Abhijit Yadav Email & Phone Number

Pune, Mh, In

Led the full lifecycle sourcing and recruitment process of high-level candidates within the Information Technology industry including permanent, contract, contract-hire, and special project consultants.Sourced candidate for our clientele as well as for other senior level account managers for tough to find positions.Relied heavily on referrals, our internal database and social networking to source applicants and when needed employ an extensive background in cold calling. Handled both sides of the equations and provide pro-active Talent sourcing using networking and LinkedIn, Jobdiva and other multiple sources. Handled a team of 6 recruiters and responsible to train them as per the client need. Helped them to understand the client business to target similar companies in the market. Over exceeding the target for myself and the team.Mentored Team members and subordinates to understand the job description, client needs, salary requirements, search areas to get accurate results along with hands on recruitment to meet my daily target. Screened and pre-qualified all candidates prior to presentation to managers or others involved in the hiring authority.Wore multiple hats as a Team Lead also working hands-on End-to-End Recruitment life cycle, which includes understanding the requirement, sourcing the right candidate, coordinating for technical interviews, negotiations, closing the position, and maintaining a good relationship with clients and candidates.Attended client intake calls to get better understanding about the released requirements. Asked relevant questions about the requirements to the Hiring Managers.

Multi-location recruitment using applicant tracking systems, web-based sourcing, referrals, and database creation.Strong understanding of the technology domain and the importance of cultural fit for both applicants and clients.Responsible for working on both contracts and full-time positions. Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates. Source candidate for our clientele as well for other senior level account managers for tough to find positions.Rely heavily on referrals, our internal database and social networking to source applicants and when needed employ an extensive background in cold calling. Handle both sides of the equations and provide pro-active Talent sourcing using networking and LinkedIn, Job diva and other multiple sources. Develop a strong client partnership with both HR and Senior Management for strategic hires. Enhanced relationship with Clients by delivering the minimum candidate per maximum interviews/placements.Worked on contract requirements; IT and Non-IT on W2 and Corp-Corp.Screened resumes for shortlisting and evaluation. Conducted interviews - Follow-up coordination with potential candidates. Negotiated hourly rates/salaries for contract & full-time positions.Developed, determined, and executed recruitment strategies and processes for searches through to successful completion.

Pune Area, India

Provided full life cycle recruiting by sourcing, interviewing, and placing professionals for temporary, contract and permanent positions after negotiating salaries and hourly rates.Directly managed all the 15 freshers team members, technical recruiters, creating, training, and implementing recruiting plans and enhanced company culture for hundreds of different clients, while maintaining a strong relationship with clients and a leading in personal production. Organized regular training and webinars for team members for training on all aspects of talent acquisition.Created progress and performance reviews and worked with the individuals on ways to reach their maximum potential individually and with the team.Managed and built new and existing account relationships.Was responsible for screening candidates of the team to ensure their qualifications meet open positions. Conducting personal/telephonic interviews, determining their qualifications/skills.Prepared detailed Candidate Reports and recruitment trackers for client reference.Drove the candidate hiring process, scheduling and follow-up interviews with the client simultaneously maintaining candidates' interest throughout the process.Coordinated with the clients and candidates for updates.Provided reports and regular status updates to the immediate senior.Continually worked with individuals working hard to find positions on out of the box and proven professional recruiting methods to fulfill job requirements.Guided the team in tracking available resources, Systematic Talent Hunt, screening, and shortlisting resumes based on the identified job and skill requirements.

Pune Area, India

Multi-Location Recruitment using applicant tracking systems, web-based sourcing, referrals, and database creation Was responsible to work on both contracts and full-time positions. Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates. Review applicants to verify if position requirements are met.Working on contract requirements IT and Non-IT on W2, Corp-Corp, 1099.Screened resumes for shortlisting and evaluating.Conducted interviews - Follow-up coordination with potential candidates.Negotiations on hourly rates/salaries for contract & Full-time positions.Worked on technical as well as non-technical job orders and conducted primary sourcing.Involved in placing high-end technical candidates across various fields and industry domains on contract & full time.Experience in negotiating & finalizing salaries/rates with U.S. Citizens, Green card Holders, H1B, EAD, TN permit holders, OPT, EAD.Trained new employees on systems, search strategies, composing emails, vetting candidates, and other crucial functionsDeveloped, determined and executed recruitment strategies and processes for searches through to successful completion

