Hi, I’m
James Alan Xavier
Chennai
Summary
Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record in managing the full recruitment life cycle. Excels at developing and implementing customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source highly qualified candidates. Brings 15 years of experience in recruitment strategy development, offering a wealth of expertise. Possesses strong skills in team management, employee development, and pipeline maintenance. Demonstrates proficiency in placing new hires in key positions. Dedicated to creating and implementing successful strategies that improve organizational efficiency. Provides valuable insights into HR initiatives through data analysis. Effectively engages with stakeholders at all levels using strong communication and interpersonal skills. Committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention, eager to contribute expertise to organization's success.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Envision Technology Solutions
Sales Head
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Virtusa Consulting Services private ltd.
Associate Manager
07.2021 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Key duties involve collaborating with hiring managers, Line managers, setting recruitment strategies, conducting interviews and maintaining compliance
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Additionally, role involves optimizing recruitment workflows, tracking key performance indicators, and contributing to overall talent acquisition strategy to meet organizational goals
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished with award for business excellence
- Accomplishment: Generated revenue of $10 million for quarter ending, demonstrating exceptional performance and business success
- Client Handled: Fidelity Investments, PNC Bank, M&T Bank, Fiserv, Northern Trust, etc.
E-IT Professionals India Pvt. Ltd.
Manager - Recruitment
03.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- As manager leading team of recruiters, specialize in recruiting software engineers across diverse IT technologies
- Demonstrate effective leadership in directing and motivating personnel for maximum productivity
- Provide staffing services, assess consultants' technical abilities, and ensure timely service delivery to clients
- Accountable for team development, management, and training, while maintaining meticulous records and coordinating with US management team
- Collaborate with clients, schedule interviews, and employ various sourcing methods for candidate acquisition.
JM Tech Talent IT Services Private Limited
Account Manager
02.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Led extensive client coordination, fostering relationships with TAG managers for quick understanding and delivery
- Managed 11-member team in end-to-end recruitment, from requirement gathering to candidate onboarding
- Mentored and motivated team members, ensuring alignment with client needs and meeting management expectations
- Implemented results-oriented culture, achieving financial goals while upholding compliance
- Successfully collaborated with clients such as Kaar Technologies and Russell Tobin, alongside implementation partners Cognizant, Virtusa, Tech Mahindra, and Hexaware.
IDC Technologies
Team Lead / Account Executive
05.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Managed recruitment team, sourcing, and retaining top talent
- Led vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective, flexible, and robust applications
- Specialized in Professional Staffing, excelling in delivering optimal workforces to meet diverse client needs
- Collaborated with executives to align hiring goals, developed and executed strategies for proactive sourcing, conducted technical interviews for high-level roles
- Worked with key partners like Cognizant, Virtusa, and Tech Mahindra, specializing in Big Data, Hadoop, Data Science, Java, Business Analysis, DevOps, Python, and QA for BFSI and Healthcare verticals.
BlueAlly Infotech (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Lead Recruiter
11.2014 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Experienced Recruiter with additional responsibilities in lead role, including training new Recruiters, mentoring and ensuring adherence to system requirements and productivity metrics
- Collaborates with Business Development Managers to identify strategic IT staffing needs, defines position requirements, and proactively sources candidates
- Records applicant information in Taleo and negotiate compensation for profitability.
Infinite Computer Solutions
Sr. Executive
04.2013 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Dynamic and result-oriented professional with expertise in managing full cycle of technical IT requirements
- Successfully handled live accounts, including Verizon (CTO), Scripps Network, Oracle (OSS), Western Union, etc
- Mentored recruiters in developing skills and demonstrated strong technical/business intelligence
- Well-versed in non-IT requirements and possesses in-depth knowledge of recruiting and hiring processes, including interviewing, reference checking, tracking, salary negotiations, and closing
- Coordinated interview schedules and follow-ups with clients and short-listed candidates
- Experienced in working with VMS like 'PeopleFluent' (formerly 'PeopleClick'), 'Fieldglass,' 'IQNavigator.'
Advent Global Solutions
Sr. Technical Recruiter
07.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Accountable for training and overseeing recruitment team, conducting quality analysis, and meeting metrics and company standards
- Responsible for complete recruiting process, including creating job descriptions, internal and external sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting top candidates to hiring managers.
Insys Inc
Senior Recruiter
06.2009 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Execute full life cycle recruiting for IT roles, specializing in Software Development, Networking Engineers, and Database Administrators
- Utilize job portals, conduct comprehensive candidate sourcing, and manage recruitment process from requirement analysis to offer negotiation.
Education
Anna UniversityChennai, India
Bachelor of Engineering from Computer Science
05-2009
Skills
- Business development and planning
- International markets familiarity
- Vendor Management
- Performance monitoring
- Client and stakeholder relations
- Talent acquisition strategies
- Candidate Sourcing
- Contract negotiation abilities
- Cross-functional coordination
- Interviewing techniques
- Applicant tracking management
- Social Media Recruiting
- Recruitment
Accomplishments
· Generated revenue of $10 million for quarter ending, demonstrating exceptional performance and business success.
· Accomplished with award for business excellence
Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Timeline
Sales Head
Envision Technology Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Associate Manager
Virtusa Consulting Services private ltd.
07.2021 - 04.2024
Manager - Recruitment
E-IT Professionals India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2020 - 07.2021
Account Manager
JM Tech Talent IT Services Private Limited
02.2019 - 02.2020
Team Lead / Account Executive
IDC Technologies
05.2018 - 02.2019
Lead Recruiter
BlueAlly Infotech (India) Pvt. Ltd.
11.2014 - 04.2018
Sr. Executive
Infinite Computer Solutions
04.2013 - 03.2014
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Advent Global Solutions
07.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Recruiter
Insys Inc
06.2009 - 06.2012
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering from Computer Science
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