Avanish Pandey

• Lead end-to-end recruitment delivery for US-based IT and Non-IT roles supporting Tech Mahindra implementation projects.
• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, salary/rate negotiation, offer rollout, and onboarding.
• Handle hiring for contract, W2, and full-time positions across multiple client requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple SAP requirements simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Proven expertise in hiring for SAP FI/CO (FSCM), SD, MM, ABAP, Ariba, TM, Treasury Management, HCM, PTP, and P2P roles.
• Contributed to building and strengthening the organization’s SAP recruitment practice.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and delivery stakeholders to understand job requirements, technical skills, experience expectations, and project timelines.
• Utilize advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, ProHires, Boolean search, and Google Groups.
• Conduct in-depth resume evaluations and Level-1 screenings, assessing technical competencies, communication skills, and cultural fit.
• Perform Level-2 screening interviews for candidates submitted by team members to ensure quality and client alignment.
• Coordinate the entire interview process, including scheduling, follow-ups, client feedback tracking, and final selection.
• Support smooth onboarding processes, managing offer letters, documentation, background verification, and joining formalities.
• Work with candidates across multiple US visa categories including H1B, H4-EAD, L1, L2S, TN, GC, GC-EAD, and USC, ensuring compliance.
• Possess strong understanding of US tax and employment models such as W2, C2C, and 1099, clearly explaining terms to candidates and vendors.
• Lead and monitor a team of recruiters, overseeing daily recruitment activities, submissions, and delivery performance.
• Maintain and track recruitment pipelines using Ceipal ATS, ensuring accurate candidate status, submissions, and interview updates.
• Build and maintain Excel-based trackers and weekly reports to monitor hiring progress, recruiter productivity, and time-to-fill metrics.
• Develop and maintain pre-qualified talent pipelines, reducing turnaround time and improving hiring efficiency for ongoing and future requirements.

• Led end-to-end US and Canada recruitment operations supporting large implementation partners including Tech Mahindra, Avanade, Accenture, Infosys, and Synechron, along with direct clients such as Delta Airlines, Baker Hughes, Motorola, Emerson NI, and ExxonMobil.
• Managed full-cycle recruitment for contract, W2, C2C, C2H, and full-time roles across IT, Non-IT engineering, and leadership positions.
• Excellent experience in end-to-end SAP recruitment across multiple modules.
• Strong experience recruiting SAP Functional, Technical, and Techno-Functional consultants across diverse SAP landscapes.
• Extensive experience supporting SAP S/4HANA implementation, upgrade, rollout, and support projects.
• Expertise in sourcing SAP talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, Boolean search, referrals, and vendor networks.
• Built and maintained a strong pipeline of senior SAP consultants, leads, architects, and managers.
• Screened candidates on SAP configuration, business processes, integration points, and project experience.
• Strong understanding of SAP business processes across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, and Logistics domains.
• Coordinated and scheduled technical interviews, client rounds, and feedback loops efficiently.
• Demonstrated strong expertise in US work visa categories including H1B, GC, GC-EAD, USC, and TN ensuring compliance with immigration and labor regulations.
• Supported Canada-based clients, recruiting candidates on PR, Open Work Permit, Closed Work Permit (LMIA), ICT, and PGWP statuses, ensuring region-specific compliance.
• Partnered closely with delivery leads, hiring managers, and procurement teams to understand project needs, define role requirements, and deliver high-quality talent.
• Facilitated weekly and bi-weekly client sync meetings to review pipeline status, interview feedback, SLAs, and upcoming hiring demands.
• Provided regular hiring status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Built and maintained a ready talent pipeline through proactive sourcing aligned with client technology roadmaps and project forecasts.
• Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Google Groups, and referrals for active and passive candidate sourcing.
• Maintained accurate candidate records and recruitment workflows using JobDiva ATS, including VMS integrations for requirement fulfillment.
• Managed salary/rate negotiations, balancing consultant expectations with client budgets and compliance standards.
• Coordinated the entire interview lifecycle, including technical screenings, Level-2 interviews, reference checks, offer rollouts, and onboarding.
• Ensured a smooth onboarding experience, managing documentation, background checks, and compliance paperwork for new hires.
• Built and expanded recruiter and vendor networks, ensuring compliance with company data security and communication policies.
• Played a key role in scaling recruitment operations by developing structured recruiter/vendor databases and outreach frameworks.
• Transitioned into a Team Lead role, managing a team of recruiters and overseeing their day-to-day recruitment activities.
• Conducted Level-2 screening interviews for candidates submitted by team members to ensure quality and client alignment.
• Mentored recruiters on US & Canada staffing processes, ATS usage, sourcing strategies, and client communication best practices.