Praveen Bodike
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Recruitment Professional with 10+ years of experience in US & Global staffing across Pharmaceutical and Non-IT domains. Proven expertise in full-cycle recruitment, MSP/VMS hiring models, and direct client engagement. Adept at sourcing talent using job boards (Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn), Boolean searches, and AI tools. Skilled in offer management, onboarding and building strong client and candidate relationships. Consistently recognized for exceeding hiring targets and driving high-quality placements across diverse industries including Pharma, Medical device, Healthcare, BFSI, Manufacturing, and Life Sciences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Team Lead | US Recruitment
Freyr Solutions
Hyderabad
02.2020 - Current
- Lead a team of 6+ recruiters supporting US & Global hiring across Pharmaceutical/scientific/engineering/non-IT roles under MSP/VMS programs and direct client partnerships.
- Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, client submissions, interviews, rate negotiations, and onboarding.
- Source candidates using job portals (Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn), networking, and advanced Boolean searches.
- Consistently delivered on SLAs, KPIs, and client hiring targets in a remote setup.
- Recognized with Reward & Recognition (R&R) Award for outstanding performance.
Sr. Executive – US Recruitment
ALTEN Calsoft Labs
Hyderabad
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Drove end-to-end recruitment for Pharmaceutical, Bio-Pharma, Healthcare, and Non-IT roles.
- Partnered with clients and hiring managers for seamless requirement fulfillment.
- Specialized in complex offer negotiations and timely closures of critical positions.
Sr. Associate – Recruiter
ACS Group (Now Innova Solutions)
Hyderabad
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Handled full-cycle recruitment for roles across Pharma, Manufacturing and Food & Beverage industries.
- Engaged in MSP/VMS hiring and direct client delivery.
- Achieved consistent recruitment targets and optimized onboarding processes.
Recruiter – Non-IT & Scientific Roles
US Tech Solutions
Hyderabad
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed Pharma, Clinical, Scientific, Engineering, and Non-IT hiring for US clients.
- Delivered top-quality talent for Johnson & Johnson group companies via MSP/VMS model.
- Awarded Supplier Excellence Award (2015, 2016, 2017) by Kelly Services.
Process Associate
Deloitte
Hyderabad
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Supported HR operations and compensation processes.
Pharmacy Benefit Analyst
UnitedHealth Group
Hyderabad
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed pharmacy benefits and client configurations.
Education
Master of AI - HR & Recruitment
Udemy
01-2025
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Akaaro Consulting & Training
01-2023
Master’s degree - Pharmaceutical Sciences
JNT University
01-2014
Bachelor’s degree - Pharmacy
JNT University
01-2010
Skills
- End-to-End US & Global Recruitment
- MSP/VMS & Direct Client Hiring Models
- Multi-Channel Sourcing (Boolean, LinkedIn, Referrals, Market Mapping)
- Offer Negotiation & Onboarding Management
- ATS Expertise (Jobdiva, Bullhorn etc)
- Team Leadership & Performance Coaching
- Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
- Strategy Development & Talent Advisory
- Offer Management & Negotiation
- Process Optimization& KPI Delivery
Certification
• Certified LinkedIn Recruiter
• Performance-Based Hiring
• American Staffing Association Corporate Recruiting Professional
• Generative AI Recruiting and Talent Acquisition
• LinkedIn Recruiter and AI-Driven Talent Acquisition Professional Certificate
• Developing AI Skills in Human Resources
• Performance-Based Hiring
• American Staffing Association Corporate Recruiting Professional
• Generative AI Recruiting and Talent Acquisition
• LinkedIn Recruiter and AI-Driven Talent Acquisition Professional Certificate
• Developing AI Skills in Human Resources
Timeline
Team Lead | US Recruitment
Freyr Solutions
02.2020 - Current
Sr. Executive – US Recruitment
ALTEN Calsoft Labs
02.2019 - 12.2019
Sr. Associate – Recruiter
ACS Group (Now Innova Solutions)
04.2018 - 01.2019
Recruiter – Non-IT & Scientific Roles
US Tech Solutions
01.2015 - 03.2018
Process Associate
Deloitte
06.2014 - 12.2014
Pharmacy Benefit Analyst
UnitedHealth Group
08.2012 - 02.2014
Master of AI - HR & Recruitment
Udemy
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Akaaro Consulting & Training
Master’s degree - Pharmaceutical Sciences
JNT University
Bachelor’s degree - Pharmacy
JNT University