James Vimal Raj I

Led end-to-end talent acquisition for US Healthcare RCM medical coding leadership across sites.

• Managed large-scale hiring programmes and workforce planning, ensuring timely stakeholder updates and effective recruitment delivery.
• Optimised hiring processes through HR technology and automation, enhancing efficiency across OneHR, Darwinbox, and Zoho Recruit.
• Tracked and analysed hiring metrics, including TAT, source effectiveness, and cost per hire, providing insights to improve workforce analytics.
• Partnered with business leaders, HR, compensation and benefits, and operations on manpower and governance.
• Led recruitment teams, employer branding, campus and apprenticeship pipelines, and referral strategies.

• Delivered recruitment projects for various domains including F&A, Supply Chain Management, and Healthcare, meeting critical hiring goals within stipulated timelines, successfully hiring over 5000 candidates across diverse roles.
• Formulated and executed strategies for the Direct Sourcing Channel to ensure prompt fulfilment of business needs across the region, resulting in a 20% reduction in time-to-fill metrics, averaging a decrease from 45 days to 36 days.
• Cultivated strong partnerships with senior management, department heads, and key stakeholders to understand talent needs and provide strategic recruitment guidance.
• Devised and implemented sourcing plans that optimised various channels, focusing on LinkedIn and digital/social media platforms to effectively manage recruitment costs.
• Orchestrated quarterly source mix to align with organisational targets, enhancing adaptability and agility in recruitment processes.
• Drove vendor management strategy by identifying suitable vendors, establishing performance management and engagement plans, cultivating robust partnerships.
• Pioneered process improvement initiatives, ensuring meticulous compliance accuracy and heightening operational efficiency, resulting in a 20% decrease in recruitment process cycle time, from initial job posting to offer acceptance.
• Directed a diverse team of 14 comprising full-time employees and subcontractors across different domains and locations, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Team size - 7 direct and 24 Indirect reportees.

• Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies, utilising market insights and industry trends to attract top talent.
• Headed a team of four, overseeing end-to-end recruitment processes from strategic planning to resource allocation, fostering a cohesive and result-driven team environment.
• Spearheaded the implementation of an Application Tracking System, streamlining the interview process and enhancing efficiency, resulting in a 30% reduction in administrative overheads.
• Directed budgeting and forecasting of recruitment expenditures, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost-effectiveness, resulting in a 15% decrease in recruitment costs.
• Strategized and executed resource planning, handling high-volume recruitment drives and senior level hiring, contributing to organizational scalability and talent acquisition excellence.
• Managed team performance and career development, mentoring team members to enhance skills and drive recruitment success.
• Championed employer brand by designing initiatives that increased visibility and attractiveness in the talent market.

• Cultivated key client relationships by closely understanding and addressing their requirements, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
• Facilitated lateral hiring team, addressing diverse client needs with precision and professionalism, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
• Conducted CV shortlisting, coordinated with hiring managers, facilitated salary discussions, and managed billable invoices post-offer, ensuring seamless recruitment processes and client satisfaction.
• Utilized analytics and metrics to assess recruitment effectiveness, track key performance indicators, and identify areas for improvement.
• Consistently achieved given targets, demonstrating a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to results.
• Deputed to Cap Gemini Business Services for over 8 months, fulfilling job roles and consistently meeting targets, showcasing adaptability and performance excellence.