Software Engineer Senior Recruiter
Resume:
Rajeswari Ramasamy (Raji)
Mount Prospect, IL
Phone: +1-224-***-****
E-Mail: **********@*****.***
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeswari-ramasamy-a4905333/ Summary
Experienced Senior Recruiter with over 5 years of expertise in full-cycle recruitment within the Automotive, IT, and Defense sectors. Adept at sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates across a variety of technical and non-technical roles. Skilled in managing candidate pipelines, coordinating with hiring managers, and utilizing job boards and ATS systems to deliver high-quality hires. Proven ability to thrive under tight deadlines and drive recruitment strategies aligned with business needs. Core Competencies
Full Life Cycle Recruiting (FLCR)
Technical Recruitment & Sourcing
Candidate Pipeline Management
Vendor Management
Offer Negotiation & Onboarding
Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, Job Diva)
Boolean Search Techniques, X -Ray search
Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Experience
Independent Contractor
CosmicTalent, Los Angeles, CA Sep 2024 – Present
Leading full-cycle recruitment for AI startups, specializing in sourcing and placing technical and engineering candidates.
Collaborating with hiring managers to understand unique talent needs and tailor recruitment strategies.
Managing end-to-end hiring processes, including candidate sourcing(X-Ray) search, interviews, and offer negotiations.
Building strong candidate pipelines to support startup growth and scaling.
Key Roles: Full stack Engineer, Backend Engineers, Front End Developers, Flight Control Engineer, Senior Product Manager, Technical Lead
Senior Recruiter
Cyient, Peoria, IL Aug 2022 – Apr 2024
Conducted full cycle technical recruitment including posting, sourcing, pre-screening resumes/applications, scheduling and coordinating interviews, Offer Release/ Negotiation, background check/Drug Screening and Onboarding.
Managed MSP vendor positions, attended regular supplier calls with clients, and submitted candidates through Beeline.
Partnered with hiring managers to formulate the ideal candidate profile for each position.
Provided weekly status reports to hiring managers regarding candidates progressing through each stage and submission inquiries of pending candidates.
Released offer through Workday and coordinated with HR teams to ensure completion of Background check, Drug Screening and Onboarding processes.
Managed relationships with multiple vendors across diverse job positions, overseeing recruitment processes and ensuring alignment with client requirements.
Managed the candidate experience flawlessly throughout the hiring process, providing updates and ensuring timely results.
Maintained a robust pipeline of candidates for current and future openings.
Maintained, and updated Excel sheets to track requisition status, onboarding status, and start dates.
Clients: Caterpillar, Komatsu, Bell/Textron, Thales, Workhorse
Key Roles Recruited: Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, IT Project Manager, CNC Programmer, Dotnet Developer, Data Scientist, DevOps Engineer, Project Manager, Software engineer, Java Developer, Wire Harness Engineer, Process Control Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer, Material planner.
Recruiter
Detroit Engineered Products Inc., Detroit, MI Aug 2021 – Aug 2022
Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for both in-house and client positions, as per the hiring needs.
Managed MSP vendor positions, attended regular supplier calls with clients, and submitted candidates through Beeline.
Sourced, interviewed, and assessed candidates, verifying qualifications, conducting reference checks, and ensuring alignment with job requirements.
Possessed a strong understanding of technical roles, skills, and technologies relevant to the industry.
Utilized Boolean search techniques and passive sourcing methods on job boards (Monster, LinkedIn, Indeed), as well as leveraging networks and referrals.
Provided regular updates and reports on the status of open positions and candidate progress.
Participated in daily and weekly meetings with Resource Managers to ensure alignment on recruitment goals and timelines.
Managed candidate data and tracked recruitment progress using the Applicant Tracking System
(Job Diva).
Built and maintained strong, professional relationships with candidates and hiring teams.
Clients: BAE Systems, Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, ATW
Key Roles Recruited: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, DevOps Engineer, IT Project Scheduler, Autonomous Driving Software Engineer, Jira Administrator, Software Engineer, Oracle DBA, Import/Export compliance analyst, Aircraft Technician, ServiceNow developer, Java Developer, Scrum Master, Agile coach. Executive – Talent Acquisition
Detroit Engineered Products Inc., Chennai, India Oct 2013 – Aug 2016
Key contributor to US and India recruitment efforts, focusing on Automotive (CAE & CAD) requirements.
Sourced, assessed, and selected high-quality candidates through a structured recruitment process tailored to meet DEP's internal and client needs.
Collaborated with overseas managers and recruiters to understand role requirements and ensure alignment.
Provided candidates with comprehensive information on job duties, compensation, benefits, schedules, and company policies.
Arranged and coordinated technical screenings, including phone and in-person interviews, for qualified candidates.
Screened and formatted resumes for presentation to clients, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
Regularly attended meetings and calls with Resource Managers for recruitment updates and alignment.
Managed candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for efficient tracking and reporting.
Conducted walk-in recruitment initiatives to attract entry-level engineers and technical talent, improving the company’s early-career talent pipeline.
Clients: Chrysler, General Motors, Robert Bosch, Mahindra, Daimler, Caterpillar
Key Roles Recruited: CAE/CAD Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers, Autonomous Validation Engineers, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing engineer, Software Engineers.
Education
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources & Marketing University of Madras, India 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science & Engineering Anna University, Chennai, India 2011
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, MySQL
Tools: MS Office, LinkedIn Recruiter, indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, Google Space, Paraform
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