Jerin James
Wakefield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Recruitment professional with over 14 years of experience specializing in IT talent acquisition. Proven track record in market research, client acquisition, and account management. Expertise in coordinating interviews for positions ranging from junior to executive levels across various sectors including Information Technology, Banking, Healthcare IT, Telecom, and Engineering.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Recruitment Consultant
Freelance
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
2023.06 - Current
- Talent Sourcing and Networking
- Candidate Screening and Interviewing
- Evaluating and Recommending Candidates
- Negotiating Offers and Facilitating Onboarding
- Client Consultation and Needs Assessment
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to understand their needs
- Created and posted job descriptions to attract qualified candidates
- Performed various administrative tasks, including data entry and documentation
- Developed personal brand and marketing strategies to enhance visibility in the recruitment market
Recruitment Advisor
tes
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2022.05 - 2023.05
- Successfully hired top talent nationwide under challenging conditions.
- Led recruitment activities for technology and engineering divisions at tes.
- Managed relationships with global and local stakeholders to ensure smooth recruitment processes and alignment with business needs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to design and implement effective recruitment functions that aligned with organisational goals.
- Advised managers on recruitment practices, enhancing overall process efficiency.
- Supervised recruitment strategies for Orovia Education's offshore development centre in India.
- Analysed technical hiring needs, translating them into efficient search strategies.
- Developed innovative sourcing strategies, utilising diverse candidate sourcing methods to attract a broader talent pool.
Recruitment Lead
Nissan Digital
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
2021.10 - 2022.02
- Facilitated recruitment efforts for technology division at Nissan Digital India LLP in Trivandrum.
- Assisted in identifying and hiring talented individuals across national and international platforms during challenging conditions.
- Supported a team of 6 recruiters, one RPO, and 8 consultants to achieve recruitment deadlines.
- Contributed to the development of recruitment strategies and analytics for improved hiring processes.
- Enhanced sourcing strategies through market research and networking to attract talent.
- Aided in establishing recruitment functions in a dynamic environment to address startup challenges.
- Provided guidance to managers on recruitment practices and processes.
- Documented recruitment policies for organisational consistency.
Global Recruitment Lead
McFadyen Digital
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
2017.01 - 2021.10
- Developed recruitment strategies and analytics that streamlined hiring processes.
- Executed recruitment operations across the US and three India locations: Trivandrum, Cochin, and Bangalore.
- Established talent pipelines through targeted market research and strategic networking.
- Created sourcing strategies that effectively attracted passive candidates through diverse channels.
- Translated technical and functional hiring needs into effective search methodologies.
- Conducted proactive industry research to understand competitors and talent marketplace dynamics.
- Sourced active candidates using online databases, contact lists, and internal resources.
- Negotiated pay, benefits, and salary rates for selected candidates, ensuring competitive offers.
Senior recruitment consultant
Dreamz Consultants
Kochi, Kerala, India
2012.11 - 2016.12
- Executed end-to-end recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, and interviews.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients and candidates to enhance recruitment experience.
- Managed expectations of both clients and candidates during negotiations.
- Conducted salary negotiations to secure suitable offers for candidates.
- Coordinated interview scheduling for shortlisted candidates, ensuring timely communication and a smooth process.
- Completed follow-ups with clients and candidates until final offer acceptance and onboarding.
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports to monitor and communicate recruitment progress effectively.
- Collaborated with hiring panels to gather feedback on candidate performance.
Sourcing executive
Vitasta Consulting
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2011.12 - 2012.11
- Clarified client and vendor requirements to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
- Sourced candidate resumes from diverse job portals, enhancing talent pool quality.
- Oversaw recruitment life cycle, facilitating timely placements to meet client demands.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
India 2005.06 - 2009.09
Skills
- Recruitment metrics interpretation
- Target-driven approach
- Salary negotiation expertise
- Talent sourcing methods
- Recruitment software proficiency
- LinkedIn recruiting tools
- Recruitment marketing strategies
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
Freelance
2023.06 - Current
Recruitment Advisor
tes
2022.05 - 2023.05
Recruitment Lead
Nissan Digital
2021.10 - 2022.02
Global Recruitment Lead
McFadyen Digital
2017.01 - 2021.10
Senior recruitment consultant
Dreamz Consultants
2012.11 - 2016.12
Sourcing executive
Vitasta Consulting
2011.12 - 2012.11
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
2005.06 - 2009.09