Stephen Samson
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Leader with over a decade of experience in driving full-cycle recruitment, strategic sourcing, and workforce planning within IT and non-IT sectors in the U.S. staffing landscape. Demonstrated proficiency in managing the complete recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and post-placement follow-up, while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Expertise in cultivating strong vendor and stakeholder relationships to optimize recruitment outcomes. Proficient in utilizing advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity and inform strategic decision-making in daily operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead – Talent Acquisition
Collabera Talent Solution Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - Current
- Leading a team of 4 recruiters, driving end-to-end talent acquisition strategies for critical client accounts across IT and non-IT domains.
- Maintain 1 Start MHP during these months from my team.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, managing escalations, and aligning recruitment strategies with business needs.
- Conducting regular team reviews, coaching sessions, and training to enhance sourcing techniques, negotiation skills, and relationship management.
- Tracking key metrics (time-to-fill, submittals-to-hire ratio, recruiter productivity) and implementing process improvements to optimize delivery.
Talent Expert – Information Security / Cybersecurity
Collabera
02.2020 - 07.2025
- Led full-cycle recruitment for diverse technical and functional roles, with deep expertise in hiring across domains such as Java, .Net, Oracle PL/SQL, Business Intelligence, Information Security, Cybersecurity, IAM, Pen Testing, QA/UAT, Project Management, Business Analysis, Salesforce, Mobile Development (iOS/Android), Marketing, Sales, and Product Management etc.
- Achieved $264 in GP against a target of $200 in 2022, achieving weekly spread of $10k+, earning the prestigious Collabera President’s Club Award and a company-sponsored international trip.
- Delivered 1,675+ candidate submissions with a consistent average of 6.7 submissions per week, maintaining strong pipeline health across fluctuating market conditions.
- Generated 927 GP by driving 341 interviews and converting them into 84 successful hires through high-quality sourcing, effective screening, and strong client alignment.
- Out of 84 hires during this period, achieved 76 starts and maintaining a high hire-to-start conversion rate with only 8 bad deliveries.
Delivery Lead
CodeForce 360
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Led a team of 8 recruiters, assigning priorities and ensuring quality talent submissions.
- Verified candidate credentials, visas, and experience, ensuring compliance before submission.
- Utilized ATS-JobDiva to approve submissions, track interviews, and generate reports on team performance.
- Improved recruiter productivity by 20% through process optimization and targeted coaching.
- Reduced hiring turnaround time by 15% by implementing better sourcing strategies and faster candidate validation.
- Enhanced client satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of top-quality candidates within agreed timelines.
- Balanced leadership duties with personal recruitment contributions, closing critical and niche technical roles.
Sr. Technical Recruiter / Team Lead
IT-Alliances
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Worked as a hands-on recruiter, directly sourcing, screening, and closing candidates across technical and non-technical roles, building strong expertise in end-to-end hiring.
- Mentored and trained 10+ recruiters, coaching them on sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, compliance checks, and client communication to improve hiring efficiency.
- Set and monitored monthly hiring targets, ensuring that each recruiter successfully closed at least one position per month by driving accountability and performance improvement.
- Transitioned into a Team Lead role, balancing personal recruiting responsibilities with leadership duties such as work allocation, performance tracking, and client delivery management.
- Fostered a high-performance culture within the recruitment team by sharing best practices, conducting mock interviews, and guiding recruiters on overcoming hiring challenges.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
4 Consulting Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Executed full-cycle recruitment for IT, government (State & Federal), and implementation partner clients, managing every step from sourcing and screening to interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Specialized in filling critical and hard-to-fill roles, including developers, engineers, analysts, project managers, and Customer Service professionals, ensuring timely delivery of top-tier talent.
- Exceeded hiring targets by driving a 40% increase in placements, growing from 10 hires in Year 1 to 14 hires in Year 2
Education
Diploma Course - Human Resource Management
Udemy
01.2025
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Jaipur
Rajasthan01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
MDS University
Rajasthan01.2004
Skills
HRIS/ATS Tools: JobDiva, Beeline, Fieldglass, CSmart, Metal
Sourcing Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed
Productivity Suites: MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Core Recruitment Skills: End-to-End Recruitment, Full-Cycle Recruiting, Sourcing & Screening, Offer Negotiation, Onboarding Coordination, Interview Scheduling & Coordination, Recruitment Strategy & Planning, Background Verification Coordination
Contract, Contract-to-Hire, Permanent Hiring
Vendor Management Systems (VMS)
Visa Classification: H1B, TN, GC, US Citizen, EAD
Soft & Professional Skills: Relationship Building, Client & Stakeholder Management, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Adaptability & Resilience
Performance & Analytics: Recruitment Metrics & KPIs, Offer-to-Join Ratio, Time-to-Fill Optimization, Candidate Retention Strategies
Accomplishments
- President’s Club Award in Collabera– 2022
- Best Recruiter Award – 2023, Collabera Annual Event 'Blaze'
- Awarded 12 times Gold and Silver Trophies for Best Performance in Recruiting in Monthly Awards Ceremony in Collabera
- Holds more than 22k followers on LinkedIn
Timeline
Team Lead – Talent Acquisition
Collabera Talent Solution Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - Current
Talent Expert – Information Security / Cybersecurity
Collabera
02.2020 - 07.2025
Delivery Lead
CodeForce 360
08.2019 - 02.2020
Sr. Technical Recruiter / Team Lead
IT-Alliances
09.2017 - 04.2019
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
4 Consulting Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Jaipur
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
MDS University
Diploma Course - Human Resource Management
Udemy