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Nikitha Samudhrala

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Technical recruitment professional with over 6 years of experience and robust background in identifying and placing top-tier talent. Adept at building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to ensure perfect fit. Known for collaborative teamwork and flexibility to adapt to changing hiring needs. Expertise in full-cycle recruitment and talent pipeline management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Recruiter

Stripe
08.2022 - Current
  • Successfully filled numerous hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks.
  • Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
  • Sourced candidates for roles including Software Engineers, Full Stack Developers, Data Scientists, DevOps Engineers, and Product Managers through platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, and Stack Overflow.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define technical requirements and align hiring priorities for high-impact positions in engineering, data, and product teams.
  • Conducted initial screenings and technical assessments to evaluate candidates for skills in web development, backend systems, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Ensured a positive candidate experience by maintaining regular communication, minimizing drop-offs, and enhancing engagement in a competitive job market.
  • Used data to track and optimize hiring metrics reducing time-to-fill by 20% for key technical roles.
  • Managed offer negotiations and compensation discussions to balance candidate expectations with budget requirements, successfully hiring in-demand tech talent.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.

Technical Recruiter

Google - US Tech Solutions
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed multiple complex searches with innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
  • Championed DEI in hiring, ensuring diverse and representative candidate pipelines.
  • Developed comprehensive sourcing plans and targeted profiles to meet specific hiring needs.
  • Built strong relationships with candidates and collaborated closely with hiring managers to meet hiring goals.
  • Maintained pipeline data integrity and shared regular data-centric updates with stakeholders.
  • Conducted skill assessments, professional interviews, and led offer negotiations.
  • Partnered with sourcing teams to build robust, representative pipelines.
  • Created and implemented hiring strategies focused on quality, diversity, and efficiency.
  • Recruited for roles across domains including Operations, Payments, Ads, Product, Cloud, and AR/VR.
  • Targeted KPIs: 4 hires/month, maintaining an active pipeline for each role.

Technical Recruiter

Amazon - Intelliswift Incs
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Sourced and engaged qualified candidates for niche roles using diverse sourcing techniques and DEI initiatives.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to develop and implement recruiting strategies, setting benchmarks and tracking metrics to meet hiring goals.
  • Communicated sourcing strategies and updates to leaders using data and timelines.
  • Collaborated with hiring teams on sourcing, assessment, and closing strategies, managing expectations effectively.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional partners (Compensation, HR) to streamline recruiting processes.
  • Recruited passive candidates at all levels, building strong candidate relationships and effective closing strategies.
  • Built a candidate network through proactive research, maintaining low interview-to-offer ratios.
  • Suggested recruitment strategies to support long-term hiring goals.
  • Skilled with LinkedIn Recruiter, Hiretual, ATS (Beamery, Bullhorn, ICIMS).
  • Domains worked in: E- commerce, Fin - Tech, Ads, Product.
  • Recruited IT and Software Developer roles (SDEII, SDEIII, Engineer II & III, L5–L7).
  • Achieved 4 hires per month with active candidate pipelines.

Full cycle Recruiter

Adecco
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Guided hiring managers to align talent needs with market trends, ensuring roles fit company needs and available talent.
  • Served as an Account Manager, overseeing recruiting, offer negotiation, payroll, client onboarding, and safety evaluations.
  • Managed end-to-end executive recruiting, from sourcing and interviewing to offer management and onboarding.
  • Assessed candidate fit based on leadership style, background, and role alignment.
  • Supported all recruitment activities, including job fairs, job postings, and candidate tracking.
  • Handled payroll and benefits administration, including confidential records management and employee time tracking.
  • First point of contact for payroll and client inquiries; tracked and resolved timesheet discrepancies.
  • Coordinated with multiple hiring managers/clients, meeting and exceeding recruitment KPIs.
  • Recruited across diverse sectors, including IT, manufacturing, hospitality, engineering, and general labor.
  • Experienced with ATS (Bullhorn) and immigration regulations.

Senior Customer Service Representative

Clear Exchange
08.2016 - 04.2018
  • Interacted daily on the phone and in person with prospective and existing clients including handling basic inquiries and providing quotes
  • Received unsolicited orders from clients
  • Research client and security information through the back-office system
  • Opens new accounts
  • Processes and follows up on client documentation for proper maintenance of accounts
  • Prepares letters, forms, and spreadsheets to assist with servicing existing clients and prospecting for new clients
  • Created and maintains records and files per customer request
  • Ensures required client paperwork is current with firm and industry requirements, rules, and regulations
  • Maintained client information and create reports using portfolio software programs
  • Experience with managing multiple business units of same customer
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate complex enterprises and build new relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and explain a technical product or concept
  • Proven experience in successfully coordinating internally across many different teams

Recruiter

Sutherlands
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Company Overview: India
  • Have recruited candidates for the organizations based on the requirements
  • Full-cycle recruitment - Phone-screen, maintain employee benefits record, on-boarding formalities, orientation procedure Arranging interviews for Basic technical round for potential candidates
  • Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication
  • Use telephone to reach out to customers and verify account information
  • Ability to work as a team member, ability to communicate and provide excellent customer service
  • Positions worked for: IT Administration, Infrastructure, Administration roles (c level), management role, Manufacturing Tech roles, Hardware, Labor roles
  • KPI/Metrics: have always reached my quarterly goals for full time conversion rate(4 to 5 conversions), Head count per FTE (45 contractors on payroll) Daily metrics: 30 outbound calls, 5 placements a week
  • India

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Engineering

Anna University
05.2013

Skills

  • Full cycle recruiter
  • Technical sourcing
  • Salary negotiation
  • Networking
  • Offer negotiations
  • Account management
  • Client relationship management
  • Recruitment analytics

Timeline

Technical Recruiter

Stripe
08.2022 - Current

Technical Recruiter

Google - US Tech Solutions
02.2022 - 02.2023

Technical Recruiter

Amazon - Intelliswift Incs
08.2021 - 02.2022

Full cycle Recruiter

Adecco
05.2018 - 08.2021

Senior Customer Service Representative

Clear Exchange
08.2016 - 04.2018

Recruiter

Sutherlands
08.2013 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Engineering

Anna University

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