SAJAD SHEIKH
Talent Aquisition Leader
Delhi NCR
Summary
Sajad Sheikh is an Energetic, multi-talented, Information Technology (IT) professional with 16 plus years of experience, and a unique blend of management, Sales, and technical skills expert. Possesses strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communication, good listening, and strong presentation skills. Passionate Talent Acquisition Manager with extensive experience in driving hiring processes and building great employer brands. Data-savvy mindset with expertise in talent selection, behavioral assessments, and psychometric assessments. Able to build strong relationships with stakeholders and lead teams to deliver positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Head /Sr. Manager Sales & Delivery
Reqroute, Inc
06.2018 - Current
- Data analysis and reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Sales operations Sales team support Sales and promotions Sales planning
- Sales generation
- Managing service operations
- Project manager supervision, Responsible for Talent Acquisition Strategies, such as Developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent, utilizing various sourcing channels, andstaying abreast of industry trends
- Act as a strategic partner to clients, providing insights on market conditions, competitive landscape, and talent availability
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process for technology roles
- Conducted behavioral and competency-based interviews and used psychometric assessments to select top talent
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders and advised on how to get the best out of an interview
- Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity Prepared documents for internal and external audits
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Talent Acquisition /Delivery Lead
Lynx
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed accounts, Sourcing Teams, client issues and new revenue-generating initiatives Providing statistical and tactical leadership in the areas of staffing, business development, strategic sales, and client relations
- Collaborating across multiple departments to coordinate on-time delivery, promoteclient satisfaction, and ensure a competitive edge for the organization
- Extend employment opportunities to applicants
- Prepare hiring authorities and applicants for interview process Placing qualified and ideal applicants at client companies
- Known for building long lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and colleagues Monitored account performance, ensuring attainment of strategic sales goals
- Hired, trained and managed sales teams, coaching staff members to achieve improved results, increased sales and larger profit margins
- Analyzing markets and assisted in the creation of business development, sales, and marketing strategies.
Resources Manager
Kforce Inc
04.2013 - 10.2016
- Managed and led a team of Talent Partners to drive successful hiring outcomes for corporate roles, resulting in reduction in hiring costs
- Developed and evaluated sourcing and assessment methods to attract the best possible talent
- Built key relationships with global stakeholders to maximise return on investment
- Allocate resources efficiently by matching the skills and expertise of available candidates with client requirements
- Coordinate and manage the deployment of temporary and contract staff to client projects or assignments
- Maintain regular communication with clients to understand their staffing needs, update them on resource availability, and ensure client satisfaction.
Vendor Relations Specialist
AT&T
10.2007 - 04.2013
- Build and maintain strong relationships with staffing vendors and other external partners Collaborate with vendors to negotiate and establish contractual agreements that outline terms, rates, deliverables, and performance metrics
- Collaborate with vendors to fulfil staffing needs by providing suitable candidates for various roles within AT&T
- Work to ensure that vendor partnerships are cost-effective and provide value to AT&T
- Created and managed project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Education
Six Sigma Green Belt - Benchmark Certified Strategic Account Manager (CSAM) - Bench IT - undefined
MBA - Information Technology
Carlox University
02.2010 - 03.2012
BCA - Bachelor of Computers -
KU
03.2005 - 02.2008
Skills
- Talent acquisition and recruitment strategy
- Development
- Staffing planning and forecasting Strategic
- Sales & Business Development Vendor
- Management and negotiation Relationship
- Building and networking
- Candidate sourcing and screening Applicant
- Tracking systems (ATS) implementation and
- Management Compliance with employment
- Laws and regulations
- Team leadership and performance
- Management
References
References Up on request
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancementTimeline
Operations Head /Sr. Manager Sales & Delivery
Reqroute, Inc
06.2018 - Current
Talent Acquisition /Delivery Lead
Lynx
11.2016 - 06.2018
Resources Manager
Kforce Inc
04.2013 - 10.2016
MBA - Information Technology
Carlox University
02.2010 - 03.2012
Vendor Relations Specialist
AT&T
10.2007 - 04.2013
BCA - Bachelor of Computers -
KU
03.2005 - 02.2008
Six Sigma Green Belt - Benchmark Certified Strategic Account Manager (CSAM) - Bench IT - undefined
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