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SWATI KANZAR

Pune

Summary

Senior Technical Recruiter with 7 years of experience in IT recruitment, specializing in both the India and US markets.
Proven expertise in managing multiple positions independently by sourcing, screening, qualifying, coordinating interviews, negotiating offers, and closing candidates.

Successfully collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, including Walmart, Amazon, Hewlett-Packard, Bank of America Corporation, JP Morgan Chase, BCBS, Grainger, Allstate, US Foods, Lowe’s, Seven Eleven, Kemper, Banco Popular, and The Washington Post.

Key Roles Recruited For: Software/Hardware Engineers, VUI Designers, Senior Android Developers, Senior iOS Developers, Full Stack Developers (React.js), Java Spring Boot Developers, Automation Testers (Selenium with Java), Salesforce Admins/Developers, UX/UI Designers and Developers, Project Managers (including Senior Project Managers), D365 Modules Specialists, LAN/WAN Support Technicians, Administrators, Engineers, Oracle DBA, GoLang Programmers, Technical Writers and Testers, AWS-Certified Candidates, Java Developers (Microservices), Unix Admins, Network Engineers, IT Directors, and Technical Team Leads.

Job boards utilized: Naukri, LinkedIn, Monster, WellFound, Indeed, CareerBuilder, Snagajob, X-Ray Search, and Google for Jobs to identify top talent.

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Used: Zoho Recruit, JazzHR, Beamery, Recruitee, Workday, Orion, and Breezy HR to streamline recruitment processes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Recruiter

L4B Software
Pune
08.2023 - 07.2024

Key Responsibilities:

  • Successfully led a team of 12 recruiters, overseeing their day-to-day activities, and ensuring seamless collaboration.
  • Spearheaded the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates.
  • Conducted daily recruitment stand-ups and meticulously maintained candidate trackers for transparency and progress monitoring.
  • Managed and directed three outsourcing consulting teams, each comprising 3 to 4 members, ensuring effective delivery of recruitment goals.
  • Maintained accurate and organized records of recruitment activities using Applicant Tracking Systems (ZohoRecruit).
  • Led recruitment efforts across multiple international locations, including India, the US, Germany, Romania, and Israel.
  • Conducted first-round technical interviews to evaluate candidates' qualifications before advancing them to core technical assessments.
  • Expertly utilized job portals such as LinkedIn, Naukri, Wellfound, Indeed, and Monster for talent acquisition.
  • Explored innovative online recruitment strategies and leveraged social and professional networking platforms for effective candidate sourcing.
  • Played a key role in drafting and communicating rejection letters with professionalism and empathy.
  • Assisted in facilitating the interview and selection process for on-site employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and culture.
  • Proficiently sourced, screened, and evaluated candidates for diverse technical positions, including:

Embedded Linux Software Engineer, AOSP Software Engineer, AI/ML Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Technical Project Manager.

Lead Consultant

Careernet Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2021 - 02.2023

Key Responsibilities:

Project – Amazon RPO – USA (3 months)

Project – Walmart (6 months)

Project – H&M, BMW, Cognizant, Tata Elxsi (6 months)

  • Led a team of 7 recruiters for India and the US hiring.
  • Pre-screened prospective candidates, negotiated and finalized salaries/rates for permanent hires, and extended job offers.
  • Interviewed, assessed, and evaluated applicants to ensure a suitable match with client needs.
  • Worked closely with hiring managers to understand requirements and produce suitable resumes in a timely manner.
  • Job boards used: LinkedIn, Naukri, WellFound, Monster, CareerBuilder, and Xray Search.
  • Worked on Amazon tools such as Beamery and Hiretual. Managed end-to-end recruitment processes.
  • Understood client requirements to fill IT/Software positions on contract, contract to-hire, and permanent bases across the USA.
  • Hired U.S. citizens, green card holders, H-1B visa holders, EAD holders, and TN visa holders.
  • Handled W-2, corp-to-corp (C2C), and 1099 contract negotiations, and completed required documentation.
  • Lead a team of 5 recruiters
  • Managed the full recruitment life cycle, including reference checks, pay negotiations, issuing offer letters, performing background checks, and completing paperwork for internal hiring.
  • Assisted in hiring Software Developer, Sr. Software Developers and Sr Project Managers for Amazon, America.

Worked positions (domestic and international):

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

Senior Recruiter

IntelligenzIT
Pune
05.2020 - 09.2021

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed the full recruitment life cycle, including CV screening, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and drafting job offers.
  • Successfully led and mentored a team of two recruiters, ensuring recruitment goals were met consistently.
  • Conducted HR interviews to evaluate candidates' technical skills, domain knowledge, and overall suitability for IT roles based on specific position requirements.
  • Maintained direct communication with the CEO, conducted client clarification calls, and collaborated with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
  • Actively monitored IT job market trends to optimize sourcing strategies and stay ahead in competitive talent acquisition.
  • Partnered closely with internal researchers and other recruiters to streamline processes and ensure efficient talent pipeline management.

Technical Recruitment Expertise:

Sourced and recruited for senior-level IT roles, including:
Senior Developer – SAP Development
Senior SAP Consultant
Senior Data Engineer
(SAP S4/HANA)
Senior SAP ABAP
HANA/ABAP Associate Consultant

Freelancing Recruitment

Vaco Binary Semantics, Binary Semantics, Striim
Pune
05.2020 - 07.2021

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisted in the 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

RiseSmart - Randstad
Pune
07.2018 - 04.2020

Key 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.
  • I conducted interviews personally and documented them.
  • 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce -

Pune University
Pune
03-2010

Skills

  • International recruitment
  • Technical interviewing
  • Recruitment strategy
  • Interviewing
  • LinkedIn recruiting

Timeline

Senior Technical Recruiter

L4B Software
08.2023 - 07.2024

Lead Consultant

Careernet Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Recruiter

IntelligenzIT
05.2020 - 09.2021

Freelancing Recruitment

Vaco Binary Semantics, Binary Semantics, Striim
05.2020 - 07.2021

IT Recruiter

RiseSmart - Randstad
07.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce -

Pune University
SWATI KANZAR