Open To Work
Manu Sethi
New York,NY
Summary
A results-driven and adaptable recruitment professional with over 11 years of experience in sourcing, screening, and placing high-quality candidates in IT and non-IT roles. Expertise in advanced sourcing techniques, optimizing recruitment processes, and collaborating with hiring managers to align talent acquisition strategies with business goals. Proven track record in reducing time-to-fill, increasing employee referrals, and mentoring recruitment teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelancer Sourcer/Recruiter
CompSciPrep
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Conducted high-volume recruitment for entry and midlevel positions, sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, and employee referrals.
- Mentored junior sourcers on best practices for candidate engagement and relationship building.
- Provided detailed reports on sourcing activities, tracking key performance metrics to evaluate success and inform future strategies.
- Collaborated with recruiters to improve talent pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates.
- Identified high-quality candidates through targeted research and proactive networking.
- Built relationship with clients, ensuring a deep understanding of hiring needs and organizational culture.
- Coordinated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and optimize recruitment.
Lead Sourcer
Pontoon Solutions Inc.
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Sourced active and passive candidates through networking, cold calling, and job boards such as LinkedIn Recruiter, CareerBuilder, indeed, and ZipRecruiter.
- Mentored junior team members, providing training and support to optimize sourcing strategies.
- Worked closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and ensure successful placements in diverse roles such as IT, Program Management, Financial Planning, and Manufacturing.
- Created and maintained recruitment tracking systems using Google Sheets to manage requisitions and candidate pipelines.
- 78 candidates were placed, consistently meeting SLAs and exceeding performance targets.
- Cummins Inc.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and align sourcing efforts.
Sr. Sourcer IT Recruitment
Pontoon Solutions Inc.
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Specialized in sourcing Java Full Stack, DevOps, Machine Learning, and other technical roles, successfully placing 68 candidates.
- Utilized various sourcing channels, including LinkedIn, Dice, and ZipRecruiter, to build a strong pipeline of candidates.
- Collaborated with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and deliver high-quality candidates.
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to interview coordination.
Customer Service Lead
Conduent
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Handled high-volume incoming calls from E-ZPass customers, providing efficient support and resolving issues professionally.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring a positive customer experience.
- Maintained accurate records and resolved service issues, exceeding performance metrics.
Independent Recruiter
Reload
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Sourced and screened candidates based on job requisitions, working with hiring managers to identify suitable profiles.
- Evaluated sourcing strategies and improved processes by leveraging social media, job boards, and career websites.
- Conducted preliminary interviews and facilitated the recruitment process from start to finish.
- Remote
Professional Technical Recruiter
Base - One Technologies
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment for IT, non-IT, and business professional roles, from sourcing to placement.
- Utilized multiple sourcing channels to find high-quality candidates for various industries.
- Collaborated closely with clients and hiring managers to understand and meet their recruitment needs.
Sr. Recruiter
Auritas LLC, India
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Led a team of 2 IT recruiters and handled the full recruitment lifecycle for various roles.
- Negotiated contracts and coordinated with clients and candidates to facilitate smooth hiring processes.
- Maintained high performance by meeting placement targets consistently.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
IBM Global Process Services
09.2010 - 05.2016
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, working closely with business unit heads to deliver high-quality hires.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients and vendors to ensure effective recruitment efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
Punjab Technical University
07-2007
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Team player attitude
- Candidate relationship management
- Passive candidate outreach
- Social media recruiting
- Cold calling techniques
- Applicant tracking system proficiency
- Screening and qualification
- Advanced boolean searching
- Expert linkedin sourcing
- Time management
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Candidate screening
- Team motivation
- LinkedIn sourcing
- Administrative skills
- Excel spreadsheets
- Client relationship management
- Candidate pipeline management
- Salary negotiation
- Candidate sourcing
- Global recruitment
- Referral network building
Accomplishments
- Increased candidate engagement by 35% through advanced sourcing strategies on social media platforms.
- Reduced time-to-fill by 20% by implementing a centralized recruitment tracking system using Google Sheets.
- Successfully partnered with hiring managers to fill diverse IT roles, including UI/UX, Financial Planning, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
- Enhanced employee referral program, resulting in a 30% increase in successful hires through referrals.
- Mentored and provided guidance to junior sourcers, contributing to team growth and recruitment efficiency.
Certification
ITIL 4, 2020
Languages
English
Full Professional
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridTimeline
Freelancer Sourcer/Recruiter
CompSciPrep
06.2024 - 12.2025
Lead Sourcer
Pontoon Solutions Inc.
12.2022 - 04.2024
Sr. Sourcer IT Recruitment
Pontoon Solutions Inc.
07.2021 - 11.2022
Customer Service Lead
Conduent
04.2021 - 07.2021
Independent Recruiter
Reload
03.2020 - 02.2021
Professional Technical Recruiter
Base - One Technologies
11.2018 - 03.2020
Sr. Recruiter
Auritas LLC, India
01.2016 - 12.2016
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
IBM Global Process Services
09.2010 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
Punjab Technical University