SHRIKANT KARTHAV

ROM for highest GPM 2024.

DAs a Team Lead directs all aspects of Recruitment Operations and strategic sourcing for high-caliber Information Technology (Systems & Software) and Engineering professionals. Operates across highly regulated and complex global sectors including Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Energy, and Utilities. Manages a high-performing recruitment organization, optimizes end-to-end talent pipelines, and serves as a trusted talent advisor to Fortune 500 leadership.Key Accomplishments & ResponsibilitiesStrategic Talent AcquisitionOrchestrated end-to-end recruitment lifecycle operations for niche IT and multi-disciplinary engineering talent across diverse industrial sectors.Engineered targeted sourcing methodologies to successfully fulfill critical talent demands for enterprise accounts like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, L3Harris, and Raytheon.Managed complex client portfolios spanning Tier-1 aerospace entities, public utilities (Southern Company, National Grid), healthcare leaders, and autonomous vehicle innovators (Zoox).Leadership & Performance OptimizationLed a high-performing team of 8–10 technical recruiters and talent coordinators by establishing clear KPIs, balancing workloads, and optimizing resource allocation.Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement through targeted coaching, mentorship, and rigorous data-driven performance evaluations.Monitored and enhanced critical recruitment analytics, successfully reducing time-to-fill and cost-per-hire metrics while maintaining premium candidate quality.Strategy, Process, & ComplianceFormulated data-backed recruitment strategies incorporating workforce forecasting, talent market mapping, and annual budget management.Streamlined the talent lifecycle.
Technical Ecosystem & ToolsLeveraged advanced capabilities within JobDiva ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Monster, Indeed, and CareerBuilder to execute precise boolean harvesting and pipeline management.

Sourced and hired IT and engineering professionals for technical positions across various sectors.

Responsible for all aspects of the sourcing and hiring of IT Engineering professionals to fill technical positions.

Pre-screening qualified candidates for open positions, scheduling interviews and other processes.

Coordinating with Onboarding team and candidates to ensure background checks and drug screenings completing timely.

Mentoring rookie recruiters and making sure they would deliver the right candidates and giving them motivation and support.

Coordinating with Onboarding team and candidates to ensure background checks and drug screenings complete timely.

Developed and maintained resource pipeline to meet diverse client hiring needs.

Mentored rookie recruiters, ensuring delivery of qualified candidates through support and motivation.

Automotive/Autonomous clients: Lear, Zoox, GE transportation, Oshkosh Defense, BMW

Defense Industries | Automotive & Autonomous Industries | Manufacturing Industries | Utilities Industries | Medical Device Industries | Training & Leadership | Strategic Partnerships

Recruited and documented technicians across various departments to support operational needs.

Prepare monthly / weekly / daily production plans and issue to respective shops.

Responsible for daily production activity in coordination with process plan.

Planned logistics and packaging standards, ensuring alignment with customer specifications.

Logistics, Packaging standards planning and confirming with customer standards.

Ensured customer line coverage by confirming material availability and readiness.

Communicating to Customers for quality and quantity issues.

Recruiting and Documenting of technicians in different Departments.