Taariqa Raj
Human Resources Professional
Mumbai
Summary
Dedicated HR Generalist with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Skilled in recruitment strategies and building candidate pipelines using traditional and online methods. Experienced talent acquisition specialist with a strong background in identifying top talent and managing full-cycle recruitment processes. Known for collaboration, adaptability, strategic sourcing, and candidate assessment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Recruiter
Architect Hafeez Contractor
05.2024 - Current
- Currently hiring for Architect Hafeez Contractor (Mumbai), Zyeta (Bangalore), Marquis Matrix (Hyderabad & Bangalore), Morphogenesis (Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai), Banbury Exports (Mumbai), Adidas, EuMo.
Recruitment Specialist
Sigma HR Solutions
Mumbai
03.2024 - Current
- Naukri recruiting.
- LinkedIn recruiting.
- Finding leads in Dubai for business.
- Networking with other companies.
- Networking with other candidates.
Freelance Consultant
Talisman HR Solutions Private Limited
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: www.talismanstaffing.com
- Recruitment from websites such as Naukri, Monster.
- Screening resumes.
- Co-ordinating and taking interviews.
- Performing interviews.
- Www.talismanstaffing.com
Freelance Trainer in Communicative English
Reach- Resource Enhancement Academy for Career Heights
03.2016 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: www.reach.org.in
- Train students on communicative English.
- Train on elocution topics.
- Train students on the importance of communication.
- Www.reach.org.in
Fundraiser
Concern India Foundation
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: www.concernindiafoundation.org
- Raising awareness of the charity and its work at local and national levels, e.g. by giving talks to groups or seeking photo opportunities with the media.
- Raise awareness of the charity's work, aims and goals.
- Managing and updating databases to record donor contact and preference information.
- Writing applications and mail-shots, using direct mailing to reach a wide range of potential and current donors.
- Inspiring new supporters to raise money, while maintaining and developing relationships with existing supporters.
- Developing new and imaginative fundraising activities, many of which involve organizing events.
- Www.concernindiafoundation.org
Manager Human Resources & Training
Comfy Shoemakers
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Company Overview: www.comfyshoemakers.com
- Taking care of entire Recruitment for Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Kerela.
- In charge of training all Sales Staff & Store Managers on soft skills, selling skills and Product Knowledge.
- Attended TTT (Train the Trainer) course under Adidas Head Trainer for better training purposes.
- Identifying and assessing training needs in the company.
- Meeting with Top Management and supervisors to ascertain training needs.
- Creating learning literature and compiling it as per staff requirements.
- Providing support, coaching and advice to all staff related to people matters ensuring compliance with best practice.
- Arranging induction training for all new joinees and obtaining feedback for better quality process.
- Taking care of I coach and coaching staff to reach the level.
- Www.comfyshoemakers.com
Team Leader in the Human Resources department
Ezeego One Travel and Tours Limited
10.2005 - 07.2010
- Company Overview: www.ezeego1.com
- Was a member of the crew which set up Ezeego1. Was actively involved in setting up activities ranging from administrative to the market value of the company.
- In charge of entire HR functions for Ezeego1 as a set up in coordination with Cox & Kings.
- Established relationships with online portals (Naukri.com, Monster.com, Timesjobs.com, traveljobs.com, jobsahead.com).
- Managed the performance management system for Ezeego1 from 2006 - 2009.
- Oversaw all recruitment activities including coordination with placement agencies, planning of interview schedules and conduct of interviews and Training of new joinees.
- Managed events & employee engagement programmes.
- Salary Administration and Accounting Issues Resolution: Dealt with banks, ICICI, Axis, etc, interface with Corporate Accounts Management team to ensure speedy salary deposits and credits.
- Managed setup of Attendance Recording Procedures and Systems.
- Responsible for all records management and retention: staff records, including muster and attendance duties.
- Administered housekeeping duties, personnel admin duties.
- Www.ezeego1.com
Executive Trainee - Human Resources
Cox and Kings (I) Limited
Mumbai
07.2005 - 10.2005
- Company Overview: www.coxandkings.com
- Head Recruiter for Cox & Kings (I). Ltd. & Ezeego One Travel and Tours Ltd - responsible for advertising, application process development, applicant screening, and scheduling of interviews.
- Company Liaison responsible for development/maintenance of relationships with placement agencies, universities and other recruitment sources.
- Resource Management: Handling of staff initiation and exit formalities. Preparation of offer letters, approval of salary offers, coordination of appointment letters, experience and resignation letters.
- Records Management and Retention: Responsible for privacy, security of all staff documentation, leave records, attendance, salary structures, confirmation dates, staff vouchers, reimbursements, medical claims.
- In charge of housekeeping.
- Www.coxandkings.com
Education
B.A. - Psychology Honor's
Fergusson College
Pune07.2005
M.A. - Industrial Psychology
Pune University
IELTS Trainer Certificate -
Pune University
PuneSkills
LinkedIn sourcing
Recruitment
Screening resumes
Talent acquisition
Candidate and client relations
Training and onboarding
Extra-Curricular Activities
Handled the Ezeego1 store at job fairs-Naukri.com and Timesjobs.com for 2 years. Worked for L'oreal as a marketing agent to promote their products. Was the front desk manager at Women's Week held in Pune by Concern India Foundation. Enlisted in Shyamoli Verma's Personality Development and Modelling Course. Modelled for Wendell Rodrigues show in Pune. Navy Queen in Jamnagar. Conducted many shows for the Indian Navy including the Navy Ball and other important events.
Certification
Counselling psychology
Timeline
Freelance Recruiter
Architect Hafeez Contractor
05.2024 - Current
Recruitment Specialist
Sigma HR Solutions
03.2024 - Current
Counselling psychology
08-2020
Freelance Consultant
Talisman HR Solutions Private Limited
05.2017 - 07.2018
Freelance Trainer in Communicative English
Reach- Resource Enhancement Academy for Career Heights
03.2016 - 03.2016
Fundraiser
Concern India Foundation
12.2014 - 06.2015
Manager Human Resources & Training
Comfy Shoemakers
09.2013 - 10.2014
Team Leader in the Human Resources department
Ezeego One Travel and Tours Limited
10.2005 - 07.2010
Executive Trainee - Human Resources
Cox and Kings (I) Limited
07.2005 - 10.2005
B.A. - Psychology Honor's
Fergusson College
M.A. - Industrial Psychology
Pune University
IELTS Trainer Certificate -
Pune University
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