PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have over 10 years of experience and 5+ years of extensive recruitment industry as a self-motivated and result oriented professional with experience in field of Recruiting, Human Resources and talent acquisition. I have been providing recruitment expertise within IT, Healthcare, Telecom, Financial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, CGP, and Chemical industries as well as have performed other operational roles such as Administrative. Demonstrated success history of working with the Tier1 staffing and recruiting industry providing services to top Canadian brands within an MSP environment.
Specifically worked on contract and permanent positions (Junior to C Level) such as Directors, CFO, VPs, Software Developers/Engineer, Financial Analyst, Controller, Auditor, Account Executive, Administrator, Network Engineers/Specialist, System Admin, Project Coordinator, BA/BSA, Project & Program Managers, QA’s, Technical Writers, UI/UX Designers etc.
Experienced in getting requirements from US/Canadian IT staffing companies within all the locations across USA/Canada.
Possess knowledge of sales and recruiting processes including sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, tracking, salary negotiations, and closing.
Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, referrals, and other strategies.
Understanding the client requirements, coordinating for short listing and screening including preliminary interview of the candidates
Expertise in using international and local job portals like Dice, Monster, Career Builder, Rozee.pk, Indeed, LinkedIn recruiter etc. Hands on experience with the positions of IT/Non IT with different industries.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr. Technical RecruiterMarch 2022 - Till Date
Auctis Corporation
Working with Auctis Worldwide as overseas HR Specialist.
Major Job functions but not limited to:
Source [through LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed], screen, interview, and evaluate candidates from Telecom, IT, Banking & Finance, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Health care, Oil & Gas, Hospitality & Tourism sectors in the US market.
Receiving up to 5 -10 daily job requisition from different clients that include Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi Inc., Moog Inc, L3Harris Technologies, Becton & Dickinson, Eaton, Caterpillar, Wells Fargo, Philips, Roche, Agilent Technologies and others.
Advertising vacancies appropriately by drafting and placing adverts in a wide range of Social media.
Foster long-term relationships with candidates
Review and understand technical job requirement requirements
Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and short-listing candidates.
Review applicants to verify if position requirements are met
Preparing resumes and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants;
Communicate with potential candidates (over the telephone / Skype interviews) against certain job requirements
Format resumes, editing as per client’s expectations
Making sure that candidate is ready and is certainly going to make it up for the interview with client as scheduled
Follow up with candidates, post-interview
Keep up-dating the data base with new and existing candidates under respective professional categories.
Sr. Technical RecruiterApril 2021 – March 2022
US Tech Solutions
USTECH is a global firm offering talent solutions to 150 customers including 20% of Fortune 500 across Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Technology, Manufacturing, and Engineering. We are headquartered in New Jersey with 40 global locations across the USA, Canada, Europe, and India.
Hands-on recruiting and handling responsibilities as IT Recruiter for the US and Canada.
Source and recruit new hires; post job openings
Identified high quality candidates by sourcing, screening and interviewing.
Worked with other recruiters and managers to generate ideas, leverage resources and share information that creates an effective search process.
Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the process so that they understand their particular status and have a stellar candidate experience.
Conduct phone interviews to pre-screen candidates, verifying their qualifications, availability and compensation requirements
Involves in recruiting passive candidates, through phone calls, emails, and general relationship-building
Technical RecruiterSep 2020 – March 2021
Alquemy Search & Consulting
Alquemy was formed by experienced IT search professionals with a strong desire to transform client expectations and help growing tech firms compete by attracting top talent. Our team has been hand-picked for their depth of experience, business acumen, and consistent career successes to ensure your organization receives the highest level of professional IT staffing representation. Alquemy has a strong hold across the Canadian recruitment industry and has superior relationships with the clients on board. Lead by recruiting industry maestros, we never run short of ideas to make it work.
Hands-on recruiting and handling responsibilities as a IT Recruiter for the Alquemy offshore operations.
