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Karthik S

Bangalore

Summary

Senior Technical Recruiter with over 7 years of experience in sourcing and hiring top technical talent. Proven expertise in recruitment processes and technology, leading to efficient candidate screening and selection. Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and candidates. Developed innovative recruiting strategies that align with organizational objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technical Recruiter

CAI Info India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
05.2023 - Current
  • Led end-to-end recruitment for technical and data roles, encompassing sourcing, screening, and onboarding.
  • Developed and maintained a pipeline of qualified candidates through targeted outreach and networking.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to tailor recruitment strategies and refine job descriptions.
  • Built strong relationships with top talent, ensuring positive candidate experiences throughout the process.
  • Negotiated salaries with candidates to align expectations with company compensation structures.
  • Monitored industry trends to provide insights on candidate availability and competitive hiring strategies.
  • Tracked recruitment metrics to assess strategy effectiveness and optimize hiring processes.
  • Partnered with HR to ensure seamless onboarding and integration of new hires into the organization.

Global Talent Acquisition

Nuance Communication (Microsoft)
Bangalore
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed the entire recruitment lifecycle for all technical positions within the product development team. This included sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding of top talent.
  • Established and nurtured lasting relationships with stakeholders, HR partners, candidates, and hiring teams globally.
  • Leveraged strong communication skills to build trust, ensure a positive recruitment experience, and ultimately, achieve strategic talent acquisition goals.
  • Working experience with essential tools of the trade, including ATS (Workday) for multiple operational activities for offered candidates/BGV initiation, resume databases.
  • Used sourcing tools internal/external (ICIMS, HRMS, Workday) to deliver quality candidates across all channels.
  • Compiled and delivered weekly and monthly reports, analyzing recruitment data to highlight key dynamics and overall performance for stakeholders.
  • This enabled informed decision-making and improved talent acquisition strategies.
  • Program Managed Pool Hiring Operations, leveraging a structured approach to hire qualified candidates for multiple open positions.
  • Additionally, optimized senior-level hiring by introducing a vendor support model, resulting in increased efficiency and improved quality of candidates for leadership positions.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Finastra Software Solutions
Bangalore
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for diverse roles including SDE, Cloud Architects, and Data Science Engineers.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to meet hiring demands across various business units.
  • Handled over 30 recruitment requirements for Finastra, covering mid to senior leadership levels.
  • Utilized ATS tools like Workday and ICIMS for tracking and managing candidates efficiently.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to develop strategic hiring plans, achieving quarterly closure targets.
  • Conducted sourcing, screening, scheduling, stakeholder management, and onboarding processes effectively.
  • Engaged with TA Managers and Hiring Managers for deeper insights into requisitions.
  • Successfully filled positions for Developers, Cyber Security Engineers, Product Managers, and more.

Technical Recruiter

Nuance Communications
Bangalore
06.2017 - 01.2022
  • Analyzed business needs to adhere to company manpower plans.
  • Managed complete recruitment life cycle, including sourcing, short-listing, tracking, and onboarding candidates.
  • Handled 10 to 15 simultaneous recruitment requirements efficiently.
  • Identified prospective candidates based on specific skills for diverse roles.
  • Pre-screened resumes and communicated detailed requirements to candidates.
  • Closed positions through various channels, including job portals and recruitment drives.
  • Conducted preliminary interviews to assess candidate behaviors and qualifications.
  • Maintained candidate tracking sheets and MIS reports for effective management oversight.

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration - HR & Marketing

University of Bharathiar
Coimbatore, TN
01-2016

Skills

  • Stakeholder management
  • Technical sourcing
  • Offer negotiation
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Diversity hiring strategies
  • Recruitment drives
  • Vendor management
  • Talent acquisition strategies
  • Leadership recruitment
  • Employer branding
  • Social media recruitment
  • LinkedIn recruiting

Certification

  • Tech Recruiting Foundation 1
  • Technical Recruiting
  • Talent Sourcing

Awards

  • Awarded as Nuance best performer of the month (Thrice)
  • Awarded ranks in Inter School Level Sports and Cricket Championship
  • Involved in various cultural activities held at School and College level

Timeline

Senior Technical Recruiter

CAI Info India Pvt Ltd
05.2023 - Current

Global Talent Acquisition

Nuance Communication (Microsoft)
09.2022 - 02.2023

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Finastra Software Solutions
01.2022 - 09.2022

Technical Recruiter

Nuance Communications
06.2017 - 01.2022

MBA - Master of Business Administration - HR & Marketing

University of Bharathiar
Karthik S