Manikandan Mohan
Thornton Heath,United Kingdom
Summary
• Dynamic Talent Acquisition and Management Professional with 5 years of success in full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning, and leadership development across the IT and consulting sectors. Skilled in sourcing top-tier talent, enhancing employer branding, and driving strategic hiring aligned with business goals.
• Proficient in leveraging HR technology and data analytics to optimize recruitment efficiency and candidate experience. Known for building high-performing teams, fostering long-term talent retention, and aligning hiring strategies with organizational growth..
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Career Consultant
Teamlease Digital
Bangalore
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process, including strategy development, candidate sourcing, stakeholder collaboration, and offer negotiations
- Closed 30+ technical positions monthly, including roles at Morgan Stanley, Unisys, LG, Wipro, TCS, and L&T, while maintaining 95% hiring manager satisfaction
- Reduced average time-to-hire by 25% by streamlining workflows with ATS and HR tech tools, built and maintained a diverse talent pipeline across job boards, referrals, and social media
- Streamlined recruitment processes by leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR technology, enhancing the candidate experience and improving hiring efficiency
- Conducted structured interviews and guided hiring managers on best practices, ensuring fact-based, timely feedback to support optimal hiring decisions
- Led campus hiring initiatives, strengthening employer branding and fostering early-career talent acquisition
- Utilized advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Advanced Filters) to maintain and analyze recruitment data, drive process improvements, and generate actionable insights
Human Resources Team Lead
Quess Corp Ltd
Bangalore
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed Wipro account end-to-end talent acquisition operations across India, overseeing manpower planning, recruitment delivery, and tracking recruitment progress to ensure timely hiring
- Coordinated with technical panels to understand job requirements, define job positions, and ensure alignment with organizational needs
- Screened and shortlisted candidates using job portals, internal referrals, and headhunting techniques, ensuring alignment with the required skills and experience
- Advertised vacancies, screened CVs, and conducted interviews (phone and in-person) in coordination with department heads to select the most suitable candidates
- Worked extensively on ICIMS, Wipro's talent portal, to manage L1 and L2 interviews, offer release processes, and background verification (BGV)
- Led campus hiring campaigns across South India, focusing on top universities in Chennai to build a strong talent pipeline
- Prepared offer letters, employment contracts, and job descriptions, ensuring all joining formalities and documentation were completed accurately and on time
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ProAssert Consultancy Services
Chennai
11.2021 - 04.2021
- Led end-to-end recruitment for mid and senior-level positions across multiple business functions, from job analysis to onboarding
- Served as a key liaison between clients and vendors, ensuring effective communication and understanding of client needs
- Sourced candidates through job portals (e.g., Naukri), internal referrals, and headhunting, focusing on both niche and volume-based hiring
- Managed client relationships for major accounts including HSBC, Genpact, Mashreq, Tech-Mahindra, PwC, ensuring smooth recruitment processes and client satisfaction
- Collaborated with business units to define job descriptions, manage hiring flexes, and align recruitment efforts with company and client expectations
- Coordinated all recruitment activities, including initial screening, scheduling interviews, offering negotiations, and ensuring timely candidate joining
- Handled demand and supply management, maintaining a consistent talent pipeline and tracking recruitment metrics to meet hiring targets
Junior Recruitment Consultant
Forte Solution Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Applied multiple sourcing methods to identify the right candidates, leveraging tools such as internal databases, job portals (Naukri & Shine) and networking platforms like LinkedIn
- Conducted pre-screening interviews to assess candidates' qualifications and suitability for specific roles, ensuring a strong match before client submission
- Coordinated interview schedules with clients, ensuring smooth communication and timely feedback throughout the recruitment process
- Recruited candidates for permanent, full-time positions across multiple sectors, including IT and banking
- Built and maintained strong relationships with consultants, providing ongoing support to foster retention and engagement
- Prepared and formatted CVs, ensuring they met client requirements and adhered to industry standards
- Maintained up-to-date records in computer databases, tracking candidate information and recruitment progress
- Collaborated with IT and banking clients, gaining valuable experience in sector-specific recruitment
Education
H.S.C -
PERIYAR CENTENARY MEMORIAL MATRIC HR SEC SCHOOL
07.2015 - 04.2016
Diploma - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
SESHASAYEE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
07.2016 - 04.2018
B.Sc - Human Resource Management
UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
08.2023 - Current
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Client & Team Management
- End-to-End Recruitment Process
- Background Verification (BGV)
- Campus Hiring
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Workforce Planning
- Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel, Pivot Tables)
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Accomplishments
Best Employee of the year 2021-2022 (Quess Corp- Wipro)
Certification
Diploma in HRM - Udemy -2023
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary
Client & Portal Management
• Managed client relationships and handled recruitment portals for various clients in the IT sector, including Morgan Stanley (Field-Glass), Genpact (Beeline), and Tech-Mahindra (NOC Engineer).
• Capital Markets & Leadership: Led recruitment for Capital Markets roles, including Portfolio Management, Risk Mitigation, and Strategic Planning, while holding a hands-on VP role with Morgan Stanley as a client recruiter. Managed the recruitment process end-to-end, ensuring alignment with client expectations and successfully filling critical positions.
• Coordinated recruitment for multiple technologies and roles, such as DevOps CI/CD, AWS, Cloud Architect, Snowflake (Wipro), Salesforce CPQ, CRM (Genpact), and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Analog Devices).
• Led Level 1 interviews and candidate screenings through FloCareer for diverse technical positions.
• Managed recruitment processes through tools and portals such as ICIMS (MyWipro Portal), i-verify (Wipro BGV Expert), and Unisys UI/UX Developer & Designer.
• Oversaw employee compliance checks for Wipro and other client requirements related to employee background verification (BGV).
• Handled recruitment for key clients such as Wunderman Thompson (Chartered Accountant), Quess Corp (Careers), TCS & CTS (Java & .NET)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
B.Sc - Human Resource Management
UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
08.2023 - Current
Senior Career Consultant
Teamlease Digital
10.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ProAssert Consultancy Services
11.2021 - 04.2021
Human Resources Team Lead
Quess Corp Ltd
04.2021 - 01.2022
Junior Recruitment Consultant
Forte Solution Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 10.2019
Diploma - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
SESHASAYEE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
07.2016 - 04.2018
H.S.C -
PERIYAR CENTENARY MEMORIAL MATRIC HR SEC SCHOOL
07.2015 - 04.2016
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