RAJARAM (RAJ) SUBRAMANIAN
** *** **, ***** *****, NJ 08812 201-***-**** ******@*****.***
Career Objective
Motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition professional with a strong foundation in recruitment strategies, candidate sourcing, and employer branding. Passionate about building relationships, identifying top talent, and supporting business growth through effective hiring solutions. Eager to apply problem-solving skills, data-driven recruitment techniques, and sourcing expertise to contribute to a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
Core Skills & Competencies
Talent Sourcing & Candidate Engagement
Full-Cycle Recruitment Responsibilities
Boolean & X-ray Search Techniques
LinkedIn Recruiter & Social Media Recruiting
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Recruitment across geographic borders
Offer Negotiation & Onboarding Coordination
Talent Market Research & Industry Insights
Process Optimization & Recruitment Analytics
Candidate Relationship Management
Recruitment Tools & Platforms
Sourcing Techniques
Professional Experience
Talent Acquisition Executive 01/2000 to Current
MAGNUM TECHNOLOGIES INC. Green Brook, NJ
Handling the full recruitment lifecycle, responsible for sourcing, screening, and interviewing/testing candidates across all IT, Software, Hardware, Cloud, and Cybersecurity domains
Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, Social media platforms and AI-driven sourcing tools to identify top-tier technical professionals. Maintained continuous candidate pipelines
Coordinated and scheduled interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a seamless recruitment and onboarding process
Responsible for multi-pronged hiring initiatives, contributing to a 35% increase in diverse talent hires
Maintained candidate databases and updated ATS with accurate hiring records
IT Recruitment Manager 01/1999 to 01/2000
GROUP-IPEX INC. Iselin, NJ
Responsible for executing talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire IT technical professionals across multiple specializations
Managed candidate outreach, conducted screenings, and maintained a strong pipeline of passive talent
Partnered with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide exact recruitment solutions
Streamlined the hiring process, reducing time-to-fill from 30 to 12 days
Technical Recruitment Manager 10/1997 to 12/1998
GEBBS SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL INC. Fort Lee, NJ
Managed high-volume technical recruiting for enterprise clients across the financial, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries
Spearheaded H-1, F-1, EAD, GC, and TN visa processing for international hiring
Reduced hiring costs by 25% through targeted recruitment strategies and internal talent pipeline development
Optimized candidate experience, increasing offer conversion rates by 40%
Education
MBA: Marketing & Business Strategy. BS: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Madurai Kamaraj University India
Certifications & Training
Boolean & X-ray Search Training
Technical Skills
LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Twitter (X), Data Miner, Familiar with modern ATS platforms, Boolean Search, X-ray Sourcing, AI-Driven Talent Analytics