Senior Technical Recruiter AI & Workday Focus

Shankar KC

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SUMMARY

Senior Technical Recruiter with 15+ years of full-cycle recruiting success in AI-first Workday environments. Proven track record sourcing top technical talent (Engineering, Product, Life Science, GTM) and partnering with leadership to drive hiring efficiency. Expert in AI-powered sourcing tools (LinkedIn, GitHub, Paradox, BrightHire, HiredScore) and University recruiting. Skilled in market intelligence, data-driven strategies, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences

Core Competencies

Full-Cycle Recruitment Technical Sourcing & Boolean Search ATS Optimization

Diversity & Inclusion Hiring Employer Branding Candidate Experience Management

HR Analytics & Reporting Stakeholder Management Offer Negotiation & Closing

University workday Recruiting

Technical Recruitment Expertise:

Software Engineering: AI,Java, C++, .NET, Python, Full-Stack Developers

Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker

Data & AI: Data Scientists, AI EPIC, ML Engineers, AI Researchers

Infrastructure: Network Engineers, Cybersecurity, Systems Administrators, EPIC

Tools & Platforms:

ATS: Workday, Greenhouse, Kanexa, Taleo, Phenom, JobDiva, Bullhorn

Sourcing: LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Entelo

Productivity: ZoomInfo, Gem, Hiretual, SeekOut

AI-Powered Recruiting: Paradox, Hired score

WORK HISTORY

SEJALIT INC, Pleasanton, CA 05/2024 – Present

Sr. Technical Recruiter / Sourcer

Responsibilities

Sourced and screened high-volume applicants daily, accelerating hiring timelines by identifying top candidates.

Partnered with hiring managers to facilitate streamlined interviews using behavioral-based techniques.

Managed full lifecycle candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and a positive journey.

Extended offers and managed pre-employment requirements, ensuring compliance with company policies.

Served as strategic partner to hiring managers on cost-effective recruitment strategies.

Maintained deep knowledge of business units to recruit efficiently.

Enforced compliance with policies, OFCCP regulations, federal/state laws, and union collective bargaining agreements.

Placed contractors/consultants.

Sourced senior- to executive-level technical roles: Senior Automation Engineers, Principal Validation Engineers, Senior Project Managers, Capital Project Managers, and Capital Project Design Engineers (especially for greenfield sites)

Recruited for MedTech, technical R&D, engineering, and commercial roles within highly regulated environments.

Managed end-to-end hiring cycles for complex capital equipment and surgical robotics positions.

Navigated talent acquisition strategies within large, matrixed organizations across the Big Tech, Automotive, and Defense sectors.

Utilized Workday Recruit to streamline candidate pipelines, manage requisitions, and maintain data integrity.

Cultivated an extensive professional network within the

Leveraged AI-driven recruiting tools and innovative sourcing technologies to enhance candidate matching and process efficiency.

Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter with strong Boolean search skills

Skilled in InMail outreach and follow-up to engage passive, high-level talent

Managed credentialing, licensure, and certifications for new hires.

Ensured job posting compliance and partnered with Compensation on position descriptions.

Balanced candidate salary expectations with internal equity, achieving strong offer acceptance rates.

Advised on pay equity for union and non-union roles in compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

Communicated market pay trends to leadership to influence recruitment strategies.

Streamlined internal transitions including promotions, transfers, and reclassifications.

Negotiated salary offers and incentive packages to close candidates successfully.

Focused on life sciences manufacturing, with a demonstrated placing candidates in FDA-regulated/GxP environments.

US BANK, San Francisco, USA 10/2022 – 04/2024

Sr. Technical Recruiter / Sourcer

Responsibilities:

Partnered with hiring managers to define needs and author job descriptions.

Reduced screening time by 35% using AI-powered matching in Workday.

Managed full-cycle recruiting for 75+ Engineering, Product, and GTM roles.

Recruited MedTech, R&D, and engineering.

Hired for robotics and capital equipment.

Thrived in large, matrixed organizations.

Expert in Workday Recruit.

Networked in tech and MedTech circles.

Applied AI tools and recruiting tech.

Sourced passive AI/ML talent via GitHub, Stack Overflow, and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Leveraged AI tools (Paradox, HiredScore, BrightHire) to boost efficiency.

Increased underrepresented tech hires by 40% YoY through targeted outreach.

Executed university recruiting strategy, including on-campus screening.

Cut candidate drop-off by 25% with redesigned interview processes.

Facilitated weekly syncs to align TA, HRBPs, and business leads.

Built Tableau dashboards tracking source effectiveness and DEI metrics.

ROSE International / US BANK, San Francisco, USA 01/2022 – 09/2022

Sr. Technical Recruiter / Sourcer

Responsibilities:

Strategic talent acquisition partner who collaborated with leadership to align hiring with organizational goals.

Experienced placing contractors and consultants in Pharma/Biotech cGMP environments.

Sourced senior- and executive-level technical roles, including Automation Engineers, Validation Engineers, and Capital Project Managers for Greenfield sites.

Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter and skilled in InMail outreach and follow-up.

Managed end-to-end recruitment for Engineering, Product, and GTM roles using Workday and AI-driven tools.

