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Dharshini Gunasegaran

Bayan Lepas

Summary

A creative recruiter with experience in diverse workplace environments and problem-solving manager with 7 years of experience of talent acquisition in developing long-term organizational goals and strategies, managing key accounts, implementing KPI while leading a team of 360 degree consultants and recruiters.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Partner (Freelancer)

Agensi Pekerjaan Lifework Sdn Bhd
04.2024 - Current

Talent Acquisition Partner

Agensi Pekerjaan Lifework Sdn Bhd
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance.
  • Established robust talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, and proactive outreach efforts.
  • Spearheaded in establishing a proper SOP for the headhunting team (full timers and freelancers).
  • Mentoring a team of 3 freelancers that are keen to pursue their career in the talent acquisition field.
  • Implementing sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract hiring business from client companies from various industry all over Malaysia.
  • Playing a vital role in marketing the vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a range of media, such as newspapers, websites, social media platforms and magazines.
  • Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who matches the hiring requirements proposed by clients.
  • Utilizing the existing candidate database in matching the client's requirements.
  • Coordinating the interview process from initial screening until the offer stage.
  • Pitching advice to both clients and candidates on the current hiring market trend, pay range and career progression.
  • Establishing on working towards and exceeding targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients or business leads generated.
  • Reviewing recruitment policies from time to time to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs.
  • Coaching and working closely with the team members on their monthly target and placement.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams by providing guidance on role requirements, interviewing tips, and career development opportunities.
  • Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.

Manager (Northern Region), Remote

HIREDLY (Agensi Pekerjaan WOBB Sdn Bhd)
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Supervising a team of four consisting junior and senior recruiters
  • Mentoring fresh graduates that are keen to pursue their career in the talent acquisition field
  • Established a new team of recruiters under the specialization of engineering, manufacturing and retail
  • Implementing sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract hiring business from client companies
  • Playing a vital role in marketing the vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a range of media, such as newspapers, websites, social media platforms and magazines
  • Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who matches the hiring requirements proposed by client
  • Utilizing the existing candidate database in matching the client's requirements
  • Coordinating the interview process from initial screening until the offer stage
  • Pitching advices to both clients and candidates on the current hiring market trend, pay range and career progression
  • Establishing on working towards and exceeding targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients or business leads generated
  • Reviewing recruitment policies from time to time to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs
  • Coaching and working closely with the team members on their monthly target and placement
  • Working closely with leaders and managers from other teams in resolving client's issue.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Established a robust talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, and proactive outreach efforts.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams by providing guidance on role requirements, interviewing tips, and career development opportunities.
  • Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.

Assistant Manager, CWPG, Penang (Recruitment & Engagement for Contract Hiring)

PERSOLKELLY Workforce Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Visiting clients to build and develop positive relationships with them.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Implementing sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract hiring business from client companies.
  • Playing a vital role in marketing the vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a range of media, such as newspapers, websites, social media platforms and magazines.
  • Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who matches the hiring requirements proposed by client.
  • Utilizing the existing candidate database in matching the client's requirements.
  • Coordinating the interview process from initial screening until the offer stage.
  • Pitching advices to both clients and candidates on the current hiring market trend, pay range and career progression.
  • Handling the necessary reference check and background check as per requested.
  • Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalizing arrangements between client and candidates.
  • Processing of timesheet on a monthly manner depending on the cut-off period.
  • Ensuring the welfare of candidates is taken care of & the candidates adheres to the required company and HR policies.
  • Completing timely reports on employment activity.
  • Conducting exit interviews on terminating employees.
  • Administering new employment assessments.
  • Serving as a point person for all new employee questions.
  • Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations.
  • Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc).
  • Documented and overseeing the complaints and grievance procedures for the contract employees.
  • Establishing on working towards and exceeding targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients or business leads generated.
  • Reviewing recruitment policies from time to time to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs.
  • Coaching and working closely with the team members on their monthly target and placement.
  • Working closely with leaders and managers from other teams in resolving client's issue.
  • Review, formulate, implement and ensure continuous improvement and effectiveness of HR practices and procedures to enhance productivity and positive culture.
  • Assist in managing the team (Employee Relations, Learning and Development and Recruiting) and serve as acting backup to these functions.
  • Offered strong customer service skills, keeping customers satisfied and increasing sales above the target.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Senior Consultant, Penang (Recruitment & Engagement for Contract Hiring)

PERSOLKELLY Workforce Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd
07.2018 - 10.2019
  • Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
  • Visiting clients to build and develop positive relationships with them.
  • Implementing sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract hiring business from client companies.
  • Playing a vital role in marketing the vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a range of media, such as newspapers, websites, social media platforms and magazines.
  • Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who matches the hiring requirements proposed by client.
  • Utilizing the existing candidate database in matching the client's requirements.
  • Coordinating the interview process from initial screening until the offer stage.
  • Pitching advices to both clients and candidates on the current hiring market trend, pay range and career progression.
  • Handling the necessary reference check and background check as per requested.
  • Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalizing arrangements between client and candidates.
  • Processing of timesheet on a monthly manner depending on the cut-off period.
  • Ensuring the welfare of candidates is taken care of & the candidates adheres to the required company and HR policies.
  • Completing timely reports on employment activity.
  • Conducting exit interviews on terminating employees.
  • Administering new employment assessments.
  • Serving as a point person for all new employee questions.
  • Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations.
  • Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc).
  • Documented and overseeing the complaints and grievance procedures for the contract employees.
  • Offered strong customer service skills, keeping customers satisfied and increasing sales above the target.

