Syed Arshad Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Building Splash's Engineering team.

New York, Us

"TALK (Talent Acquisition Leadership Keynotes) is the society of Talent Acquisition professionals. TALK connects TA leaders, helping them network, share best practices, innovate, improve their business processes, and make new friends. Members can use the online platform to connect with peers, network, and engage in members-only forums to get quick and confidential advice on Talent Acquisition challenges."

Personal Well-Being and Growth: After navigating the challenges of multiple reduction in workforce due to business restructuring over the past few years, I took time to reflect and travel to recharge.Exploring the Mountain States: Immersed myself in the natural beauty of Colorado and Wyoming, exploring iconic national parks such as Rocky Mountain, Grand Tetons, and Yellowstone.Professional Engagement: While on this break, I began working on a Matriculation Ops project on seasonal basis for Team for America, keeping connected to purposeful work that serves the community.Investing in Career Development: I used this time to study for the SHRM exam, enhancing my knowledge and skills in HR to be prepared for new opportunities ahead.Maintaining Balance: This journey allows me to find balance between self-care, personal reflection, and continued professional growth, setting the stage for my next career steps.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Strategic Recruiting Partner to Product business stakeholders (Platform, Channels, Cash Out, Cash Flow portfolios)Accomplishments:- Drove talent acquisition and diversity initiatives through data leverage, achieving 100% tenured hires by utilizing product, design, and content analytics to exceed hiring goals before milestones target.- Led transformative candidate experience initiative, reducing product organization positions fill time from 57 days to 21 days. Achieved tenure offer acceptance rate of 97% by scaling and integrating these enhancements across a broader talent acquisition team, optimizing processes, and ensuring consistent, swift, and positive experience for prospective employees.

Denver, Co, Us

Strategic business partner on Data Science, Engineering and Product portfolios. Supported Business Development and F&A portfolios on interim basisAccomplishments:- Achieved remarkable success in meeting aggressive hiring targets, notably expanding the engineering team from 8 to 32, product team from 7 to 14, and business partnerships team from 1 to 40 while bringing in director-level stakeholders in engineering and data analytics organizations within a 40-day period.- Elevated diversity tech talent from 1% to impressive 35% by taking proactive steps to address biases and elevate diversity, raising awareness and representation of underrepresented communities.

Beverly Hills, California, Us

Strategic Talent Partner on B2B Enterprise Engineering, Contact Center Engineering, Product, Design & PMO portfolios.Accomplishments:- Amplified the company's brand and attracted top decile talent by serving as remote liaison with talent program manager; contributed to career fairs, company-sponsored committees, social media initiatives, diversity outreach, and internship engagement- Collaborated with senior director of talent acquisition and business leadership team, playing a key role in achieving hiring goals for critical portfolios such as B2B enterprise engineering, product (design, enterprise, and marketplace), and PMO by ensuring recruitment strategies matched organizational ambitions. Recognized for onboarding 301 tenured hires.- Named 2019 Top Performer on Talent Acquisition Team for showcasing exceptional achievements with 41 diversity hires out of 99, including 6 VP-level hires, all achieved with an average of 35-day per hire timeframe

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Sourced and onboarded 305 active/passive IT and non-technical professionals for startups, mid-sized companies, and Fortune 500 clients.Accomplishments:- Spearheaded initiative for Choice Hotels, facilitating expansion of their Cloud Platform, Mobile Engineering, and Data Analytics (AI/ML) portfolios by delivering top-tier talent who were in line with their strategic growth target.- Directed initiative for Early Warning Services (Zelle Payments), contributing to development and expansion of their design and product verticals by identifying and onboarding key talent.- Spearheaded a transformative initiative at HonorHealth, taking charge of building and scaling their Infrastructure and Systems Integration portfolios which helped achieved notable improvements in operational efficiency and resource utilization, contributing to a 60% increase in overall system effectiveness.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Successfully led the recruitment and hiring efforts, bringing onboard a total of 140 highly skilled professionals across key roles, including Mobile Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs), Business Intelligence (BI) specialists, and Program Management.Accomplishments:- Spearheaded recruiting strategies in the migration of critical systems to the cloud for Citibank, optimizing infrastructure costs by 30% and improving system scalability.- Led a strategic hiring initiatives for the successful development and deployment of a critical breaches for Chase, resulting in a 45% improvement in system efficiency- Implemented a comprehensive recruitment strategies for Bank of America, leading to a 30% reduction in testing cycles and ensuring a more robust repeatable business and flow of contingent employees

Orange, Ca, Us

Successfully sourced and recruited top-tier IT and Engineering talent for industry giants Boeing, Intel, and AMD on a nationwide scale.Accomplishments:- Accomplished the recruitment of 625 highly skilled professionals in specialized areas such as Hardware/Software applications, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mobile Engineering and SDETs.- Spearheaded a strategic initiative by taking the lead in managing the IQNavigator (ATS) candidates' database, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for fulfilling technician-level quarterly needs.- Demonstrated leadership capabilities by mentoring and managing a team of 5 IT recruiters on an interim basis, contributing to the team's growth and success in meeting hiring objectives.

Brookfield, Wi, Us

Provided mentorship and guidance to a team of three offshore recruiters, fostering their professional growth, refining recruitment techniques, and ensuring alignment with organizational standards and client expectations, enhancing team performance and efficiency.Accomplishments:Targeted Talent Acquisition: Successfully recruited 122 professionals specializing in SAP Software Solutions, Business Intelligence, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Project Management for diverse local and regional business clients, ensuring alignment with specific skill requirements and organizational objectives.Client-Centric Engagement: Implemented end-to-end client engagement strategies focused on understanding and addressing unique H1-B talent needs, fostering strong partnerships, and delivering tailored recruitment solutions to meet business objectives, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Us

Provided interim leadership by mentoring a team of four offshore recruiters, fostering their professional development, refining recruitment strategies, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, facilitating a cohesive and high-performing recruitment ecosystem.Accomplishments:Diverse Talent Acquisition: Successfully hired 475 technical and non-technical professionals for clients spanning local, regional, and nationwide domains, showcasing adaptability to varying organizational needs and geographic scopes.H1-B Placement Expertise: Pioneered the placement of H1-B consultants for business clients across the nation on a contingent basis, navigating complex immigration regulations and fostering partnerships with international talent, enhancing organizational diversity and expertise.Regional Focus and Specialization: Spearheaded intensive sourcing campaigns tailored towards Software Engineers (SWEs), Quality Assurance, Desktop Support, Sales, Accounting, Finance, Marketing roles within the Midwest regions, demonstrating strategic alignment with specific client demands and regional talent pools

A.A.S, Computer Science

Bba, Marketing