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Hi, I’m Pankaja Mala, a Talent Acquisition Specialist with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end, high-volume recruitment. I’ve partnered with IT, healthcare, construction, and energy teams to source top talent, define role requirements, build strong pipelines, and ensure compliance across the recruitment lifecycle. I enjoy collaborating with engineering managers, product owners, and HR partners to align workforce plans with growth goals and to create a positive candidate experience. Throughout my career I’ve mentored junior colleagues, managed stakeholders across remote and on-site teams, and driven recruitment analytics to optimize processes. I’m passionate about employer branding, proactive sourcing, and developing scalable talent strategies that reduce dependency on agencies while delivering excellent results.…Hi, I’m Pankaja Mala, a Talent Acquisition Specialist with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end, high-volume recruitment. I’ve partnered with IT, healthcare, construction, and energy teams to source top talent, define role requirements, build strong pipelines, and ensure compliance across the recruitment lifecycle. I enjoy collaborating with engineering managers, product owners, and HR partners to align workforce plans with growth goals and to create a positive candidate experience. Throughout my career I’ve mentored junior colleagues, managed stakeholders across remote and on-site teams, and driven recruitment analytics to optimize processes. I’m passionate about employer branding, proactive sourcing, and developing scalable talent strategies that reduce dependency on agencies while delivering excellent results.

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Hi, I’m Pankaja Mala, a Talent Acquisition Specialist with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end, high-volume recruitment. I’ve partnered with IT, healthcare, construction, and energy teams to source top talent, define role requirements, build strong pipelines, and ensure compliance across the recruitment lifecycle. I enjoy collaborating with engineering managers, product owners, and HR partners to align workforce plans with growth goals and to create a positive candidate experience. Throughout my career I’ve mentored junior colleagues, managed stakeholders across remote and on-site teams, and driven recruitment analytics to optimize processes. I’m passionate about employer branding, proactive sourcing, and developing scalable talent strategies that reduce dependency on agencies while delivering excellent results.…Hi, I’m Pankaja Mala, a Talent Acquisition Specialist with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end, high-volume recruitment. I’ve partnered with IT, healthcare, construction, and energy teams to source top talent, define role requirements, build strong pipelines, and ensure compliance across the recruitment lifecycle. I enjoy collaborating with engineering managers, product owners, and HR partners to align workforce plans with growth goals and to create a positive candidate experience. Throughout my career I’ve mentored junior colleagues, managed stakeholders across remote and on-site teams, and driven recruitment analytics to optimize processes. I’m passionate about employer branding, proactive sourcing, and developing scalable talent strategies that reduce dependency on agencies while delivering excellent results.

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Hi, I’m Pankaja Mala, a Talent Acquisition Specialist with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end, high-volume recruitment. I’ve partnered with IT, healthcare, construction, and energy teams to source top talent, define role requirements, build strong pipelines, and ensure compliance across the recruitment lifecycle. I enjoy collaborating with engineering managers, product owners, and HR partners to align workforce plans with growth goals and to create a positive candidate experience.

Throughout my career I’ve mentored junior colleagues, managed stakeholders across remote and on-site teams, and driven recruitment analytics to optimize processes. I’m passionate about employer branding, proactive sourcing, and developing scalable talent strategies that reduce dependency on agencies while delivering excellent results.

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Work Experience

Talent Acquisition Specialist at IKEA

August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025

Oversaw the full internal recruitment cycle from briefing through sourcing, assessment, and offer management, juggling multiple vacancies concurrently. Served as the primary point of contact for hiring managers and candidates, building strong relationships and ensuring a smooth campaign process. Drove high-volume recruitment across technical and non-technical roles, including permanent, contractual, and fixed-term hires. Recruited IT engineers with experience in test case design and exploratory testing. Collaborated with Engineering Managers, Team Leads, Product Owners, and Account Managers to define technical requirements, build role profiles, and tailor sourcing strategies for niche skill sets. Implemented proactive sourcing via talent mapping, social media, and talent pools; aligned strategies with IKEA’s culture and growth plans. Represented IKEA at external job fairs, universities, and industry events; partnered with senior leadership on workforce planning and future skills need

