Supesha Khanna
Wantirna,Melbourne
Summary
Accomplished Senior Talent Acquisition Leader with over 10 years of experience specializing in healthcare recruitment, including a robust focus on nursing roles. Proven track record of developing and executing strategic talent acquisition plans that drive organizational success and improve patient care outcomes. Expertise in leveraging data-driven approaches to optimize recruitment processes, enhance candidate experience, and build high-performing healthcare teams. Demonstrated success in collaborating with executive leadership to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals, resulting in reduced time-to-fill and increased quality of hires. Adept at managing full-cycle recruitment for diverse nursing positions, from staff nurses to advanced practice roles, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a positive employer brand. Skilled in utilizing advanced recruitment technologies, including applicant tracking systems and AI-driven tools, to streamline hiring processes and enhance talent sourcing. Strong background in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including educational institutions, professional organizations, and industry networks, to attract top nursing talent and address critical workforce needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Epworth healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Managing End-to-End Recruitment Strategy for Diverse Nursing Portfolio
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
- Analyzed job postings, sourced qualified candidates, conducted initial phone screens, and scheduled interviews.
- Conducted reference checks for potential employees.
- Organized recruitment events such as career fairs and open houses to promote the company brand.
- Provided guidance and advice to hiring managers on best practices related to recruitment processes.
- Maintained applicant tracking system database with up-to-date candidate information.
- Created job descriptions that accurately reflect the duties of each position within the organization.
- Identified new sources of passive talent through networking activities and social media platforms.
- Negotiated compensation packages with successful candidates in collaboration with HR team members.
- Collaborated with department heads to ensure an effective selection process is in place for all positions.
- Managed onboarding process including providing orientation materials and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Assisted in developing recruitment policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for hiring personnel.
- Reviewed resumes against established criteria; interviewed applicants in person or by telephone; verified references; conducted background investigations when necessary.
- Prepared offer letters and communicated details of offers to successful candidates.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
People Infrastructure (Victorian Nurse Specialist)
Melbourne, VIC
10.2018 - Current
- Strategic Leadership
- Developed job postings and advertisements for various positions.
- Identified and developed recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with potential candidates, assessing their skills, qualifications, and experience.
- Coordinated onboarding activities for new hires including background checks, reference checks, orientation sessions, and paperwork completion.
- Created detailed reports on recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.
- Maintained relationships with external recruiters, staffing agencies, colleges and universities and other sources of talent acquisition.
- Assisted with employee relations issues related to hiring practices.
- Provided guidance to managers regarding interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
- Developed recruiting processes that are compliant with company policies and employment laws.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand the requirements of open roles within the organization.
Employment Consultant
MatchWorks
Melbourne, VIC
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Client Case Management
- Provided career counseling services, including resume writing assistance and interview preparation guidance.
- Developed strategies to identify and recruit qualified job seekers for client companies.
- Conducted individualized assessments of job seeker's skills, interests and needs to determine suitable job placement opportunities.
- Researched labour market trends to identify employment opportunities in the local area.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant government programs and funding sources related to employment initiatives.
- Organized workshops on topics such as resume writing, interviewing skills, networking and self-marketing techniques.
- Administered aptitude tests to assess applicants' abilities, aptitudes and interests.
- Monitored clients' progress after placement to ensure successful integration into their new roles.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies that meet their requirements.
Volunteer
Epworth Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Assisted with data analysis and process improvements within the Physiotherapy team
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Assisted with data entry projects to update organizational databases.
- Compiled reports on volunteer activities and accomplishments.
Supervisor/Case Manager
Patience Community Services (PCS)
Melbourne, VIC
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed jobseeker attendance and performance, conducted recruitment and inductions for volunteer staff, and developed marketing strategies
School Homework Tutor (Volunteer)
New Hope Foundation
Melbourne, VIC
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Supported migrant students with homework and academic skills, enhancing their educational outcomes and integration
Executive-Business Development
Artemis Hospital
New Delhi, India
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed a team, developed international business relationships, and facilitated client relations, achieving high satisfaction ratings and business growth
Education
Masters in Hospital Administration -
Amity University
01.2015
Bachelors in Dental Surgery -
BFUHS University
01.2010
Skills
- Strategic Talent Acquisition
- End-to-end recruitment services
- Talent pipeline development
- Strategic workforce planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Partnering with internal stakeholders
- Aligning recruitment services with organizational strategies
- Data-Driven Insights
- Reporting on recruitment efforts
- Using data to inform and influence strategic decisions
- Employee Engagement
- Creating high-performance environments
- Supporting professional growth
- Process Improvement
- Continuous improvement of talent acquisition services
- Ensuring exceptional customer experience
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Strategic Sourcing
- Workforce Planning
- Employee Referral Programs
- Interviewing techniques
- Candidate Sourcing
- Recruitment
Certification
- Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
- Certificate in Negotiation and Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health First Aid – Australia
- Preparing to Manage Human Resources
References
Available upon request.
Languages
Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Epworth healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Consultant
People Infrastructure (Victorian Nurse Specialist)
10.2018 - Current
Employment Consultant
MatchWorks
07.2017 - 10.2018
Volunteer
Epworth Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2017
Supervisor/Case Manager
Patience Community Services (PCS)
11.2016 - 06.2017
School Homework Tutor (Volunteer)
New Hope Foundation
11.2016 - 06.2017
Executive-Business Development
Artemis Hospital
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
- Certificate in Negotiation and Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health First Aid – Australia
- Preparing to Manage Human Resources
Masters in Hospital Administration -
Amity University
Bachelors in Dental Surgery -
BFUHS University
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