Smitha Vishwakarma

Demonstrated expertise as a Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 14 years of experience in technical recruitment and staffing solutions. Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals. Executed comprehensive talent sourcing strategies, enhancing candidate pipelines across various technical disciplines.

Streamlined screening and interviewing processes, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and efficient placement. Leveraged data-driven insights to refine recruitment strategies and improve overall hiring outcomes.

Talent Specialist - Delivery Lead & Account Manager - Xpheno Pvt. Ltd.

(2020-12 - 2025-08)

• Cultivated relationships with GCC and Big4 client like DTICI, EY, Fedex Dataworks, Lubrizol, Flutter, and MSI Services.
• Led a dynamic team of recruiters, mentoring both experienced professionals and newcomers to enhance team performance.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to accurately assess client requirements, ensuring a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Streamlined sourcing, screening, and interview scheduling processes using ATS tools and job boards, optimizing recruitment efficiency. Proficient with tools like Success Factor, Taleo, Workday, ICIMS, Darwin Box.
• Adapted swiftly to new tools and methodologies, consistently achieving high performance and client satisfaction.
• Facilitated regular stakeholder communication through weekly updates on hiring progress, market trends, and industry insights; proficient in MS Office Suite for reporting.
• Developed innovative sourcing strategies and fostered a research-driven culture within the team to effectively identify niche skills and roles.
• Managed bulk hiring initiatives through diverse channels, including Naukri, LinkedIn, walk-ins, and referrals.
• Delivered training programs for new recruiters, contributing to team capability development; a team member was recognized with a "Rising Star Award" for 2024-25.
• Provided additiional delivery support for high-profile clients such as CBA, Lloyds Technology Centre, Carrier Global, Deloitte, Circle K, MBRDI, and DNV.
• Actively participated in sourcing for niche and senior roles, focusing on DNV, DTICI, EY, Fedex Dataworks, and Lubrizol.
• Conducted L1/L2 interviews for internal hiring processes.

Delivery Manager - Orcapod Consulting Service Pvt. Ltd.

(2019-10 - 2020-03)

• Managed a team of over 10 members across India, specialising in permanent and contract staffing for key clients including Sear Holdings, CMS Infosystems, and Malomatia.
• Guided and mentored team members on prioritizing mandates and achieving timely closures while maintaining quality standards.
• Innovated and developed new recruitment channels to enhance sourcing capabilities for senior and niche candidates.

Senior Recruiter - S2 Infotech International Limited

(2016-02 - 2019-10)

• Served as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for key clients such as Orange Business Services, KPMG, and Bristlecone.
• Successfully closed all SME roles for OBS and coordinated with KPMG's business team to fulfill IT and non-IT contract roles.
• Earned recognition and accolades from OBS and KPMG for outstanding performance.

Senior Recruitment Executive - Think People Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

(2012-06 - 2013-11)

• Acted as team lead, driving the closure of niche and aging roles to attract new clients.
• Provided training for new and existing employees, ensuring high-quality recruitment standards.
• Conducted quality checks on resumes and clarified job descriptions to enhance candidate selection.

Associate Consultant - Manpower Services India Pvt. Ltd.

(2010-10 - 2012-02)

• Engaged with clients such as Wipro Infotech and JPMC, specializing in sourcing for niche and senior-level roles in IM skills, SAP, and Java.

Senior Recruitment Executive - Sampoorna Computer People

(2009-07 - 2010-10)

• Led a team of three recruiters and served as the primary SPOC for IBM.
• Conducted requirement gathering, resume screening, and implemented various recruitment strategies to identify qualified candidates.
• Resolved conflicts and issues with clients, candidates, and team members effectively.

Recruiter (Sourcing Specialist) - Capgemini Consulting India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai (on roles of Magna Infotech Pvt. Ltd.) - Mumbai

(2008-05 - 2009-05)

• Initially focused on hiring for junior to mid-level roles in Java and Testing, later transitioned to sourcing for niche positions including Java Architects and Program Managers.

Recruitment Executive – IT - Green and Wise Consultancy, Mumbai - Mumbai

(2007-03 - 2008-04)

• Successfully closed roles in Dotnet, Java, and Testing for clients such as Mphasis, NSEIT, and Lehman Brothers.
• Maintained an organized database and fostered client relationships to enhance recruitment efforts.

Bachelor of Commerce - Mumbai University (2006-03)

Diploma - Human Resource Management - Welingkars Institute of Management (2008-12)