Archana Muralidhar
Employer Branding Leader @ MKS Inc.
About
An accomplished professional with nearly 2 decades in the field, I have successfully crafted innovative strategies resulting in exceptional Employee Value Propositions & Employer brands, resulting in enhanced organizational reputation and inclusive workplace cultures. My recent role across various start-ups have equipped me with the skills to drive impactful candidate and employee engagement and experience thereby strategically building the organization's brands across the spectrum Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement comprehensive strategies that have fostered in building inclusive organizations. My efforts have not only transformed employer brands but have also resulted in significant industry recognition, including multiple awards for workplace excellence. I am particularly proud of my contributions to improving candidate experience and engagement, which have led to increased retention rates and a motivated workforce. I am eager to bring my strategic insights and marketing expertise to a senior-level position. Top Skills: Strategic Planning and Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Organizational Culture Development, Employer Brand, Employee Experience, Employee Engagement , Candidate Experience, Candidate Engagement, Brand Positioning, Business Growth, Communication Strategy Formulation. Cross Functional Co-ordination, Operations Management, Team Management
India
Bengaluru
Computer Software
Client Relations, Program Management, Business Strategy, Client Services, Lead Generation, Cross-functional Coordination, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Operations Management, Employee Relations, Communication Training, Sales Recruitment, Project Management, Rewards and Recognition, Employee experience , Candidate engagement, Leadership, Recruitment Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Communications, Brand Management
Experience

Leader
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Bleulogy, an employer branding vertical at Bleu, is committed to help employers, employees and job seekers to find their best fit. We understand that today's job market presents unique challenges for both employers and candidates. From addressing skills gaps and attracting top talent to fostering a positive work-life balance and building a strong employer brand, we recognize the importance of creating a thriving workplace that meets the needs of all stakeholders. We are committed to helping organizations achieve their goals by addressing the evolving needs of today's workforce. • This is a new business vertical of Bleu and have established to develop employer and talent brands of organizations • I am responsible for driving business and account growth through strategic planning and execution across diverse geographies. • Marketing and Communications: Create and implement strategic marcom plans to drive results.

Lead, Employer Branding (EB) & Employee Experience + Internal Communications
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Employee Referral Program: Developed and implemented an employee referral program, resulting in 28% of all hires for the fiscal year 2022-2023. • Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding (EB): Across various digital and social media resulting in increased footfall in the career site increased engagement rates ion social posts • Industry Awards & Recognition: Instrumental in receiving numerous accolades, including: o AIM Best Place to Work for Data Scientists (2022) o AIM 50 Best Firms in India for Data Scientists to Work For (2023) o LinkedIn's Top Companies in India (2023) o Most Preferred Workplaces of 2023-2024 by India Today o Diversity Award by HerKey in the Start-up category in 2023 & 2022. • Established Yubi Tech brand through social media marketing, event sponsorships, and industry participation. • Improving Candidate Experience: Led teams to streamline candidate experience and engagement through automation, achieving a 66% candidate engagement rate (ER). • Onboarding Best Practices: Developed and implemented best practices for new employee onboarding, resulting in an average onboarding score of 85. • Employee Experience & Engagement Initiatives: Led initiatives to improve employee engagement scores and Net Promoter Score (NPS), fostering a more engaged and productive workforce. • Culture Evangelism: Acted as a passionate culture evangelist, playing a crucial role in shaping and promoting the company's values and culture. • Rewards & Recognition (R&R) Framework: Designed and developed a comprehensive R&R framework, automating the process to ensure continuous recognition. • Back2Epic Returnship Program: Launched the flagship Back2Epic Returnship Program for women in tech, resulting in hiring 20% of the program’s cohort. • Internal Communications Initiatives: Introduced internal communications initiatives, such as mascots and employee benefits marketing, to enhance internal engagement & communication.

Global Talent and Employer Branding Specialist
Ally.io
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
• Recruiter's Toolkit Development: Conceptualized and developed a comprehensive recruiter’s toolkit, ensuring a consistent and compelling Ally story throughout the recruitment process, thereby building a consistent Employer Brand narrative. • Internal Referral Campaign: Launched an Internal Referral Campaign, resulting in 18% of hires coming through employee referrals between June and September 2022. • LinkedIn Marketing: Built and optimized the LinkedIn career page, leading to a 40% increase in followership, growing from 8.2k to 13.7k followers in just five months. Organic marketing strategies attracted and retained potential candidates and employees. • Glassdoor Marketing: Curated engaging content for the Glassdoor (GD) page and introduced internal and external campaigns encouraging employees and interviewees to leave genuine reviews. This effort led to an improvement in the GD rating from 4.2 to 4.7. • Recruitment Cycle Survey: Designed and implemented a survey during the recruitment cycle, using the results to identify & implement improvements in the recruitment process. • Post-Offer Engagement: Initiated a virtual meet-and-greet event, bringing the team together to interact with candidates who had received offers. This initiative led to zero offer dropouts and 100% candidate conversion during the month. • Intranet Content Creation & Communications: Produced content for the company intranet, including crisis communication, policy updates, benefits communications, and newsletters. These efforts fostered transparency and significantly improved employee satisfaction.

Employer and Talent Brand Consultant
Bangalore
As an employer brand consultant for India, provided startegies to increase brand awareness and drive footfalls to aide hiring. As a recruiter for India & SEA countries, helped hire sales and BD professionals across different levels.

Brand and Marketing Consultant
Bangalore
Digital Marketing and Brand Building - Promoted their product across schools in India and ME. Built the umbrella brand. A dedicated campaign across a 40 day period resulted in 2200 leads with an eCPL of Rs. 300. This also resulted in boosting the brand further.

Director, Client Strategies and India Relations
Bangalore
During my tenure at TMP, I have led teams in developing Employer Brands, Media Strategy and Communication Plans for Clients. I was responsible for growing the Accounts and driving revenues for TMP India. As a strategist, my responsibility included a strong strategy development, client servicing & account management, program management, budgeting, analytical, and people management and revenue generation. I have experience in working with a portfolio of enterprise clients to develop and lead multifaceted brand strategies rooted in established goals and aligned to success metrics.

Senior Account Manager
Bangalore
Worked with a host of clients across various sectors like IT, Telecom, F&B and Pharma. I worked with the clients closely to build an employment brand strategy that would eventually be communicated to both internal and external audiences.
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