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Sudharsan Mahendran

Sudharsan Mahendran

Bengaluru (Remote)

Summary

Results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist and Lead Coordinator with over 6.5 years of experience in recruiting and coordinating all stages of the hiring process. Proven ability to source, attract, and hire top talent to meet organizational goals. Skilled in building relationships with hiring managers and candidates to ensure a seamless recruitment experience. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Resourceful and meticulous recruiter with several years of experience communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of personnel, agencies, hiring managers and candidates to maximize talent quality. Solutions-oriented relationship builder focused on cultivating and maintaining industry partnerships to maintain consistent candidate pipeline.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recruiting Coordinator

HashiCorp an IBM Company
Bengaluru (Remote)
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided administrative support during the recruitment process including scheduling interviews, preparing offer letters, conducting background checks.
  • Facilitated post-interview debrief meetings between hiring managers and recruiters.
  • Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities in Applicant Tracking System.
  • Created job postings and distributed to relevant job boards, social media sites, and other sources.
  • Sourced and screened qualified candidates for open positions.
  • Monitored applicant flow through ATS reporting tools and provided recommendations for improving efficiency.
  • Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CMS software.

Lead Coordinator

Maglancers Inc
Amsterdam
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Lead the team of 4 people for creation and ongoing management of the rollout schedules around the globe of networking engineers for the task assigned by the clients.
  • Update, track, and adjust the rollout schedule in a timely manner around the globe engineers for the weekly, biweekly & monthly task.
  • Identifying (recruit or head hunting) the network engineers around the globe and hire them for the task on the prior or place them in pipeline by mentioning their city and country.
  • Document and implement process/project improvements for coordination and scheduling.
  • Create installation scheduling requests and ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to SOW.
  • Identify out of scope activities and communicate with Project Manager.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

ARDEM Inc
Jersey City
03.2021 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with HR team, Project Managers, CEO, and Business Development to determine hiring needs for clients and internal departments.
  • Participated in client calls as needed to gather requirements and provide insights.
  • Developed interview and selection procedures, including video calls, assessments, and phone interviews.
  • Provided training to HR team members and managed a team of 4-5 individuals.
  • Utilized online channels such as social platforms, LinkedIn, and Indeed to source potential candidates.
  • Crafted job descriptions and interview questions tailored to specific business verticals.
  • Led employer branding initiatives to enhance company reputation and attract top talent.
  • Worked closely with accounts team and management to allocate budget for new hiring requirements.

Senior Technical Recruiter

Swift Pace Solutions
Irving
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment process including interviewing, candidate selection, offer negotiation, and closing positions for assigned vendors.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers and business partners to develop and lead hiring plan discussions.
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies, adjusting them based on business needs.
  • Recruited for a variety of roles including contract, full-time, and various visa holders.
  • Worked with direct clients such as Wells Fargo, Direct TV, SunTrust, Trust Corp.
  • Provided training and mentorship to junior recruiters as needed.

Technical Recruiter

E-Solutions IT Services Private Limited
San Jose
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Conducted full life cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checking, client interview arrangements, closing, and offer preparation.
  • Handled clients requirements from IBM, L&T, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Google, Hexaware.
  • Developed innovative recruiting strategies to attract high-quality technical candidates.
  • Utilized cost-effective recruiting strategies, resources, and tools such as Boolean Search, X ray, Stack Overflow, Google+, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Personal Blog.
  • Built and maintained a network to identify and source qualified candidates.
  • Managed closures for technical professionals in both contract and permanent employment opportunities.
  • Collaborated with key candidate communities for short and long-term opportunities.
  • Implemented effective candidate relationship management strategies.
  • Ensured compliance with recruitment policies and procedures.
  • Provided timely feedback and updates to candidates and hiring managers.

Resource Coordinator

Atkku Services
Iselin
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Conducted Executive Search Operations on various job websites and internal databases to source qualified candidates.
  • Proficient in handling visa types such as Citizens, GCs, H1Bs, EADs, and OPTs.
  • Interviewed applicants to assess qualifications, verified references, and matched qualifications to job requirements.
  • Established and maintained relationships with candidates, providing them with updates on their progress throughout the recruitment process.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to ensure a smooth candidate experience and successful placements.
  • Managed candidate pipelines and coordinated interview schedules to streamline the recruitment process.

Education

Bachelors of Technology - Automobile Engineering

SRM University
Chennai, TN
07.2017

Skills

  • Applicant tracking system
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Interview scheduling
  • Offer preparation
  • Background checks
  • Calendar management
  • Negotiation

Certification

AON Talent Management, 01/01/24, Present

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil
  • French
  • Hindi

Timeline

Recruiting Coordinator

HashiCorp an IBM Company
11.2024 - Current

Lead Coordinator

Maglancers Inc
01.2024 - 05.2024

Talent Acquisition Specialist

ARDEM Inc
03.2021 - 12.2023

Senior Technical Recruiter

Swift Pace Solutions
03.2020 - 02.2021

Technical Recruiter

E-Solutions IT Services Private Limited
03.2019 - 02.2021

Resource Coordinator

Atkku Services
01.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelors of Technology - Automobile Engineering

SRM University
Sudharsan Mahendran