Mannandeep Singh Bawa
Mohali (Chandigarh)
Summary
Forward-thinking Recruitment Manager successful at developing effective strategies to fill vacancies with well-qualified candidates. Collaborative and hardworking leader with excellent communication and planning abilities. Bringing a 7 year record of success in the field.
Catering to various various sectors like IT, Industrial Automation, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Construction, Entertainment, Hospitality, FMCG, Banking and Finance (BFSI), Utility and Media. Experience working in EMEA (UK/Europe/Middle East), APAC, Indian and US Markets. Vast exposure in interacting with candidates and clients all over the globe.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Talent Manager (Redundant-Client Shutdown)
360 Recruitment Ltd.
01.2024 - 03.2024
- End-to-end recruitment for clients based in the Middle East and UK
- Catered to industries like Entertainment, Hospitality, Construction, FMCG etc. for their engineering and operations requirement.
- Managed day to day team activities.
- Oversaw team wellness, morale and team recruitment.
- Defined innovative sourcing strategies to drive strong talent pipelines.
- Sourced and found outstanding talent in online forums and social media sites before initiating recruitment procedures.
- Qualified and Interviewed candidates according to the job description
- Uploaded successful candidates on the ATS (Vincere) and submitted them to the clients.
- Tracked recruitment metrics and reported on progress to evaluate recruitment effort success.
- Utilized recruitment technology tools and platforms to streamline recruitment processes.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
SWS Smart Working Solutions Deployed To Quantum UK
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked for clients based in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America
- Headhunted people working in Automotive, Engineering (Oil & Gas, Construction), Industrial Automation, IT and Media Sector
- Operated on a retained and contingent basis to recruit mid to senior level executives
- Partnered product-based companies like Honeywell and Datalogic in their search
- Provided them with market intelligence and recruitment services across Europe
- Identified Target Companies and Candidates as per the client requirements
- Gathered information on current market trends and pattern of potential candidates and presented the market intelligence/research to the consultants and clients in form of reports
- Used LinkedIn to source candidates with help of recruitment extensions like Lusha and Contact Out
- Also sourced candidates from XING, CV Library, job adverts and references
- Conducted initial interviews with candidates and passed on the feedback to stake holders
- Accepted bids on the client’s portal and self-started new requirements
- Discussed possibilities of criteria relaxation regarding the requirement
- Presented Potential shortlist candidates and also provided the market intelligence
- Arranged interviews with consultants and clients (Virtual as well as Face to Face)
- Presented client offers to candidates and gatherered information regarding expectations and date of joining
- Attended Researchers meet and advising team mates on best practices
- Used ATS like Loxo and Invenias (By Bullhorn) – recorded and maintained Candidates profiles and database on day-to-day basis
- Mentored team members and guided them on the search.
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Talent Acquisition
Smartedge Solutions
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Worked for clients based in UK/European market
- Recruited candidates for IT, Banking (BFSI), Retail, Utility, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Aviation etc
- Understood the Project requirements and specifications for various business processes and sourcing according to company policies and expectations
- Self-managed multiple positions by sourcing, screening, qualifying, co-coordinating interviews, negotiating & closing candidates
- Exposed to contemporary recruitment tools like Jobsites & Databases (For e.g.: LinkedIn, Monster)
- Also used Social Talent for search strings
- Screened and shortlisted the resumes as per the requirement and conducted preliminary interviews
- Assisted managers in developing new work strategies for the team and identified areas of improvement
- Answered client queries, managed accounts if required and identifying new business opportunities among existing customers
- Coordinated with the client for feedback and scheduling interviews
- Support junior colleagues to effectively source using search strings and understanding requirements
- Acted as Team Lead in absence of line managers.
