Farhan M. Email & Phone Number

Hyderabad, In

Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States

• Led establishing and effectively managing a new branch in Hyderabad, India, playing a pivotal role in supporting onshore business operations (NA Hiring / NA recruitment). Collaborated and supported the onsite team in America, strategically positioning us to tap into a diverse pool of highly skilled talent.• Managed the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a consistently elevated standard of candidate experience through sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.• Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including hiring managers, business leaders, and external partners. Fostered a collaborative environment, gaining a deep understanding of hiring needs.• Guided the recruitment team to receive consecutive awards for "Best Team" and "Best Leader," reflecting consistent performance and leadership qualities.• Implemented innovative recruitment strategies, including employer branding initiatives, social media outreach, and targeted sourcing methods, resulting in a notable increase in high-caliber hires.• Developed and executed strategic recruitment plans, attracting top-tier candidates aligned with organizational goals.• Implemented and monitored recruitment metrics and analytics, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Streamlined workflows to enhance the efficiency of the hiring process.

Hyderabad Area, India

• Proactively executed and oversaw talent acquisition strategies, encompassing sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate selection for diverse positions. • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align recruitment strategies with business objectives, resulting in a 12% increase in revenue. • Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders by understanding their recruitment needs and providing tailored staffing solutions. • Developed and executed innovative recruitment strategies resulting in a 30% increase in candidate quality and a 20% reduction in time-to-fill positions. • Implemented data-driven analytics to track recruitment metrics, resulting in improved decision-making and a 15% increase in overall team productivity. • Led a team of talented recruiters, providing coaching and mentorship to enhance their performance, resulting in a 25% increase in individual submission numbers. • Successfully transitioned to a larger role, managing the Strategic Vertical Group (SVG), formerly known as the National Strategic Organization (NSO). • Established strong partnerships with hiring managers and department heads, effectively aligning recruitment initiatives with business objectives. • Monitored and analyzed key metrics and consistently maintained a deals ratio between 1.2 to 1.4 per desk. • Conducted regular training sessions and workshops to enhance recruiters' skills and knowledge, keeping them updated on industry trends and best practices

Hyderabad Area, India

• Managed a comprehensive candidate sourcing and hiring process, resulting in the successful hiring of over 1,000 candidates in high-level positions.• Led a high-performing team of 50+ recruiters, consistently exceeding quota by 20% quarter-over-quarter.• Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in a 98% satisfaction rating from clients.• Successfully negotiated and finalized contracts with clients, saving the company an average of $100,000 per quarter.• Secured the renewal of all major Master Service Agreement (MSA) contracts, ensuring long-term partnerships with clients.• Conducted regular performance evaluations of recruiters, leading to a 25% increase in team productivity.• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align recruitment strategies with business objectives, resulting in a 16% increase in revenue.

Hyderabad Area, India

• Managed multiple customers and recruited various business units across industries.• Led a team of 8 recruiters, overseeing overall recruiting initiatives for internal practice and Fortune 500 clients.• Owned continuous improvement in Volume hiring, Skills Based hiring models, and Captive Business.• Implemented successful hiring models by evaluating sourcing and recruitment channels regularly.• Acted as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all fulfillment channels (Lateral hiring, full-time, Contract, and RMG).• Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders, including key decision-makers.• Responsible for hiring recruiters, training, grievance handling, mentoring, and addressing team members' queries/issues.• Managed core Talent Acquisition team, driving periodic transformational projects.

Hyderabad Area, India

• Led and managed a high-performing team of recruiters supporting the BFSI industry vertical, ensuring seamless talent acquisition for key positions.• Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, resulting in a promotion for delivering exceptional performance and exceeding targets.• Oversaw end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, to attract top-tier talent for critical roles within the BFSI sector.• Developed and executed effective recruitment strategies to meet the hiring needs of the organization, aligning with business objectives and industry trends.• Built and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their specific requirements, and providing strategic guidance throughout the recruitment process.• Utilized innovative sourcing techniques, including job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks, to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.• Conducted thorough candidate assessments, evaluating technical skills, cultural fit, and potential for growth within the organization.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including HR, to streamline recruitment processes, enhance candidate experience, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.• Monitored and analyzed recruitment metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and implemented strategies to optimize recruitment efficiency.• Mentored and trained recruiters, fostering a high-performance culture and providing guidance on best practices in talent acquisition.• Participated in strategic workforce planning discussions, providing valuable insights on talent availability, market conditions, and recruitment challenges specific to the BFSI industry.• Presented recruitment updates, progress reports, and recommendations to senior management, highlighting the impact of talent acquisition strategies on organizational success.

Hyderabad Area, India

• Managed a team of 20+ recruiters that serves a broad range of clients which includes product services and top ITES/IT consulting companies/systems integrators.• Optimized recruitment by influencing leaders and key stakeholders across the organization and clients.• Increased our internal capability results and closures by 80% YOY growth and was successfully closing 300-400+ positions every year.• Owned weekly, monthly, and quarterly business-specific reporting on departmental and team hiring goals.• Delivered the highest level of client satisfaction by building deep client relationships across their business, achieving SLA(s), managing KPI(s), and keeping abreast of competitors’ activities.• Managed talent acquisition process internally and externally which includes recruiting initiatives, onboarding issues, new hire orientations, training programs, etc.• Preparing individual, and team reports and reviewing with the executive level team for performance measures and performance appraisals.• Successfully orchestrated end-to-end recruitment processes, spanning from entry-level positions to executive roles, aligning candidate skills with the company's strategic objectives.• Promoted to Delivery Manager in 2012 due to consistent high performance, achieving an impressive 120% of recruiting goals.• Spearheaded and managed hiring ramps for newly established business units, driving their rapid growth through strategic talent infusion.• Cultivated robust and collaborative partnerships with client groups, integrating a holistic talent management approach into hiring practices.• Mentored and trained junior recruiters, providing comprehensive guidance and nurturing their growth within the organization.

Hyderabad Area, India

• Performed candidate sourcing and research activities through the development and execution of full life cycle recruiting and sourcing strategies: ensuring great candidate experience, and client experiences with exceptional service delivery.• Developed robust candidate pipelines across a diverse requisition load and generated rapid results in a fast-paced environment.• Sourced potential candidates through industry-specific platforms using various sourcing tools like; internal database, job portals (Yahoo Hot Jobs, Monster, Dice, and CareerBuilder), Google Groups/Yahoo groups, vendors,referrals, social networking, etc…• Researched target companies to develop lists of individuals (names/titles) as a match for active & future roles through utilizing industry directories, networking, and/or conducting searches within online tools, resume databases, direct sourcing, and industry research, networking events, blogs, associations, and career events.• Interviewed candidates using various assessment methods, including structured interviews, technical assessments, and behavioural questions.• Provided feedback to candidates after each stage of the interview and worked closely with onboarding teams upon offer/selection of candidate.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Hrm & It

Major in Human Resources Management and Services Minor in information Technology

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, International Business/Trade/Commerce