Senior Recruitment Specialist at Capita PLC

September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024

Managed end-to-end recruitment campaigns for mid- to executive-level IT, oil, gas and energy roles. Developed and executed sourcing strategies including passive candidate engagement and job-board optimization. Recruited high-performing developers and test engineers across diverse enterprise IT environments, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, delivery timelines, and team dynamics. Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting self-directed development and social learning opportunities. Led recruitment requisitions for energy sector clients and supported critical geo-technical projects. Mentored recruitment interns and junior sourcing specialists, building leadership capabilities. Built and maintained talent pipelines to reduce agency dependency; partnered with senior recruitment leads to understand workforce plans and hiring priorities; networked with professional associations and industry events to attract top talent. Supported reporting and analytics with ATS d

Internal Recruiter (Permanent) at NHS (Central Surrey Health)

June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021

Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles, including nurses, physicians, allied health staff, administrators, and support functions. Managed high-volume recruitment campaigns remotely, maintaining productivity and proactive communication with stakeholders throughout. Built strong collaborative relationships with dispersed teams through regular virtual meetings and progress updates. Screened, interviewed, and evaluated applicants for skill, experience, and alignment with healthcare compliance and organisational culture. Sourced qualified candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, internal databases, referral programs, and healthcare-specific talent platforms. Assisted in day-to-day management of social media accounts. Led ad hoc projects in volume by recruiting qualified nurses and volunteers during COVID times to facilitate vaccination centers. Managed recruitment and selection processes by consulting with clients, candidates, and internal team members; devel

Senior Recruitment Administrator / Recruitment Resourser at Air Products, Spectromax Ltd

April 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019

Enlisted candidates suitable for IT contract roles from social networks and conducted initial telephonic screening. Procured new candidates and built professional networks through LinkedIn. Coordinated interview confirmations, arranged interviews, and set up IT equipment for new starters. Raised invoices on QuickBooks; chased references, qualifications, and other onboarding paperwork. Generated offer letters and employment contracts; conducted reference and background checks; created job postings for open positions across relevant online boards.

Internal Recruiter at NHS (Central Surrey Health)

June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021

Spearhead end-to-end recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles; manage high-volume campaigns remotely; screen and interview applicants; collaborate with department heads to assess staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies; ensure GDPR/compliance and maintain accurate candidate records and dashboards.

Senior Recruitment Administrator / Recruitment Resourcer at NHS, Surrey

April 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019

Support recruitment activities across multiple functions; build relationships with dispersed teams; manage candidate records, progress tracking, dashboards, and reporting; contribute to employer branding efforts and participate in job fairs.

Internal Recruiter (Permanent) at NHS (Central Surrey Health), Surrey

June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021

Spearhead end-to-end recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles, including nurses, physicians, allied health staff, administrators, and support functions. Manage high-volume campaigns remotely, maintaining proactive communication with stakeholders. Screen, interview, and evaluate applicants for fit with healthcare compliance and organisational culture. Source qualified candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, internal databases, referrals, and healthcare talent platforms. Lead ad hoc projects (e.g., volunteering and vaccination center support) to facilitate operations during peak times. Build strong client/candidate relationships, conduct regular service reviews, and participate in employer branding initiatives and healthcare job fairs. Conduct audits for GDPR, Right to Work, and regulatory standards; maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment dashboards for visibility.

Senior Recruitment Administrator / Recruitment Resourcer at Air Products, Spectromax Ltd

April 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019

Enlist candidates suitable for IT contract roles from social networks and conduct initial telephonic screening. Proactively build professional networks via LinkedIn. Send interview confirmations, arrange interviews, and issue offer letters; coordinate onboarding logistics including IT equipment. Manage administrative tasks such as invoicing (QuickBooks), references, qualifications, and background checks. Create job postings, maintain candidate records, and ensure accurate documentation and compliance throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Permanent, Remote Internal Recruiter at NHS (Central Surrey Health)

June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021

Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles, including nurses and allied health staff. Managed high-volume campaigns remotely, built collaborative relationships with dispersed teams, screened and evaluated applicants, and ensured GDPR/compliance. Led internal projects and maintained strong client/candidate relationships.

Senior Recruitment Administrator / Recruitment Resourcer at NHS (Surrey)

April 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019

Supported recruitment operations for healthcare and admin roles, sourced candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, and internal databases, and maintained accurate ATS records. Created recruitment trackers, ensured GDPR compliance, and contributed to employer branding and recruitment efficiency.