Talent Recruit
KANUPRIYA G ASTHANA
Manikonda, Hyderabad
Summary
Results-oriented professional with over a decade of experience in enterprise and consultative sales within the BFSI sector, now bringing that strategic acumen to the recruitment domain. For the past 3.5 years, successfully managed the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle as a freelance recruiter, specializing in mid to senior-level hiring. Adept at solving complex problems, building stakeholder trust, and aligning talent strategies with business goals. Recognized for strong communication, adaptability, and a growth mindset, with a proven ability to contribute meaningfully to team success and deliver impact in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Recruiter
Independent Consultant/Contract Roles
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Talent Planning & Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborated with departmental and hiring managers to understand role mandates and strategic business goals.
- Participated in kickoff meetings for open positions, capturing key competencies and designing customized hiring plans.
- Provided hiring insights and candidate recommendations aligned with departmental needs and market availability.
- Built and maintained trusted relationships with business heads and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure recruitment alignment.
- 2. Job Design & Market Readiness
- Drafted, reviewed, and optimized job descriptions tailored to niche roles across leadership and functional domains.
- Studied role descriptions and qualification benchmarks to identify precise candidate specifications.
- Monitored competitor hiring trends and leveraged talent communities to build proactive pipelines.
- 3. Strategic Sourcing & Talent Mapping
- Sourced high-potential candidates via LinkedIn, Naukri, talent communities, and internal networks using both passive and proactive outreach methods.
- Created structured pipelines for critical and emerging roles, ensuring future hiring agility.
- Utilized psychometric tools to enhance evaluation for leadership roles and functional-cultural alignment.
- 4. Screening & Assessment
- Conducted phone, virtual, and on-site interviews to evaluate technical competence, leadership potential, and culture fit.
- Managed the assessment lifecycle for top-priority roles, including skill evaluations, panel coordination, and feedback consolidation.
- Proactively scheduled interviews and debriefs across multiple stakeholders, ensuring a seamless candidate journey.
- 5. Interview Management & Candidate Coordination
- Coordinated and tracked interview stages through Talent Recruit ATS, ensuring transparency and real-time updates.
- Ensured timely follow-ups and professional communication throughout the hiring process to enhance candidate experience.
- Managed reference checks, background screenings, and other pre-employment verifications for final-stage candidates.
- 6. Candidate Experience & Onboarding
- Maintained post-offer engagement and onboarding touchpoints for new hires through their first 6 months.
- Gathered feedback from new joiners and managers to fine-tune onboarding processes and improve candidate satisfaction.
- Ensured every candidate interaction upheld employer brand values and promoted a high-touch experience.
- 7. ATS & Compliance Management
- Maintained accurate candidate data, tags, and hiring metrics in Talent Recruit ATS.
- Ensured compliance with hiring documentation, audit trails, and internal processes.
- Delivered weekly hiring status reports and dashboards for internal reviews and performance tracking.
- 8. Key Strengths & Tools
- Proficient in Talent Recruit ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and psychometric platforms.
- Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple niche roles independently while also mentoring junior recruiters when leading hiring drives.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
Bhartiya Vidyapeeth, Pune University
Pune2002
Skills
- Leadership & Strategic Hiring
- Stakeholder & Candidate Engagement
- Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence
- BFSI/Fintech Domain Expertise
- Passive Sourcing & Head-Hunting
- Psychometric Assessments
- ATS: Talent Recruit Portals: LinkedIn, Naukri
- Interview & Assessment Management
- Offer Closure & Onboarding Excellence
- Post-Offer Engagement & Retention Focus
Software
Timeline
Freelance Recruiter
Independent Consultant/Contract Roles
03.2021 - 03.2024
MBA - Marketing Management
Bhartiya Vidyapeeth, Pune University
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