Edwin John
Belfast
Summary
Accomplished Technical Recruiter with extensive experience in technical recruiting, sourcing, and screening. Conducts interviews and cultivates a winning workforce to support diverse industry operations. Proficient in using applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes. Committed to fostering strong professional relationships and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
HR - Talent Acquisition Specialist
Stradegi Solutions (FINTECH)
Chennai, India
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Recruited IT professionals under tight deadlines across multiple nations, including India, Hong Kong, Singapore and Poland.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency in sourcing candidates.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand specific role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
- Collaborated with staffing vendors to define skill requirements for various positions.
- Conducted initial first-screen interviews for a high volume of candidates within target timeframes for a fast-paced recruitment process.
- Coordinated interviews and selection procedures that yielded successful hires.
- Negotiated offer packages effectively ensure mutual satisfaction between candidates and the organization.
- Utilized the applicant tracking system efficiently for seamless management of applications.
- Maintained Management Information System (MIS) records using Excel and HR Tracker.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop long-term workforce plans and define the recruitment process.
Lead IT Recruiter
Excelera Touchstone Consulting (US Staffing)
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Handling the entire end-to-end recruitment cycle for assigned clients.
- Interacting with hiring managers to understand the job requirements, as well as using search portals and candidates to understand specifications.
- Explaining the recruitment process to the new hire and training them on how to source applicants based on job requirements with different job boards.
- Make sure they comprehend the prerequisites for the position. If they are having trouble comprehending the job requirements, assist them.
- Schedule the interview for short-listed candidates and make sure that the candidate does not become a ‘No-Show’ by constant follow-up.
- Ensuring fast response time to clients’ needs and requests & maintaining a strong network for contractual assignments.
- Maintaining healthy HR relationships with candidates from their hiring till separation and post-separation as well.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
VR Della IT Services
Trichy, India
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Experience working with direct clients, coordinating and handling client relations with MSP/VMS program managers, client hiring managers and department heads.
- Strong knowledge of MSP/VMS contingent workforce programs.
- Responsible for end-to-end recruitment operations from sourcing to onboarding and post-hire engagement.
- US IT and non-IT recruitment, providing end-to-end service from sourcing to screening, interview coordination, follow-ups, offer releases, and onboarding.
- Expertise with Boolean strings and hands-on social media headhunting and job marketing experience.
- Expert-level VISA and work permits knowledge in the USA. Handled all types of candidates from Citizens to Green card holders to H1B and EAD candidates. Also aided H1B transfers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Engineering
Anna University
India /2012 - /2016
Skills
- Technical Recruiting
- Sourcing
- Screening
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Requirements Gathering
- Benefits Negotiation
- Relationship development
- Confidentiality management
- Applicant tracking systems usage
Languages
English
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced
Timeline
HR - Talent Acquisition Specialist
Stradegi Solutions (FINTECH)
12.2021 - 12.2024
Lead IT Recruiter
Excelera Touchstone Consulting (US Staffing)
12.2019 - 12.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
VR Della IT Services
09.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Engineering
Anna University
/2012 - /2016
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