Monica U

Monica U

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Talent Acquisition Strategist | DEI Specialists | Data-Driven Recruitment Expert | Driving Workforce Innovation in Tech

  • Education

    • Bangalore University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Accounting and Finance
  • Experience

    • EY

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
      Tax Analyst

      ● 2.2 years of experience in US taxation. ● Preparation of US (Federal/State) Corporate & Partnership tax returns, International compliance tax forms and worked on Extensions & Estimates. ● Responsible for quality check of all final deliverables being sent to the client. Identify, anticipate and address important tax issues as they relate to the final deliverables. ● Execute assignments in an effective manner including appropriate delegation and monitoring of work. ● Utilize available tax technical resources to enhance US tax knowledge. ● Contribute to team discussions and share knowledge for the benefit of the group. Understand assignment instructions and apply them as directed; seek guidance when needed. Understand personal and team roles as well as based on responsibilities and objectives. ● Attention to detail, deadline oriented and able to manage time. ● Assisted new hires, answer questions and provide direction to complete deliverables. ● Respect and maintain confidentiality of client, staff and firm information. Show less

    • Google

      Jul 2018 - Dec 2021
      Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Working at the World's Top Most Search Engine...Being a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Google means discovering superstars in hard-to-reach places. Working on one of our functional staffing teams, you’ll play the role of detective — using all kinds of tools and resources to uncover the best untapped talent in the world.My team supports hiring initiatives by sourcing, talent mapping & generating a high quality pipeline of leads for the Engineering & sales staffing teams worldwide.•Supported Global Technical hiring for Software Engineer, Software Development in User Experience etc within APAC, EMEA, US.•Joined as a Channel Specialist for Leadership team on a Pilot project "Thrive" . Managed detailed data of candidates through a specialized software based on project requirements.•Trained new hires on projects for Thrive, mapping & sourcing. Pro-actively generated and delivered high quality candidates by strategizing, identifying, researching and sourcing a high caliber pipeline while meeting aggressive hiring goals as a team.•Developed target sourcing strategies to attract talent by utilizing Boolean, strings, internal systems, web/image searches, Open Source sites and other social networks. Along with 'Talent Mapping' and 'Talent Mining' of quality leads from GitHub, Stack Overflow, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google search, X-ray Search etc.• Researched, mapped and mined talent – potential leads via Open Web and other external social networks to create a talent pool for Google.•Responsible for maintaining accurate, updated, and compliant information on the candidate management system.•Source and develop passive candidates through networking, complex internet searches and research and build a pipeline for the North American continent.•Sourcing and Talent Mapping for SWAT projects depending on urgencyon client's side (Tech or Non-Tech).•Worked for the Data Management team under the Channels Researchumbrella. Show less

    • Palo Alto Networks

      Apr 2022 - now

      Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organisations operate. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. We are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organisations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices.Key Responsibilities:- Global Talent Mapping- Strategic Sourcing- Global Networking- Data Management- Market Research- Sourcing using AI tools- Stakeholder management- Training new hires- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentFollow us:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/paloaltonetworksCareerpage: https://jobs.paloaltonetworks.com Show less As a Global Talent Researcher will play a pivotal role in identifying and connecting with top tier talent across diverse regions and industries. As a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team, contributing to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Working collaboratively across teams to implement initiatives that promote equity, representation, and a culture of inclusion within the organization.Palo Alto Network’s Talent Research Team made up of 15 talent acquisition professionals spread across India, with Bangalore at our centre. Our mission is to identify top tier diverse talent for Palo Alto Networks in over 65 countries around the globe.What do we do?Increase diversity at the top of the funnel and ensure every diverse lead/candidate (applicants, referrals, sourced) are curated for just-in-time pipelines globally.Maintain close partnerships with Sourcers and Recruiters to ensure the talent we provide meets/exceeds the bar at Palo Alto Networks.Identify creative sourcing techniques like Github, Stackoverflow, Meet-ups, Prophet, recruit’em, and identify and tap into talent from diversity events, sororities, Linkedin groups, diversity Boolean search strings, colleges etc.Why Palo Alto Networks?PANW is the global leader in cyber security and is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that's transforming the way people and organizations operate. PANW's mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, addressing the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. Visit https://jobs.paloaltonetworks.com/careers/ to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities." Show less

      • Senior Global Talent Researcher

        May 2024 - now
      • Global Talent Researcher

        Apr 2022 - May 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mastering Linkedin Recruiter Assessment

      LinkedIn
    • • License to Hire Certificate

      Palo Alto Networks
    • Six Sigma White Belt Certification

      EY
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Monica U
      Extra Miler Award Cognizant Mar 2019
    • Awarded to Monica U
      Spotlight Award Cognizant Oct 2018
    • Awarded to Monica U
      Spotlight Award Cognizant Sep 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Trek Lead

      Issued by Unexplored Club
      Unexplored ClubAssociated with Monica U