Sheetal Gowda

• Create and execute potent talent acquisition strategies that resonate with the overarching company’s goals.
• Leverage diverse platforms to pinpoint and attract top-tier candidates from both the Middle East and worldwide talent pools.
• Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, including candidate identification, evaluation, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Work closely with senior management and internal stakeholders to grasp present and future talent requirements tailored to the company’s objectives.
• Nurture enduring connections with regional recruitment agencies, executive search firms, and alternative talent channels.
• Conduct comprehensive interviews to gauge cultural compatibility, technical proficiencies, and future career aspirations.
• Overseeing the hiring of Emirati aligns with the company's Emiratization Strategy.

I've highlighted some of my accomplishments:

• I have consistently excelled for two consecutive years, demonstrating exceptional performance.
• Through a comprehensive approach, I enhanced the efficiency of the onboarding process by conducting process audits, performing gap analyses, transitioning towards a more paperless system, and integrating data seamlessly.
• Additionally, I successfully managed diverse projects, including the development of recruitment process modules in the ERP, updating the structured job map and grade, and optimizing the efficiency of the internal IT system (OneDesk) in relation to HR and onboarding. Introduced the Work Buddy program and crafted a welcome note for the new joiner and mentor. Organized many team-building activities.
• I have effectively sourced specialized talents globally for the aviation project.
• Notably, I closed various roles without resorting to recruitment agencies, achieving a remarkable 7-fold return on investment compared to my cost to the company.

• Managed talent acquisition efforts for a prominent technology company, collaborating with stakeholders and leaders to identify candidates.
• Successfully recruited the talents of IT professionals for government and semi-government projects.
• Formulated and executed recruitment strategies and processes to facilitate the company's growth and expansion in collaboration with new clients. Foster robust relationships with stakeholders, comprehending their business needs, priorities, and talent requirements.
• Employed diverse recruitment channels, including social media, job boards, and events, to attract and engage high-caliber candidates.
• Implemented employer-branding initiatives to showcase the company's culture, values, and career opportunities to external candidates.
• Participated in weekly recruitment meetings with the top management and other business leaders, ensuring the smooth execution of recruitment activities and providing advice to business leaders when necessary.
• I attended Tawteen events to recruit fresh graduates from HCT College in support of the Emiratization program.
• Led a team of 3 recruiters based at the site in India.

I've highlighted some of my accomplishments:

• Independently sourced and onboarded diverse talents for government and semi-government projects from both local and international markets. I received appreciation from top business leaders for successfully filling roles and addressing succession gaps within the stipulated turnaround time.
• As the sole point of contact and the inaugural employee of Big Data Technology Solutions, I played a pivotal role in securing business for the company. Achieved significant profits in the first year of operations and concurrently managed various departments, including recruitment.

• Identified and sourced qualified candidates for open positions to meet organizational needs.
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
• Negotiated offers and closed deals to finalize recruitment process and secure best talent.
• Provided support to hiring managers and HR teams to keep recruitment processes aligned with organizational goals.
• Networked and built relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals to identify potential candidates, stay informed about industry trends and gain insight into skills and qualifications in demand.