Lavanya Baskar
Recruiter II
- Role
- Agi Recruiter Ii - Contract Role at Amazon
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lavanya Baskar
Strategic and results-oriented HR professional with over 7 years of experience in HR…
Experience
Agi Recruiter Ii - Contract Role
Mar 2025 — Present
Leading specialized recruitment initiatives to identify and engage PhD-level “Expert” talent across key STEM disciplines for Amazon\'s mTurk Experts Program. Connecting top-tier STEM experts with Mturk, a platform that compensates individuals for contributing scientific answers to AI training and development.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Partner with Amazon program managers to develop targeted sourcing strategies for research-focused roles requiring doctorate-level credentials in Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.• Successfully build and manage talent pipelines of PhD-level candidates from initial outreach through platform registration, achieving a 40% conversion rate from initial contact to active participation• Facilitate a streamlined recruitment process for senior research positions, maintaining a high-touch candidate experience aligned with academic excellence. • Leverage advanced Boolean search techniques and scientific research databases to identify and engage passive candidates, resulting in a 30% increase in expert-level participation• Manage a diverse portfolio of scientific domains, successfully delivering 100+ PhD-level expert registrations quarterly across multiple STEM fields• Developed and implemented a targeted outreach strategy, resulting in a 25% increase in engagement rates from top-tier research institutions• Collaborate with the Mturk product team to gather expert feedback, contributing to platform improvements that enhance the user experience for high-level contributors• Organize and lead virtual information sessions and workshops to educate potential experts on the benefits and impact of participating in AI training through Mturk• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AI and machine learning trends to effectively communicate the value proposition of the Mturk Experts Program to highly specialized candidates
Education
Auxilium College (Autonomous)Gandhi Nagar,Katpadi-632 006
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources
Anna University Chennai
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
2012 — 2014
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