Abdul Shaikh
Summary
- Talent Acquisition Specialist & HR Operations professional with 9+ years of experience supporting recruitment operations, onboarding coordination, compliance tracking, and HR process governance across enterprise and public sector environments in the U.S. and Canada.
- Hands-on experience with HRMS platforms (HR Mantra, Keka) and ATS/VMS systems, ensuring accurate records, reporting, SLA adherence, and audit readiness.
- Strong capability in HR documentation, employee lifecycle support, workforce coordination, and stakeholder/vendor management within fast-paced, high-volume environments.
Technology-driven and process-oriented, with a consistent focus on data accuracy, operational efficiency, and continuous process improvement across IT, Telecom, Healthcare, and Non-IT sectors. - Highly motivated to build a long-term HR Operations career in the UAE, eager to gain exposure to local labor regulations, contribute to multicultural workplaces, and grow within a progressive organization.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST – HR OPERATIONS
Lancesoft Inc
Pune
10.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end talent acquisition delivery for IT, Digital, and Enterprise Technology roles while supporting HR operations activities such as onboarding coordination, compliance checks, and hiring documentation.
- Ensure adherence to SLAs, governance frameworks, and audit-ready processes, collaborating closely with HR, delivery, and client stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate candidate and hiring data within ATS/VMS platforms (JobDiva, client VMS tools) to support reporting, compliance, and operational visibility.
- Track and report on recruitment and HR KPIs (time-to-fill, onboarding cycle time, submission-to-hire ratios), enabling data-driven process improvements.
- Support evolving digital HR practices, leveraging automation, dashboards, and standardized workflows to improve efficiency and candidate-to-employee transition
TEAM LEAD – TALENT ACQUISITION
Global Technical Talent (GTT)
Pune
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment services for public sector, crown corporation, banking, and insurance clients, including Flextrack-managed engagements, while supporting HR operations coordination.
- Oversaw day-to-day recruitment execution, intake management, and pipeline governance, alongside onboarding tracking, documentation validation, and SLA compliance.
- Acted as the primary coordination point between clients, hiring managers, recruiters, and HR teams to ensure smooth hiring and onboarding workflows.
- Monitored recruitment and HR operational metrics, preparing structured reports for clients and leadership to drive performance and process improvements.
- Utilized ATS/VMS platforms, reporting dashboards, and digital tools to maintain data accuracy and compliance.
SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER
Intelliswift Software, Inc
Pune
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered full-cycle recruitment while supporting HR operations interfaces, including onboarding coordination, offer documentation, and system updates.
- Maintained accurate records in ATS/VMS platforms, supporting compliance, audits, and reporting.
- Partnered with stakeholders to ensure smooth candidate-to-employee transition and positive experience.
HR CONSULTANT
Verveba Telecom Pvt Ltd
Pune
07.2015 - 05.2021
- Executed end-to-end recruitment delivery across Telecom and IT domains, supporting permanent, contract, and contract-to-hire workforce models in high-volume environments.
- Supported HR operations activities including hiring documentation, vendor coordination, and compliance validation related to tax terms and work authorization requirements.
- Maintained structured recruitment and HR databases within ATS platforms, ensuring data accuracy, reporting consistency, and audit readiness.
- Assisted HR and delivery teams with training coordination and onboarding support, contributing to improved employee readiness and engagement.
- Supported the use of HR systems and ATS tools for efficient tracking of candidate-to-employee records and onboarding status.
- Provided workforce insights and hiring data to leadership to support resource planning and talent pipeline decisions (data-driven input, not policy ownership).
- Assisted HR partners in handling employee queries and transition-related issues, escalating complex employee relations matters as required.
- Contributed to employee engagement initiatives (recognition activities, feedback collection, engagement coordination) under HR guidance.
- Supported exit process coordination, including scheduling exit interviews and consolidating feedback for HR review.
- Participated in process reviews by identifying gaps in recruitment and HR workflows and recommending operational improvements aligned with best practices.
TEAM LEAD – IT Services
Capleo Global IT Services
Pune
- Led recruitment delivery for high-profile Canadian public sector clients while ensuring alignment with HR compliance, payroll inputs, and onboarding standards.
- Supported employee lifecycle touchpoints including offer coordination, onboarding readiness, and documentation completeness.
- Strengthened operational efficiency through ATS-driven tracking, standardized reporting, and KPI monitoring.
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders to improve time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and onboarding effectiveness.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Human Resources - Human Resources Management
Vinayaka Mission University
Pune, MH, India10-2015
Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) - Accounting And Finance
Dispur College
Guwahati Univesity, India08-2013
Skills
- HRMS / HR Systems: HR Mantra, Keka, ATS/VMS platforms (JobDiva, Beeline, Fieldglass, Flextrack)
- HR Operations Tools: Onboarding coordination, compliance tracking, digital documentation workflows
- Reporting & Analytics: HR metrics, SLA tracking, audit-ready reports, dashboards
- Recruitment Operations Tech: LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals (operational sourcing support)
- Data Management: HR records accuracy, workforce data maintenance, compliance reporting
- Process Optimization: Standardized HR workflows, automation-enabled tracking, continuous improvement
Certification
Practical Training on HR Practices From HR Remedy India
Timeline
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST – HR OPERATIONS
Lancesoft Inc
10.2025 - Current
TEAM LEAD – TALENT ACQUISITION
Global Technical Talent (GTT)
02.2024 - 10.2025
SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER
Intelliswift Software, Inc
05.2021 - 06.2022
HR CONSULTANT
Verveba Telecom Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 05.2021
TEAM LEAD – IT Services
Capleo Global IT Services
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Human Resources - Human Resources Management
Vinayaka Mission University
Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) - Accounting And Finance
Dispur College