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Maithreyi Mai Muralidharan

Adelaide,Australia

Summary

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record at Middle East Communications Network, adept in strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement. Excelled in high-volume recruitment, significantly reducing time-to-fill by implementing innovative sourcing strategies. Skilled in diversity and inclusion, showcasing strong negotiation techniques and achieving remarkable hiring milestones.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant – Talent Acquisition

Middle East Communications Network
Adelaide, Australia
04.2023 - Current
  • Responsibilities adapted for a fully remote role.

Regional Manager – Talent Acquisition

Middle East Communications Network
Dubai, UAE
03.2018 - 03.2023
  • Led high-volume, end-to-end recruitment for four media agencies within Interpublic Group and corporate vertical across MENAT.
  • Collaborated with CEOs and business leaders to create effective talent acquisition strategies.
  • Executed internal talent mapping to build a worldwide talent pipeline proactively.
  • Led employer branding efforts to attract elite candidates and bolster company reputation in the talent market.
  • Created and executed new sourcing strategies, reducing time-to-fill.
  • Coordinated the deployment strategy for the new ATS, Jobvite, regionally and locally and oversaw the integration of Taleo ATS in the past.
  • Presented essential recruitment data in detailed monthly reports to agency leadership.
  • Partnered with senior leaders to define job requirements.
  • Tracked evolving industry standards to secure competitive advantage.

Recruitment Officer

Food Specialities Limited
Dubai, UAE
03.2015 - 04.2017
  • Partnered with management to identify hiring requirements.
  • Expanded talent pool by focusing on headhunting candidates across the globe, networking extensively, and utilizing established networks and job advertisements.
  • Coordinated relocation process for new hires and supported onboarding activities.
  • Enhanced company appeal through new policy proposals.
  • Executed organization of yearly corporate gatherings and regular staff engagement initiatives.
  • Partnered with Unit Heads to identify training needs within each department and implement training
  • Released a new employee newsletter every three months.
  • Delivered weekly briefings to Chairman, COO.

Talent Acquisition Executive

DAMAC Properties
Dubai, UAE
07.2012 - 02.2015
  • Managed end-to-end hiring processes for high volume recruitment in support and technical roles.
  • Filled upwards of 20 Sales Consultant vacancies each month.
  • Executed end-to-end recruitment cycle efficiently and effectively.
  • Collaborated with Senior VPs, VPs, and Directors from multiple departments for prompt hiring processes.
  • Closed several senior-level positions, organized walk-in events for hiring across diverse markets.
  • Acquired in-depth manager interview insights to evaluate, select best-suited candidates and optimize candidate search.
  • Finalized compensation packages for chosen applicants and carried out reference evaluations.
  • Cultivated partnerships with research firms.
  • Delivered detailed candidate tracking summaries to SVP – Talent Acquisition.
  • Achieved a quick turnaround by closing on a CFO role in seven days.

Sales Coordinator

LOGICOM FZ LLC
Dubai, UAE
07.2010 - 06.2012

Education

Masters - Business Administration, Human Resources Management

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Dubai

Bachelors - Business Administration, Human Resources Management

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Dubai

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The Gulf Indian High School
Dubai, UAE

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Stakeholder engagement and management
  • Candidate assessment
  • Expert interviewing skills
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Strong negotiation techniques
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Prioritization and time management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Consultant – Talent Acquisition

Middle East Communications Network
04.2023 - Current

Regional Manager – Talent Acquisition

Middle East Communications Network
03.2018 - 03.2023

Recruitment Officer

Food Specialities Limited
03.2015 - 04.2017

Talent Acquisition Executive

DAMAC Properties
07.2012 - 02.2015

Sales Coordinator

LOGICOM FZ LLC
07.2010 - 06.2012

Masters - Business Administration, Human Resources Management

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Bachelors - Business Administration, Human Resources Management

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

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The Gulf Indian High School
Maithreyi Mai Muralidharan