John Epiphanes
Madipakkam
Summary
Goal-focused professional with a proven track record in managing Talent Acquisition. Offers deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting, executing strategic staffing plans, and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines. Highly motivated to meet challenging targets under tight deadlines, with a strong emphasis on communication, planning, and attention to detail.
Results-driven and company-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience in recruiting, staffing, and talent acquisition. Having 9+ years’ experience in UK, Europe and Domestic recruitments. Skilled in conducting efficient interviews and assessing candidates effectively. Expert in recruiting talent in alignment with company policies and culture. Proficient in making valuable hiring decisions and incorporating feedback from employees. Adept at executing directives from leadership and offering strategic suggestions for process improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter / Team Lead
AMPSTEK (SRS INFOWAY)
02.2024 - Current
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across various roles and departments — from requisition approval to offer rollout and onboarding support.
- Source and engage candidates through multiple channels including job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, ATS databases, and professional networks.
- Conduct resume screening, phone/virtual interviews, and initial evaluations to assess technical and behavioral fit.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and interview panels, ensuring smooth scheduling and timely feedback.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs, define ideal candidate profiles, and build effective sourcing strategies.
- Create and publish compelling job descriptions aligned with brand tone and market standards on various recruitment platforms.
- Build and maintain a high-quality talent pipeline to address current and future hiring demands.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through consistent communication, timely updates, and a personalized approach.
- Support offer management including salary discussions, offer letter creation, and pre-boarding documentation.
- Collaborate with HR to ensure seamless onboarding and handover post-hiring.
- Maintain data integrity and track hiring activities through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and internal recruitment dashboards.
- Ensure recruitment compliance with organizational policies, labor laws, and data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR).
- Track and report on key hiring metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and pipeline conversion rates.
- Participate in recruitment branding and marketing initiatives including job fairs, virtual hiring events, and social media campaigns.
- Contribute to diversity hiring efforts, ensuring inclusive sourcing and equitable candidate evaluation practices.
- Stay updated on market trends and talent insights to proactively guide hiring decisions and talent strategies.
Lead Recruiter / Assistant Manager – TA & Delivery
Infoplus Technologies Ltd
Chennai
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintained strong client relationships through integrity and professionalism, ensuring consistent follow-ups on critical and ongoing roles.
- Successfully handled major clients including HCL, Tech Mahindra, TCS, and Brilasoft, delivering quality hires and timely closures.
- Scheduled and conducted bi-weekly strategic calls with clients for critical accounts to proactively identify and address fulfillment gaps.
- Led and managed a recruitment team, clearly communicating goals, safety standards, and deadlines to drive performance and alignment.
- Coordinated and monitored daily team activities, ensuring progress toward hiring objectives and alignment with organizational targets.
- Motivated and coached team members by assessing individual performance, providing constructive feedback, and offering continuous support.
- Prepared and submitted regular performance reports, tracking hiring success, fulfillment ratios, and bottlenecks.
- Handled client interactions, escalations, and team coordination calls, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining client satisfaction.
- Oversaw vendor engagement activities including demand allocation, rate negotiation, and ensuring timely talent fulfillment.
- Managed the team’s Talent Management System (TMS) and optimized workflows for better productivity.
- Proficient in tracking, measuring, and reporting key recruitment metrics to refine strategies and improve performance.
- Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), particularly Ceipal.
- Executed full-cycle recruitment: resume screening, phone interviews, candidate assessments, and final hiring decisions.
- Recruited across diverse verticals including IT, Sales, Retail, Engineering, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, and Life Sciences.
- Adept at leveraging social media networks and job portals for sourcing, screening, interviewing, conducting salary negotiations, and finalizing candidate offers.
HR - Executive (On shore / Off Shore)
TCI SEAWAYS (A Division of Transport Corporation India LTD)
07.2010 - 03.2013
Fleet Manager – Personnel
Perfect Dredging Company Pvt. Ltd.
09.2008 - 06.2010
Admin / HR
Octopus Marine
07.2007 - 08.2008
Admin / HR
ACE Intellect
06.2006 - 07.2007
Hostel Manager
Karunya Institute of Technology and Science
08.2005 - 03.2006
Personal Assistant to General Manager / Admin In-Charge
St. John’s International Residential School
10.2004 - 08.2005
Education
M.Sc. - Computer Science
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu04.2003
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu01.2001
Skills
- Exceptional client relationship management
- Strong interpersonal and sales abilities
- High integrity and professionalism
- Leadership and team management
- Strong presentation and analytical skills
- Creative and solution-oriented mindset
- Decisive and action-driven approach
- Excellent communication (oral and written)
- Adaptable to fast-paced and dynamic environments
- Relationship building and stakeholder management
- High Attention to Detail
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Applicant tracking systems
- Candidate sourcing
- Interview coordination
- Onboarding support
- Talent pipeline management
- Recruitment compliance
- Data analysis
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Performance reporting
- Market trend analysis
Skills Enhancement
SAP HRMS, 10/2014 – 10/2015, Hyderabad
Career Break
03/2013 – 10/2014, Took a career break to attend to family responsibilities while residing in the USA.
Timeline
Senior Recruiter / Team Lead
AMPSTEK (SRS INFOWAY)
02.2024 - Current
Lead Recruiter / Assistant Manager – TA & Delivery
Infoplus Technologies Ltd
03.2022 - 02.2024
HR - Executive (On shore / Off Shore)
TCI SEAWAYS (A Division of Transport Corporation India LTD)
07.2010 - 03.2013
Fleet Manager – Personnel
Perfect Dredging Company Pvt. Ltd.
09.2008 - 06.2010
Admin / HR
Octopus Marine
07.2007 - 08.2008
Admin / HR
ACE Intellect
06.2006 - 07.2007
Hostel Manager
Karunya Institute of Technology and Science
08.2005 - 03.2006
Personal Assistant to General Manager / Admin In-Charge
St. John’s International Residential School
10.2004 - 08.2005
M.Sc. - Computer Science
Bharathidasan University
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Bharathidasan University
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