TULIKAA BAJAJ
Washington DC,DC
Summary
I am an experienced results-focused Technical Recruiter committed to client service and creative recruitment strategies with a proven track record of achieving outstanding results. With nearly 7 Years of expertise in working remotely and in corporate environments, specifically within B2B SAAS companies, I have a specialized background that spans diverse sectors such as full-stack engineering, IT, ML/AI, cleared recruiting, corporate, and global expansion. I take pride in not only meeting but exceeding recruitment goals, ensuring a strategic and seamless approach that aligns with the unique demands of each sector. I am organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Specialist
Sasha Bruce Youthwork - Addison Group - Contract
2023.06 - Current
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Briefed job applicants regarding responsibilities, benefits and schedules to provide information regarding job specifications and logistics.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Technical Recruiter
Amazon Web Services
2021.10 - 2023.05
- Specialized in the acquisition of candidates holding security clearances ranging from Top Secret to Full Scope Polygraph. Focused expertise in the infrastructure space, ensuring the identification and placement of highly qualified professionals to meet stringent government security requirements.
- Managed, coached, and developed a team of three contract Sourcers.
- Responsible for creating and deploying strategic sourcing strategies to engage and close top technical
talent to fill critical environment roles across AWS. - Achieved top producer status for multiple consecutive quarters by consistently surpassing monthly KPIs, with an average of 6.4 hires per month (combining both FTEs and Contractors), well beyond the set target of 2 hires.
- Averaged 42 days to fill, demonstrating a streamlined and agile recruitment process.
- Used data and metrics to understand business requirements and advise hiring teams.
- Planned and executed recruiting events and conferences such as Women in Science, AAAI, NAACL, FLOC, and CVP, to build and maintain robust candidate pipelines.
- Managed candidate workflow and insisted on the highest standards, ensuring a positive candidate
experience. - Created working sessions with hiring managers to calibrate and review candidates.
- Collaborated with hiring teams to build and execute effective sourcing assessments and candidate
closing approaches. - Maintained a pipeline of candidates through periodic check-ins and hiring need updates.
- Managed applicants and requisitions by keeping information compliant and organized per OFCCP
guidelines. - Promoted diversity and inclusion by giving at least one diverse candidate per month and contributing to the Diversity Hiring Groups and planning events in AWS.
Technical Recruiter
Walmart
2019.04 - 2021.10
- Sourced active and passive candidates through creative search strategies, including networking, cold calling, internet searches, online databases, user groups, and employee referrals.
- Pre-screen candidates to determine qualification match, availability, interest, visa status, salary range,
and relocation needs. - Partnered with compensation teams to determine appropriate salary package suitable for the
candidate’s background and experience level. - Collaborated with HR to build CSS Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) strategy. Drive D&I staffing efforts
through a customized recruiting plan while partnering with targeted industry and community
organizations. - Supported college recruitment program by attending University job fairs and events nationwide.
Conducted College hire interviews, aligned with department leads, and provided offer negotiations/close.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Course 5i
2016.02 - 2019.03
- Sourced and screened candidates for Tech and Non tech roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Teacher
Seven Stars Preschool And Daycare
2012.08 - 2016.02
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning
- Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine success and compliance with state, local and federal regulations and recommended necessary modifications
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence
- Recruited, hired and evaluated primary and supplemental staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Full Life Cycle Recruiting
- Job Description Creation
- Creative Candidate Sourcing
- Offer Negotiations
- Boolean Searches
- Resume Screening
- Client Relationship Building
- Project and Change Management
- Critical Thinking
- Onboarding and Placement
- Providing Feedback
Additional Information
Microsoft Office Suite | Google Workspace | Slack | Skype for Business | NetSuite | Social Media Platforms
ATS/CRM: iCIMS | Greenhouse | Workday| Beamery | ADP | Taleo | JazzHR | SeekOut | UltiPro | ServiceNow | Dice| LinkedIn | Indeed | ClearanceJobs | HireTual
Timeline
Talent Specialist
Sasha Bruce Youthwork - Addison Group - Contract
2023.06 - Current
Technical Recruiter
Amazon Web Services
2021.10 - 2023.05
Technical Recruiter
Walmart
2019.04 - 2021.10
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Course 5i
2016.02 - 2019.03
Teacher
Seven Stars Preschool And Daycare
2012.08 - 2016.02
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