Akrati Pandey
Pune,MH
Summary
Results-driven recruitment and talent acquisition professional with 10+ years of experience across US Recruitment, Domestic (India) Recruitment, and global hiring strategies, bulk hiring. Skilled in client relationship management, delivery management, and business development with a proven ability to meet dynamic workforce needs. Experienced in vendor management and US payroll processes, with a strong focus on streamlining operations and ensuring compliance. Adept at building long-term client and candidate partnerships, driving high-quality talent acquisition, and aligning recruitment solutions with organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Consultant (USA and India)
Futurism Technologies
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Led recruitment initiatives, enhancing talent acquisition strategies for Futurism Technologies.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and development in recruitment practices.
- Drove strategic sourcing efforts, utilizing advanced tools to identify top-tier candidates.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements.
- Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions.
- Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process.
- Implemented innovative methods for engaging passive candidates, leading to an increase in qualified applicants for hard-to-fill roles.
- Developed strong referral networks through active participation in industry groups, professional associations, or community organizations.
- Client handling both US and India.
Recruitment Consultant (India and USA)
Techmicra Data Systems
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Led end-to-end recruitment processes across US and Indian markets, specializing in IT and non-IT roles.
- Partnered with clients and hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define job requirements, and develop effective sourcing strategies.
- Utilized job boards, social media platforms, networking, and vendor partnerships to attract top talent for niche and high-volume positions.
- Managed full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating offers, onboarding, and post-placement follow-ups.
- Handled both W2, C2C, and contract/full-time placements in US staffing while driving volume hiring for domestic requirements.
- Maintained strong candidate and client relationships, ensuring a smooth hiring experience and repeat business opportunities.
- Delivered consistent results in meeting hiring targets, reducing time-to-fill, and improving quality-of-hire metrics.
Talent Advisor (USA)
Parkar Consulting &Labs
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed end-to-end US recruitment lifecycle, specializing in IT staffing across contract, C2C, W2, and full-time roles.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver qualified talent within tight timelines.
- Leveraged job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder), LinkedIn, networking, and referrals to source niche and senior-level candidates.
- Conducted resume screening, technical evaluations, salary negotiations, and offer closures in compliance with US employment standards.
- Built and maintained strong candidate pipelines, reducing time-to-fill and ensuring a steady flow of high-quality talent.
- Collaborated with internal teams on immigration (H1B, Green Card, OPT/CPT) and payroll compliance for smooth onboarding.
- Consistently exceeded hiring targets, supporting key client projects and driving business growth.
Team Lead (USA)
Techmicra Data System
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed end-to-end US recruitment lifecycle, specializing in IT staffing across contract, C2C, W2, and full-time roles.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver qualified talent within tight timelines.
- Leveraged job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder), LinkedIn, networking, and referrals to source niche and senior-level candidates.
- Conducted resume screening, technical evaluations, salary negotiations, and offer closures in compliance with US employment standards.
- Built and maintained strong candidate pipelines, reducing time-to-fill and ensuring a steady flow of high-quality talent.
- Collaborated with internal teams on immigration (H1B, Green Card, OPT/CPT) and payroll compliance for smooth onboarding.
- Consistently exceeded hiring targets, supporting key client projects and driving business growth.
Senior Recruiter
iPlace
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for both technical (IT, engineering, software development, infrastructure) and healthcare (nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, administrative staff) domains across US clients.
- Partnered with hiring managers to understand critical staffing needs and developed targeted sourcing strategies for niche skill sets.
- Sourced candidates through job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed), LinkedIn, social media, networking, and internal databases.
- Screened resumes, conducted telephonic/Skype interviews, and evaluated technical and healthcare competencies to match client requirements.
- Negotiated compensation (W2, C2C, and contract/full-time) and facilitated smooth onboarding while ensuring compliance with US labor laws and healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with immigration and HR teams on visa-related hiring (H1B, OPT, CPT, Green Card) and credential verification for healthcare professionals.
- Built strong candidate pipelines across technical and healthcare verticals, reducing time-to-fill and improving quality-of-hire.
- Consistently met and exceeded monthly hiring targets, contributing to revenue growth and client satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SIRTE
Bhopal05-2014
Skills
- US Recruitment (IT & Non-IT, Healthcare)
- Domestic (India) Recruitment (IT & NON-IT)
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Delivery & Team Management
- Business Development & Account Management
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- US Payroll & Compliance Management
- End-to-End Recruitment Lifecycle
- Negotiation & Offer Management
- Sourcing (Job Portals, Social Media, Networking, Headhunting)
- Process Improvement & Recruitment Analytics
- Contract Staffing & Permanent Hiring
- Team Mentoring & Leadership
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant (USA and India)
Futurism Technologies
08.2022 - 03.2024
Recruitment Consultant (India and USA)
Techmicra Data Systems
06.2020 - 08.2022
Talent Advisor (USA)
Parkar Consulting &Labs
03.2019 - 06.2020
Team Lead (USA)
Techmicra Data System
05.2017 - 03.2019
Senior Recruiter
iPlace
03.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SIRTE