Talent Acquisition Senior Technical
Resume:
NIRANJAN VINAYAGAM
*************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/niranjan-vinayagam-194525186/
Lead US IT Recruiter / Technical Team Lead / Account & Client Management (US Staffing)
SUMMARY
Experienced US IT staffing professional with over 9 years in US technical recruiting, specializing in IT, network/infrastructure, healthcare, non-IT, and engineering talent acquisition.
Proven leadership in driving recruitment strategies, enhancing retention, and building strong partnerships to meet business needs.
Skilled in communication and relationship-building, effectively engaging with candidates, vendors, and clients to achieve recruitment goals.
Focused on results, leveraging expertise to manage teams, streamline processes, and succeed in fast-paced environments
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Visa Types: CPT/OPT, H1, J, L, EAD, TN, GC, USC
Tax Terms: W2, C2C, C2H, 1099
Job Boards: Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, TechFetch
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Vendor Management Systems (VMS)
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS): CEIPAL, JobDiva, BullHorn
Microsoft Proficiency: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Clients: Direct, State, Federal, Implementation Partners, Prime/Preferred Vendors
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Information Technology: Industry trends and best practices
Sourcing & Networking
Talent Assessment & Negotiation
Screening & Interviewing
Knowledge Retention & Recall
Client Management
Time Management & Organization
Active Listening & Effective Communication
Empathy & Organizational Ability
Creative Problem Solving & Team Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills & Emotional Stability
RECRUITING TOOLS
Experienced in using various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) including CEIPAL, Job Diva, BullHorn, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Monster Talent CRM.
Proficient in searching job boards such as Monster, CareerBuilder, Hotjobs, Dice, JobDiva, Indeed, ComputerJobs.com, CEIPAL, Jobvertise, Latpro, HispanicJobs.com, Craigslist, SHRM.org, ReqCloud, Carrier.in, TechFetch, Job Spider, Resume Bucket, Glassdoor, Facebook, and Twitter.
Expertise with Oracle PeopleSoft Recruiting Solution, Taleo, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Jobs, Futurestep’s proprietary database, and Vendor Management Systems (VMS) like Beeline Extended Workforce Platform, VectorVMS, and SAP Fieldglass.
Skilled in cold-calling, leveraging social media, and conducting research.
OTHER RECRUITMENT SKILLS
Clients: Direct Clients, State Clients, Federal Clients, Implementation Partners, Prime Vendors, and Preferred Vendors.
Requirements: Information Technology (IT), Non-IT, Infrastructure, Networking, Functional, Techno-Functional, Engineering, Medical, and Healthcare.
Recruiting Tools & Software: Proficient in utilizing recruiting software, social media recruiting tools, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Vendor Management Systems (VMS), and expertise in employment law, HR affairs, client relationship management, human resources, payroll, accounting, per diem, and paycheck management. Attention to detail is vital for recruiters.
Candidate Placements: Experienced in placing various types of authorized consultants, including Citizens, Green Card Holders, TN Permit holders, H1-B, EAD, and OPT candidates. Skilled in placing and transferring H1-Bs to our payrolls. Worked with W2, 1099, C2C, and Contract-to-Hire arrangements, with a primary focus on permanent roles and contract roles via W2, 1099, and Corp-to-Corp.
PROFILES HANDLED
Handled Middle to Senior-Level Positions in IT, Infrastructure, Non-IT, Healthcare, Banking and Finance, Engineering, and Research.
HR Roles: HR Recruiter, HR Manager, HR Administrator, and other related positions.
IT Roles: Recruited consultants with expertise in the following technologies: PeopleSoft, Ab Initio, C, C++, Oracle, PL/SQL, Python, Tableau, Big Data, Cloud Technologies (DevOps, AWS, GCP), ERP Technologies, JAVA, J2EE, .NET, Microsoft Software Testing, Mainframe, D2/Documentum, Web Architects, Developers, DBAs, Quality Analysts, PHP Programmers, Project/Program/Product Managers, SMEs, Business Analysts, Infrastructure/Network Engineers, Principal Architects, and more.
