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Sepideh Majdedin

Sepideh Majdedin

949-629-5135
Newport Beach,CA

Summary

With 16 years of experience in recruiting and talent acquisition, I specialize in software and IT. Known for identifying top talent and adapting to changing technology landscapes, I also have 5 years of experience in corporate rescuing. As a staffing expert with 11 years of experience, I excel at matching talent with the right roles. I am dedicated to leveraging my expertise to help organizations build high-performing teams and drive success in the software and IT industry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Professional / Sr. Technical Recruiter

Global Technical Talent
03.2023 - Current
  • Talent Acquisition Professionals working with Fortune 500 Software and IT companies play a crucial role in attracting, sourcing, and hiring top talent to support the company's growth and success
  • Their job responsibilities are diverse and encompass various stages of the recruitment process
  • Here are the key responsibilities for a Talent Acquisition Professional in such an organization:
  • Strategic Workforce Planning: Collaborate with Manager and business leaders to understand the company's long-term talent needs and develop strategic hiring plans accordingly
  • This involves forecasting future staffing requirements and aligning recruitment strategies with the organization's objectives.
  • Sourcing Candidates: Identify and attract highly skilled candidates through various channels, including online job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, employee referrals, and direct sourcing
  • This may also involve attending industry events and conferences to build a network of potential candidates.
  • Candidate Screening: Review resumes, conduct initial phone screenings, and assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit
  • Talent Acquisition Professionals often use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines efficiently.
  • Interview Coordination: Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience
  • They may also provide interview training and guidance to hiring managers.
  • Candidate Assessment: Administer skills assessments, technical tests, and other relevant assessments to evaluate candidates' abilities and qualifications, especially in the IT and software domain where technical skills are critical.
  • Negotiation and Offer Management: Collaborate with hiring managers to extend job offers to selected candidates and negotiate compensation packages and other employment terms
  • They should ensure that offers are competitive and align with industry standards.
  • Onboarding Support: Assist in the onboarding process to ensure a seamless transition for new hires
  • This may involve coordinating with HR, IT, and other departments to provide necessary resources and training.
  • Talent Pipeline Management: Maintain relationships with potential candidates, even if they aren't immediately hired, to create a talent pool for future opportunities.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition and recruitment technology
  • Implement process improvements to optimize the recruitment process continually.
  • Talent Acquisition Professionals in Fortune 500 Software and IT companies play a pivotal role in building and maintaining a high-performing workforce
  • Their efforts directly impact the organization's ability to innovate, compete, and achieve its business goals.
  • ATS: Job Diva

Talent Acquisition Professional/ Senior Technical Recruiter

Intuitive Surgical
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • Talent Acquisition Corporate Recruiters play a crucial role in building and maintaining a high-performing workforce that aligns with the organization's goals and values
  • Their responsibilities are essential to attracting and retaining top talent in a competitive job market.
  • Fulfilled assigned headcount goals by partnering effectively with client groups while orchestrating the full recruitment cycle of top talent for technology-focused positions.
  • Forged and leveraged key industry relationships to fuel the acquisition of quality candidates.
  • Ensured a diverse slate of available candidates was presented to the hiring manager.
  • Utilized a full range of recruitment tools and resources to secure well-aligned talent.
  • Ensured a positive recruiting experience for prospective candidates and new hires.
  • Served as a business partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies that result in client satisfaction.
  • Negotiated salaries and drafted offer letters for potential employees.
  • Source, recruit and thoroughly screen technical candidates for internal programs.
  • Updated candidates on hiring process status by establishing strong lines of communication.
  • Crafted job descriptions and updated ATS with all relevant recruitment information.
  • Performed background and reference checks.
  • Recruited: Software Developer, QA Software Engineer, Software Automation Test Engineer, System Engineer, QA Network Engineer, Automation Software in Test and Software Engineering.
  • ATS: Smart Recruiter, Taleo, Hire now

