Balaji Sam

About Balaji Sam

Talent Acquisition Leader | Strategic Hiring | Employer Branding | Leadership & Tech Hiring Passionate about building high-performing teams and creating talent strategies that drive business success. With 10+ years in talent acquisition, I specialize in scaling teams, optimizing hiring processes, and leveraging data-driven recruitment strategies to secure top talent. Key Achievements:* Reduced time-to-fill by 30% for critical roles, improving efficiency.* Implemented an Employee Referral Program, increasing referral hires by 150% in six months.* Specialized in leadership & technical hiring, partnering with C-suite executives.* Expert in ATS, AI-driven sourcing, and DEI hiring strategies.I am passionate about building strong employer brands, enhancing candidate experience, and driving strategic workforce planning to help organizations thrive in today\'s competitive talent landscape.Let’s connect! Feel free to reach out if you’re looking for insights into scaling teams, recruitment innovations, or hiring strategies.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

   Intellect Design Arena Ltd

   Jul 2022 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Spearheaded effective recruitment strategies to develop and deliver aligned with theorganization\'s goals and objectives. Assist in managing interviews and leading a team of recruiters & coordinators. Provide guidance,mentorship, and support to team members to ensure they meet their recruitment targets. Implemented innovative sourcing strategies, including job boards, social media campaigns, networking, and employee referrals, to attract top talents and build a strong candidate pipeline. Collect and analyze data, including recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate satisfaction, to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions. Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations throughout recruitment. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Conducted thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates\' skills, experience, and cultural fit, resulting in a 90% retention rate for new hires. Work closely with hiring managers and departmental leaders to understand their hiring needs and requirements. Provide regular updates on recruitment progress, share market insights, and collaborate on candidate selection decisions. Stay updated on market trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in talent acquisition andidentify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains within the recruitmentfunction. Hands-on with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

Education

• University of Madras

  🎓 Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) – Information Technology, Information Technology

  2008 — 2011

• Anna University Chennai

  🎓 Master of Business Administration (MBA) – HR & Marketing, HR & Marketing

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Job Descriptions
• Screening Resumes
• Recruitment Forecasting and Planning
• Information Technologies
• Talent Acquisition
• Internet Recruiting
• Market Research
• Permanent Placement
• Stakeholder Management
• Bulk Mailing
• Recruitment Forecasting and Planning
• IT Recruiter
• Cold Calling
• Recruiting
• Employee Relations
• Salary Negotiations
• Head Hunting
• Human Resources
• Contract Recruitment
• Leadership Hiring
• Employee Engagement
• Interviews
• Talent Management
• Bulk Sms
• Bu Interactions
• Market Intelligence
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Executive Search
• Screening
• Talent Management
• Bench Marking