Priyanka Pant
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Drawing on an engineering degree followed by an MBA, and over 13 years of career advancement in a variety of industries. Dynamic Talent Acquisition Professional dedicated to fostering personal development and business expansion. Demonstrated ability to streamline hiring procedures, cut down on time-to-hire, and use successful hiring techniques Experience in hiring, onboarding, corporate talent acquisition, and agency recruiting in the US, Europe, Nepal, and the UAE, with a focus on hiring Blue & White Collar employees for engineering, maritime, construction, hospitality, IT, and manufacturing positions
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Al Seer Marine Supplies & Equipment Co PJSC
05.2023 - Current
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, significantly reducing time-to-hire by streamlining operations for white collar and blue collar staff
- Roles Hired for: Blue Collar Staff- Outboard Technician,ElectronicTechnician,Welder,Fabricator,Diesel Mechanic,Painter, Data Entry Clerk.
- White Collar Staff-HR/Admin/Finance/IT/ Commercial/ Yachting roles
- Developed effective recruitment strategies and annual hiring plans to address departmental needs
- Administered employee onboarding, providing comprehensive orientation sessions to new hires
- Managed employee documentation, contracts, recruitment paperwork and starter packs
- Updated HR databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality are maintained
- Organized team-building events, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
- Provided coaching and mentorship to junior recruiters, aiding their professional growth and development
- Analyzed recruitment metrics and produced reports for senior management, informing strategic decisions
- Streamlined internal referral process, increasing employee participation and reducing external hiring costs
- Managed recruitment pipelines to secure and onboard suitable candidates within target timescales
- Implemented diversity hiring initiatives, contributing to a more inclusive workplace culture
- Participated in recruitment drive, career fairs and networking events to promote employer brand and scout potential candidates
- Maintained excellent employee relationships by going the extra mile to answer questions regarding company matters
Talent Acquisition Manager
K&A Engineering Consulting P.C.
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Sourced and screened candidates for construction and utilities roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding of Blue collar and White collar staffs.
- Roles Hired for Project Manager, Civil/Structural/MEP/HVAC Engineers/Supervisors,Substation Engineers, Technicians, Welder, Fabricator/Material Inspector/ Estimator/ QA/QC/ HSE/ Finance/Admin/IT
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
- Enhanced candidate experience by implementing a streamlined application process and timely communication.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
Recruitment Specialist
Career Zone Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Planned, organized and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals for Blue Collar Staffs for Construction and Manufacturing companies in Nepal and UAE.
- Hiring for Blue Collar roles of Electrician, Pipe Fitter, Mechanics, Foreman, Welder, Fabricator, AC Technician, Plumber, Heavy Drivers, Crane Operators, CCTV Technician, General Labour, Cleaner, Office Assistant, Sales Executive, Camp Boss,
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
Head of Recruitment
Growth Sellers Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 10.2015
- In-House Recruitment & Agency Recruitment
- Responsible for full life cycle of Recruitment process
- Designed, developed and implemented successful recruitment process to fill all the vacancies for Blue and white collar staff for Engineering, Construction, Hospitality, IT and Manufacturing roles
- Customized strategies for different vacancies, like creating engaging job adverts and social media techniques
- Interviewed and hired staff fitting job and company requirements
Program Officer
Rural Infrastructure & Management Consultant
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Identify National and International consulting opportunities
- Identify best international and national partners (firms)
- Coordinate with the partner firms for the preparation of EOI and Proposals
- Conduct desk research for the preparation of EOI and Proposals
- Prepare technical and financial proposals in close coordination with the technical team
- Work closely with the consultants and partner firms for successful implementation of the project
- Coordinate with clients and partner firms for project implementation and management
- Arranging and participating in site visits for proposal preparation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dev Bhoomi University
06.2009
MBA - Human Resource
White House Graduate School of Management
02.2017
Skills
- Global Recruitment
- Blue Collar & White Collar Hiring
- ATS & HRMS Systems- iCIMS, Clear Company, Paylocity, Nimble
- Recruitment Platforms- LinkedIn, NaukriGulf,Social Media
- New Employee Orientation
- Candidate tracking
- Talent management
- Dispute resolution
- Equal opportunities facilitation
Certification
- Online certification course on Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professional, 06/20/21
- Online certification course on The Science of Well Being, 08/04/21
- Participated in Sales Summit organized by Growth Leadership Academy, 2016 & 2017
- Participated in HR Meet, 2016, 2017, 2020 & 2021
- Personal and Professional grooming training, 11/12/16
- Essential HR Skills training and workshop, 02/06/16 & 02/07/16
- Seminar for 1 week on Business Plan Development, 03/30/15
- Seminar for 1 week on Supply Chain Management, 10/31/15
- GSM Workshop from BISD Labs Complete IT & Embedded Solution, 20 days
Linkedin Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-pant-39a63237/
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Al Seer Marine Supplies & Equipment Co PJSC
05.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
K&A Engineering Consulting P.C.
01.2020 - 08.2022
Recruitment Specialist
Career Zone Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 06.2022
Head of Recruitment
Growth Sellers Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 10.2015
Program Officer
Rural Infrastructure & Management Consultant
01.2010 - 03.2013
MBA - Human Resource
White House Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dev Bhoomi University
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