Senior Technical Recruiter

PDS Tech
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Recruiting for military and defense technical positions requires a unique set of skills and knowledge due to the specialized nature of the roles and the importance of security clearances
  • A Military and Defense Technical Recruiter plays a vital role in ensuring that the organization has the talent needed to support national defense and security initiatives.
  • Spearheaded the full cycle recruiting process for federal programs in collaboration with Recruiters, Sourcers, and Coordinators, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
  • Identify potential and priority candidates through the Applicant Tracking System, candidate referrals, networking, and web sourcing; establish key channels to recruit new hires with a focus on diverse candidates.
  • Secured high-quality candidates that possessed key skills and capabilities by screening resumes, interviewing applicants, and engaging with hiring managers.
  • Employer Branding: Promote the organization as an employer of choice for military veterans and those with technical expertise, highlighting the company's commitment to supporting defense initiatives.
  • Data Management: Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines efficiently, maintain accurate records, and generate reports on recruitment metrics.
  • Talent Pipeline: Build and maintain a talent pipeline of qualified candidates with military and technical backgrounds to meet current and future hiring needs.
  • Recruited: Software Developer, Software Test Engineer, System Engineer, QA Engineer
  • ATS: Salesforce

Senior Technical Recruiter

Nisum consulting
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Recruiting for software engineering consulting positions within Fortune 500 companies requires a deep understanding of both software engineering and consulting domains
  • The role involves closely aligning talent acquisition efforts with client project requirements and timelines to deliver top-notch consulting services to clients.
  • Screen resumes and interview qualified candidates, Identify potential and priority candidates
  • Facilitate interview and hiring discussions with interviewers and hiring managers.
  • Established key channels to recruit new hires with a focus on diverse candidates.
  • Recruited Java Developer, DevOps, Front-end, and Back-end Engineers.
  • Client Collaboration: Work closely with client managers and project leaders to understand their specific software engineering and consulting staffing requirements.
  • Talent Sourcing: Proactively identify and engage potential candidates with expertise in software engineering and related consulting services
  • Utilize various channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals.
  • Candidate Screening: Review resumes, portfolios, and applications to assess candidates' technical skills, consulting experience, and alignment with client project requirements.
  • Interview Coordination: Schedule and coordinate interviews with candidates and client project teams, ensuring alignment with project timelines and technical requirements.
  • Candidate Experience: Provide candidates with a positive and professional experience throughout the recruitment process, addressing their questions and concerns promptly.
  • Data Management: Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines efficiently, maintain accurate records, and generate reports on recruitment metrics for clients.
  • Talent Pipeline: Build and maintain a talent pipeline of skilled software engineers and consultants to meet current and future client project needs.
  • Consulting Expertise: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and consulting best practices to effectively evaluate and recruit top consulting talent.
  • Onboarding Support: Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into client projects and compliance with client-specific onboarding protocols.

Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant (Engineering)/Senior Technical Recruiter

Manpower Engineer
02.2018 - 01.2021
  • A Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant specializing in engineering recruitment for the manufacturing and aerospace sectors plays a critical role in identifying and hiring top talent to support the unique needs and projects of companies in these industries.
  • Leveraged expertise in talent acquisition of recruiting for a range of technical positions, steering all phases of interviews and talent selection processes.
  • Advised business leadership on key aspects of talent acquisition and recruitment.
  • Balanced competing priorities while navigating a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
  • Actively marketing and communicating with candidates to capture expectations, gauge technical expertise, and influence career mobility.
  • Successfully manage the full recruiting lifecycle, from the market insights and sourcing strategy, attracting and delivering a diverse slate of candidates, to the interview and talent selection process, executing the offer and shepherding the new joiner through onboarding and integration.
  • Provided recruiting responsibilities in a corporate and/or search firm environment responsible for all aspects of the recruiting process from sourcing to closing the candidate.
  • ATS: Bullhorn

Senior Talent Advisor

Kelly Engineering
03.2011 - 01.2018
  • The role of a Senior Talent Adviser in engineering recruitment for manufacturing and aerospace demands in-depth industry knowledge, a strong technical understanding, and the ability to identify and secure top engineering talent critical to the success and innovation of these specialized fields.
  • Expanded headcount and scaled workforces while serving as recruiter for the west region.
  • Generated a pipeline of quality candidates by implementing targeted sourcing initiatives.
  • Increased onboarding efficiency and improved new hire retention by partnering with Human Resources and Resource Management teams on process improvements.
  • Developed a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
  • Negotiated salaries and hourly rates, extended offers of employment to successful candidates, and filled all the necessary paperwork after the hire.
  • Recruiting Databases utilized: Bullhorn
  • ATS: Bullhorn, KSN

Technical Recruiter II (Corporate recruiter – Kelly Engineer)