Recruited for MedTech, R&D, engineering, and commercial roles.

Hired for capital equipment and robotics sectors.

Worked within large, matrixed global organizations.

Operated Workday Recruit for full-cycle talent acquisition.

Networked extensively within MedTech and tech communities.

Deployed AI-driven tools and recruiting innovations.

Optimized recruiting workflows and dashboards to improve efficiency and track key metrics.

Spearheaded DEI initiatives and ensured compliance with employment laws.

Delivered a high-touch candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding.

SejalIT Inc./GAP INC., Pleasanton, USA 10/2013 – 12/2021

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities

Led offer management, including salary benchmarking, negotiations, reference checks, and offer letter generation, ensuring competitive compensation aligned with market standards.

Specialized in niche tech and creative hiring, including Content Strategy, Brand Design, Campaigns (Art Direction/Copywriting), Creative Production, and Design Program Management.

Developed and executed DEI hiring strategies to enhance workforce diversity, partnering with leadership to meet equity goals.

Ensured compliance with EEO, OFCCP, and federal/state employment laws, mitigating risk in hiring practices.

Expert in Candidate Tracking Systems (CTS/ATS), leveraging data to refine sourcing strategies and improve hiring efficiency.

Managed high-volume requisitions with a focus on speed, quality, and stakeholder alignment.

WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES, Mountain View, USA 04/2013 – 09/2013

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Responsibilities:

Directed full-cycle recruiting with comprehensive tracking, metrics, and reporting.

Hired for diverse roles including Product Design, Machine Learning, and Data Science.

Developed university sourcing strategies with strong emphasis on diversity.

Served as primary contact for recent and upcoming college graduates.

Collaborated with recruiting teams to staff campus events and coordinate interview schedules.

Conducted on-campus screenings and educated candidates on company opportunities.

Managed and coordinated interviews between candidates and hiring managers.

ARICENT TECHNOLOGIES, Redwood City, USA 10/2012 – 03/2013

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist / Sourcer (Contract)

Responsibilities:

Enhanced sourcing capabilities and employed diverse strategies to support recruitment teams.

Recruited Software Engineers for high-volume roles across multiple functions.

Tracked and optimized KPIs including lead generation, conversion rates, time-to-fill, and hiring efficiency.

Supported 3–4 recruiters per functional area with advanced sourcing, reducing time-to-hire.

Partnered with hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates to align staffing with business needs.

Conducted follow-ups with clients to refine requirements and ensure hiring success.

Led full-cycle recruiting for high-volume Software Engineering roles across Google’s North American offices.

Pre-screened candidates and coordinated technical phone screens and on-site interviews

Infosys Technologies, Newark, USA 04/2012 – 09/2012

Sr. Corporate Talent Acquisition Specialist/ Sourcer (Contract)

Responsibilities:

Assessed candidate skill levels and managed the offer process in close collaboration with client companies.

Engaged with technical and non-technical sectors to identify qualified candidates.

Supported recruitment across fintech, pharma, and healthcare, earning consistent positive feedback for responsiveness and attention to detail.

Guided sourcing teams on strategies for regulated industries, including compliance and role nuances.

Wrote recruitment briefs and candidate summaries in Word; created PowerPoint decks for leadership presentations.

Recruited across W2, 1099, C2C, and contract-to-hire models for corporate and agency staffing needs.

Hired for telecom, fintech, healthcare, and pharma, adapting to cross-functional demands.

ETOUCH SYSTEM (VIRTUSA) /Cisco, San Jose, USA 10/2011 – 03/2012

Sr. Technical Recruiter Sourcer

Responsibilities:

Sourced and screened IT candidates for both contract openings and permanent positions.

Directed junior technical recruiters while collaborating directly with clients' hiring managers.

Conducted cold calls, in-person interviews, and proactive sourcing to identify and engage top-tier passive candidates.

Hired for niche creative roles (Product Design, Brand Design, Campaigns, Content Strategy) and high-volume technical positions across industries.

Kaiser Permanente, Pleasanton, USA 04/2010 – 10/2011

Sr. Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist /Sourcer

Responsibilities:

Led full-cycle technical recruiting for healthcare IT, clinical systems, and digital health solutions at Kaiser Permanente.

Hired for Epic-certified professionals, EHR/EMR specialists, Healthcare Data Analysts, and Clinical Informatics Engineers.

Partnered with clinical and IT leadership to align talent strategies with digital transformation goals.

Recruited across Clinical Systems, Healthcare Data, Telemedicine, and Cybersecurity domains.

Managed W2, contract, and temp-to-hire placements with strict HIPAA and Joint Commission compliance.

Streamlined credential verification for clinical IT roles, including certifications and licenses.

Leveraged healthcare-specific platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter to build passive pipelines.

Developed referral networks with nursing schools and health informatics programs.

Reduced time-to-fill for Epic roles by 30% through targeted sourcing.

Implemented diversity hiring initiatives to support health equity mission.

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATIONS

Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR) LinkedIn Learning

Advanced Boolean Search Certification AIRS

Sun Microsystems’ Java Programmer Certification

Cisco CCNA & Microsoft MCSA

Bachelor's in Computer Science 1996

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