Sneha Rao
About Sneha Rao
Sneha Rao is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in recruitment and vendor management. She has worked at notable companies including Shell, Google, and currently ThoughtWorks, where she actively mentors junior team members and enhances candidate engagement.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Sneha Rao has been working as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at ThoughtWorks since 2019. In this role, she operates in a hybrid work environment based in the Bengaluru Area, India. She serves as the single point of contact for all contract hiring activities within ThoughtWorks India. Her responsibilities include managing the recruitment process and enhancing candidate engagement throughout the hiring journey.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current position, Sneha Rao held several roles in recruitment and human resources. She worked at Google as a Senior Technical Recruiter from 2018 to 2019. Before that, she was a Consultant in the Technology Practice at ABC Consultants from 2016 to 2017. Sneha also served as an HR Specialist at Shell for one year in 2017 and worked as an Associate Consultant at Wenger & Watson Inc from 2010 to 2011.
Educational Background
Sneha Rao earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completing her studies from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Karnataka University, Dharwad, which she obtained between 2005 and 2008. This educational foundation supports her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Mentorship and Team Development
In her current role, Sneha Rao actively mentors and coaches junior team members. She focuses on enhancing their understanding of hiring requirements and improving their performance within the recruitment process. This commitment to team development contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the talent acquisition function at ThoughtWorks.
Vendor Management and Hiring Process Optimization
Sneha Rao possesses extensive experience in vendor management, which involves selecting the appropriate vendors for recruitment needs. She plays a key role in resolving bottlenecks in the hiring process by maintaining timely interactions with stakeholders. Her efforts aim to minimize the time to hire and streamline recruitment operations.