Shanta B.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
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S. Loyola B. is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Tampa, FL, with over a decade of experience driving growth through strategic hiring within the healthcare, technology, and professional services sectors. Renowned for her ability to foster strategic partnerships with stakeholders and business leaders, she expertly recruits technical, leadership, and specialized talent while aligning strategies with organizational goals. At LTIMindtree, she led full-cycle recruitment, focusing on IT and software engineering industries, and was pivotal in developing hiring strategies that matched organizational objectives. Her expertise encompasses full-cycle recruiting, KPI tracking, ATS management, and candidate engagement. Previously, at Smoothstack and Techlink Systems, she played key roles in deploying talent acquisition initiatives that increased qualified candidate flow and reduced time-to-hire. Her educational foundation is a Bachelor of Business Administration from IEC College of Engineering and Technology.
Experience
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
LTIMindtree · 2021 — 2026Led full-cycle recruitment for a healthcare client, focused on IT, software engineering, and niche leadership roles while collaborating with business leaders to align hiring strategies with organizational goals. Acted as a talent advisor, using sourcing expertise and market intelligence to enhance talent pipelines and support hiring initiatives. Managed recruiting through direct sourcing, referrals, and vendor partnerships, maintaining a focus on candidate quality and experience. Oversaw the entire recruitment lifecycle and provided data-driven insights on pipeline health and hiring trends.Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition & Staffing Operations
Smoothstack · 2019 — 2021Contributed to scaling the organization's Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) program by collaborating with leadership on workforce growth initiatives. Managed recruitment for IT and technical talent, ensuring alignment of candidate capabilities with client requirements. Influenced hiring decisions and improved recruitment processes by acting as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders. Developed talent pipelines through strategic sourcing and maintained engagement in campus recruiting programs.Senior Technical Recruiter
Techlink Systems · 2018 — 2019Handled full-cycle recruitment for technical, sales, finance, and healthcare functions, serving clients in various industries including manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. Worked with account managers to understand business needs and develop effective hiring strategies. Led sourcing through multiple channels to build robust candidate pipelines and conducted thorough assessments to ensure quality submissions.Technical Recruiter
Scarlet Wireless · 2016 — 2017Supported recruiting for both technical and non-technical positions in the services industry by building and maintaining talent pipelines through proactive sourcing. Evaluated candidates through screenings and assessments and coordinated the entire interview process while maintaining engagement.IT Recruiter
Global Techcraft Solutions · 2015 — 2016Assisted in IT recruitment by sourcing candidates via job boards and databases to build talent pipelines for technical roles. Conducted initial candidate screenings and coordinated interview scheduling while maintaining ATS records throughout the hiring process.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Business AdministrationIEC College of Engineering and Technology