Souma Chandra

About Souma Chandra

As a dedicated Recruitment Consultant at CephalX, I specialize in talent acquisition and strategic hiring. With a strong background in recruitment and a passion for connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations, I am committed to driving success through innovative and effective hiring practices.At CephalX, we are revolutionizing talent acquisition by leveraging cutting-edge technology and real-time insights to dynamically match talent to work. Our mission is to unlock potential, foster inclusivity, and create a culture where everyone feels they belong.Key Areas of Expertise: • Talent Acquisition • Strategic Hiring • Candidate Experience • Diversity and Inclusion • Stakeholder ManagementI am excited to be part of CephalX’s journey in transforming the recruitment landscape and look forward to contributing to our clients’ success by finding the best talent fit for their needs-I am an HR professional with a passion to change people\'s life by helping them get right job at right time, coaching and educating them in their career plans, learning about their goals, skills and interest. It gives me immense sense of excitement and pleasure in impacting others\' life. What makes my job more interesting is the variety of assignments and challenges it brings while working for different job requirements. Being a Global Recruiter, has given me a chance to hone my skills and also to show my creativity by bringing in new ideas and strategies of sourcing, networking and connecting with best of talent in the world. I\'m a learner and this profession gives me a chance to learn something new each day, be it people, technology, country, language, culture. the list is endless.Some more insight on myself:• A Human Resource Professional with more than 9 years of experience in Recruitment.• Strong ability to source, screen, and select candidates based on strategic qualification criteria.• Experienced in Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Candidate Management, Salary and Benefit Negotiation.• Proficient in recruiting candidates at all levels of skills and compensation.• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.• Ability to conduct interviews and facilitate decision-making regarding offers.• An effective communicator who is enthusiastic and an effective team player.• Strong work ethic and willingness to assist team members.Please feel free to connect with me. I would love to be a part of your network.

Experience

1. Recruitment Consultant

   Cephalx Private Limited

   Jun 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Specialize in talent acquisition and strategic hiring for diverse industries. • Utilize advanced recruitment strategies to identify and attract top talent. • Foster strong relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs and provide tailored solutions. • Promote diversity and inclusion in hiring practices to build a broad and dynamic workforce. • Enhance candidate experience by ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.

Education

• Mount Carmel Convent, Dhanbad/ Digwadih

  Business/Commerce, General with Computer Science, ICSE-ISC

  1992 — 2005

• Birla Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Application

  2005 — 2008

• University of Pune

  Masters in Computer Management, Computer Science and Management

  2010 — 2012

• Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

  HR Analytics, HR Analytics

  2019 — 2019

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  EDHRM (2019-21) Executive Diploma in HRM, Human Resources Management

  2019 — 2021

• University of Pune

  PGDM(HR), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Internet Recruiting
• Strategy
• Time Management
• Management
• Screening Resumes
• IT Recruitment
• Talent Management
• Team Management
• Communication
• Recruitments
• Training
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Hospitality Consulting
• Talent Acquisition
• Spreadsheets
• Communication Skills
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Interviewing Skills
• Employer Branding
• Networking
• Multitasking Skills
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Relations
• Sourcing
• Employee Relations
• Interviews
• Screening
• Vendor Management
• Business Analysis
• Mentoring
• Public Speaking
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Career Counseling
• Leadership