Talent Acquisition Business Development

Stepan Pakhanov

240-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepanpakhanov/ *.*.********@*****.*** Potomac MD ready to relocate.

Legal work status: authorized to work in the United States (Green Card holder). Summary

Proven results-driven senior technical recruiter with over 14 years of experience in IT recruitment, headhunting, and talent acquisition. Expertise in sourcing and hiring software engineers and technical professionals across various industries. Able to build strong relationships with clients and candidates, implement effective recruitment strategies, and manage end-to-end hiring processes.

Skills

• IT Recruitment

• Headhunting

• Talent sourcing (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow)

• Candidate screening

• Assessment of personal

• HRIS

• Building relationship with clients and candidates

• Strong knowledge of software development roles and technologies Education

Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies Bachelor of Economics

Work Experience

IT-Staffed (IT Project Recruiting)

Head of Recruiting & Cofounder

Mar 2015 – Present

• Founded and operated a business providing recruitment and business development services for IT industry clients.

• Delivered full-cycle project recruitment and headhunting services, successfully placing over 160 candidates.

• Managed office setup projects, including the launch of two new company branches.

• Oversaw talent acquisition and client engagement for IT companies, ensuring seamless delivery of staffing solutions.

Plamee (Subsidiary of Playtech, F2P Game Development) Head of Human Capital

May 2014 – Feb 2015

• Led the establishment of a new game development company office, managing recruitment, HR operations, and office setup.

• Created and executed a comprehensive hiring plan aligned with business objectives, recruiting 114 employees within one year (software engineers, digital artists, QA specialists, etc.).

• Developed and managed the HR budget, achieving cost-effective operations.

• Partnered with staffing services and insurance providers to enhance employee benefits.

• Built the HR department from the ground up, including staff hiring and process implementation.

• Strengthened HR branding through collaborations with IT publishers, resulting in three publications with company executives.

• Established relationships with universities and organized professional meetups to promote the company brand.

• Managed office setup projects in Novosibirsk, Moscow, and Saint Petersburg, including site selection, contractor negotiations, and vendor management. Social Quantum (F2P Game Development)

Head of Human Capital

May 2013 – May 2014

• Joined the company as Head of HR to build compensation and benefits programs and execute talent planning strategies.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment and talent planning, hiring over 60 software developers and digital artists.

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, improving employee satisfaction and retention.

• Conducted performance assessments and developed strategies for employee growth and development.

• Enhanced the company’s internal and external HR branding, organized corporate culture initiatives, and fostered employee engagement.

• Planned and executed employee events, ensuring a strong sense of community and collaboration.

Recruitment Agency of Alexey Suhorukov

CEO

Mar 2010 – Mar 2012

• Expanded the agency’s service offerings to include educational and consulting programs, driving business growth.

• Founded the IT Academy of Alexey Suhorukov, providing software development educational programs for university students.

• Achieved an annual profit increase of 340% through strategic business development and operational improvements.

• Designed and implemented a new employee benefits system to enhance retention and satisfaction.

• Developed a recruiter training system to improve internal efficiency and staff performance.

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