SWATI KANZAR

• Senior Technical Recruiter
  L4B Software · Full-time
  August 2023 – Present · 11 months
  Pune, Maharashtra, India
  
  At L4B Software, we believe that ambition and professionalism open every door. As a rapidly growing company, we seek driven business and engineering minds to join our international team. We are committed to providing a challenging and meaningful career path, supporting your professional growth with comfortable working conditions, corporate flexibility, fast decision-making, and unlimited career development opportunities.
  
  **Responsibilities:**
• Maintained accurate records of all recruiting activities using Applicant Tracking Systems - ZohoRecruit
• Sourced, screened, interviewed and evaluated candidates for technical positions.
• Identified and recruited candidates across various skill sets and levels as per job requirements.
• Sourced positions including Embedded Linux Software Engineer, AOSP Software Engineer, AI/ML Engineer, Full Stack Developer, and Technical Project Manager.
• Oversaw recruitment for multiple locations: India, US, Germany, Romania, and Israel.
• Conducted first-round technical interviews to thoroughly evaluate candidates before advancing them to core technical rounds.
• Led the entire end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding.
  Held daily recruitment standups and maintained the candidate tracker.
• Led and managed three outsourcing consulting teams, each comprising 3 to 4 team members.
  Utilized job portals such as LinkedIn, Naukri, Wellfound, Indeed, and Monster for candidate sourcing.
• Leveraged the Internet for recruitment:
  Posted positions to relevant online sources.
  Enhanced the company's recruiting webpage to attract candidates.
• Explored innovative online recruitment strategies.
  Utilized social and professional networking sites for candidate sourcing.
• Assisted in drafting and sending rejection letters.
  Supported the interview and selection process for on-site employees.
  
  **Skills:**
  - Technical Leadership
  - Career Development
  - Global Sourcing
  - Corporate Recruiting
  - Recruiting
  - IT Recruitment
  - Technical Recruiting
  - Internal Recruitment
  

• Lead Consultant
Careernet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. · Full-time
06 Oct 2021 – 28 Feb 2023 · 1 year 5 months
Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Careernet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a leading provider of talent acquisition and recruitment solutions. Our comprehensive services span across various industries and geographical regions, helping clients achieve their recruitment objectives with efficiency and precision.

Project – Amazon RPO – USA (3 months)
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

**Responsibilities:**

• Assisted in hiring Software Developer and Sr. Software Developer roles for Amazon, America.
• Pre-screened prospective candidates, negotiated and finalized salaries/rates for permanent hires, and extended job offers.
• Conducted standard assessments and detailed skill breakdowns for candidates, submitting them to client contacts.
• Interviewed, assessed, and evaluated applicants to ensure a suitable match with client needs.
• Experienced in the entire recruiting life cycle.
• Provided weekly and quarterly performance statistics using MS-Excel to clients and management.
• Worked closely with hiring managers to understand requirements and produce suitable resumes in a timely manner.
• Extensively sourced candidates via job boards, web search, and networking, including major job boards like CORP-CORP MONSTER and LinkedIn.
• Managed job postings, maintained job boards, and processed responses.
• Contacted candidates via phone/email to discuss job openings.
• Answered employee questions regarding policies, procedures, open positions, and benefits.
• Maintained timely communication with candidates about availability, rate/salary negotiation, and relocation.
• Worked on Amazon tools such as Beamery and Hiretual.

Project – Walmart (6 months)
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores in the United States.

**Responsibilities:**

Managed end-to-end recruitment processes.

• Worked across all IT technologies.
• Understood client requirements to fill IT/Software positions on contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent bases across the USA.
• Hired US citizens, Green card holders, H1Bs, EAD, and TN visa holders.
• Specialized in recruiting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting qualified applicants for various IT requirements.
• Handled W2, corp-to-corp (C2C), and 1099 contract negotiations and completed required documentation.
• Prepared review and recruitment reports for management.
• Shared best practices among team members.
• Managed the full recruitment life cycle, including reference checks, pay negotiations, issuing offer letters, performing background checks, and completing paperwork for internal hiring.
• Maintained proper records of candidates in the organization's database system.
• Performed reference checks, negotiated terms and rates, coordinated the interview process, extended offers, and closed candidates.
• Confidently interacted with individuals of all levels and backgrounds.
• Handled other administrative tasks as required.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effective listening abilities.