Non-IT Recruitment: Proactively recruited for non-IT, engineering, telecommunication sectors, and banking and finance positions, including roles such as Clerks and Accountants.
CLIENT HISTORY
Capital One, Peraton, Samsung, Freddie Mac, Fujitsu, Meta (Facebook), Morgan Stanley, BlackBerry Cylance, CVS Healthcare, HCL (IT, Infra, and Engineering), Microland, Dell, Fidelity Investments, IBX, State of Georgia, State of Texas, Value Momentum, Fiserv, Cognizant, Verizon, TCS, L&T Technology Services, Softvision, Mphasis, Harman, Wipro, ITC, Mindtree, CTS, Humana, BCBS, LinkedIn, Ventive, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, AT&T Mobility, IBM, Apple, and State (GA, NY, NJ, PA, WA, CA, TX, NC, MI, etc.) and Federal (U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Census Bureau), and others.
EDUCATION
SSLC from Bharat Vidya Mandir Matriculation School, Tamil Nadu, in 2008.
HSC from Green Park Group of Educational Institutions, Tamil Nadu, in 2010.
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Hindustan University, Chennai, in 2015.
EXPERIENCE (US STAFFING/RECRUITING)
SageIT Inc April 2024 – October 2024
Lead US IT Recruiter
Duration: 05+ Months
Full-cycle US staffing: Managed end-to-end recruitment, including gathering requirements, prospecting, screening, submissions, follow-up, and client management.
Team leadership: Led and mentored a team of 8 recruiters, overseeing KPIs and target-driven results (submissions, interviews, closures).
Recruitment database management: Created and maintained a custom database for vendor and candidate contacts, job requisitions, and online job postings.
End-to-end recruitment process: Coordinated hiring from interview to close, including prescreening, interviewing, lead generation, reference checks, client interview arrangements, offer preparation, and onboarding, including background checks and paperwork.
System management: Proficient in CEIPAL ATS integrated with job sites like Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, and Vendor Management Systems (VMS) like HCL iTAP.
Recruiter training & coaching: Trained recruiters on sourcing candidates through portals, referrals, networking, headhunting, and vendor databases.
Compliance & documentation: Ensured ATS updates, conducted reference checks, arranged drug tests, managed timesheets and paychecks, and handled vendor agreements and bill rates.
Reporting & metrics: Prepared weekly performance reports, managed work hour adjustments, and reported on SLA performance and metrics to stakeholders.
Client & vendor management: Built strategic partnerships with senior management, participated in weekly recruitment meetings, and addressed client issues and complex recruitment challenges.
Leadership & process improvement: Demonstrated leadership in client satisfaction, vendor relationships, strategic planning, staff development, quality assurance, and process improvements.
Clients & Accounts Handled: HCL – Infra, Digital & Engineering, Mphasis, Hexaware Technologies, Etc.
Amtex Inc December 2022 – January 2024
Senior Associate Global Talent Acquisition
Duration: 1 Year & 1 Month
Full lifecycle recruiting: Managed end-to-end hiring processes for US clients, including posting positions, prescreening, interviewing, reference checking, client interview coordination, offer preparation, and final placement.
Team leadership: Led and mentored a team of 5 recruiters, overseeing KPIs and target-driven results (submissions, interviews, closures).
Vendor management: Worked with Prime/Preferred Vendors to fulfill IT-related roles across diverse technologies.
Client focus: Specialized in technical and functional roles for top US financial clients, including Hold Brothers Capital, Huntington Bank, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Fannie Mae, and others.
Technical recruitment: Closed both contract and permanent employment opportunities for technical professionals.
Contract negotiation: Negotiated and executed Master Agreements and bill rates with vendors and clients.
