Divya Devassy Email & Phone Number

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Accountable for hiring candidates early in their careers and as interns across all business units of VMware, while also focusing on building the organization's brand at universities. Acted as a Diversity and Inclusion Evangelist, developing recruitment strategies with a heavy emphasis on promoting equality.Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to make informed recruitment decisions and optimise strategies for Talent Acquisition. - Established the India University team and managed a team of managers, recruiters, and program specialists across the APJ region.- Developed comprehensive strategic plans to position VMware as an employer of choice for early career talent.- Designed and implemented an end-to-end campus recruitment program, resulting in improved recruiter efficiency, enhanced experiences for students and hiring managers, and increased data integrity.- Worked closely with business units to shape their teams, bringing in diverse talent and focusing on hiring women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and veterans.- Improved the experience for hiring managers and candidates, maintaining a high degree of customer NPS and actively managed customer escalations.- Provided reports and published newsletters for the business with updates on hiring numbers and initiatives.- Developed creative and effective avenues for branding, engagement, and operational excellence.- Played an instrumental role in building and executing flagship events such as the Campus Ambassador program, Alumni workshops, Case Study competitions, and piloting global programs in India as part of branding initiatives- Designed and implemented a high-quality internship program focused on providing an outstanding experience to students- Coached, encouraged, and developed the team to ensure high productivity, teamwork, and individual growth.- Partnered with local and global counterparts to drive synergies around brand and recruiting, as well as sharing best practices

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Redmond, Washington, Us

- Coordinated and executed university recruitment efforts, including on-campus interviews, career fairs, and informative sessions, with a focus on building the organization's brand and relationships with universities.- Developed strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to align recruitment objectives with workforce plans and campus engagement strategies.- Served as the primary point of contact for three business units, collaborating with global teams to hire students from top-tier universities in India.- Program managed and designed an impactful internship program to attract and develop top talent.- Played a crucial role in successfully hiring over 300 campus hires and interns annually from 50+ colleges.- Collaborated with stakeholders, including senior managers, business leaders, and universities, to identify talent needs, address skill gaps, and align hiring priorities with business objectives.- Cultivated strong relationships with colleges to establish and maintain Microsoft as a top employer brand among students.- Managed IIT hiring for interns and full-time positions, ensuring Microsoft secured preferred slots for recruitment activities.- Organized and executed the annual "New Hires Day" event, catering to over 300 campus hires and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.- Coordinated and supported team members in achieving collective goals through effective collaboration and teamwork.

- Collaborated with Hiring Managers to gather comprehensive details of the job requirements and work closely with them, adhering to deadlines, to fully understand the expectations and source resumes using various channels such as headhunting, networking, references, and online platforms.- Evaluate candidates based on their suitability for the specific requirements, leveraging industry experience and expertise.- Conduct screening assessments to assess the candidate's fitment and technical skills, ensuring they align with the job requirements.-Manage and coordinate the entire interview process, including scheduling and organizing multiple rounds of interviews.-Conduct HR interviews for both experienced candidates and campus hires, assessing their overall compatibility with the organization.- Provide thorough explanations of job offers to selected candidates and maintain regular communication until their date of joining.- Act as the point of contact for Campus Hiring, handling the complete end-to-end recruitment process, from planning to execution, including offer rollouts and related activities.

Chennai, In

As part of the Vendor Management Service deployed at Akili-Unilever, my responsibilities included:- Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including overseeing external consultants and vendors.- Collaborating closely with Hiring Managers to thoroughly understand their requirements and effectively communicate them to the consultants.- Ensuring smooth coordination and management of the entire interview process, from pre-offer activities to offer and post-offer follow-up.- Handling candidate onboarding and facilitating training sessions to support their seamless integration into the organization.- Facilitating training activities for employees, leveraging both internal and external facilitators.Maintaining accurate records of employee leaves, addressing employee queries, and managing employee relations.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics And Entrepreneurship

Masters In Human Resource Management, Hr