Geetha Raman
www.linkedin.com/in/geetha-raman-148370170/
E-mail ID – ************@*****.***
Summary: Experienced IT Recruiter with over 7 years of global experience (USA, UK, Canada, and India). Proven track record in end-to-end recruitment processes, HR advisory roles, performance metrics implementation, and strategic talent acquisition. Strong project management and organizational capabilities. Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) Adept at training and mentoring new hires, managing multiple global accounts, and reducing recruitment turnaround time. Strong leadership and analytical skills with a diverse recruitment background across various industries.
Experience:
Talent Acquisition Lead (US Recruitment)
Redefined Corp, USA
April 2023 – June 2024
Managed full-cycle recruitment for a diverse range of IT positions, including software engineers, cloud architects, DevOps engineers, data scientists, and ERP professionals (Oracle, SAP, etc.) for various clients across the U.S.
Spearheaded the development and execution of tailored recruitment strategies to meet the specific needs of U.S.-based clients, ensuring timely placement of top-tier talent.
Established and maintained strong partnerships with key business stakeholders to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals and drive HR delivery success.
Leveraged multiple sourcing platforms, including LinkedIn, indeed, GitHub, and Dice, utilizing advanced Boolean search techniques to attract passive talent and increase candidate pipeline quality.
Created and maintained a recruitment performance metrics dashboard to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuously optimize the recruitment process
Talent Acquisition Lead (US and India Recruitment)
Durus Consulting, India
Oct 2021 – Sep 2022
Applied project management skills to organize and oversee the recruitment process, setting timelines, assigning tasks, and effectively tracking progress.
Led, managed, and coached a global recruitment team to achieve key performance outcomes.
Developed and implemented recruitment strategies that significantly reduced time-to-hire.
Successfully filled 100+ IT roles across software engineering, cloud architecture, DevOps engineering, data analytics, data science, and ERP (Oracle, SAP, etc.) within the first year.
Managed ATS platforms (Zoho, Copal) and led social media and campus recruitment initiatives.
Analyzing recruitment metrics to identify bottlenecks and adjust strategies accordingly
Enhanced employment branding and managed recruitment portals.
Talent Acquisition Lead (US Recruitment)
Lovren Technologies, India
Jun 2021 – Sep 2021
Managed the entire recruitment process and helped improve the company's hiring strategies. I used various tools to find, assess, and hire top talent to meet business needs.
I created and carried out social media recruitment strategies on platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Glassdoor to increase the company’s brand visibility.
I managed the company’s recruitment portal, making sure job postings were clear, engaging, and followed LORVEN’s brand guidelines, which improved the quality of applications.
Talent Acquisition Lead (Recruitment)
ABITS, India
Jul 2018 – Mar 2021
Led, managed, and coached a global recruitment team to achieve performance outcomes.
Implemented regular training sessions to upskill the team on new sourcing techniques,
ATS usage, and interviewing best practices, resulting in a 20% improvement in recruitment efficiency
Acted as the primary point of contact for high-potential candidates, guiding them through the interview and hiring process, which led to a increase in candidate retention.
Managed end-to-end candidate communication, ensuring timely and professional interactions throughout the recruitment process, providing updates on their status, and promptly responding to inquiries
Proactively communicating with candidates throughout the process,
Provided leadership with regular updates and actionable insights on recruitment performance, helping optimize strategies and resource allocation.
Introduced a new tracking system for employee referrals, which resulted increase in referrals and a higher quality of hire.
Leveraging diverse channels like social media, employee referrals, and targeted job postings to reach a wider pool of qualified candidates quickly.
HR Department Manager
Instore, London, UK
September 2003 – August 2005
Managed day-to-day operations of the HR department, overseeing recruitment, training, and employee relations.
Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UK labor laws and company standards.
Led a team of HR professionals in developing and executing staff development programs.
Coordinated employee onboarding, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
Supported senior management in strategic workforce planning and resource allocation
Skills
Oracle, Microsoft, Data Analytics, Teradata, SAP, Peoplesoft, Workday, Zoho, Ceipal, Oorwin: Extensive experience in utilizing these tools for recruitment and HR processes.
Licenses & Certifications
Diploma in RDBMS
Certified Professional Business Analyst
Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
Honors & Awards
ABITS Best Employee Award 2019 Q1 and Q2
ABITS Best Employee Award 2019 Q3 and Q4
ABITS Best Employee Award 2020 Q3
ABITS Best Leadership Award for the year 2020