RAJA PASUMARTHI

• Oversaw the entire recruitment process for mid-to-senior level technical roles, including Software Engineers, Cybersecurity Specialists, Data Scientists, Business Analysts, Cloud Architects, and Program Managers.
• Collaborated with Federal, Banking, Finance, and Insurance clients to identify and secure top-tier technical talent.
• Developed comprehensive sourcing strategies to attract top-tier technical candidates through job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and referrals.
• Conducted thorough research to understand workforce needs, define job requirements, and align recruitment strategies with business objectives.
• Engaged with hiring managers and key stakeholders to gain insights into workforce requirements and preferences.
• Facilitate Open Communication and Collaboration: Ensure alignment of recruitment strategies with business objectives by fostering open communication and collaboration.
• Collaborate with clients in both public and private sectors to drive workforce planning, build talent pipelines, and provide market intelligence.
• Strategic Partnerships: Foster strategic partnerships to enhance workforce development and achieve business objectives.
• Talent Acquisition Tools: Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and customer relationship management (CRM) tools (e.g., iCIMS, Taleo, Workday, Bullhorn) for candidate tracking, reporting, and data analysis.
• Optimize Recruitment Process: Leverage these tools to optimize the recruitment process and enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Candidate Assessment and Screening: Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate candidate fit based on technical skills (e.g., financial modeling, risk analysis) and cultural alignment.
• Assess Qualifications: Assess candidates for roles in credit analysis, risk management, compliance, treasury, and operations.
• Recruiting Strategy and Pipeline Building: Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for high-demand roles such as analysts, relationship managers, compliance officers, and product managers.
• Strategic Recruiting Campaigns and University Outreach Programs: Implement strategic recruiting campaigns and university outreach programs to facilitate entry-level hiring.
• Pipeline Building for Proposals: Construct a bench of pre-qualified, cleared technical candidates for forthcoming federal proposals and task orders.
• Facilitate Resume Call-Downs and Candidate Availability Tracking: Facilitate resume call-downs and candidate availability tracking to expedite turnaround times.
• Build and Maintain Talent Pipelines: Build and maintain talent pipelines tailored to each sector's needs (e.g., cleared candidates for Federal, fintech experts for Banking, POS and e-commerce specialists for Retail).
• Offer & Onboarding Coordination: Assist in the offer generation and approval process by collecting necessary documentation and ensuring alignment with workflows.
• Collaboration with Onboarding Teams: Collaborate with onboarding teams to facilitate the seamless transition of selected candidates into the organization.

Clients:

• Social Security Administration
• IRS
• CMS
• USCIS
• AMTRAK
• USHM
• Ascension (Hospitals)
• NDW
• Accenture Federal
• MDOT
• DHMS

• Candidate Workflow Management: Track and manage candidates through different stages of the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring timely movement of profiles between sourcing, interview, selection, and onboarding stages.
• Interview Scheduling & Coordination: Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams, including multi-round and panel interviews. Handle calendar invites, video call links, and rescheduling needs across multiple time zones.
• ATS & Database Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Job Diva, Workday, Ceipal, iCIMS). Generate workflow status reports and dashboards for recruiter and hiring manager visibility.
• Communication Liaison: Act as the point of contact between recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates for updates and status tracking. Send interview reminders, follow-up emails, and feedback collection communications.
• Process Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with internal policies and labor regulations.
• Support Audit Readiness: Maintain documentation related to interviews, feedback, and approvals to support audit readiness.
• Offer and Onboarding Coordination: Support the offer generation and approval process by collecting necessary documentation and ensuring alignment with workflows. Liaise with onboarding teams to transition selected candidates smoothly into the organization.
• Recruitment Metrics and Reporting: Track and report KPIs such as time-to-hire, interview-to-offer ratio, and pipeline health. Identify bottlenecks in the hiring process and suggest improvements.
• Support High-Volume Recruiting: Efficiently manage recruitment operations for bulk hiring events, seasonal hiring, or project-based recruitment drives.
• Tool and System Optimization: Assist in testing, updating, and providing feedback on recruitment tools or workflow enhancements. Train new recruiters or coordinators on workflow procedures and systems.
• Collaboration and Process Improvement: Collaborate closely with recruitment leads, HR, and business teams to continuously improve the recruitment experience and efficiency.
• Clients: Macy's, AT&T, Bank of America, JPMC, TD Bank, Verizon, IRS, CMS, Home Depot, COX Enterprises, ADP, Scintel Technologies, Georgia Tech.

• Financial Management & Compliance: Managed the full-cycle accounting process, including AP/AR, GL reconciliation, and month-end closing, ensuring 100% audit readiness.
• Process Optimization & Reporting
• Implemented a fixed asset tracking system, enhancing depreciation accuracy and reporting transparency.
• Strengthened cash flow management via efficient invoicing/collections, reducing overdue receivables.
• Produced MIS reports for leadership, enabling data-driven financial decisions.
• Team Leadership & Training
• Mentored 50+ junior staff on accounting best practices, improving team productivity.
• Trained employees on new payroll/accounting protocols, eliminating workflow bottlenecks.

• Accounting & Operations
• Reconciled bank statements and GL entries monthly, maintaining 99% ledger accuracy.
• Automated payroll and expense tracking, cutting processing time by 30%.
• Supported annual audits, ensuring zero discrepancies in financial records.
• Cost Savings & Compliance
• Identified tax savings opportunities, reducing liabilities by 15% through strategic filings.
• Tracked 500+ customer dividend distributions monthly with 100% timeliness.