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Soniya Lakhe

@soniyalakhe

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Driven HR professional with expertise in talent acquisition.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth and values innovative recruitment strategies, where I can contribute to building strong teams.

I am an accomplished HR professional with around 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, specializing in e-commerce and product-based companies. My journey has been marked by a commitment to leading end-to-end recruitment processes, from entry-level to leadership roles, ensuring that high-performing candidates are attracted and hired across various business functions.

At Bloomreach, I successfully closed 7 critical positions within a quarter, earning appreciation from stakeholders and management. My expertise extends to leveraging advanced recruitment strategies, including Boolean searches and utilizing tools like Greenhouse, to build a robust talent pipeline. I am dedicated to providing insights through key recruitment metrics and fostering a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Recruiting Manager

Amelia

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Drove full-cycle recruiting for diverse positions, from leadership to technical roles, ensuring timely and effective hiring using Greenhouse. Sourced candidates across various tech stacks like Java, Python, and DevOps from multiple job boards and social media channels.

Greenhouse Stakeholder Management Vendor Management Sourcing Team Leadership

Senior Recruiter

Amazon

May 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Managed end-to-end recruitment, handling sourcing, screening, and profile tagging in Workday – HIRE, while maintaining comprehensive employee records. Collaborated with internal business stakeholders to forecast hiring needs and mentored the team on effective recruitment SOPs.

Workday Sourcing Screening Business Acumen Mentoring Quality Assurance Interviewing

Senior HR

Dell EMC

Sep 2017 - Jan 2021 (3 years 4 months)

Oversaw complete HR recruitment and managed merger functions across APAC regions, partnering with hiring managers to define staffing needs. Successfully onboarded candidates for various technical and non-technical roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Recruitment APAC Onboarding Workday Stakeholder Management

Associate Recruiter

Accenture

Oct 2016 - Sep 2017 (11 months)

Responsible for screening, scheduling, and interviewing candidates for Unilever clients in South Africa and UAE, utilizing Taleo and Abacuss. Developed diverse talent pipelines through research and networking, focusing on leadership and various technical roles.

Taleo Research Networking Data Analysis

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Bloomreach

Sep 2024 - Present (9 months)

Led end-to-end recruitment processes for various business and technical roles, including AI/ML and Cloud engineers, across different regions. Utilized Greenhouse for sourcing, screening, and scheduling candidates, leveraging Boolean search to build robust talent pipelines.

Greenhouse Boolean Searches Talent Acquisition Interviewing AWS GCP Java

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ITM University, Raipur, CG

MBA, Human Resource

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources. Gained expertise in various aspects of HR, including talent acquisition, recruitment processes, and HR policies.

Rungta College of Science and Technology, Bhilai, CG

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology

Studied Biotechnology, focusing on scientific principles and laboratory techniques. Developed a foundational understanding of biological processes and research methodologies.