Raji S Kumar
Ernakulam
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Talent Acquisition Lead with extensive experience at Veracity Software Pvt. Ltd., excelling in candidate sourcing and performance reporting. Proven ability to enhance recruitment strategies and foster strong relationships, leveraging ATS and exceptional communication skills to deliver diverse talent solutions and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr.Talent Acquisition Lead
Veracity Software Pvt.Ltd
09.2024 - Current
- Worked for fulltime roles,develop and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience
- Expert in sourcing,screening,and shortlisting candidates from different Job Portals like Dice, Monster, LinkedIn,Indeed ,Careerbuilder, ATS(Application Tracking System/Job diva),Recruiter, and different social networking sites
- Working in a process-orientated environment,driven by historical and evolving data
- Experience working on Healthcare,IT and Non-ITroles
- Responsible for identifying qualified applicants for hard-to-fill,nichepositions and presenting a diverse candidate
- Slate to support business diversity and inclusion efforts with active and passive candidates
- Provide regular updates and reports on recruitment activities and candidate pipelines
- Good listening skills and ability to articulate their thought process through emails, telephonic conversations
Sr.Talent Acquisition Lead
NewAgeSys Solutions Pvt.Ltd
Cochin
04.2019 - 09.2024
- Sourced candidates for IT, Clinical, R&D, Engineering, Managerial, and Professional positions across various industries
- Expertise in managing the entire recruiting lifecycle and providing recruitment coordination from sourcing to placement
- Reviewed resumes and credentials to assess the suitability of candidates' skills, experience, and knowledge
- Initiated and implemented new recruiting strategies, utilizing job boards, resume databases, social networking sites, referrals, headhunting, cold calling, and job fairs to attract high-quality candidates
- Worked on major recruitment requirements for key clients, ensuring alignment with client needs and timelines
- Monitored recruitment progress, and submitted weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to track performance and outcomes
- Trained and mentored new Talent Acquisition personnel (freshers and experienced) to enhance team capabilities and performance
HR Executive
Wipro
Cochin
07.2015 - 04.2019
- Conducted comprehensive Background Verification (BGV) checks for new hires, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Communicate with candidates to obtain necessary documents and information for the verification process including consent forms,identification copies and contact details of references
- Verified criminal records, employment history, education credentials, and reference checks to ensure the accuracy of candidate information
- Analyzed background verification results and identified potential red flags or discrepancies in candidate profiles
- Managed sensitive personal information and maintained confidentiality and data privacy throughout the verification process
- Produced detailed reports on BGV findings, highlighting any concerns for HR and hiring managers
- Worked closely with HR and recruitment teams to ensure smooth onboarding of verified candidates
- Releasing Offer Letters to Candidates Located Globally
- Interacting with Candidates and Recruiters Regarding Joining Processes
- Creating SAPIDs and Employee IDs
- Dealing with Various Software Programs like Synergy and SAP
- Managed End-to-End Recruitment Process: Handled the entire recruitment cycle from initial candidate sourcing to offer negotiation, resulting in successful placements within budget constraints
Resource Specialist
NewAgeSys Solutions Pvt.Ltd
Cochin
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Sourced and recruited professionals for clients by analyzing resumes, shortlisting candidates, and reformatting resumes for open positions
- Discussed salary expectations with prospective candidates and negotiated compensation packages to maximize profit margins for the company
- Conducted extensive searches through job sites, job postings, internal databases, search engines, and networking to identify potential candidates
- Utilized traditional sourcing methods on platforms such as CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, Monster, and Indeed to recruit candidates for existing openings
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports, submitting them on time and attending regular meetings to provide updates on recruitment progress
- Negotiated salaries, conducted initial interviews, and successfully closed positions to meet client requirements
- Maintained up-to-date records of candidates and managed a pipeline of well-qualified professionals for future openings
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Development
Calicut University
01-2012
Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer Applications Development
Amrita University
Edapally01-2010
Skills
- ATS
- BOOLEN SEARCH
- LinkedIn Projects for Pipelining
- Recruitment
- BGV
- Onboarding
- Candidate sourcing
- Interview scheduling
- Performance reporting
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Sr.Talent Acquisition Lead
Veracity Software Pvt.Ltd
09.2024 - Current
Sr.Talent Acquisition Lead
NewAgeSys Solutions Pvt.Ltd
04.2019 - 09.2024
HR Executive
Wipro
07.2015 - 04.2019
Resource Specialist
NewAgeSys Solutions Pvt.Ltd
09.2012 - 07.2015
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Development
Calicut University
Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer Applications Development
Amrita University
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