Handling Client Management, Service Delivery, Operations and Employee Management for recruiting teamsWork closely with recruiting team leads to prepare client retention plan reports and develop client retention strategies Ensure that client performance goals are monitored and recruiters achieve performance goals on their clientsFollow the client induction process and ensure new clients are blown away with iPlace’s service and qualityMaintain adequate oversight on existing clients to consistently maintain a high level of performanceAnticipate client concerns, communicate the concerns with the Head of Recruiting and proactively resolve themEnsure revenue and operational goals are met Assign tasks and clients to recruiters based on their strengthsCoach top performing employees and assists in grooming them for leadership positions at iPlaceConduct appraisals of recruiters in liaison with HCM and ensuring compensation is based on pay for performance consistent with salary bandsConduct and participate in induction of new hiresAssist in hiring and retaining top performing Recruiters for iPlace Ensure recruiting team develops a culture of accountability, pay-for-performance, and respect for all employees while maintaining a pleasant work environment

Handle a team of 8-10 recruiters.Involved in mentoring and training of new recruits.Recruited and hired candidates in state and out-of-state for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements for all IT positions for multiple client companies.Identified, qualified, and closed candidates through the use of the Internet sites, cold calling, resume database, and referrals.Filtered through and reviewed completed candidate profile/resume and evaluated applicant’s work history, education and training, job skills, desired salary/hourly rate, and personal qualifications against open requirements.Made initial contacts, scheduled and conducted full cycle interview and submitted for the matching position.Negotiated salaries and hourly rates, extended offers of employment to successful candidates and filled all the necessary paper work after the hire.Prioritized clients’ requirements in a high volume, time-sensitive environment to meet deadlines.

ASK Staffing is a staffing and recruitment solutions firm. We connect our clients with professionals who work in the IT, Finance and Accounting, Engineering, and Admin/Clerical professions. ASK provides exceptional talent to clients across diverse industries on a contract, contract-to-direct and direct hire basis. ASK excels at filling challenging positions and identifying qualified candidates for its clients. Clients depend on ASK as reliable partner for the expertise, advise and strategies for present and future staffing needs.Effectively recruited IT Professionals in a time-sensitive environment.Worked with a team of experienced recruitersPlaced high-end technical professionals in the area of Information Technology Industries in contract as well as perm positions. Working closely with clients and hiring managers to define requirements and ensure quality placements Involved in training and mentoring less experienced recruiters Specialized in Software Architects/Developers (Distributed and Mainframe), Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/Security Engineers, Web Developers, Program/Product/Project Managers and Quality Assurance Testers/Analysts.Located potential candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking and other strategies.Qualified candidates for appropriate positions through a process of sourcing, screening, and interviewing.Negotiated terms and rates for each project, coordinated the interview process, extended offers, and closed candidates.

Vienna, Va

As an International Recruiter, I conduct in-depth [technical and non-technical] interviews for positions from startups to Fortune 500 corporations nationwide.Source candidates using Internet-based sourcing techniques: job boards, web crawlers, search engines, social networking tools, university alumni sites, blogs, local organizations websites, discussion groups, and public and proprietary resume databases.Full lifecycle recruiting experience - understanding the job order, sourcing and qualifying the right candidates, handling negotiations, and closing deals.Conduct professional assessment and verification for skills, experience, availability, compensation, willingness to travel/relocate and overall suitability for the position.Work on technical requirements and conduct primary sourcing and requirement-specific technical screenings. Sample job orders worked on: JAVA, C++, .NET, ORACLE, CRM, SQL, PL/SQL, PeopleSoft, Cisco, SharePoint, Data Warehouse Architecture, Solutions Engineering, Lotus Notes Development, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.Work on non-technical job orders such as Project Management, Business Development Management, Technical Writing, Business Analysis etc.Work on job orders from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies including AT&T, Verizon, COX Communications, Facebook, OpenTable, Turner Broadcasting, Norfolk Southern, AutoTrader.com, etc.Thorough knowledge of recruiting process from sourcing to recruiting for different employment types including W2, Corp-to-Corp, 1099 for U.S. Citizens, GC, H1-B, TN-1, and EAD holders.Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) including JobDiva, and CATSHands-on experience with Vendor Management Systems (VMS portals) such as Fieldglass and IQ Navigator.Prepare submittal documents for each shortlisted candidate and schedule interviews.Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.Maintain daily and weekly client reports.