Panasonic Avionics
03.2011 - 02.2015
  • Recruiting for technical positions within the In-Flight Entertainment industry is specialized and requires a deep understanding of aviation regulations, safety standards, and the unique demands of this sector
  • The Senior Technical Recruiter's role is pivotal in securing top technical talent to drive innovation and excellence in IFE solutions for airlines.
  • Placed high-end IT professionals in contract positions, specializing in Software Architects, Software Developers, DBAs, Security Engineers, Test Engineers, Project Managers, etc.
  • Sourced top talented professionals in all areas of Operations, Engineering, and IT.
  • Took charge of salary negotiations, offer letter extensions, and onboarding paperwork.
  • Reviewed resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements managing all the vendors with distributing the jobs and submittals.
  • Responsible for all the on boarding and Orientation.
  • Developed and maintained a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates
  • Negotiated salaries and hourly rates, extended offers of employment to successful candidates and filled all the necessary paper work after the hire.
  • ATS: Taleo, KSN

Sourcing Lead (Contract)

TAD PGS
02.2011 - 03.2011
  • A Sourcing Lead for US Government positions plays a crucial role in identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent to fill government job vacancies
  • This role requires a deep understanding of government hiring procedures, compliance with regulations, and the ability to source candidates who meet specific government job requirements.
  • Managing and training Jr Recruiters.
  • Delivered comprehensive workforce solutions for the U.S
  • Government and contractor partners.

Technical Recruiter

Pacific Crossing (Boutique Staffing)
02.2010 - 02.2011
  • Conducted IT recruiting for Perm, contract-to-hire, and contract opportunities in the US.
  • Recruited Software Developers, QA Testers, DBAs, Network Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Writers, Business System Analysts, Supply Chain Specialists, and Consultants.
  • Interviewed candidates, negotiated salaries, and closed hiring agreements.
  • Placed candidates at clients such as Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Accenture, EDS, NIKE, Toyota, Collabera, IBM, Verizon, AT&T, HCL Technology, TRS, Fluor Corp, and VisionIT.
  • Using Smart Search recruiting tools to track and manage resources, candidates, client contacts, and job orders.
  • Using Boolean Searches and sourcing with Dice, CareerBuilder, Monster, LinkedIn, and Google.

Recruiter

RSI (Boutique Staffing)
07.2007 - 07.2009
  • Recruiter with full cycle recruiting responsibilities
  • Sourcing, Recruitment, Interviewing candidates in South Orange County for Accounting and Finance positions.
  • Performed candidate search, prescreen, interview, reference and background checks & built relationships resulting in future business.
  • Performed behavioral interviewing, screening, testing for perfect placement that satisfied client needs as well as applicants career goals.
  • Developed and maintained network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - English Translation

Azad University, Iran

A.A. Degree - Graphic Design

Coastline College

Skills

  • Candidate Screening
  • Recruitment
  • Networking
  • Hiring and Retention Strategies
  • Resume Screening
  • Job Description Creation
  • Onboarding
  • Records Maintenance
  • Candidate Pipeline Development
  • Interviewing Clients
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Records Management
  • Employee Relations
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Organizational Development
  • Compensation Structuring
  • Report Preparation
  • Staffing Agency Coordination
  • Employment Recordkeeping
  • Candidate Searching
  • Microsoft Office
  • Remote Conferencing and Communication
  • New Hire Orientation

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Professional / Sr. Technical Recruiter

Global Technical Talent
03.2023 - Current

Talent Acquisition Professional/ Senior Technical Recruiter

Intuitive Surgical
11.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Technical Recruiter

PDS Tech
07.2021 - 11.2021

Senior Technical Recruiter

Nisum consulting
03.2021 - 07.2021

Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant (Engineering)/Senior Technical Recruiter

Manpower Engineer
02.2018 - 01.2021

Senior Talent Advisor

Kelly Engineering
03.2011 - 01.2018

Technical Recruiter II (Corporate recruiter – Kelly Engineer)

Panasonic Avionics
03.2011 - 02.2015

Sourcing Lead (Contract)

TAD PGS
02.2011 - 03.2011

Technical Recruiter

Pacific Crossing (Boutique Staffing)
02.2010 - 02.2011

Recruiter

RSI (Boutique Staffing)
07.2007 - 07.2009

Bachelor's Degree - English Translation

Azad University, Iran

A.A. Degree - Graphic Design

Coastline College

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