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MALAVIKA UNNIKRISHNAN

AL KHOBAR,SAUDI ARABIA

Summary

Results-driven HR Recruiter known for optimizing recruitment processes and enhancing candidate experience. Successfully streamlined hiring procedures, reducing time-to-fill and improving candidate quality. Skilled in fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HR recruiter

Zepto
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed the complete recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating, and onboarding candidates across various functions.
  • Conducted salary negotiations in alignment with internal benchmarks and budget constraints to ensure mutually agreeable terms.
  • Handled offer release and onboarding coordination, ensuring timely communication and a smooth candidate experience.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to understand talent needs and advised on recruitment strategies, market trends, and pipeline development.
  • Utilized social media platforms and employer branding strategies to attract top talent and maintain a positive employer image.
  • Ensured compliance with internal processes and documentation standards across all requisitions.
  • Collaborated on diversity hiring initiatives, college recruitment campaigns, and talent outreach programs.
  • Provided data-driven recruitment insights to optimize sourcing strategies and improve hiring outcomes.

HR recruiter

Job Store Consulting
Coimbatore, India
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding top talent for diverse industries.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provided insights on market trends and candidate pipeline strategies.
  • Utilized job portals, social media platforms, and internal databases to source potential candidates and build a robust talent pipeline.
  • Ensured a positive candidate experience through timely communication and feedback, aligning with company branding efforts.
  • Supported internal and external talent acquisition campaigns and college recruitment drives.
  • Maintained compliance with recruitment processes and documentation standards.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management and Services

Bharathiar University
India
09.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management and Services

Acharya Institutes
India
07.2017 - 07.2020

1 to 12th

Army Public School (APS)
India

Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Sourcing

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate

Timeline

HR recruiter

Zepto
09.2024 - 02.2025

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management and Services

Bharathiar University
09.2022 - 09.2024

HR recruiter

Job Store Consulting
07.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management and Services

Acharya Institutes
07.2017 - 07.2020

1 to 12th

Army Public School (APS)
MALAVIKA UNNIKRISHNAN