Simi Chacko

About Simi Chacko

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with 10+ years of experience in successfully executing end-to-end recruitment strategies and driving talent acquisition processes across a wide array of industries, including Technology, Big Four, Investment Banking, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and the Semiconductor sector. Adept at managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from conducting in-depth job analysis and creating compelling job descriptions to identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent.• Full-Cycle Recruitment Expertise: Skilled in sourcing, screening, pre-vetting and negotiating offers for both technical and non-technical roles, ensuring a comprehensive approach that aligns with organizational goals.• Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in building targeted talent pipelines using innovative sourcing techniques such as LinkedIn, Boolean search, social media, employee referrals, and job boards, increasing candidate flow and reducing time-to-hire.• Process Optimization & ATS Expertise: Proficient in using various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Jazz HR and Great Plains to streamline hiring workflows, improve recruitment metrics and maintain compliance. Expertise in optimizing hiring processes to reduce inefficiencies and enhance team productivity.• Talent Pool Building: Proficient to build a talent pool of passive candidates, not just for immediate roles but for future hiring needs by saving searches and creating pipelines from various job portals.

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Zealogics Inc

   Apr 2022 — Present · Kochi, IN

Education

• JCCC

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing

• Faculty of Management Studies, College of Materials Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, HR & Marketing