Amina Kouser

As an Account Manager specializing in talent acquisition, my primary responsibility is to serve as the main point of contact for clients, managing their technical recruitment needs and ensuring a seamless hiring process. i work closely with hiring managers, HRBP's, and candidates to deliver exceptional recruitment services.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as primary liaison between clients and recruitment team for effective communication and issue resolution.
• Collaborate on tailored recruitment strategies aligning with business goals and requirements.

Talent Acquisition Strategy:

• Collaborate on defining job requirements, creating descriptions, and establishing recruitment timelines with stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive intake sessions with hiring managers to understand candidate profiles and qualifications.
• Provide expert advice on recruitment best practices, market trends, and innovative sourcing strategies.

Candidate Sourcing and Screening:

• Utilize various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals, to attract qualified candidates.
• Conduct resume screening, candidate assessments, and initial interviews to evaluate skills, qualifications, and cultural fit.
• Identify top talent and present the shortlist of qualified candidates to HM's for further evaluation.

Recruitment Process Management:

• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient interview process.
• Facilitate candidate feedback sessions and manage communication between clients and candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Provide support and guidance to candidates during the offer negotiation and onboarding stages

Performance Tracking and Reporting:

• Track recruitment metrics, assess effectiveness, and provide data-driven insights for strategy enhancement.
• Generate reports to evaluate performance, identify improvements, and optimize hiring outcomes for clients.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to enhance recruitment strategies and improve outcomes.

Market Research and Industry Knowledge:

• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor analysis to proactively advise clients on talent acquisition strategies and emerging recruitment practices.

Project Development & New recruitment strategy:

• Involved in development of an internal recruitment-based project.
• Recently worked on a pilot project to bring Career Connection& workday workflow live within the organization.
• Created and streamlined the recruitment process and strategy.

• Worked as "TAG" (External Fulfillment) Internal Bench candidate to secure project placement before candidate release from current project.
• Solely responsible for leadership and lateral hiring for Global IT group in HCL.
• Managed full recruitment life cycle independently: Sourcing, Screening, Coordinating Technical Interviews, HR Interviews, Salary Negotiation, Offer generation till Closure, Onboarding.
• Conducted intake sessions with Hiring Managers to understand requirements and detailed job descriptions.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, providing strategic recruitment guidance.
• Solely responsible for onboarding candidates, including induction, project review, and accommodation.
• Oversaw Background Verification (BGV) process and ensured vendor compliance within SLA.
• Planned and executed weekend Walk-In events.
• Interacted with facility admin to secure venue for weekend drives and handled coordination.
• Arranged accommodation for candidates upon offer acceptance.
• Collaborated with vendors for candidate profiles and ensured regular follow-up for open positions.
• Released and onboarded 20-30 resources on monthly basis.

• Talent Acquisition for India Delivery Center
• Assisted in the recruitment process by posting job advertisements, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Conducted initial phone screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications and assess their interest in the position.
• Coordinated interview schedules and travel arrangements for candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintained candidate data and records in the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Assisted with recruitment-related reporting and metrics to track and analyze key recruitment performance indicators.