Neha Naik - Senior Technical Recruiter, RecruitGyan

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RecruitGyanHead of Talent Acquisition

Jan. 2015Houston, Texas, United StatesAs Founder, I currently operate this firm that specializes in augmenting talent pools for organizations ranging from start-up to Fortune 50 across diverse industries. I provide all-encompassing recruitment packages, including sourcing, outreach, screening, and reference checks based on holistic approach to talent acquisition. I lead a team of 7 direct reports and 45 indirect reports. Key Contributions: - Delivered full-cycle recruitment to enhance talent pools for diverse client organizations, including Indeed, Iterable (Series E), Samsung Austin Semiconductor, Menlo Venture Capital Firm, and Mux (Series D). - Crafted mission-centric job descriptions, outreach messages, email frameworks, and interview guides, which resulted in streamlined 8.5-week average time-to-fill. - Offered in-depth consultation to hiring teams and CEOs, focused on best practices for candidate attraction, engagement, closure, and retention; attained 85% offer acceptance rate through strategic pipeline management. - Executed strategic recruiting initiatives that boosted fill rates to average of 95%, increased time-to-fill efficiency by 65%, and reduced turnover by 30%. - Introduced cutting-edge technology and dynamic hiring dashboard that delivered transparency in recruitment goals and enabled agile adjustments to recruitment strategies as needed. - Advised client organizations on diversity, equity, and inclusion, guided improvements in DEI initiatives, and fostered inclusive and diverse workplace environments. - Curated exceptional candidate experiences while simultaneously boosting hiring team productivity, and struck balance between candidate satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Menlo VenturesLead Recruiter

Mar. 2022 - Sep. 2022I gained a wealth of experience working as Lead Recruiter and collaborating with the leadership team to fill diverse pivotal roles in venture capitalist backed companies.

CSVNowPrincipal Recruiter

Apr. 2021 - Jan. 2022I was retained on contract to perform as a Principal Technical Recruiter who specialized in placing high-caliber Software Engineers @ Y Combinator start-ups.

UpworkTalent Acquisition / Talent Agent

Jun. 2017 - Mar. 2019Houston, Texas AreaAt Upwork, I earned a reputation as an effective, enthusiastic recruiter who thrived on passive candidate sourcing, cold calling, and building strong partnerships with hiring managers.

ManpowerGroup SolutionsRPO Recruiter

Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2018Houston, Texas AreaAt Manpower, I specialized in recruiting for senior roles across US and Australia in the Health & Safety sector by leveraging blend of modern and traditional methods, including cold-calling strategies and social media platforms. Key Contributions: - Employed diverse sourcing strategies and engaged both active and passive candidates through LinkedIn networking, group interactions, referrals, and direct outreach on such platforms as Monster and Indeed to optimize talent pool. - Conducted frequent strategic meetings with hiring managers to review talent pipelines, offer expert guidance on recruitment best practices, and enhance overall effectiveness of recruitment process. - Performed comprehensive candidate pre-screening to assess their motivation, aptitude, and personality fit, and ensured candidate alignment with organizational values and requirements. - Prepared thorough summaries for each candidate, encompassing skill assessments, technical and cultural fit, and compensation expectations to facilitate informed hiring decisions. - Built robust candidate pipelines and streamlined interview process to ensure outstanding candidate experience throughout recruitment journey. - Advised firm stakeholders on recruiting best practices, and played vital leadership role in driving continuous improvement of recruitment strategies and processes.

EarthstaffUpstream Oil & Gas Recruitment Consultant

Nov. 2014 - Apr. 2015Houston, Texas AreaDuring this time frame, I sourced and recruited senior managers for key Oil & Gas sector roles in US, Egypt, South Africa, and Doha, focusing on positions such as landmen, engineers, and operations management professionals, enhancing global talent acquisition. Key Contributions: - Expanded client base by facilitating on-site business development meetings and presenting firm's unique recruiting model in major cities such as Houston, Dallas, and Austin. - Demonstrated exceptional proficiency by maintaining impressive average of 40 resume submissions per week while focusing concurrently on 3 key vacancies.

Paradigm Group, Inc.IT Sourcing Specialist

Jan. 2014 - Nov. 2014Houston, Texas AreaIn this early role, I researched candidates for small to medium sized companies, including Fortune 500 organizations.