Working on a huge client portfolio which includes positions with Banks, Healthcare, IT firms and many other industries in Canada.
Sr. Technical RecruiterSep 2018 – June 2020
Emergitel Inc.
Emergitel is a Canadian national Tier-1 staffing supplier to top Canadian brands such as TELUS, Rogers. Also, a recognized-leader for providing the best placements, retention, and re-hire ratios in the IT & Telecom domains.
Conduct pre-interviews, pre-screening over the phone and video, prepare resumes for submission for orders
assigned and follow-up with clients and candidates on progress/updates
Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g., structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions)
Conducted daily meetings with the team for day-to-day priorities and submissions.
Meet the KPI's within the critical time span of 24 hours for contract recruitment.
Experience recruiting software developers (Junior, Mid-Level and Senior) for various technologies. Such as JS, Backend Developer, Frontend, Full Stack and Mobile App Developers
Fetch and format job descriptions accordingly directly from clients VMS; post and manage new job openings (via the Application Tracking System)
Proficient with VMS (Vendor Management System) such as Flextrack, Fieldglass, Beeline, IQNavigator
Manage candidate data in company based ATS “CATS” and maintain accurate candidate documentation to ensure legal compliance with employment practices, policies, procedures
Solid experience sourcing candidate pipelines focusing on time and speed and critical analysis.
Making sure to present a right and cultural fit candidate which would be cost effective.
Possess excellent knowledge of recruiting and hiring processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checking and tracking, salary negotiations, closing and on-boarding.
Worked closely with active as well as passive candidates, to keep building my funnel of candidates which helped me recruit fast for different positions.
Technical RecruiterOct 2017 – July 2018
TrueRPO
True RPO is a leading recruitment process outsourcing company based in Toronto with a global presence. We provide subscription-based RPO solutions that are tailored to meet the needs of your business.
Hands on with using tools of the trade: ATS systems, LinkedIn, social media, souring tools etc.
Effectively Screen Candidates based on Job Description in a fast-paced environment
Contact applicants for new contract opportunities and network with past applicants
Ask for referrals from networks for hard-to-fill roles
Ability to mentor and guide junior team members
Log candidate information and communication in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Prepare Candidates’ resume, as well as candidates’ summary / skill matrix for presentation to client
Thoroughly prepare candidates for client interviews
Meet all personal metrics outlined in ‘Dashboard’ within the Applicant Tracking System
Proficient in Microsoft office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
Using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy
Used various job boards like Monster, Workopolis, LinkedIn, and Indeed.
Developed and posted job descriptions on company website and job boards.
Hands on experience of recruiting candidates through LinkedIn and also building up the database of some passive candidates.
Floor SupervisorApril 2016 – Mar 2017
Hyper Star (Pakistan) Now CARREFOUR
Majid Al Futtaim (Retail) Recognized as one of the most active shopping concept developers throughout the region, the Group first introduced the hypermarket model to the Middle East in 1995. Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets offers shoppers the same quality, variety and value-for-money that have made the brand a household name to millions over the world.
Ensure Sales Area is accurate and merchandised to the company’s standards; it involves Staff Appearance, Section Appearance, Shelves Replenishment, Shelf Labels, Signage, Section Lay-out and promotions.
Oversee Commercial Management such as; event purchase budget, promotion preparation, stock analysis, sleeping stock and daily/monthly sales analysis
Ensure merchandise is clean and ready to be displayed.
Make sure to meet BC (Business cycle) Indicators that includes;
a) Regular & Promotion Ordering
b) Updates Stock Manually and in systems as well
c) Intermediate Inventory
d) Supplier returns & Invoice Control
e) Warehouse and Waste Management
Conduct Stockers and Merchandisers daily & monthly briefing
Organize staff schedule, Leave planning, trainings and performance
Perform Administrative tasks such as documents filling, electronic filling, Email and PO (Purchase Orders) etc.
Also responsible for daily margin, negative margin, selling price update, competitor survey and vendors receivables as well as payables.
