gabriela ellias
@gabrielaellias
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with 10+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with over 10 years of experience in diverse sectors including pharma, healthcare, FMCG, BFSI, and IT. My career has been marked by a proven track record in leadership recruitment, stakeholder management, and driving DEI initiatives. I have successfully filled over 1000 sales roles across India and have a strong background in core HR operations such as onboarding, employee engagement, and training coordination.
Throughout my career, I have led teams and developed innovative hiring strategies that significantly improved diversity hiring from 5% to 25%. I have been recognized for my ability to generate insightful hiring dashboards and for my contributions to strategic inclusion initiatives. My commitment to excellence has been acknowledged through multiple awards, including being named Best Project Manager quarterly.
I am passionate about creating inclusive workplaces and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance recruitment processes. My goal is to continue to drive talent acquisition strategies that align with organizational objectives while fostering a culture of engagement and growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Manager
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Aug 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Led hiring across General Medicines, Vaccines & Respiratory verticals, filling over 1000 sales roles across India. Directed a team of 10, providing training and coaching to ensure achievement of Sales recruitment KPIs.
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Korn Ferry
Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 (11 months)
Managed high volume hiring for FMCG, Pharma, Medical devices and Life Sciences roles. Conducted end-to-end recruitment for various head office positions including E-commerce, Brand, Medical Advisors, and Finance.
Senior Executive – HR
Indira IVF
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Managed full cycle recruitment for Pharmacists, Nurses, Doctors, and Admin roles for the West Zone and corporate positions. Developed recruitment process flow charts and maintained dashboards to analyze metrics.
Talent Acquisition & Operations Specialist
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Oct 2019 - Sep 2020 (11 months)
Executed end-to-end recruitment processes, specializing in leadership hiring and managing recruitment for various functions. Managed contract staffing initiatives and vendor relationships, ensuring access to top talent.
Senior Executive – HR
Infojini Inc
Apr 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Oversaw end-to-end recruitment activities for internal requirements, spanning both IT and non-IT positions. Actively managed the applicant tracking system (ATS), JOB DIVA, ensuring accurate and up-to-date candidate information.
Associate HR
Tejora Technologies
Aug 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 3 months)
Conducted end-to-end recruitment for Mid & Senior level positions for IT and Non-IT roles, successfully executing walk-in drives. Recruited and deployed candidates for BFSI domain clients including Axis Bank, Yes Bank, and RBL Bank.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mumbai University
MBA, Human Resource
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources. Gained in-depth knowledge of HR strategies, talent management, and organizational development.
Mumbai University
BBA, Marketing
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Developed foundational business acumen and marketing principles.
Sophia College
Higher School, Science
Completed Higher School education with a focus on Science. Acquired a strong foundation in scientific principles.
St Anthony's High School
Secondary School
Completed Secondary School education. Developed fundamental academic skills and knowledge across various subjects.
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