Talent Acquisition Partner

Ardhendu Chanda

A: Flower Mound, Texas, USA, / E: ************@*****.***, / P: 972-***-****

linkedin.com/in/ardhendu-sekhar-chanda-a0543813/

Experienced Senior/Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary:

Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 15 years of experience in full lifecycle technology recruitment, sourcing, and talent strategy development. Expert in leveraging extensive network and innovative sourcing techniques to meet diverse hiring needs of global enterprises. Proven track record in reducing time-to-fill, enhancing workforce diversity, and leading successful recruitment projects. Skilled in mentoring teams, stakeholder management, and implementing effective recruitment strategies.

Area of Expertise

Full Life Cycle Recruiting Account Management LinkedIn Recruiting

Boolean Search Structured Interviews/Assessment Avature & Workday

Pipeline Development. Relationship Development Recruitment Strategy

Mentoring & leadership social media/Blogging Onboarding & Workday

Client Relationship Boolean/X-ray search ATS and VMS system

Analytical Skills Diversity Equity & inclusion VMS/MSP Programs

Planning/Coordination. Data analysis/research Customer Service

Light Industrial/Warehouse Staffing/Corporate recruiting Zoom/Video/Teams

Experience:

Recruitment Relationship Manager III (100% client facing)

Walmart-RPO AGS / Remote Work / Duration : 2/2022 – 01/2023

Reduced time-to-fill by streamlining recruitment processes and fostering strong partnerships across business functions.

Delivered diverse candidate pools by implementing targeted sourcing strategies, focusing on diversity and inclusion.

Managed full recruitment lifecycle, from job requirement finalization to candidate onboarding, emphasizing stakeholder communication and strategic planning.

Led a team of sourcers and junior recruiters, achieving team KPIs and metrics through effective leadership and mentoring. Participated in Succession planning program.

Organized and conducted online hiring events, enhancing brand visibility.

Achievement : Developed and implemented a targeted recruiting strategy resulting in 20% increase in qualified candidates & decrease 15% in time to hire.

Lead Technical Recruiter/Account Management (Short Contract)

Fusion IT / Coppell, Texas / Duration : 10/2021- 2/2022

Improved workforce diversity by developing and implementing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies. Utilized advanced sourcing methods.

Enhanced time-to-fill rates through strong partnerships with business lines and effective team management. Achieved targets by mentoring/leading a team of 9 recruiters.

Senior Technical Recruiter (Client facing)

NextGen Global Resources/Remote Work/02/2020-10/2021

Collaborated with C-Level executives and senior managers to drive recruitment strategy, achieving cost-effective hires. Managed full recruitment lifecycle for technology.

Utilized a variety of sourcing methods to meet recruitment goals, maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers. Enhanced the company's branding and diversity initiatives. Conduct structured interviews, technical assessments, and behavioral interview.

Partnered with VMS and MSP providers to optimize recruitment processes and minimize cost per hire.

Specialized in hard-to-fill roles, successfully placing candidates in Telecom, Construction, Light Industrial, Warehouse, Sales & Engineering, and IT positions.

Achievement : Generate annual profit of 437K in year 2020.

Lead Technical Recruiter/Relationship Manager

TechTrueUP/Remote Work/10-2017-02/2020

Partnered with hiring managers to fulfill diverse talent needs in IT and Telecom, Construction, Engineering, Sales & Industrial, implementing strategies.

Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts, ensuring compliance.

Mentored junior recruiters, sharing expertise in sourcing techniques and strategies.

Specialized in sourcing for hard-to-fill IT & Telecom roles, contributing to the company's success in these sectors.

Focused on minimizing recruitment costs and time-to-fill, researching, and implementing more effective sourcing strategies.

Achievement: Generate annual profit of 478K in year 2019 as individual.

Recruiting Manager/Relationship Manager

Ideal Source/Lewisville, TX/07-2015- 10/2017

Established strong partnerships with account and hiring managers, recruiters, candidates streamlining the recruitment process to reduce time-to-hire.

Managed full lifecycle recruiting for technology consultants mainly & manage a team.

Engaged personally mainly recruiting for financial IT Clients and in campus recruiting & job fairs, expanding the talent pool with fresh graduates.

Acted as a project manager, aligning recruitment strategies with requirements & Budget.

Achievement: Generate annual net profit of 478K in year 2019 as individual.

Achievement: Assisted director to design & implement of performance improvement plan that include improvement plans, goals & objectives, resulting 15% increase of productivity.

Recruiting Manager

Cogent Infotech/Remote Work/10-2014 – 07/2015

Led full lifecycle recruiting for IT technical professionals, ensuring ATS data integrity and successful candidate placement. Managed a team of six recruiters, providing mentorship. Conduct structured interviews, technical assessments, and behavioral questions.

Built qualified candidate pipelines through diverse sourcing methods, including LinkedIn.

Engaged in campus recruiting and job fairs. Maintained communication with MSP/VMS program managers, managing interview logistics and consultant delivery.

Gap at work: Oct 2013 – Sept 2014. My father was sick and hospitalized in India. I went to India to take care of him so, I was not working at that time.

Senior Technical Recruiter/Lead Recruiter

Paranet Solutions/Dallas, TX/ 06-2010 – 09/2013

Sourced, screened, and delivered technology talent, focusing on branding and technical screenings. Engaged in campus recruiting, widening pool of fresh graduates.

Domain worked, IT, Financial IT, Healthcare IT, and Financial Services.

Utilized social networking channels, notably LinkedIn, to enhance recruitment efforts.

Achievement: Conducted research on sourcing tool depending on metrics, recommend & got approve LIR as sourcing tool that increase offer acceptance and placement by 18%.

Senior Recruiter/Lead Recruiter

Rose International/Remote Work/07-2006 – 05-2010

Recruited IT, Financial IT and telecom professionals for major clients across various sectors, specializing in financial domain roles.

Leveraged extensive network and sourcing methods to fill hard-to-fill positions, enhancing client satisfaction.

Maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified candidates.

Education

Texas Wesleyan University – MBA

Shivaji University – MBA with concentration in Marketing and Finance – MBA

Shivaji University - PGDC in Computer Management

University of Calcutta – B.Sc., Physics(Hons.)

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