Varshini Sirikonda

Sourcing Specialist at Novartis

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

About

A Talent Acquisition Specialist, hold 5+ years of experience into end to end Recruitment as well HR operations onboarding respectively . • Handling recruitment cycle from sourcing to onboarding for FTE as well as contingent hiring. •Recruiting niche requirements (Tech and Non Tech roles) •Recruiting candidates through E hire using hiring funnels ( job portals , referral’s, head hunting, social media ) •Source, screen, schedule, coordination, salary negotiation , documents collection , BGV check, onboarding formalities, generating offer letter •Closely collaborate with the hiring managers and stake holder to understand the hiring needs, establish unique hiring needs for each requirements. • Responsibility also includes stake holder management, candidate experience management. • Well versed with ATS tools include Beeline, Taleo, Ceipal, Fieldglass & Workllama. • Results-driven team leader skilled in fostering alignment between team objectives and company goals to ensure timely achievement of targets. • Proven ability to effectively address team concerns while promoting collaboration and productivity. • Core competencies include conflict resolution, strategic planning, and performance management.

Experience

  • Sourcing partner at Novartis India
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Senior Recruiter- Talent Acquisition at Horigine Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
    Feb 2024 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Lead the recruitment lifecycle for IT roles, specializing in high-demand technical skill set. • Serve as the primary contact for all recruitment activities for the clients providing strategic guidance to ensure alignment with business needs. • Develop and implement data-driven staffing strategies to build a high-quality talent pool, utilizing advanced recruitment metrics like Turnaround Time, Channel Contribution, and Quality of Hire • Collaborate closely with client managers to define hiring needs, create tailored hiring processes, and meet critical deadlines, ensuring timely and efficient talent acquisition • Focused on recruiting specialized IT positions (e.g., All SAP modules for both functional & technical consultants, Backend Developer, Full Stack Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Business Analyst, Linux & Unix, Web designing, UI/UX developer, Infrastructure developer, Network & System engineer, Big data engineer, Data Architect and Android or Ios developer.) • Expertly leverage multiple hiring funnels, including social media platforms, job portals, walk-ins, and employee referrals, to attract top talent. • Leveraged applicant tracking systems (ATS) like Ceipal, Beeline, and Fieldglass tools to streamline recruitment processes. • Conducted background checks with Buzzworks on new hires to ensure compliance with company policies. • Contacted candidates to provide updates regarding hiring manager feedback and interest. • Organized pre-employment assessments such as aptitude tests or personality profiles & specific skill based technical evaluation using DoSelect. • Led team sessions focused on target assessment and issue resolution. • Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives. • Compiled performance data for presentation to peers as needed.

  • Lead Recruitment Specialist at Randstad Sourceright
    Sep 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Managed end-to-end recruitment for both technical and non-technical roles, collaborating with hiring managers to gain a deep understanding of job requirements and business priorities • Specialized in recruiting for analytics and tech-related roles, including Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and Business Intelligence professionals, alongside finance roles such as RTR and FP&A. • Leveraged a wide range of sourcing techniques, including job portals, headhunting, and networking, to identify the best talent from diverse pools • Spearheaded salary negotiations and managed the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition from offer to joining • Championed the use of recruitment technology to track candidates, schedule interviews, and facilitate communication throughout the hiring process

  • Recruitment Sourcing Specialist L2 at Allegis Global Solutions
    Jun 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Partnered with senior leadership to craft and implement effective recruitment strategies that aligned with the company's organizational goals and hiring requirements • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for a variety of business units, including Finance, Analytics, Data Management, and IT Operations • Recruited for specialized positions across both finance (e.g., Regulatory Reporting Analysts, FP&A Analysts) and technology (e.g., Data Scientists, Analytics Consultants) • Led leadership recruitment for senior roles (AVPs and VPs), ensuring that hiring decisions supported the company's strategic vision • Provided expert advisory on recruitment best practices, emerging technology trends in HR, and market intelligence to senior stakeholders. • Utilized advanced ATS tools like Taleo & Beeline to streamline hiring processes and improve data-driven decision-making, reducing time-to-fill metrics

  • Staffing Specialist at Beyond Careersconsultants
    Oct 2019 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Work with the manager closely to determine upcoming hiring requirements. • Source potential candidates using various portals, such as Naukri and LinkedIn. • Understanding the job requirements from clients for effective profile selection. • Thorough screening of profiles by performing in-person and telephonic interviews before submitting them to the clients. • Follow up with the interview process status and help the candidates throughout the onboarding procedure, from collecting documents to coordinating with the HR operations team until the date of joining. • Achieving targets set by the organization for staffing. • I handled the team by allocating the daily tasks and guiding them to achieve the same.