Suneel Kumar
Bangalore,India
Summary
A highly accomplished Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with 14 years of experience, including a strong focus on full-lifecycle IT recruitment. Proven expertise in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier technical talent, from software developers to IT leadership. Expertise in building robust talent pipelines, leveraging cutting-edge sourcing tools, and optimizing hiring processes. Proven ability to collaborate with IT stakeholders, drive DEI initiatives, and deliver data-driven recruitment solutions.
My proficiency in data analysis and report building has been instrumental in providing senior stakeholders with actionable insights, guiding strategic hiring decisions that align with organizational goals and compliance. My extensive experience in candidate assessment and management, coupled with a strong grasp of market data analysis, positions me as an asset to address hiring challenges and contribute meaningfully to talent acquisition initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Intuit
Bangalore, Karnataka
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with business leaders in Intuit’s Global Business Services Group to deeply understand business demands, resulting in the strategic development of sourcing solutions and enhancing talent acquisition for finance, HR, and tech roles
- Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, driving initiatives like coffee connections to maintain candidate engagement, achieving a seamless integration of new hires into the company culture
- Leveraged a variety of sourcing channels including LinkedIn and employee referrals, ensuring a rich pipeline of top-tier candidates aligned with leadership and technical roles such as software engineers, data engineers and Engineering managers, significantly impacting business workflow enhancements
- Developed and maintained a robust pipeline of passive IT candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, and engagement strategies, reducing time-to-fill for critical technical positions
- Orchestrated daily Hiring Sync/Scrum meetings with cross-functional teams to align recruitment strategies with real-time business requirements, enhancing adaptability and responsiveness in recruitment operations
- Mentored the sourcing team through regular sourcing jams, effectively improving sourcing strategies and fostering a collaborative learning environment that increased candidate sourcing quality and efficiency
- Actively participated in 'Intuit Again' program and Partnered with relevant teams to implement DEI initiatives in the recruitment process, including targeted sourcing strategies to attract a more diverse pool of technical candidates
- Produced and disseminated weekly recruitment reports to senior stakeholders, providing actionable insights that guided strategic hiring decisions, ensuring compliance with business objectives and system requirements
TA Consultant
Empower Retirement
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment processes for technology and analytics roles, enhancing candidate sourcing from diverse channels and managing strategic stakeholder collaborations to streamline hiring strategies
- Developed and maintained a robust pipeline of passive IT candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, and engagement strategies, reducing time-to-fill for critical technical positions
- Partnered effectively with HR operations to ensure efficient onboarding and compliance management for new hires, maintaining rigorous data management through Workday to support audit processes and system adherence
TA Specialist
Impact Analytics
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with IT leaders to refine job descriptions and optimize the technical interview process, resulting in a 15% improvement in the quality of IT hires
- Conducted regular market research on IT compensation benchmarks and emerging technologies to ensure competitive offers and attract top talent
- Leveraged various sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and X-ray searches, to identify and engage with top-tier IT talent
- Engaged extensively in talent acquisition strategy development, focusing on niche hiring needs through market research and data intelligence, ensuring the attraction of high-caliber candidates suited for leadership roles
- Maintained robust candidate relations post-offer, employing strategic engagement and informative discussions about organizational culture, contributing significantly to positive onboarding experiences and long-term retention
Sr. Analyst
Capgemini
Bangalore, Karnataka
06.2014 - 02.2019
- Managed comprehensive recruitment processes directly aligning with business leaders to develop targeted hiring plans that met diverse project needs, achieving optimal staffing solutions that supported project timelines and budget constraints
- Led a team of recruiters, fostering skill development in sourcing strategies and maintaining a qualitative candidate pool through continuous engagement and refined selection processes, enhancing overall recruitment efficacy
- Tracked key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire, and provided weekly reports to senior stakeholders, resulting in a 10% reduction in time-to-fill for critical roles
- Utilized ATS for efficient candidate management, showcasing proficiency in systems like Taleo and SuccessFactors, thus ensuring effective data handling and adherence to recruitment compliance standards
IT Recruiter
NSI Technologies
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2010 - 03.2014
- Conducted extensive sourcing for IT roles, mastering the use of Boolean search on platforms like Monster and Naukri, enhancing the quality and speed of candidate placement for client-driven technology requirements
Education
Bachelor of Technology - ECE
JNTU
HyderabadSkills
- Recruitment Strategy Development
- Candidate Evaluation
- Stakeholder management
- Analytics and Reporting
- Market research
- Social Media Recruitment Strategies
- Data-Driven Market Insights
- Talent Mapping
- Diversity initiatives
- Hiring metrics
- Strategic sourcing
- Salary and benefits negotiations
Timeline
Recruiter
Intuit
12.2021 - Current
TA Consultant
Empower Retirement
04.2021 - 11.2021
TA Specialist
Impact Analytics
04.2019 - 03.2021
Sr. Analyst
Capgemini
06.2014 - 02.2019
IT Recruiter
NSI Technologies
10.2010 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Technology - ECE
JNTU
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