Ipsita Panda

About Ipsita Panda

As an HR Coordinator/ Recruiter at PDDN, a leading IT staffing and consulting company, I have been involved in various aspects of the employee lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to onboarding and supporting new hires. Over 8 years of Talent Acquisition, Senior-Level Recruiting experience; throughout which, achieved a successful track record of creativity, leadership, and communication/negotiating skills. Demonstrated ability to manage, source, and recruit top tier talent for world class organizations. Exhibits a strong work ethic, high energy, outgoing personality, and exceptional client and employee relationship skills.I have successfully built talent pools for various IT positions, assessed and qualified candidates against hiring criteria, and coordinated with hiring managers and clients to ensure a smooth hiring process. I have also played a key role in the onboarding process by supporting background checks, coordinating new hire orientations, and ensuring a smooth start for new employees. Additionally, I have assisted in managing the HR Service Desk, promptly addressing employee inquiries, and escalating complex issues when necessary.I hold an MBA degree from KIIT School of Management, KIIT University, India, where I specialized in Finance and Marketing. I also have a certification in Fundamentals of Business Analysis from the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Prior to joining PDDN, I worked as a Customer Relationship Associate at Kalpataru Limited, a real estate development company, where I handled customer documentation, registration, payment, and complaint resolution. I used tools such as SAP CRM and DMS (Sharepoint) to manage customer records and transactions. I am passionate about providing excellent customer service and creating a positive employee experience. I have strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as a keen attention to detail and data confidentiality. I am always eager to learn new skills and technologies, and to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Experience

1. HR Coordinator Recruiter

   Pddn

   Jan 2018 — Present · Fremont, CA, US

   Played a key role in the onboarding process by supporting background checks, coordinating new hire orientations, and ensuring a smooth start for new employees.• Create Detailed Job description before sourcing and posting into job portals.• Assess and qualify candidates against hiring criterion and build talent pools for future hiring based on critical factors like visa status, salary range, relocation needs and educational qualification and professional experience.• Assisted in managing the HR Service Desk, promptly addressing employee inquiries, and escalating complex issues when necessary.• Maintained electronic employee files with meticulous attention to detail and respect for data confidentiality.• Supported employee data updates within HRIS systems, contributing to data accuracy. • Liaison between Account Managers and Hiring Managers to review the present talent pipeline in the ATS and accordingly plan the strategy for the sourcing team to meet the hiring targets.• Identify potential candidates using intricate Boolean searches, professional and social networking, job postings, candidate referrals, web sourcing.• Conduct competency-based telephonic pre-screening interview to identify and shortlist appropriate talent and staff selection.• Set right expectations with candidates on job role and duties, benefits, and negotiations.• Helping team and each other to build a collaborative environment, enhancing skills and producing better results.

Education

• KIIT School of Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance & Marketing

  2012 — 2014