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SOLOMON PONNIKANNAN

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Results-oriented, strategic recruiting partner with over 5 years of Recruiting experience and 3 years of Human Resources experience

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Sourcer

Scoop Technologies Inc.
San Francisco, CA
03.2018 - Current
  • Developed sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines through research and partnerships with hiring teams
  • Sourced and engaged passive candidates through unique ways including (LinkedIn Recruiter, Entelo, boolean search, X-Ray, social media platforms)
  • Leveraged outbound email campaigns to nurture candidate relationships and A/B tested email content to measure open rates and response rates
  • Sourced for high-priority technical roles; Engineering Manager (Product, Data and infrastructure), Senior iOS, Senior Android, Senior Data and Senior Backend
  • Worked closely with recruiters and hiring managers to develop strategies for engaging top engineering talent for niche tech roles
  • Lead debriefs and intake meetings to help guide hiring decisions
  • Provided guidance on diversity and inclusion strategies, and candidate pipeline marketing mapping
  • Outlined role/job requirements and provided insights on interview panels
  • Maintained and tracked pipeline activity to share with stakeholders via ATS (Lever)
  • Screened resumes and conducted phone screens to determine fit
  • Scheduled and coordinated interviews with the hiring manager and members of the interviewing panel

Recruiting Specialist

Elementum
Mountain View, CA
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Screen candidates, schedule interviews (onsite/remote), and act as point person for candidates
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates by using various tools (job boards, networking, cold-calling)
  • Manage full life cycle recruitment function in a fast-paced environment
  • Build relationships with hiring managers to understand current business strategies, design appropriate sourcing strategies, implement appropriate recruiting processes
  • Advised and partner with managers in the selection process; generate offer letters/contracts
  • Managed and updated ATS
  • Supported up to 3 recruiters in their day to day work flow
  • Provided executive support to Head of Technology helping with calendaring, meetings, offsite's and traveling arrangements

Recruiting Coordinator

Smiths Detections (Contract)
Newark, CA
03.2017 - 08.2017

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Brown and Toland Physicians (Contract)
Oakland, CA
08.2016 - 02.2017

HRIS Specialist/Staffing Opps Coordinator

Infinera, Inc (Contract)
Sunnyvale, CA
08.2015 - 07.2016

Human Resources Representative

IronPlanet, Inc
Pleasanton, CA
09.2014 - 08.2015

Human Resources Assistant

Satellite Healthcare, Inc
San Jose, CA
11.2012 - 09.2014

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management in Human Resources

San Jose State University
12.2014

Skills

  • ATS - Workday, Greenhouse, Jobvite and Lever
  • G Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Staff recruiting and retention
  • Background checks
  • Detail-oriented
  • Superb interpersonal skills
  • Time management

Additional Information

  • Life Saving Award - United States Armed Forces

Timeline

Technical Sourcer

Scoop Technologies Inc.
03.2018 - Current

Recruiting Specialist

Elementum
08.2017 - 02.2018

Recruiting Coordinator

Smiths Detections (Contract)
03.2017 - 08.2017

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Brown and Toland Physicians (Contract)
08.2016 - 02.2017

HRIS Specialist/Staffing Opps Coordinator

Infinera, Inc (Contract)
08.2015 - 07.2016

Human Resources Representative

IronPlanet, Inc
09.2014 - 08.2015

Human Resources Assistant

Satellite Healthcare, Inc
11.2012 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Management in Human Resources

San Jose State University

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