Candidate vetting: Conducted reference checks, arranged drug screens, and facilitated background checks.
Recruiting strategy: Developed innovative strategies to source high-quality technical candidates and formed strategic partnerships with senior management to address staffing needs.
Network development: Built and maintained a strong network of candidates for short- and long-term opportunities, including establishing relationships with key candidate communities.
Database management: Created and maintained a custom database of candidate contacts and job requisitions, managing postings and job listings online.
Interview management: Conducted pre- and post-interview preparation and follow-ups, matching candidates’ skills to specific client job orders.
Rate negotiation: Experienced in negotiating W2, C2C, C2H, and 1099 rates.
Visa expertise: Skilled in handling CPT/OPT, H1B, EAD, TN, GC, and USC visa processes.
Tools & platforms: Proficient in job sites like Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, TechFetch, and ATS platforms such as CEIPAL.
Clients & Accounts Handled: Morgan Stanley, Benjamin Moore, MSKCC, Independence Blue Cross, BCBS, Mizuho Bank, Bank of New York Mellon, Bristol Myers, Aramco, and Windham Brannon, Etc.
IDEXCEL Inc November 2020 – December 2022
Senior US IT Recruiter
Duration: 2 Years 01 Month
Full-cycle sales and recruiting: Managed end-to-end recruiting activities, including posting positions, prescreening, phone interviews, lead generation, reference checks, client interview coordination, offer preparation, and closures.
Team leadership: Led and mentored a team of 5 recruiters, overseeing KPIs and target-driven results (submissions, interviews, closures).
Client & vendor management: Worked with CapitalOne (financial client) on direct and vendor requirements for US citizens, Green Card holders, and immigrant consultants. Negotiated Master Agreements and bill rates with clients and vendors.
Technical placements: Closed technical professionals into both contract and permanent roles, focusing on full-time position hiring.
Compliance & candidate screening: Conducted reference checks, drug screens, background checks, and handled visa processes (OPT, H1B, EAD, GC, USC).
Recruitment strategy & partnerships: Developed innovative recruiting strategies to attract high-quality candidates and formed partnerships with senior management to determine staffing needs.
Team collaboration & reporting: Participated in weekly recruitment meetings, managed difficult positions, and reported team submissions and client interviews daily.
Networking & sourcing: Built and maintained a network of qualified candidates for short- and long-term opportunities, and developed a custom database for job requisitions from open to close.
Job board & ATS expertise: Extensive experience with job sites (Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, TechFetch, LinkedIn Premium), and proficient in ATS (Bullhorn) and VMS (SAP FieldGlass, Beeline, Vector VMS).
Negotiation & rates: Negotiated rates for W2, C2C, C2H, and 1099 roles.
Clients & Accounts Handled: CapitalOne, Peraton, Samsung, Freddie Mac, Fujitsu, Cognizant and NonIT (Unisys)
KRG Technologies Inc June 2019 - November 2020
Senior Technical Recruiter (US IT)
Duration: 1 Year 05 Months
End-to-end recruitment: Managed full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, negotiating, background checks, and closing offers. Maintained company database in line with client requirements, conducted telephonic interviews, and scheduled meetings with clients and candidates.
Client & vendor management: Handled requirements from implementation partners including HCL, TCS, WIPRO, CapitalOne, BCBS, LinkedIn, and others. Worked closely with Telecom and Semiconductor industries, building strong relationships with account managers.
IT recruitment expertise: Recruited for IT positions from junior to managerial levels, with exposure to various IT technologies and project requirements.
Collaboration & succession planning: Worked with HR, staff development, and field management teams on succession planning and included internal candidates in the recruitment process.
Candidate relationship management: Built relationships during pre- and post-interviews, followed up on offer acceptance and joining dates, ensuring candidates joined the organization.
Social media & talent sourcing: Leveraged social media to enhance candidate outreach, build brand awareness, and proactively source talent for current and future openings.
