Kamal Rastogi

KAMAL RASTOGI​ Global Talent Acquisition Leader​ - |-| LinkedIn Profile SUMMARY​ Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with over 5 years of experience in building and leading high-performing sourcing teams, optimizing recruitment processes, and leveraging data-driven strategies to drive impactful hiring outcomes. Expertise in scaling global recruitment efforts, developing sourcing strategies, and collaborating with hiring managers to fill high-impact and niche roles. Passionate about harnessing AI-driven tools to streamline hiring and enhance team performance. KEY SKILLS ●​ Leadership & Mentorship: Extensive experience leading sourcing teams, providing training, and driving performance improvements. ●​ Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in building passive talent pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and advanced ATS tools. ●​ Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficient in analyzing recruitment metrics to refine sourcing strategies and optimize team output. ●​ Process Improvement: Proven ability to streamline recruitment workflows for efficiency and effectiveness. ●​ Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong relationship-building skills to align talent acquisition with organizational goals. ●​ Technical Proficiency: Skilled in ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Bullhorn, JobDiva, Ceipal), sourcing tools, and data visualization (Excel, Tableau). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Talent Growth (Global) ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Sept 2024 – Present Scale AI ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ●​ Spearheaded and optimized high-volume tech hiring strategies, reducing recruitment time by 30% through streamlined processes and innovative sourcing tools. ●​ Implemented strategic collaborations with major brands to elevate Scale AI's presence, amplifying recruitment reach and credibility in the industry. ●​ Led the Pod and QM teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. ●​ Leveraged advanced recruitment tools and methodologies to efficiently identify top AI talent, consistently filling roles with high-caliber candidates and meeting project demands. Talent & Operations Support Specialist - Global Recruitment​ ​ ​ ​ Jul 2023 – Mar 2024 Mercor​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ●​ Led technical hiring efforts, sourcing over 200 engineers across the front-end, back-end, ML, and AI domains. ●​ Managed and optimized talent pipelines for critical roles, ensuring alignment with client needs. ●​ Directed the Recruiting and Operations teams, driving performance improvements and operational excellence. ●​ Collaborated with internal teams to enhance candidate placement efficiency and drive operational improvements. Senior Recruiter​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Apr 2023 – Jul 2023 Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc ●​ Reduced time-to-fill by 20% through innovative sourcing and engagement strategies. ●​ Built robust candidate pipelines, supporting client success in meeting staffing needs. ●​ Supervised the Recruiting team, ensuring adherence to best practices and delivery of high-quality talent. Lead Recruiter & Account Manager​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ May 2022 – Mar 2023 American Business Solutions Inc ●​ Directed end-to-end recruitment for high-impact roles, including C-level and VP positions. ●​ Trained and mentored team members on recruitment practices and industry knowledge. ●​ Led the State Clients Recruiting team, ensuring efficient execution of hiring strategies. ●​ Conducted market research to stay ahead of talent trends and sourcing strategies. Technical Recruiter​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Jan 2022 – Mar 2022 Resource Logistics Inc ●​ Achieved a 30% increase in successful placements by enhancing sourcing methodologies. ●​ Partnered closely with hiring managers to align technical requirements with organizational goals. Technical Recruiter​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 Ashtech Solution ●​ Led technical recruitment for niche roles, implementing comprehensive reference-checking processes. ●​ Delivered consistent results in sourcing and candidate engagement. ACHIEVEMENTS ●​ Spearheaded the hiring of over 3,000 AI professionals for a large-scale project, demonstrating advanced talent acquisition skills. ●​ Successfully implemented seven recruitment initiatives that optimized sourcing efficiency and team performance. ●​ Recognized for achieving top-tier client satisfaction through meticulous candidate vetting and placement. TECHNICAL SKILLS ●​ Data Analysis: SQL, MS Excel, Tableau ●​ Sourcing Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Oorwin, Loxo, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Product Hunt, Behance, Y Combinator, and many other platforms ●​ Collaboration Platforms: Slack, Notion, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Jira, Persona, Teams ●​ ATS and CRM: Greenhouse, Ceipal, Jobdiva, Oorwin, Bullhorn, HubSpot, GreyTHR EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION ●​ Masters of Divinity (M.Div- Indian Institute of Inter-Cultural Studies (IIICS) | Bangalore, India ●​ B.Th. – Theology (Eschatology- Emmanuel Bible Seminary | Chandigarh, India ●​ Lean Six Sigma AI Yellow Belt Certification -​ The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) ●​ Tech Recruitment Certified Professional -​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ DevSkiller ●​ Employer Branding Certification -​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hirist