Sreeram Kona

Recruitment Manager

Aleron Shared Resources

05.2010 - Current

Led a team of 5 - 7 recruiters, overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process for various clients across the USA & Canada.
Develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies for senior and executive-level positions.
Manage relationships with hiring managers, providing strategic advice on talent acquisition and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Utilize various sourcing methods, including direct search, job boards, social media, and networking, to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
Oversee candidate screening, interviewing, and selection processes, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
Analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire) to continuously improve processes and outcomes.
Implement and optimize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment workflows and improve reporting capabilities.
Develop and lead training programs for hiring managers on best practices for interviewing, evaluating candidates, and maintaining diversity in hiring.
Collaborated with HR leadership to design talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Conducted thorough market research to stay informed on talent trends, competitive salaries, and emerging skill sets.
Managed relationships with external staffing agencies and vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring the quality of candidate submissions.
Mentored and coached junior recruiters, fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment.