Shashikiran S

Results-driven Recruiting Coordinator with over 8 years of experience in high-growth environments. Skilled in interview scheduling, offer management, onboarding, and background verification. Adept at streamlining processes and ensuring compliance to enhance candidate and new hire experiences.

Talent Acquisition Operations Associate (Contract) at A.P. Moller – Maersk (2023-02 – Present)

• Oversee End to End Recruitment Coordination process for India and APAC region across various departments to ensure timely hiring.
• Managed candidate/ Stakeholder communication and scheduling for interviews effectively.
• Managed recruitment process for new hires, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed accurately and on time.
• Managed onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all documentation was completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Developed onboarding schedules to improve organization of orientation activities.
• Evaluated onboarding feedback to recommend enhancements for future processes and materials.
• Managed candidate databases using applicant tracking systems for streamlined tracking.
• Managed to hire and train 5 TA Ops Associate for Recruitment Coordination process for India and APAC region
• Managing the Workload and performance reviews for Associates. Reported the same with TA ops manager for India and APAC.
• Initiate and track vendor background checks and follow up until completion.
• Generated employee IDs and ensured accuracy of personal details, compensation, organization, manager, cost center, location, and business line.
• Collaborated with HR teams to streamline communication between departments and new employees.

Recruiting Coordinator at Amazon Web Services (2022-04 – 2022-12)

Role got Redundant

• Worked as a Recruiting Coordinator with primary responsibility for end-to-end interview scheduling.
• Coordinated interview scheduling across APAC region using Amazon's internal scheduling tools to streamline candidate engagement.
• Trained and mentored recruiting coordinators on APAC interview scheduling processes to enhance team capabilities.
• Hands-on experience across the recruitment lifecycle, including screening, scheduling, and offer processes.
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Supported the 'Hire Our Builders' program by helping global teams track interviewer availability and lineups.
• Maintained consolidated reports for all coordinators to provide visibility into scheduling status and team productivity.

Recruiting Associate at Motive (Previously KeepTruckin) (2021-01 – 2022-04)

• Managed end-to-end interview scheduling for 50+ roles simultaneously, coordinating across global stakeholders and time zones
• Achieved 98% SLA adherence for scheduling turnaround in a high-volume hiring environment
• Managed offer process, overseeing compensation approvals, offer rollouts, and candidate follow-ups, resulting in higher offer acceptance rate
• Led onboarding operations ensuring seamless pre-boarding documentation and Day 1 readiness
• Managed end-to-end Background Verification (BGV) process including candidate consent, vendor coordination, discrepancy handling, and compliance tracking (aligned with global standards)
• Coordinated employee benefits programs, handling enrollment, documentation, vendor collaboration, and query resolution for new joiners
• Partnered with TA, Hiring Managers, and Finance to streamline hiring workflows and reduce time-to-hire by ~20%.
• Coordinated campus hiring drives, including logistics, candidate communication, and offer rollouts for early talent pipelines.
• Ensured ATS data accuracy and generated reports to inform hiring decisions and updates for leadership
• Acted as a key POC for candidates, delivering a strong candidate experience across all touchpoints

Recruitment Coordinator at Go-Jek (2018-11 – 2019-10)

• Achieved 98% SLA adherence for scheduling turnaround in a high-volume hiring environment
• Managed end-to-end interview scheduling for 50+ roles simultaneously, coordinating across global stakeholders and time zones
• Owned offer management process, including compensation approvals, offer rollouts, and candidate follow-ups, improving offer acceptance rate
• Partnered with TA, Hiring Managers, and Finance to streamline hiring workflows and reduce time-to-hire by ~20%.
• Coordinated campus hiring drives, including logistics, candidate communication, and offer rollouts for early talent pipelines.
• Led onboarding operations ensuring seamless pre-boarding documentation and Day 1 readiness
• Managed end-to-end Background Verification (BGV) process including candidate consent, vendor coordination, discrepancy handling, and compliance tracking (aligned with global standards)
• Coordinated employee insurance and benefits programs, managing enrollment, documentation, vendor collaboration, and query resolution for new joiners.
• Maintained ATS data hygiene and generated reports to inform hiring decisions and provide leadership updates.
• Served as key POC for candidates, ensuring strong candidate experience throughout all touchpoints.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract Role) at Wal-Mart Labs (2016-11 – 2018-11)

• Accountable for delivering an end-to-end candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Partnered closely with recruiters to facilitate interview processes, including face-to-face, telephonic, and video-conference interviews.
• Coordinated interview scheduling using Outlook calendars, aligning candidate and interview panel availability for seamless recruitment.
• Managed campus hiring processes, including interview scheduling and onboarding activities across India.
• Collected and organized required documents from selected candidates, ensuring accurate and timely drafting of offer letters.
• Oversaw Day-1 joining activities and ensured all onboarding logistics were in place for new hires.
• Maintained recruitment tools and trackers with candidate details in Excel, generating monthly reports for Recruitment Manager to support decision-making.

Human Resource Coordinator (Contract role) at Accenture (2015-04 – 2016-05)

• Built and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role priorities, and business challenges.
• Acted as a strategic talent advisor by sharing guidance on recruitment best practices, market trends, and candidate availability.
• Partnered with stakeholders to design customized recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce plans.
• Utilized multiple sourcing channels, including direct sourcing, networking, and internal/external databases, to attract qualified candidates.
• Conducted comprehensive candidate screening and assessments to ensure alignment with role requirements and organizational culture.
• Facilitated interview processes by scheduling interviews, coordinating logistics, and ensuring timely feedback to candidates and panels.
• Managed the offer process, including compensation discussions, offer negotiation, and consultation with hiring managers on benefits.
• Built and maintained a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Managed end-to-end Background Verification (BGV) process including candidate consent, vendor coordination, discrepancy handling, and compliance tracking (aligned with global standards)
• Coordinated employee insurance and benefits programs, managing enrollment, documentation, vendor collaboration, and query resolution for new joiners.
• Maintained ATS data hygiene and generated reports to inform hiring decisions and provide leadership updates.
• Served as key POC for candidates, ensuring strong candidate experience throughout all touchpoints.
• Analyzed recruitment metrics and dashboards to track progress, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborated closely with the broader Talent Acquisition team-including recruiters, coordinators, and support staff-to deliver high-quality hiring solutions.
• Good knowledge on Excel

MBA in HR/Marketing – St Aloysius college Mangalore (2014)

BBM – Seshadripuram college Bangalore (2012)