Kunal Chopra Email & Phone Number

Canada

•Leading recruitment for PED (Product, Engineering, and Design) positions across MoneyGram International •Specializing in entry to executive roles including Software Engineering Managers/Directors, Product Management, Security Architects, UX/UI, and Software Development.•Managed 20+ requisitions simultaneously, overseeing the full recruitment cycle from job postings to closing deals with candidates.•Mentored junior recruiters and coordinators on Boolean Searchers and best sourcing practices.•Designed job descriptions and interview question templates reflecting each position’s requirements.•Designed and implemented the role based strategic sourcing plans to hire the top talent including conducting market research, competitor analysis, identify gap, sourcing channels, create candidate persona, Coding challenges selection and talent assessment process.•Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, Stack Overflow, social media, and ATS to find passive and active candidates.•Collaborate with the management team in devising TA key performance indicators (KPIs).Key Achievements:•Successfully sourced and closed over 30 tech positions in my first 3 month of joining the organization.• Developed and executed cost-effective recruitment strategies in collaboration with HR Business Partners, significantly enhancing recruitment efforts.•Progressed within the company from Talent Acquisition Partner to Lead Talent Acquisition Partner. •Awarded as a Peak Recruiter and a Team Mentality employee.

Canada

•Oversaw the full cycle recruitment process including sourcing, assessing, engaging and on-boarding top talent for technology roles at all levels across India and Canada.•Managed 15-20 requisitions at once, handling the full recruitment cycle globally.•Accountable for meeting high expectations and are measured on the time to hire, higher success rate, diversity in hiring, quality of hires and stakeholder engagement feedback.•Worked as a business advisor with the multiple stakeholders and coached them on the diversity hiring best practices.•Scaled the technology organization by over 150% YOY, consistently achieving 100% of headcount plans and retaining 85% of hires.•Acted as a Valsoft Brand Ambassador at tech networking events and educational institutions.•Employment Branding Projects- Optimized company LinkedIn pages to showcase company culture, benefits, and career opportunities.Key Achievements:•Played a key role in organizing and participating in over 10 tech meetups and hackathons, significantly increasing Valsoft's visibility in the tech community.•Led recruitment initiatives that resulted in a 20% increase in the hiring of underrepresented groups.•Made to the list of Top 25% of LinkedIn Recruiters by practicing the best LI sourcing practices.

Canada

I managed 10-15 requisitions and oversaw the entire recruitment cycle, providing guidance to hiring managers on recruitment processes and strategies. I successfully recruited for roles ranging from junior to management levels, including positions for Software Developers (Java, Angular), Data Analysts, Product Managers, and Data Scientists. To find both passive and active candidates, I utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, Stack Overflow, social media, and an ATS. I also participated in virtual networking events such as Women Hack, Lime Connect, PrideHacks, and Communitech, and coordinated the selection process, including screening calls, coding challenges, assessments, and interviews. Notably, I reduced the time-to-hire by 25% through streamlined recruitment processes and improved employer branding initiatives, which led to a 30% increase in candidate applications.

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• I managed 15-20 requisitions each month, overseeing the entire recruitment cycle. My responsibilities included working on employer branding and talent attraction projects and managing relationships with external recruitment vendors. Key accomplishments include successfully filling over 100 technical positions, which supported the company's expansion and growth, and boosting the company's employer branding efforts, leading to a 25% increase in candidate engagement.

Winnipeg, Canada Area

I managed a monthly requisition load of 5, handling the complete recruitment cycle. I coordinated co-op programs and helped design recruitment initiatives while managing relationships with external recruitment vendors. Key achievements include successfully onboarding new hires, which facilitated a smooth transition and improved retention rates.

Certificate, Human Resources Mangement, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Instrumentation

Bachelor’S Degree, International Business