Project – H&M, BMW, Cognizant, Tata Elxsi (6 months)
Worked on the following profiles for domestic and international roles:

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Operations Functional
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional
• Microsoft Robotic Process Automation
• ASP.NET
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Technical
• Microsoft Dynamics AX Technical
• Tech Solution Architecture
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Technical
• Microsoft Azure Architecture
  
  **Skills:**
  - Full-Cycle Recruitment
  - Technical Recruiting
  - Candidate Sourcing
  - Interviewing
  - Onboarding
  - Recruitment Strategy
  - Database Management
  - Social Media Recruitment
  - Project Management
  - Client Relationship Management

Sr Recruiter

IntelligenzIT · Full-time
May 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 year 4 months
Pune, Maharashtra, India Remote

IntelligenzIT plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall performance of organizations through successful technology implementation, ensuring improved productivity via automation and process definition. Our expert IT consulting services, backed by nearly two decades of expertise, cater to a wide array of domains such as Supply Chain, E-commerce, Automobile, Telecom, Oil & Gas, BFSI, and Technology. We specialize in SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, AWS, Azure, GCP, DevOps, and Data Science among several other niche technologies.

**Responsibilities:**

• Managed the full life cycle of recruitment including CV screening, sourcing, scheduling and conducting interviews, writing feedback, and creating offers.
• Conducted HR interviews to assess skills, knowledge, and experience according to position requirements.
• Searched, selected, and headhunted candidates for technical, data science, design, sales, marketing, and administrative positions across Ukraine and the EU.
• Created job descriptions as needed.
• Maintained direct communication with the CEO, clarifying calls with clients, and hiring managers.
• Maintained candidate documentation and database.
• Created weekly reports for clients.
• Monitored job market trends.
• Collaborated closely with researchers and other recruiters in the team.
• Continuously improved knowledge and skills through professional courses, relevant certifications, and staying updated with recruitment trends and professional literature.
  
  **Worked on Profiles:**
  - Sr Developer - SAP Development
  - Senior SAP Consultant
  - Sr Data Engineer (SAP S4/HANA)
  - Senior SAP ABAP
  - HANA/ABAP Associate Consultant
  
  **Skills:**
  - Full-Cycle Recruitment
  - Technical Recruiting
  - Candidate Sourcing
  - Interviewing
  - Onboarding
  - Recruitment Strategy
  - Database Management
  - Client Relationship Management
  - Market Research
  - Professional Development
  
  

• Assisted in onboarding of new hires by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
• Advised hiring managers on interview techniques and selection criteria.
• Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
• Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
• Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.

IT Recruiter Consultant
RiseSmart - Randstad · Full-time
07/2018 – 04/2020 · 1 year 10 months
Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

RiseSmart, a Randstad company, specializes in providing contemporary career transition services and workforce solutions. With a focus on leveraging technology and expert career coaching, RiseSmart delivers personalized services to organizations and individuals undergoing workforce changes.

**Responsibilities:**

• Provided accurate and timely reports and communication to management, hiring managers, and Human Resource Business Partners
• Recruited senior IT profiles with a focus on functional expertise in areas such as infrastructure, SAP, project management, and change management.
• Developed action plans for recruiting the best fit for the organization.
• Procured candidates for various IT requirements.
• Used niche platforms related to IT to source potential candidates.
• Conducted interviews personally and documented the same.
• Managed the full lifecycle recruiting for positions ranging from management to senior directors.
  
  **Worked on Positions:**
  - Software/Hardware Engineers
  - Automation – Selenium with Java
  - UX/UI Designer and Developers
  - Conversational AI Designers
  - BO Admin
  - SAP Admin
  - Project Managers
  - Senior Project Managers
  - LAN/WAN: Support Technicians, Administrators, Engineers
  - Oracle DBA
  - GoLang Programmers
  - Technical Writers and Testers
  - Technical Support
  - Java, C/C++, Embedded Developers
  - Business Analysts
  - Unix Admin
  - Network Engineers
  - IT Director
  - Technical Team Lead
  
  **Skills:**
  - Full-Cycle Recruitment
  - Technical Recruiting
  - Candidate Sourcing
  - Interviewing
  - Onboarding
  - Recruitment Strategy
  - Database Management
  - Client Relationship Management
  - Market Research
  - Report Generation
  - Communication Skills
  

Recruitment Consultant
Peterson Technology Partners · Full-time
02/2013 – 04/2017 · 4 years 3 months
Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Peterson Technology Partners is a premier IT staffing and consulting firm specializing in delivering top-tier talent for a variety of industries. Our focus is on providing expert recruitment services to meet the evolving needs of our clients and candidates, ensuring the best matches for both.

