Aravind Rajagopalan
Philadelphia
Summary
Driven Human Resource Relationship Manager focused on deepening client relationships by providing superior service and support. Outgoing and ambitious professional with 20+ years' experience in Technology and Non Technology Domains. Seasoned with full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, and screening of technical candidates. Utilizes effective communication and negotiation skills to secure top talent. Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and innovative sourcing techniques.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Recruiter
Seven Seas International LLC
03.2024 - Current
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
- Onboarded new hires and set up training.
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
- Established long-term partnerships with clients by consistently delivering high-quality talent matches tailored to their specific needs.
- Provided valuable training resources for new hires to bolster team skills efficiently while offering ongoing support throughout tenure within the organization.
- Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Implemented Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline workflow and improve data management.
Senior Recruitment Relationship Manager
Allegis Global Solutions India Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Performing as client relationship manager role in well known and reputed multi-national Bank as part of Recruitment Process Outsourcing engagement
- Executing 360 degree recruitment support from requirement gathering to successful candidate on-boarding as a technical recruiter
- Extending support to stake holders and business managers for their technical talent needs by ensuring adequate market insights, industry trends, talent pool availability, etc
- Striking best balance for both Business and potential technical candidates and ensure utmost satisfaction with closure
- Handhold new hires in team and share knowledge on internal processes and volunteer to help when stuck
Assistant General Manager - Talent Acquisition
Matrix HR Technologies India Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Heading Non - Technology vertical, Handling clients across Industry verticals
- Spearheading Deliveries and Execution of critical recruitment mandates from Indian and MNC conglomerates with dedicated team of 6 experienced recruitment professionals
- Provided diversified market insights and inputs to clients to align their talent demands and be on par in their Industry segments
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals
- Identified promising and potential team members and helped them scale up to next elevation in their roles
Business Unit Manager
Global Hunt India Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Handled Investment banking companies for their permanent hiring needs
- Worked on niche and critical roles and helped stake holders to close ahead of tight time lines
- Steered team of recruitment professionals and guided them to achieve their set targets on regular basis
- Worked seamlessly with Cross functional teams to help them by voluntarily extending support in closing challenging and critical mandates
- Provided regular management information to clients and extended out of way support when requested for tasks
Head - Banking and Financial Services
Live Connections
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Handled Banking and Financial Services vertical of the organization
- Handled team of 8 and guided them to success to achieve set targets
- Manager client relationships in Retail Banking domain across Indian Private Banks, MNC Banks, NBFCs, Indian and MNC Insurance Organisations
- Executed recruitment mandates across middle management and senior management levels
- Responsible for ensuring client Invoicing and receivables activities and always ensured ageing of invoices to barest minimum as per SLA
Recruiter to Sr. Account Manager - Non Technology
Classic Search Pvt Ltd
04.2004 - 03.2015
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume
- Advised managers on best practices to maintain compliance with applicable laws
- Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bangalore University
04.2004
Skills
- End to End Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Mapping
- Stake Holder Management
- Technology Industry segments
- Non Technology Industry segments
Accomplishments
- Have been a top performer consistently achieving set goals and targets.
- Have been successful in onboarding new client relationships which were difficult to crack.
Additional Information
Was one of the top performers for the following financial years 2005-2006 (100% target achievement), 2007-2008 (83% target achievement), 2010 - 2011 (139% target achievement) (top performer award), 2019-2020 (100% Individual / Team target achievement)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Kannada
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Technical Recruiter
Seven Seas International LLC
03.2024 - Current
Senior Recruitment Relationship Manager
Allegis Global Solutions India Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 03.2024
Assistant General Manager - Talent Acquisition
Matrix HR Technologies India Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 09.2020
Business Unit Manager
Global Hunt India Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 05.2018
Head - Banking and Financial Services
Live Connections
04.2015 - 08.2015
Recruiter to Sr. Account Manager - Non Technology
Classic Search Pvt Ltd
04.2004 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bangalore University
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