Arun Kumar Shanmugam Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx

Cedar Knolls, Nj

• Working as a Technical Recruiter and Involved in complete recruitment cycle for servicing direct client requirements and engaged in handling all the relevant issues related to US Staffing recruitment.• Handling the full cycle of recruitment –sourcing, screening, validating, offering and closing resources for W2 job requirements. • Based on the client’s requirement, sourcing & short-listing the candidates using Applicant Tracking System (Job Diva) and job portals like Dice, Monster, Career Builder, Smart recruiters, Ladders and LinkedIn.• Having strong experience in VMS portals like Beeline, Econometrix.• Pre-screen candidates with detailed phone-screens evaluating candidate’s compatibility with specific job requirements, ensuring a right fit, prior to submission to the client.• Convincing the candidate on the respective offers, benefits and terms & conditions of the firm.• Constantly update the data bank to minimize the sourcing time and to help in both emergency and long-term recruitment.• Regular follow up with the offered candidates to ensure that candidate joins as per the scheduled date.

Greater Chicago Area

• Recruited candidates within US with expertise in Information Technology.• Successfully managed full recruitment cycle independently including resource requirement gathering, sourcing, initial screening, short listing, pre and post interview follow-ups, reviewing with stakeholders, reference checks, preparing offers, negotiation and closures.• Sourced potential candidates through job portals, networking, staffing companies, employee referrals and head hunting in target software companies.• Screened, cold-called, and qualified candidates utilizing position specific matrix, prepared and formatted resumes for presentation to clients, submitted top candidates through client online submittal process (within 24-48 hours of original job posting on DICE and MONSTER), prepped candidates for client interviews and negotiated offers.• Telephonically prescreened candidates to obtain position desired, pay rate, and location.• Negotiating terms, rates and agreements for consulting projects.• Worked closely with and seamlessly coordinated between delivery heads, technical interview panel, staffing companies and prospective candidates• Exercised full authority to decide salary package & benefits (as per company guidelines), share the same with the candidate and close the offer. • Made necessary recommendations to hiring manager and candidate to ensure win-win closure.• Ensured availability of back up resources in the event of candidate back-outs for key positions or any emergencies.• Participated in weekly review meetings focusing on troubleshooting difficult positions and managing customer issues.• Responsible for maintaining data bank, identifying in-demand technologies and proactively building relations with potential candidates sourced through hunting on job portals and software companies.• Networked with current consultants to find possible recruits and open opportunities in companies.