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Sameer Ahmad Sheikh

Doha,DA

Summary

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Lead with a proven track record at Amazon India, excelling in strategic recruitment and relationship building. Expert in onboarding processes and talent sourcing, successfully closed over 100 positions in a week. Adept at analyzing recruitment metrics to enhance hiring strategies and foster a strong employer brand presence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Acquisition Lead

Amazon India
12.2019 - 07.2025
  • Managed and fulfilled hiring requirements of Amazon Del18 office in Noida and Amazon warehouse in Gurgaon.
  • Closed multiple profiles for the office starting from level 2 associates to level 6 managers.
  • Developed effective relationships with external recruitment partners, ensuring alignment with company values and hiring objectives.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and establish candidate profiles.
  • Coordinated interview schedules for both candidates and hiring managers to streamline the selection process.
  • Designed and driven Rewards and recognition programs to boost the motivation of the employees on weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
  • Conducted thorough pre-employment screenings for potential hires, including background checks and reference verifications.
  • Evaluated recruitment metrics regularly to identify areas of improvement and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages for new hires while maintaining budgetary constraints.
  • Reduced time-to-fill rates with proactive sourcing techniques, targeting passive candidates and building talent pipelines.
  • Mentored junior team members on effective talent acquisition methodologies, fostering professional growth within the department.
  • Trained internal recruiters on best practices for interviewing and candidate assessment, resulting in more consistent evaluations across teams.
  • Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
  • Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
  • Incorporation with my management designed and implemented the Employee Referral Program to attract desired talent.
  • Established a strong employer brand presence online through engaging content creation on various platforms like LinkedIn or Glassdoor.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Handled exit interviews for the employees leaving the organization and maintaining the log for reason of leaving to discuss this with the management and control the attrition.

Recruitment Specialist

HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions
10.2014 - 10.2019

· I was hired as a customer support associate and then promoted supervisor profile with in a period of 10 months through internal job posting.

· After working for a period of 6 months I was offered a new position in the Human Resources Department as a recruiter.

· As a recruiter I was sourcing cvs for entry level positions initially and with time handled more responsibilities of closing entry level to medium level positions.

· Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews from associate level team lead positions.

· Handled urgent bulk hiring projects at the peak of the business. Closed more than 100 positions in a week.

· Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.

· Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.

· Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.

· Maintained an updated database of potential candidates for future opportunities, allowing for quick access to a qualified talent pool.

· Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to understand their unique staffing needs and priorities.

· Coordinated seamless onboarding experiences for new employees, setting them up for success within the organization.

· Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit within the organization.

· Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to understand departmental needs, facilitating more accurate candidate matching.

· Negotiated offer terms effectively, resulting in high acceptance rates among selected candidates.

Education

MBA -

Islamic University Of Science And Technology
Awantipora-Kashmir
08-2014

B.com - Commerce

University Of Kashmir
Srinagar-Kashmir
12-2011

Skills

  • Job posting
  • Onboarding processes
  • Social media recruiting
  • Talent Sourcing
  • JD Management
  • Interview Coordination
  • Offer Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Reporting & Analysis
  • Relocation assistance
  • Career pathing
  • Internal mobility
  • Strategic recruitment

Certification

  • Diploma in Human Resource Management- Alison (2024)
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt- Alison (2024)

Additional Information

Visa Status: Transferrable Work Visa

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Lead

Amazon India
12.2019 - 07.2025

Recruitment Specialist

HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions
10.2014 - 10.2019

MBA -

Islamic University Of Science And Technology

B.com - Commerce

University Of Kashmir
Sameer Ahmad Sheikh