and interview scheduling, to enhance overall hiring efficiency.
- Negotiated with potential interviewees, securing exclusive interviews that added depth and insight to news coverage.
- Developed and implemented mine scheduling strategies to optimise resource allocation and project timelines.
- Coordinated recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screenings, and interview scheduling to streamline hiring efforts.
- Streamlined interview scheduling and coordination, optimising efficiency and minimising disruptions to candidates and internal stakeholders.
Education
Master of Business Administration - HR
AMITY UNIVERSITY
01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Hotel Administration
RANJITA INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Application
Skills
- Credentialing Processes
- Onboarding process
- Candidate onboarding
- Background verification
- Background Verification & Credentialing
- HR Operations & Documentation
- Onboarding compliance
- Verification credentialing
- Onboarding Compliance
- Interview coordination
- Client coordination
- Training coordination
- HRMS management
- Employee Integration
- Candidate Relationship Management
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Effective communication
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shikhar-pandey-868b09258/
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Sr. Us onboarding Specialist
Pyramid Consulting
08.2025 - 01.2026
Sr. Executive
Eteam Inc.
12.2021 - 08.2025
Executive
SGS Consulting
12.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Business Administration - HR
AMITY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Hotel Administration
RANJITA INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT