VAMSI SALADI
CELINA,United States
Summary
Strategic, results-oriented Full Cycle Recruiter with a proven track record of building high-performing talent acquisition teams. Demonstrating a deep understanding of talent market dynamics, excels in sourcing, assessing, and hiring top talent. Adept at leveraging data analytics, ATS, and CRM systems to optimize recruitment processes. Proven success in fostering strong partnerships with hiring managers and delivering exceptional candidate experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Microsoft - AI Platform & Azure Cloud
01.2024 - Current
- Led the recruitment strategy for AI Platform and Azure Cloud teams, driving talent acquisition for an average of 40 open roles simultaneously.
- Implemented innovative sourcing strategies, including X-ray search, direct sourcing, social media recruiting, employee referrals, and employer branding initiatives. These efforts led to a 35% increase in the quality of hires for technical roles and enhanced the overall efficiency of the talent acquisition process.
- Partnered with hiring managers and senior leadership to develop comprehensive talent pipelines for critical roles, reducing time-to-fill by 40%.
- Deliver exceptional candidate experiences through a streamlined and efficient recruitment process, ensuring exceptional engagement from initial outreach through to offer acceptance, and fostering a positive and professional journey at every stage, resulting in higher offer acceptance rates and shorter time-to-fill.
- Conducted market research, competitive analysis and utilized data-driven insights to refine recruitment processes and improve hiring outcomes.
- Managed a high-volume recruitment pipeline with a 96% offer acceptance rate and successfully filled over 50 critical roles within the first six months.
- Successfully recruited for a diverse range of technical roles across a broad spectrum of AI and cloud roles, including Software Engineers specializing in AI frameworks, compiler technologies, and cloud-based solutions; Program Managers overseeing AI and cloud projects; Product Managers driving AI-driven product development; AI Research Scientists focused on cutting-edge AI and NLP research; Applied Scientists integrating ML models into applications; Data Scientists specializing in predictive modeling and big data; and Compiler Engineers with expertise in compiler design and optimization.
Senior Recruiter
Amazon Web Services (AWS) - AI , ML & TECH
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded talent acquisition for AI, ML, and TECH teams, contributing to a 25% increase in headcount within 18 months.
- Developed and executed a high-impact sourcing strategy, leveraging Boolean search, social media recruiting, and direct sourcing to build a robust talent pipeline, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-fill for critical roles.
- Partnered closely with hiring managers and business leaders to define talent requirements and develop comprehensive recruiting plans, aligning with AWS's rapid growth and expansion.
- Implemented innovative recruiting strategies, including employer branding campaigns, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and candidate referral programs, leading to a 30% increase in qualified applicants.
- Actively participated in over 8 career fairs and industry networking events, successfully identifying, and engaging with numerous qualified candidates, expanding the company's talent pool, and cultivating valuable relationships with potential candidates and industry experts
- Leveraged data analytics and ATS to optimize recruiting efforts, identifying key performance indicators and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Successfully recruited for a diverse range of technical roles, including Machine Learning Engineers, Research , Applied and Data Scientists, Software Engineers, Frontend Engineers , Full-stack Engineers ,Deep Learning Engineers, and Solutions Architects, contributing to the development of cutting-edge AI and ML solutions.
- Built and mentored a high-performing recruiting team, providing mentorship and coaching to drive team success and achieve organizational goals.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Sourced, recruited, and hired 220 top talents for technical and corporate roles across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Adobe, Content, Search, Digital Interactive, and Digital Engineering verticals.
- Successfully organized and led 10 company-sponsored career fairs, attracting a diverse pool of passive and active candidates to fill high-demand positions.
- Leveraged social media platforms, job boards, and professional networking sites to build a robust talent pipeline, expanding the company's reach and enhancing employer branding.
- Architected and executed data-driven recruitment strategies to optimize talent acquisition processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in time-to-fill and a 15% increase in candidate quality, surpassing hiring goals by 60%.
- Developed and presented data-driven recruitment reports to senior management, providing actionable insights and recommendations to optimize hiring processes and improve overall talent acquisition efficiency.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Mindtree Ltd
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Delivered exceptional results by filling 380 critical positions for a major financial client within a 22-month period.
- Managed a workload of over 100 requirements at its highest point.
- Led the implementation of an in-house Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Awarded top performer for two consecutive years in recognition of outstanding contributions
Senior Recruiting Manager
Amelia (Formerly Known as IPSoft) - R&D
06.2006 - 03.2016
- Architected a global talent acquisition strategy to fuel the expansion of a tech company into new markets.
- Forged a high-performance recruitment team through implementing a robust performance management system to track key metrics and deliver consistent feedback.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to optimize recruitment strategies, identify emerging talent trends, and enhance performance measurement.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with hiring managers through regular collaboration to align talent acquisition with business objectives.
- Spearheaded the implementation of cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions to revolutionize candidate management, reporting, HR operations, and employee data management.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
AU
2004
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
GMR
2002
Skills
- Recruiter Training and Mentoring
- Boolean Search Techniques
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Full cycle recruiting
- Talent sourcing
- Candidate screening and interviewing
- ATS proficiency
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management and organization
- Problem-solving and decision-making
Accomplishments
- Introduced diversity-focused recruiting practices that improved the representation of underrepresented groups by 25% within the first year.
- Launched targeted recruitment campaigns resulting in a 50% increase in applications for critical roles within a specific industry sector.
- Established and maintained a talent pool of over 1,000 potential candidates, which decreased recruitment lead times and improved talent readiness for key positions.
- Redesigned the candidate experience by implementing a new feedback system and personalized communication approach, leading to a 40% increase in candidate satisfaction scores.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and optimized recruitment spend, resulting in a 20% reduction in overall recruitment costs while maintaining high-quality hires.
Affiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Certification
- Certified Professional in Talent Acquisition (CPTA)
- LinkedIn Recruiter Certification
- Certified Diversity Recruiter Certification (CDR)
- Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter Certification (CSSR)
- SHRM-CP (In Progress)
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Microsoft - AI Platform & Azure Cloud
01.2024 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Amazon Web Services (AWS) - AI , ML & TECH
02.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
12.2018 - 02.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Mindtree Ltd
11.2016 - 12.2018
Senior Recruiting Manager
Amelia (Formerly Known as IPSoft) - R&D
06.2006 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Computer Science
AU
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
GMR
- Certified Professional in Talent Acquisition (CPTA)
- LinkedIn Recruiter Certification
- Certified Diversity Recruiter Certification (CDR)
- Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter Certification (CSSR)
- SHRM-CP (In Progress)
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