Sonali Gholap
About Sonali Gholap
Sonali Gholap is a Senior HR Manager specializing in Talent Acquisition, currently working at Exium in India. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held positions at various companies including GS Lab, Parallel Wireless, and Altiostar Networks.
Work at Exium
Currently, Sonali Gholap serves as the Senior HR Manager-Talent Acquisition at Exium. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's recruitment strategies and talent acquisition processes. Her role involves overseeing the recruitment lifecycle, implementing effective hiring practices, and enhancing the overall candidate experience. Gholap focuses on aligning talent acquisition efforts with organizational goals and ensuring that the company attracts top talent in the industry.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Exium, Sonali Gholap held several key positions in human resources across various organizations. She worked as a Human Resources Manager at Parallel Wireless from 2014 to 2020, where she managed recruitment and employee relations. Prior to that, she served as HR Manager at Altiostar Networks, Inc. from 2012 to 2014, and as an Executive Recruitment professional at Starent Networks (India) Pvt. Ltd from 2008 to 2010. Her early career included a role as an HR Analyst at GS Lab in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Sonali Gholap holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Sikkim Manipal University, which she completed from 2011 to 2016. She also earned a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Cusrow Wadia Institute of Technologies Pune, studying from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and management aspects, enhancing her capabilities in human resources and talent acquisition.
Recruitment Strategies and Achievements
Throughout her career, Sonali Gholap has implemented various recruitment strategies aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness. She has designed and conducted employee exit interviews, collaborating with senior leadership to develop employee retention solutions. Gholap has consistently provided recruitment reports to management, aiding in the achievement of recruitment goals. She also achieved an ISO 9001:2015 company objective by reducing hiring lead time by 10% year over year.
Technical Proficiencies in HR
Sonali Gholap has demonstrated proficiency in implementing applicant tracking systems, including TalentPool, Jira, and Lever. These systems enhance both user and candidate experiences during the recruitment process. Additionally, she has established strong connections with reputed engineering institutions, facilitating successful campus and off-campus recruitment drives since 2008, thereby expanding the talent pool for her organizations.