Recruiter - US Staffing
Spectra Force Technologies Private Ltd
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Worked for US market with Fortune 500 companies in healthcare and pharmaceutical sector
- Sourced resumes by understanding the Project requirements, specifications, and company policies
- Exposed to contemporary recruitment tools like Jobsites & Databases (Monster, CareerBuilder)
- Used in house Application Tracking System (ATS) Leoforce
- Screened and shortlisted the resumes as per the requirement and conducted preliminary interviews
- Arranged interviews in coordination with the hiring managers
- Followed up with the candidates constantly
- Worked closely with account and line managers.
Recruiter - Resource Executive
Sofomation Energy Consultant Pvt Ltd.
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Worked for Middle East, Indian, APAC and North African Market
- Specialized working in Technical Recruitments, Oil and Gas / Utility (Offshore – Onshore), IT Industry, Hospitality
- Research, analysis and recruitment for White collar and blue-collar positions
- Exposed to contemporary recruitment tools like Jobsites & Databases (For e.g.: LinkedIn, Monster, Naukri, Rigzone, Oil&GasJobSearch etc.)
- Screened and short listed the resumes as per the requirement and conducted preliminary Interview
- Used (ATS) application tracking systems like Hirecraft
- Followed up with the candidates
- Ensured that the candidates join on time by being in touch with them constantly
- Worked closely with account and line managers
- Coordinated many interview drives held abroad by the company in collaboration with the client
- Arranged interview schedule, stay, conveyance, flights for candidates coming in for the interview drive.
Operations Manager
Mannandeep Trading / MVM Sharp Blades
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Supervision of the entire production unit
- Managed the clients
- Business Development and Sales
- Ensured on time delivery of the orders
- Procured Raw Materials
- Handled the staff in the unit
- Visited client sites.
Education
B.com -
M.K. Sanghvi, Mumbai University
01.2010
H.S.C - undefined
M.K. Sanghvi, Maharashtra Board
01.2007
S.S.C - undefined
St, Dominic Savio High School, Maharashtra Board
01.2005
Skills
- Quick learner, Out of the box thinking
- Good Communication Skills
- Team Spirit
- Talent Acquisition
- Self-Motivated Work Ethic
- Candidate Screening
- Full cycle recruiting
- MS Office
- ATS (Invenias by Bullhorn, Loxo, Vincere)
Languages
English – Fluent
Hindi – Native
Punjabi – Intermediate
Marathi – Intermediate
Spanish – Beginner
Open To Relocate
True
Other Courses
- Advanced Certificate in Foreign Trade from Export Trade & Training Institute (Recognized by Indian Merchants’ Chamber) – 2011
- Foreign Trade Certificate Course held by FIEO November 2017.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Inderpal Singh Bawa
- Date of Birth: 10/13/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Uk Softphone
+442034799777
Driving Licenses
Indian LMV& MCWG
References
Mrs. Pauline McGuirk, Director at Quantum Group Solutions (Solihull, UK), +447985128533, pmcguirk@quantumsas.com
Passport
Valid Indian Passport Holder
Extracurricular Activities
Moderator of Manchester United Fan Club Mumbai (Now MUSCM, Officially recognized by MUFC in 2013) June 2012 – April 2013 Organized live football screenings and events for the fan club Represented the fan club on YouTube Channel Show “Sports Hafta”
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Music
- Food (Cooking)
- Solo Travels
Timeline
Global Talent Manager (Redundant-Client Shutdown)
360 Recruitment Ltd.
01.2024 - 03.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
SWS Smart Working Solutions Deployed To Quantum UK
07.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Talent Acquisition
Smartedge Solutions
11.2018 - 05.2021
Recruiter - US Staffing
Spectra Force Technologies Private Ltd
06.2018 - 09.2018
Recruiter - Resource Executive
Sofomation Energy Consultant Pvt Ltd.
07.2013 - 03.2015
Operations Manager
Mannandeep Trading / MVM Sharp Blades
08.2010 - 07.2013
B.com -
M.K. Sanghvi, Mumbai University
H.S.C - undefined
M.K. Sanghvi, Maharashtra Board
S.S.C - undefined
St, Dominic Savio High School, Maharashtra Board
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