Cliff Coutinho

About Cliff Coutinho

Driven HR Enthusiast | DEI Advocate | Talent Acquisition & Culture Champion As a passionate professional with a diverse academic and practical background in Sociology, Business Management, and Human Resources, I am dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces, fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and driving strategic Talent Acquisition initiatives. My experience spans working with communities on social issues, coupled with a solid foundation in HR Analytics and organizational culture. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve delved into a range of disciplines, from Organizational Behavior to the Sociology of Human Resource Development and Performance Management Systems. This has equipped me with a unique understanding of leadership dynamics, employee engagement, and workplace culture. My hands-on experience as a Teaching Assistant and Volunteer, along with projects in business strategy, finance, and digital marketing, have sharpened my analytical skills, allowing me to address HR challenges with a data-driven perspective. I’m especially passionate about integrating advanced HR Analytics into Talent Acquisition and DEI strategies to cultivate inclusive, high-performing teams. My work with diverse communities, both as a volunteer and researcher, has strengthened my ability to navigate complex environments and build meaningful connections. I’m committed to leveraging these insights to drive cultural transformation and align talent strategies with business objectives. 🤝 If you’re seeking someone with a deep understanding of the intersection between sociology and business, and a passion for fostering inclusive and thriving teams, let’s connect! I’d love to discuss how I can contribute to your organization’s HR and consulting goals.

Experience

1. HR Recruiter

   Hiring Ninja

   Feb 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Requirement Analysis: Collaborating with respective Hiring Manager to acquire nuanced understanding of each role to ensure mandates align well with business objectives- Job Description: Fabricating custom Job Descriptions for each role to ensure they adhere to the respective recruitment mandate- Sourcing: Extracting candidate data from various portals utilising Boolean Search to ensure candidate profiles are at least an 80% match on paper- Screening: Reviewing application utilising AI initially and then manually to identify ideal matches from applicants- Interviewing: Assessing candidates from Active & Passive recruitment Sources through an in-depth interview, ensuring only quality candidates make it through - Candidates who match at least 80% of the requirements- Offer Rollout: Coordinated & Executed offer rollouts to successful applicants and initiating extensive Background Verification- Pre-joining Engagement: Orchestrated pre joining engagement initiatives to kickstart Organizational Socialization through Anticipation and reduce dropouts- Onboarding & Integration: Liaised with company\'s internal team to ensure a smooth onboarding process and enabling the second stage of Organizational Socialization- Post-Joining Check up: Implementing post joining check-ups, and ensuring any grievances, by the candidate or company, are taken care of- Portal Knowledge: Apna, Naukri, Job Hai, Work India, Monster/Foundit, Indeed, Shine, Internshala, Weekday, and Hireonix- Profile Knowledge: Non-IT (Procurement, Purchase, Marketing, Equity & Derivative, Human Resources, Motion Graphic, etc.); IT (Front End, Back End, Full stack: Python, Java, Javascript, C++, Angular, Ruby, etc.); Medical (Nurse, Endoscopy, Pathology, Resident, etc.); Professional (Lawyers, Architects, CA, CS, CFA, etc.).

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Master of Arts - MA, Sociology

• St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science and Commerce

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing

• St. Francis D'Assisi High School - India

  SSC, General Studies

• St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science and Commerce

  HSC, Commerce