Consultant, Penang (Recruitment & Engagement for Contract Hiring)

PERSOLKELLY Workforce Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd
05.2017 - 07.2018
  • Visiting clients to build and develop positive relationships with them.
  • Implementing sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract hiring business from client companies.
  • Playing a vital role in marketing the vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a range of media, such as newspapers, websites, social media platforms and magazines.
  • Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who matches the hiring requirements proposed by client.
  • Utilizing the existing candidate database in matching the client's requirements.
  • Coordinating the interview process from initial screening until the offer stage.
  • Pitching advices to both clients and candidates on the current hiring market trend, pay range and career progression.
  • Handling the necessary reference check and background check as per requested.
  • Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalizing arrangements between client and candidates.
  • Processing of timesheet on a monthly manner depending on the cut-off period.
  • Ensuring the welfare of candidates is taken care of & the candidates adheres to the required company and HR policies.
  • Completing timely reports on employment activity.
  • Conducting exit interviews on terminating employees.
  • Administering new employment assessments.
  • Serving as a point person for all new employee questions.
  • Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations.
  • Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc).
  • Documented and overseeing the complaints and grievance procedures for the contract employees.
  • Offered strong customer service skills, keeping customers satisfied and increasing sales above the target.

Business Development Executive, Penang

Meca Employers Consulting Agency Sdn Bhd
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Identifying new sales leads
  • Pitching products and/or services
  • Managing and arranging in house training for esteemed HR personnel
  • Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers
  • Researching organization and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets
  • Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing
  • Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
  • Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
  • Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
  • Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company's products
  • Developing quotes and proposals
  • Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person.

Sales Executive - Intern, Penang

Marcus Evans Penang
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Contact businesses and private individuals by telephone to promote products, services and/or charitable causes
  • Solicit orders for goods and services over the telephone
  • Explain the product or service to potential customers
  • Adjust scripted sales pitch to meet needs of specific individuals
  • Provide pricing details & handle customer questions
  • Obtain customer information including names and addresses
  • Record customer details including reaction to the product or service offered
  • Receive orders over the telephone & input order details into the computer system
  • Record customer details and details of transaction
  • Confirm orders placed with field sales representatives
  • Obtain contact details of potential customers from sources including telephone directories and purchased lists
  • Conduct customer and marketing surveys
  • Contact customers to follow up on initial interaction
  • Handled a plethora of client portfolio from all over the world specifically Australia, Hong Kong, India, South Africa, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Refund Executive (Contract), Penang

Air Asia Sdn. Bhd.
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • Determine if guest is entitled for refund based on the company's term and conditions and guidelines
  • Communicate with the guest and internal departments for refund related requests
  • Executing pre-refund processes to support the Finance Department
  • Process the correct amount (Blue Amount) by deleting flight, reverse fee, update comment in both SkySpeed and CRM system based on refund requests
  • Escalate case to Finance via CRM for refund process
  • Ensure all tasks and transactions are done as accordance to RST's operations Manual (S.O.P.) and AirAsia's terms and conditions
  • Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of RST's tasks and functions specifically, support better management reporting, information flow between stations, RRC, Pre-flight, Sales Office, Ground Operations, Finance, IT and Management.
  • Managed to clear the refund backlog within two months.

Management Trainee, Penang

STX Precision Group
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Perform inspections on the incoming, in-process and outgoing products to ensure that all the products is in par according to the customer requirements
  • Assist in implementing, monitoring and maintaining of the activities and documentation in QA department
  • Assist in ensuring the premise is clean
  • Follow up in meeting the requirements of the company policy and regulations inconsistent to the applied law and standards.

Education

Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering -

KDU College Penang
04.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP Fieldglass
  • AutoCAD
  • Matlab
  • Boolean Search Techniques
  • Staffing Agency Coordination
  • Training and mentoring
  • Contractor Management
  • Recruitment Process Improvement
  • Recruitment Process Outsourcing
  • Workforce Planning
  • Technical recruiting
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Talent management
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Recruitment Metrics Analysis
  • Candidate pipeline management
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • Salary and benefits negotiations
  • Contract (Client) Negotiation
  • Human Resources Support
  • Project Management
  • Human Resources Management Systems

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Bahasa Malaysia
Upper intermediate
B2
Tamil
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Partner (Freelancer)

Agensi Pekerjaan Lifework Sdn Bhd
04.2024 - Current

Talent Acquisition Partner

Agensi Pekerjaan Lifework Sdn Bhd
02.2023 - 03.2024

Manager (Northern Region), Remote

HIREDLY (Agensi Pekerjaan WOBB Sdn Bhd)
10.2021 - 02.2023

Assistant Manager, CWPG, Penang (Recruitment & Engagement for Contract Hiring)

PERSOLKELLY Workforce Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd
09.2019 - 10.2021

Senior Consultant, Penang (Recruitment & Engagement for Contract Hiring)

PERSOLKELLY Workforce Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd
07.2018 - 10.2019

Consultant, Penang (Recruitment & Engagement for Contract Hiring)

PERSOLKELLY Workforce Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd
05.2017 - 07.2018

Business Development Executive, Penang

Meca Employers Consulting Agency Sdn Bhd
04.2016 - 04.2017

Sales Executive - Intern, Penang

Marcus Evans Penang
05.2015 - 12.2015

Refund Executive (Contract), Penang

Air Asia Sdn. Bhd.
03.2015 - 05.2015

Management Trainee, Penang

STX Precision Group
06.2014 - 09.2014

Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering -

KDU College Penang
Dharshini Gunasegaran