Veera Krishnan

As a Senior Recruiter, I owned the entire recruitment life cycle, from crafting sourcing strategies that attracted top talent to ensuring smooth onboarding.

• I excelled at screening and assessment, utilizing various platforms to identify ideal candidates and navigate tough decisions.
• Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout the interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
• Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
• Leveraged advanced search techniques and Boolean logic to effectively source passive candidates from various online platforms.
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
• Implemented innovative recruiting techniques to attract top talent in a competitive market.
• Negotiated favorable compensation packages for new hires, ensuring company remained an attractive employer of choice.
• Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner.
• Increased diversity hiring initiatives through targeted outreach efforts and partnerships with professional organizations catering to underrepresented groups.
• Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems and prioritizing high-impact roles.
• Actively participated in local job fairs to promote company brand among prospective employees while identifying potential talent matches for current vacancies.
• Collaborated with HR team to develop consistent onboarding processes for new hires, improving retention rates within the first year of employment.

• As a Senior Technical Recruiter, I was solely responsible for identifying, recruiting, screening, and presenting good candidates for technology positions, collaborating with hiring managers to set realistic technical requirements to the clients.
• Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
• Spearheaded employer branding initiatives that showcased company culture and attracted top industry talent.
• Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
• Created comprehensive candidate profiles that highlighted key skills, experiences, and fit with corporate values, allowing hiring managers to make informed decisions quickly.
• Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout the process.

• As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, I was responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees at TCS Malaysia
• I executed the recruiting process, collaborated with sales leaders and hiring managers, and led employer branding initiatives.
• Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
• Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
• Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
• Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
• Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.

• As a Talent Consultant / Career Coach, I performed recruitment marketing and deployment for multiple types of clients
• I executed the recruiting process, collaborated with sales leaders and hiring managers, and filled various roles in different industries.
• Assisted organizations in developing robust employee retention programs, reducing attrition rates significantly.
• Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency in sourcing and hiring top talent.
• Collaborated with HR teams to optimize workforce planning and ensure timely fulfillment of staffing requirements.
• Implemented innovative recruiting strategies to attract diverse and high-quality candidates for various industries.

• As a Technology Recruiter, I was accountable for both client services and internal hiring
• I managed a team of 9 recruitment consultants, drove the recruitment lifecycle, and implemented attraction strategies.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
• Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
• Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
• Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
• Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
• Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
• Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
• Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates.
• Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides.

• As a Recruiter (Sourcing Specialist), I handled the full cycle of recruitment, from sourcing to closing resources for assigned requisitions
• I managed recruitment timeframes, provided reports, and conducted interviews.
• Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
• Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
• Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
• Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
• Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.

Bachelor of Psychology with Honors – Open University Malaysia - 2024

• Awarded Dean List 2019