Sai Mahendra Vardhan

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

ABOUT

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

As a dedicated Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist, I specialize in bridging the gap between top-tier IT professionals and leading organizations. With a deep understanding of the US job market, cutting-edge technologies, and the dynamic needs of businesses, I excel in identifying, engaging, and placing the right talent for the right opportunities.

From sourcing skilled candidates to managing end-to-end recruitment processes, I leverage innovative tools and a people-first approach to deliver seamless hiring experiences. My focus is on building long-term relationships, ensuring client success, and helping professionals achieve their career aspirations.

Let me help you find the talent or opportunity that makes a difference.

SKILLS

Areas of Expertise

Technical Knowledge
Full-Cycle Recruitment
Sourcing Strategies
Candidate Assessment
Industry Knowledge
Relationship Building
Negotiation and Closing
Time Management and Prioritization
ATS and CRM Proficiency
Data-Driven Approach
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Problem-Solving and Adaptability

December 2022 - Till Date

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Procorp Systems Inc

Sourced candidates for IT positions across industries such as Telecom, Finance, and Banking, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
Negotiated rates with candidates or their employers based on skill levels and client budgets for C2C, W2, and 1099 requirements.
Utilized Boolean search and key-string search techniques to identify the best candidates, reducing response time and improving client satisfaction.
Leveraged job boards like Dice, Monster, Tech Fetch, Prohires, Ceipal, and Bench Info to discover and engage with candidates.
Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter to discover, connect, and recruit top talent for technical roles.
Created and posted job openings while managing the scheduling of interviews to streamline hiring workflows.
Conducted pre-interview screenings, acting as a liaison between hiring managers and candidates.
Managed compensation agreements, offers, interview coordination, and acceptance or rejection communication.
Partnered with leading clients such as Prolifics, UST Global, Persistent Systems, Wipro, and Boyd Group to fulfill recruitment needs.
Delivered client demands with speed and accuracy by leveraging tailored search techniques.
Trained and mentored new joiners, providing guidance on recruitment processes, tools, and best practices.
Assisted team members in effectively sourcing and screening candidates, ensuring consistent quality and meeting recruitment targets.
Took ownership of end-to-end recruitment cycles for critical roles, driving team efforts toward timely delivery.
Provided strategic insights to improve team performance, enabling the successful closure of complex roles.
Managed and updated internal Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and databases to streamline talent sourcing while efficiently handling client portals such as Ripple Hire, Ptalent, and Beeline to upload candidate profiles, track updates, and ensure seamless communication with clients.
Acted as a point of escalation for client or candidate concerns, ensuring swift resolution.
Oversaw a team of recruiters, setting performance goals, tracking progress, and ensuring targets were met or exceeded.
Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and career development opportunities.
Facilitated team meetings to share best practices, market trends, and recruitment strategies.
Established and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring consistent delivery of quality candidates and enhancing client satisfaction.
Designed and implemented new processes to optimize recruitment workflows and improve team efficiency.

February 2022 - December 2022

Sr. Technical Recruiter / Anira Solutions

Responsibilities:

Worked with a wide range of IT positions pertaining to industries such as Telecom, Finance, and Banking.
Sourcing the candidates as per client requirement and negotiating the rate with them or respective employer according to consultant skill level.
Worked on C2C and W2 requirements and 1099.
Involved in full cycle recruiting majorly for clients like Prolifics, UST Global, Persistent systems, Wipro, Boyd Group.
Extensively used Boolean search/ key-string search in order to find the best match decreasing the response time as per the client demand.
Sourcing consultants through various job boards like Dice, Monster, Tech Fetch, Prohires, Ceipal, Bench info etc.
Created and posted jobs and scheduled Interviews.
Discovered candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter for Technical roles.
Responsible for pre-interview screening, acting as the liaison between hiring manager and candidate; sending compensation agreement, offer, interview, and acceptance or rejection.
Trained and assisted new joiners in the process.