Professional interpersonal skills: Interacted effectively with all levels of management, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, commitment, and a proactive approach to learning new technologies and managing multiple tasks.
Clients & Accounts Handled: HCL (IT, Infra and Engineering), Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Cognizant, AT&T Mobility, L&T, IBM, Apple, Mphasis, Etc
Iflowsoft Solutions Inc/Atkku Services LLC (EP Software Earlier) August 2015 - June 2019
Duration: 3 Years 10 Months
Project 2: Senior US IT Recruiter / US HR & (QuickBooks) Accounting Lead June 2018 - June 2019
Team Leadership: Led a team of 3-5 members, managing full-cycle IT recruitment and presenting qualified candidates with customized resumes and compelling synopses.
Specialized Recruitment Expertise: Specialized in IT recruitment, with expertise across a wide range of technologies and a strong understanding of the end-to-end recruitment process.
Performance Reporting: Generated weekly/monthly reports to evaluate recruiter performance and manage vendor/client relationships, with a focus on effective vendor network and management skills.
Visa & Tax Terms Expertise: Extensive experience recruiting across diverse visa categories (Citizens, Green Cards, EADs, H1B, TN) and tax terms (W2, 1099, C2C).
Client & Partner Collaboration: Worked with Direct Clients, State Clients, Implementation Partners, and hiring managers to fulfill IT positions with varying requirements (rate, location, experience).
Senior Leadership Collaboration: Collaborated with senior leadership (District Presidents, Regional VPs) on recruitment needs across multiple business lines (IT, Finance, Accounting, Engineering).
Contract Placement & Vendor Management: Managed nationwide contract placements, developed vendor relationships, negotiated rates, and ensured timely follow-ups on timesheets and billing.
H1B & Compliance Management: Led H1B transfers, extensions, PO/MSA creation, and compliance documentation, collaborating with accounting for accurate billing and invoicing.
Negotiation & Compensation Management: Strong negotiation and influencing skills; reviewed compensation and benefits packages for accuracy and alignment with client expectations.
Diversity Planning & Client Management: Developed a comprehensive diversity plan, ensuring timely execution of invoices and regulatory services for over 15 business clients.
Accounts Payable & Receivable: Managed accounts payable/receivable, ensuring timely payment and presenting strategic goals to senior leadership.
Recruitment Tools & Sourcing: Utilized recruiting tools (RHT systems, job boards, networking) for sourcing specialized IT professionals, including OPT and H1B candidates.
Payment Follow-Up & Accounting Collaboration: Oversaw payments follow-up and collaborated with accounting to process bank statements and employee expenses.
Project 1: US IT Recruiter / Business Development Facilitator (AIM Software Sales) August 2015 - June 2018
Sourcing, Screening & Candidate Shortlisting: Source and screen candidates for various technical roles, utilizing job boards, networking, and direct outreach to attract top talent and reduce time-to-hire.
Client Collaboration: Partner with clients to understand business needs, priorities, and strategies, providing tailored recruitment solutions and adding value to their staffing efforts.
Strategic Account Management: Identify key industry trends and customer needs, developing initiatives to retain and grow revenue streams for assigned accounts while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Nationwide Candidate Placement: Successfully place candidates in contract-based positions, developing and maintaining relationships with external vendors, conducting reference checks, and negotiating rates.
Employee Services & Billing: Manage employee services, including timesheet approvals, billing, and follow-up with clients on overdue payments. Coordinate with the accounting team for processing bank statements and employee expenses.
Sales & Account Development: Focus on mid-market to enterprise businesses, generating new sales opportunities, responding to RFPs, and utilizing consultative selling techniques to close sales within assigned accounts.
Relationship Building: Develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers, ensuring continued business growth and presenting solutions that align with their strategic business priorities. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of product and service offerings.
Clients & Accounts Handled: TCS (HUMANA, AETNA), Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, HCL (IT, Non-IT, Infra and Engineering) etc.
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