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Divya Katticaren

Talent Acquisition

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Estoril, Portugal
Talent Acquisition - Senior Recruiter at McKinsey & Company
Studied Marketing and Human Resources at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Studied Marketing and Human Resources at Christ University
Joined June 10, 2023

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About
With more than 13 years of experience in talent acquisition and people management, I bring a unique combination of relevant experience, knowledge, and expertise. From being a Managing Partner in a start up to a talent acquisition professional in one of the largest consulting firms. I have garnered extensive experience in people management and combined with my passion for developing and empowering individuals, I believe I would be an asset to your team. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of leading and inspiring diverse teams in various settings. I have successfully implemented strategies to improve employee engagement, fostered a positive work culture, and contributed to the professional growth of team members. My track record of effectively managing people and achieving results has equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in this role. I have successfully developed and implemented innovative recruitment & DEI strategies, to improve EVP and enhance quality of hire.
Experience
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McKinsey & Company
Apr 2022 – Present
Lisbon, Portugal
Talent Acquisition - Senior Recruiter
Responsible for the full cycle recruitment process of various practices within the Firm Collaborated with senior partners to drive people initiatives Devised and implemented sourcing techniques to build pipelines of potential applicants, such as employer branding initiatives, specialised recruitment events Maintained the ATS with all updated data of the candidate as well as the recruitment metrics Drove different coaching programs for team members and devised Best Practice Initiatives for Hybrid Work Culture to improve motivation and engagement Supported Diversity & Inclusion Efforts within the Firm (Silver Champion Inclusion Badge Winner) Embedded equality, diversity and inclusion matters into operational activity by supporting and educating cross-functional teams. Proactively Integrated business leaders into our DEI initiatives to improve EVP Increased outreach with extensive use of Social Media Onboarding Initiatives to increase engagement of new joiners (implemented unique storytelling techniques)
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Sapienti Unum
Dec 2019 – Aug 2022
Lisbon, Portugal
Director Of Operations & Human Resources
Implemented targeted change programmes and automated systems, resulting in maximised operational opportunities. Facilitated smooth recruitment procedures by screening, interviewing, and hiring candidates to meet company needs. Initiated employee evaluation process and recommended policy changes that helped staff progress towards desired readiness goals. Developed long-term operational strategies with senior management to achieve business development objectives. Organised orientations, events, and activities for employees to support organisation's objectives. Led high-performing operational teams to exceed KPIs and deliver outstanding results.
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Remotal.io
Jan 2022 – Mar 2022
Lisbon, Portugal
Talent Acquisition Manager
Devised and implemented highly effective sourcing strategies, resulting in a pool of top-tier candidates. Built a comprehensive database of potential hires quickly and efficiently. Streamlined the recruitment process, significantly reducing Time to Hire through efficient sourcing and intelligent interview coordination. Developed a robust pipeline of highly qualified candidates, ready for future HR needs. Regularly monitored key recruitment metrics and presented reports to senior management, ensuring targets were met or exceeded. Exercised a deep understanding of organizational requirements to identify and recommend improvement areas in recruitment processes.
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Cross Border Talents
Sep 2021 – Dec 2021
Lisbon, Portugal
Talent Acquisition Manager
Improved operational success by supporting hiring managers in recruiting top specialists and experts. Enhanced company hiring processes by interpreting wider recruitment trends. Generated interest in the company's career page resulting in attracting suitable candidates. Efficiently managed pipeline, applications and interview processes for potential candidates. Conducted thorough interviews and provided mentorship throughout the recruitment process.
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Osec Consultants
May 2018 – Dec 2019
Mumbai, India
Director Of Business Development - Recruitment & Placement
Identified potential partners for collaboration to increase business and market share Executed strategic tie ups to build customer base Developed & executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales processes Managed Stakeholder Expectations Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires Monitored participant workflow and behaviours throughout training process
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Electronic Systems
Mar 2010 – Mar 2018
Kolkata, India
Managing Partner/ Director -Operations Business Development, Recruitment & Training
Responsible for the end to end recruitment process from identifying, hiring needs to sourcing, interviewing, testing, selection, training, and onboarding Formulated training strategies to improve employee productivity which rose by 20% (measured by increase in achievement of target percentage) Provided strategic advice to the board based on improvements required, opportunities and business trends. Conducted extensive research into market trends and evaluate business opportunities for increasing company profits. Led and contributed to market and business development activities, identifying and pursuing new potential client services opportunities. Implemented training and development programmes for new employees to successfully exceed retention targets Created an extensive network of dealers by adding new channel partners Increased customer base with aggressive B2B and B2C selling Identified opportunities for key account growth and account penetration Developed growth strategies for financial gain and customer satisfaction Launched comprehensive sales training programs for the sales personnel Led a team of area sales managers and sales executives towards target fulfilment and boosted customer satisfaction
Education
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Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Aug 1997 – Aug 1999
Masters In Business Administration, Marketing and Human Resources
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Christ University
Jul 1993 – Jul 1997
Bachelors of Business Management, Marketing and Human Resources