Karan S

Experience

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  TESCRA

  May 2011 - Dec 2014

  Sr. IT recruiter

  Responsibilities:• Analyzed hiring data and developed targeted talent acquisition strategies.• Secured five new accounts through proactive business development efforts.• Created effective marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and attract customers.• Implemented talent acquisition and retention plans, boosting employee satisfaction.• Developed data-driven customer acquisition strategies, reducing acquisition costs.• Focused on passive candidates, increasing the pool of qualified applicants.• Devised company-wide talent acquisition strategies, improving employee retention.• Managed global client network, increasing customer acquisition by X%.• Reduced time-to-hire through streamlined talent acquisition processes.• Negotiated competitive compensation packages to retain key and attract top talent.• Led end-to-end IT recruitment, from requirements gathering to scheduling interviews.• Sourced candidates from diverse channels, including internal databases and social media.• Conducted interviews, ensuring timely feedback from technical panels and management.• Managed offer documentation, collaborated on compensation packages, and obtained approvals.• Initiated Background Verification (BGV) processes for selected candidates.• Facilitated onboarding and induction programs for new hires.• Maintained candidate records in a centralized web-based recruitment tool.• Maintained ongoing communication with clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process. Show less

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  GlobalLogic

  Dec 2014 - May 2019

  Senior Associate - Talent Acquisition

  Responsibilities:• Led a team of 3 senior recruiters, setting daily targets and conducting performance meetings.• Managed end-to-end hiring process, including assessments, interviews, and offer negotiations.• Collaborated with Delivery teams, developing action plans for timely closures.• Conducted Mass Recruitment Drives and Mega Walk-ins, ensuring seamless execution.• Expertise in Vendor and Stakeholder Management, fostering productive relationships.• Developed and published efficient Hiring plans, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.• Coordinated interview processes, aligning interviewers, candidates, and hiring expectations.• Negotiated and closed offers, overseeing Background Checks for selected candidates.• Maintained candidate engagement, providing regular updates for a positive experience.• Prepared and submitted daily and weekly recruitment status reports to the Reporting Manager.• Utilized job boards and social media for advanced candidate sourcing techniques.• Implemented marketing strategies, enhancing brand awareness and acquiring new accounts.• Generated leads through cold calling and networking, increasing client acquisition.• Designed talent acquisition and retention plans, improving employee satisfaction and reducing costs.• Formulated data-driven approaches for customer and talent sourcing, optimizing strategies.• Executed company-wide talent acquisition strategies, enhancing retention and recruiting efficiency.• Analyzed past hiring data, developing targeted talent acquisition strategies for improvement.• Implemented strategies that significantly reduced time-to-hire and enhanced recruitment efficiency. Show less

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  TECHNICOLOR ANIMATION PRODUCTIONS

  Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

  Talent Acquisition Manager

  • Implemented impactful employer branding strategies, enhancing company visibility.• Developed streamlined recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire and improving efficiency.• Analyzed data for targeted talent acquisition strategies, resulting in high-quality hires.• Established global recruitment strategies, significantly reducing time-to-hire metrics.• Successfully negotiated partnerships with top universities, ensuring access to quality candidates.• Launched employee referral programs, increasing the influx of skilled professionals.• Designed comprehensive onboarding initiatives, reducing employee attrition rates.• Implemented accurate candidate assessment programs, enhancing hiring decisions.• Utilized data insights for optimized recruitment, identifying trends and improving processes.• Cultivated strong relationships with external recruiters and staffing agencies.• Led Talent Acquisition functions for multiple business units, aligning with global KPIs.• Drove process improvements, focusing on exceptional candidate experiences.• Managed TA operations, ensuring efficient coordination and quality onboarding experiences.• Coordinated with stakeholders and departments for seamless hiring processes.• Assisted recruiters with scheduling and coordinating interviews, optimizing recruitment efforts.• Implemented diverse sourcing strategies, optimizing recruitment costs effectively.• Maintained hands-on involvement in organizational development and administration.• Ensured clear documentation and training manuals for smooth recruiting operations.• Implemented ATS Smart Recruiter-based hiring processes, enhancing regional recruitment efforts. Show less

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  Protegrity

  Mar 2022 - now

  Recruitment Manager

  Protegrity is the only enterprise data security software platform that helps businesses secure sensitive data by leveraging scalable, data-centric encryption, tokenization, and masking.Responsibilities:• Collaborated with hiring managers to create accurate job descriptions outlining roles and responsibilities.• Managed overall manpower needs, including engineering, technical support, professional services, marketing, and human resources.• Conducted workforce planning and aligned recruiting plans with BU leaders and hiring managers.• Oversee the entire recruitment cycle for complex and senior-level hires according to business requirements.• Led recruitment efforts for various verticals, coordinating with junior, mid, and senior recruiters.• Developed and implemented efficient systems for tailored programmer recruitment.• Created and executed fulfillment plans, meeting business expectations within SLAs.• Monitored daily, weekly, and monthly recruitment progress, setting targets to close open positions promptly.• Managed stakeholder relationships with VPs and Global BU Heads, actively participating in strategic planning.• Coordinated volume hiring, event planning, and leadership hiring initiatives.• Designed effective sourcing strategies, including networking, X-ray search, LinkedIn recruiter accounts, headhunting, and employee referrals.• Coordinated internal pipeline management and implemented a robust interviewing strategy.• Established standardized and compliant recruitment policies and procedures.• Developed and delivered a comprehensive onboarding program, improving employee retention.• Implemented a job evaluation system ensuring fair compensation across the organization.• Introduced an applicant tracking system, reducing time-to-hire and improving overall recruitment efficiency.• Utilized recruitment marketing tactics to increase applicant numbers and enhance candidate engagement. Show less