Sreeja Nair
Austin,TX
Summary
Proactive and results-oriented Technical Recruiter with a Master’s in Personnel Management and a strong record of delivering top talent in competitive markets. Skilled in building and managing candidate pipelines across a wide range of technical roles, designing targeted sourcing strategies, and leveraging market insights to meet demanding hiring goals under tight deadlines. Adept at partnering with senior leadership, hiring managers, and vendors to align talent acquisition with business objectives. Excellent communicator, multilingual with conversational Spanish, and passionate about connecting people with opportunities that drive organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiter
GSK (Provided by Korn Ferry)
04.2023 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for UK and US technical roles, partnering with global stakeholders to deliver timely and high-quality hiring outcomes.
- Supported recruitment for GSK’s AI/ML platform, delivering critical technical hires that enabled the organization to scale effectively.
- Handled 25–30 requisitions simultaneously across technical and strategic roles, including Software Engineers, Data/ML Engineers, NLP Specialists, DevOps, Infrastructure Engineers, and Knowledge Graph Experts.
- Recruited for senior R&D positions (Scientists, Senior Scientists, Associate Directors), aligning talent acquisition with long-term research goals.
- Leveraged AI-powered recruiting tools to enhance sourcing efficiency, candidate matching, and overall hiring effectiveness.
- Built strong partnerships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders, providing consultative guidance on hiring strategies, role scoping, and market insights.
- Optimized ATS workflows and implemented automated scheduling tools, improving pipeline visibility, eliminating bottlenecks, and reducing time-to-interview.
Technical Recruiter
Google (Provided by Korn Ferry)
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Partnered with stakeholders to maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates across multiple business domains.
- Sourced and recruited Technical Program Managers (TPMs) by building and managing both active and passive candidate pipelines.
- Collaborated with hiring teams to identify best-fit candidates for roles in Machine Learning, IT Security, IT Infrastructure, and Software Development.
- Prepared and coached candidates throughout the interview process, setting them up for success and improving offer acceptance rates.
- Monitored market trends (e.g., layoffs, hiring freezes) to strategically identify and engage top talent.
- Operated effectively in a remote environment, ensuring seamless communication and stakeholder alignment across geographies.
Technical Recruiter
SMARTECH and Associates
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Smartech is a nationwide service provider of computer repairs and maintenance.
- Handled full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and sending the contracts/offer letters
- Negotiated billing rates and terms of employment with prospective contractors.
- Worked on time sensitive projects where turnaround time is sometimes 24 hours.
- Managed a large pool of candidates using ATS such as Manatal, Google Hire and Comeet.
- Closed 90+ positions for roles such as Hardware Engineer, Project Manager, ServiceNow Developer, Desktop Analyst for clients in the USA and India.
Entrepreneur/Craftswoman
Bareilly Bazaar
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Bareilly Bazaar is a registered small business focusing on handcrafted jewelry with a clientele spread across the United States.
- Registered own business, set up legal and technical infrastructure
- Worked with clients to translate their vision into specifications and to design unique pieces
- Fabricated jewelry with metal, silk-thread & cotton beads
- Developed a pricing strategy for products
- Created and implemented social media marketing strategies
- Researched seasonal market trends and customer buying preferences
Recruiter
Credit Human Federal Credit Union
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Credit Human is an 80-year-old member-owned credit union based out of San Antonio, Texas.
- Fulfilled Entry, Mid and Executive level positions working with hiring managers from Banking, Accounting, Customer Service, IT, Finance and Purchasing. Handled 18-20 open positions at a time
- Created reporting processes to assist hiring managers track positions
- Conducted job fairs and participated in networking events to maintain candidate pipeline
- Assisted in building bench strength, doing competency reviews and succession planning reviews
HR Generalist
Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
05.2011 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: JLL is a Chicago based financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial and investment management.
- Sole HR for an office of 250 employees.
- Closed 400+ positions in a span of 2 years and handled 55-60 open positions at a given time.
- Administered and evaluated applicant tests.
- Conducted new employee on-boarding and orientation
- Managed Payroll, Benefits, Bonuses and Pension of all employees
- Maintained records using PeopleSoft compiled statistical reports
- Conducted investigations on allegations of discrimination, harassment, or unfair work environment.
Education
Masters - Personnel Management
University of Pune
Skills
- Conducting interviews
- Talent acquisition
- Compensation negotiation
- Payroll Management
- Conflict Management
- Employee Relations
- Stakeholder expectation management
- Contract Management
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Professional Recruiter Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recruiter
GSK (Provided by Korn Ferry)
04.2023 - Current
Technical Recruiter
Google (Provided by Korn Ferry)
09.2021 - 04.2023
Technical Recruiter
SMARTECH and Associates
02.2020 - 09.2021
Entrepreneur/Craftswoman
Bareilly Bazaar
04.2018 - 08.2021
Recruiter
Credit Human Federal Credit Union
03.2016 - 07.2017
HR Generalist
Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
05.2011 - 04.2013
Masters - Personnel Management
University of Pune
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