SHANTHI NADARAJAH
Summary
Professional recruitment consultant equipped to drive impactful talent acquisition strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Expertise in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding. Exceptional communication and adaptability to shifting needs ensure reliability and success.
Experienced with full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding. Utilizes strategic approaches to identify and attract top talent. Track record of building strong client relationships and delivering effective recruitment solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruitment Consultant
ENRA RECRUITMENT
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Recruitment Agency
- Client Relationship Management - Building strong client relationships, advising on recruitment strategies, managing accounts, and driving business growth through upselling services
- Candidate Sourcing & Selection - Sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates while developing a talent pool and managing candidate communication throughout the recruitment process
- End-to-End Recruitment Process- Managing the full recruitment cycle, which includes understanding client hiring needs, sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, negotiating offers and employment terms, and ensuring successful offer acceptance and candidate onboarding
- Team Leadership & Mentorship- Mentoring junior consultants by providing guidance and support, fostering team development through training and best practices, and managing performance by setting clear goals and addressing challenges to ensure individual and team success
- Business Development & Sales - Proactively identifying new business opportunities, expanding client accounts, pitching recruitment solutions to potential clients, and consistently achieving sales targets through fee generation, placements, and revenue growth
- Market Research & Expertise - Staying informed on market trends, conducting competitor analysis, and developing sector-specific knowledge to provide valuable insights and tailored recruitment strategies for clients and candidates
- Administrative & Reporting Tasks - Managing the recruitment database, tracking key metrics and providing reports to senior management, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and overseeing documentation and contracts for clients and candidates
- Candidate Experience Management - Guiding candidates through the recruitment process with career advice and interview preparation, promoting employer branding for clients, creating job postings across multiple platforms, and managing the recruitment desk with an entrepreneurial mindset as an independent business unit
- Recruitment Agency
- Industries recruited – Information Technology / Finance / Engineering and Human Resources
HR Manager - Recruitment Specialist
AUSTRALIAN CLINICAL LABS
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Healthcare
- Report to the General Manager, with a dotted line to the National HR Manager based in Melbourne
- Provide HR services and strategic advice to the Australian Clinical Labs Malaysian site, focusing on talent acquisition, performance management, organisational change, and supporting operational leaders in enhancing the culture and performance of the Shared Service in Malaysia
- Lead and implement HR practices and objectives that foster an employee-centric, high-performance culture, emphasising empowerment, quality, productivity, goal achievement, and the recruitment and ongoing development of top talent
- Responsible for developing processes and metrics that drive the successful attainment of the organisation’s business goals
- Coordinate the implementation of people-related services, policies, and programs through HR staff, reporting to the General Manager, while advising and supporting company managers on key HR matters
- Oversee workforce health and safety, the development of a superior workforce, and the evolution of the Human Resources department, driving an employee-oriented culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, key talent retention, high performance, and personal development
- Healthcare
Talent Acquisition Specialist
LOTUS’S MALAYSIA
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Retail
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for retail stores, successfully filling high-volume roles within aggressive timelines
- Partner with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to define recruitment strategies, ensuring alignment with business needs and growth objectives
- Utilize market data and analytics to drive decisions around candidate sourcing, talent trends, and competitive hiring practices
- Led talent mapping initiatives to identify and engage top talent, leveraging both internal and external resources
- Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, from initial engagement to final offer, representing the company’s brand positively throughout
- Manage multiple simultaneous searches and talent acquisition projects, adapting to changing priorities and business requirements
- Support the implementation of new talent acquisition technologies and processes, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency
- Advise on innovative recruiting techniques to overcome challenges and continuously improve recruitment strategies
- Retail
Recruitment Consultant
TAO CAPITAL SDN BHD
09.2011 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Telecommunication / IT
- Delivered exceptional candidate service by demonstrating a genuine interest in their career aspirations and fostering strong relationships
- Sourced candidates through diverse channels and conducted comprehensive interviews
- Screened resumes and prospects, qualified candidates, and managed them throughout the interview process, from preparation to final offer negotiation
- Enhanced relationships with existing business partners while identifying new business opportunities
- Collaborated closely with current and potential client contacts to gain in-depth understanding of their businesses and proactively address their recruitment needs
- Managed the recruitment process from start to finish, including shortlisting candidates, providing expert recommendations, and maintaining ongoing relationships
- Developed and published job postings across various platforms, including social media and job boards
- Employed innovative sourcing strategies, including social media, job boards, and networking events, to attract high-quality candidates
- Ensured a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process to enhance the company’s employer brand
- Coordinated with the Human Resources department to develop onboarding strategies for new hires
- Implemented and managed recruitment software and applicant tracking systems to streamline hiring processes
- Provided recruitment analytics and reporting to stakeholders on hiring status and outcomes
- Telecommunication / IT
Senior Human Resource Executive
FELIONE FINE FURNISHING GALLERY SDN BHD
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: Retail Furniture
- Oversee the recruitment process, develop company policies, and set strategic objectives to align with organisational goals
- Manage the complete payroll process and administer employee benefits, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Educate, train, and support employees, managers, and executives in adhering to HR policies
- Direct and oversee hiring, training, dismissal processes, and the administration of benefit programs
- Conduct candidate interviews, making informed decisions to select the best candidates for available positions
- Possess a strong understanding of annual leave, employee rights, and employer obligations as outlined by labour law
- Manage day-to-day HR and administrative functions, providing efficient support for all administrative processes
- Prepare detailed reports, manage general filing, and execute administrative tasks to maintain operational efficiency
- Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders on matters related to administrative activities
- Compile and present monthly and year-to-date HR reports for review by management
- Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by management, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to organisational needs
- Retail Furniture
Education
Bachelor of Economics - Economics
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur MalaysiaMasters of Public Administration -
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur MalaysiaSkills
- Comprehensive Recruitment Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Efficient Bulk Hiring
- Strategic Talent Insights
- Data-Driven Recruitment
- Candidate Sourcing
- Process Optimization
- Employment Branding Strategy
- Applicant Tracking System Knowledge
- Analytical Problem Solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Recruitment Consultant
ENRA RECRUITMENT
08.2021 - 08.2024
HR Manager - Recruitment Specialist
AUSTRALIAN CLINICAL LABS
01.2019 - 02.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
LOTUS’S MALAYSIA
03.2016 - 01.2019
Recruitment Consultant
TAO CAPITAL SDN BHD
09.2011 - 02.2016
Senior Human Resource Executive
FELIONE FINE FURNISHING GALLERY SDN BHD
09.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Economics - Economics
University of Malaya
Masters of Public Administration -
University of Malaya