Warehouse CoordinatorDec 2014 – Oct 2015
Logix (M.H Alshaya)
As one of the most dynamic and successful retail franchise operators in the Middle East and, increasingly internationally, Alshaya brings the world's best brands to new markets and new customers in the Middle East, North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe.
Monitor Stock arrangement and products in warehouse.
Perform Admin duties as per requirement.
Maintain inventory and ensure items are in stock
For all record posting we are using RF (Radio Frequency) with ILS (Integrated Logistic Solution).
Organizing the systematic storage of material.
Following proper documentation and safety procedures of all warehouse functions.
Handle dedicated and sensitive products with utmost care.
Handle and operate necessary tools and accessories in maintaining and managing a warehouse.
Integrate best practices in handling warehouse materials.
Customer Services RepresentativeApril 2010 – Dec 2014
Warid Telecommunication
Warid was a GSM, HSPA+ and LTE based mobile operator in Pakistan. It was the seventh mobile carrier to enter the Pakistani market. It commenced commercial operations in May 23, 2005 by the Abu Dhabi Group, a business conglomerate in the Middle East and a major investor in Pakistan
Provide the very best customer service to internal/external customers.
Handled 50+ customer interactions per day, giving detailed, personalized, friendly & polite service to ensure customer retention.
Research complicated cases without prompting to provide more comprehensive service to customers.
Remained courteous and calm at all times, even during moments of intense customer displeasure
Memorized entire line of company products & services, including prices and special discounts
Handled 80+ calls daily, with duties including signing up new customers, retrieving customer data, presenting relevant product information, and canceling services
Constantly meet established productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards
Processes claims according to specified procedures and standards, meeting all position production and quality standards.
Ensured smooth and correct flow of information to subscribers and maintained the company Service level to the max.
Assistant AccountantApril 2007 – April 2009
Synapse Chemicals Lahore, Pakistan
SYNAPSE Chemicals (Private) Limited is based in Lahore; the city known as heart of Pakistan. The company is formed by team of experience professionals from pharmaceutical industry led by its Managing Director Syed Faisal Zaman, who has 20 years’ experience of International pharmaceutical business with leading pharmaceutical company of Pakistan.
To assist in day-to-day running of the Accounts Office
To help Senior Accountant to maintain records of invoices.
To keep records of all transactions, and are usually preparation of accounts payable, invoices and purchase orders, petty cash as well as payroll calculation.
Process payments and invoices accurately and timely as per company procedures.
Prepare, reconcile and record the payments.
Reconcile the accounts payable and accounts receivable
Reconcile weekly deposits
Prepare and submit expense reports to management for approval
Prepare salary sheets and distribute after deduction tax and submit tax returns.
Maintain record of purchase of Stationery, Kitchen items and office equipment Repair & Maintenance.
DEO/Coordinator/PAApril 2005 – Mar 2007
TCS Express & Logistics
TCS is a Pakistani courier and logistics company which is based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded by a former Pakistan International Airlines flight engineer, Khalid Nawaz Awan, in 1983. The company also operates an e-commerce business Yayvo, previously known as TCS Connect.
Arrange and organize meetings and Traveling as required.
Maintained petty cash, Invoicing on daily basis
Job vacancies and scheduling concerns are reported to management to address.
Supervise completion of the payroll
Organize and prepare work schedules for employees to ensure the appropriate number of staff is available for each work shift, these involves working with internal employees,
Ensure vacant positions are filled to meet staff requirements.
Daily staff reports, which include verifying employees' work hours and work done on daily basis.
Manage the repair and maintenance of computer and office equipment
EDUCATION
B. Com(Verified from HEC) Session: 2003 – 2004
University of the Punjab, Lahore
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Four weeks internship training from Bank Alfalah Pvt. Ltd. Township Branch Lahore.
Three months experience as a volunteer in Caritas Pakistan Lahore
Two months working on Peach-tree Accounting software
Note: All the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.