**Responsibilities:**

• Headhunted qualified Software Engineers, Software Test Engineers, Program Managers, Web Developers, and Administrators.
• Demonstrated first-rate knowledge and ability to navigate through job boards and networking sites to ensure the sharpest candidates for our direct clients. Worked with business partners and third parties to find highly qualified candidates.
• Collaborated with the sales team to provide placements for US Citizens, Green Card Holders, H1-B, EAD, etc.
• Used an internal database, Internet sites, and referrals to source active and passive candidates for contract, contract-to-perm, and permanent positions.
• Practiced numerous sourcing strategies including referral generation, position postings, direct sourcing/cold calling, and networking to develop a qualified pool of candidates.
• Recruited and hired candidates in-state and out-of-state for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements for all IT positions for multiple client companies.
• Managed personal accounts and maintained day-to-day interaction with clients to ensure priority requirements were met.
• Placed high-end technical professionals in the Information Technology industry in contract and full-time positions.
• Specialized in recruiting for Software Engineers, Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network Engineers, System Engineers, Security Engineers, Web Developers, Quality Assurance Test Engineers, Project Managers, and Business Analysts.
• Sourced resumes for senior hierarchy positions for direct clients, including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Credit Officer, Computer Forensic Examiner, Technology Attorney, Senior Program Manager with SME, Head Global Corporate Security Official with Heavy Investigation and Fraud Examination Experience, Tax Senior Associate, and Quantitative Analyst.
• Successfully provided good candidates to fill positions with important and rare skill sets within a short period.
  
  **Skills:**
  - Full-Cycle Recruitment
  - Technical Recruiting
  - Candidate Sourcing
  - Interviewing
  - Onboarding
  - Recruitment Strategy
  - Database Management
  - Client Relationship Management
  - Market Research
  - Report Generation
  - Communication Skills
  

Job Concierge Recruiter
RiseSmart · Full-time
06/2010 – 12/2012 · 2 years 7 months
Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

RiseSmart, a Randstad company, specializes in providing contemporary career transition services and workforce solutions. With a focus on leveraging technology and expert career coaching, RiseSmart delivers personalized services to organizations and individuals undergoing workforce changes.

**Responsibilities:**

• Assisted clients in finding perfect jobs as per their requirements using comprehensive internet sourcing tactics.
• Utilized excellent knowledge of Boolean logic to construct complex search strings and conducted searches in major search engines.
• Worked on HR portals to search jobs for candidates from different clients, conducted interviews, and provided training as required.
• Maintained exceptional relationships with hiring managers and assessed current and future requirements.
• Experienced in handling C2C, W2, and 1099 employment terms.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to find cost-effective candidates with proper fitment.
• Pre-interviewed and filtered candidates, educating and shortlisting them with specifics before client interviews.
  
  **Experience:**
• Sourced and screened potential IT candidates using internal systems, databases, job portals, postings, and networking within the desired timeframe.
• Worked on positions across various sectors such as Information Technology, Sales and Marketing, Retail, Healthcare, Banking, Finance and Investment, Telecom, and Food Chain.
• Recruited for a wide range of profiles including Pharmacist, Accountant, Delivery Boy, Chef, Content Writer, Sales Manager, Business Development Executive, Software Engineer, Product Manager, Data Engineer, etc.
  
  **Skills:**
  - Full-Cycle Recruitment
  - Technical Recruiting
  - Candidate Sourcing
  - Boolean Search Techniques
  - Interviewing
  - Onboarding
  - Recruitment Strategy
  - Database Management
  - Client Relationship Management
  - Market Research
  - Report Generation
  - Communication Skills
  

Technical Support Engineer - for Virgin Media ISP
IBM · Full-time
08/2009 – 03/2010 · 8 months
Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

IBM, a global leader in technology and consulting services, provides innovative solutions to complex business problems. Working with Virgin Media ISP, IBM offers technical support to enhance customer experience and ensure seamless connectivity.

**Responsibilities:**

• Troubleshooted Internet connections for Virgin Media clients, addressing both wired and wireless network issues.
• Diagnosed and resolved issues with routers, gateways, and access points, configuring Wi-Fi devices in secured environments.
• Developed strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical abilities through hands-on technical support.
• Provided support to clients based in Europe and the United Kingdom, enhancing written and communication skills.
  
  **Skills:**
  - Technical Support
  - Network Troubleshooting
  - Router Configuration
  - Wireless Network Support
  - Problem-Solving
  - Analytical Skills
  - Customer Service
  - Communication Skills

Training Coordinator
Tradewings Institute · Full-time
05/2007 – 03/2008 · 11 month
Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Tradewings Institute is a renowned educational institution specializing in providing comprehensive training and development programs in aviation and inflight management. The institute aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the aviation industry.

**Responsibilities:**

• Conducted training and development sessions for students in aviation and inflight management.
• Assisted in the recruitment process and trained students on interview skills.
• Conducted interviews and selected candidates based on their qualifications.
  
  **Skills:**
  - Training and Development
  - Recruitment and Selection
  - Interview Skills Training
  - Candidate Evaluation
  - Educational Program Coordination
  - Communication Skills