Vik Garg

- VIK GARG Seasoned Talent Acquisition Leader with extensive experience in driving endto-end IT recruitment strategies, committed to attracting top-tier technical talent and fostering a diverse, innovative workforce. Seeking a challenging role in strategic hiring, employer branding, and stakeholder management to align recruitment efforts with the organization's long-term growth objectives PROFILE SUMMARY        https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikygarg/- CORE COMPETENCIES International Recruitment Strategic Talent Acquisition & Management professional with a international focus, specializing in full lifecycle recruitment for high-demand IT roles across Recruitment Lifecycle large-scale global organizations. Management Broad-based expertise in sourcing and placing ERP consultants, cloud Strategic Talent Acquisition architects, software implementation specialists, and other niche technical Talent Insights & Sourcing roles, driving successful outcomes in both full-time and contract placements. Extensive experience in IT recruitment; led and mentored a diverse team of Executive Search & Recruitment recruiters from Mexico, the US, and India, implementing best practices in recruitment across sectors such as Tech, Pharma, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Market Research & Analysis Banking, Manufacturing, Finance, Investment Banking, Telecom, E-Commerce, Stakeholder Management and FMCG. Demonstrated ability to build and execute robust recruitment strategies, Team Building and ensuring the alignment of talent acquisition with organizational goals for global Management IT giants. Outstanding exposure in managing high-volume recruitment pipelines, with a EDUCATION track record of filling specialized positions in areas such as cloud computing, data warehousing, and technical support, contributing to growth and efficiency.  MBA in Human Resource Management from Successfully deployed staff augmentation workflow methodologies, Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in encompassing client requirements definition, initial sourcing, candidate Management (EIILM), Sikkim, India in 2012 qualification, electronic resume submission via vendor management systems, (Distance Learning) coordination of interviews, and final placement logistics.  Bachelor’s in commerce from Kumaun Demonstrates a robust global acumen while working across multiple University, Uttarakhand, India in 1999 geographies, including Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India, with a particular focus on navigating the complexities of countries such as Brazil, Mexico, UAE, and Singapore. SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS         Successfully managed existing client accounts across both India and US geographies, transitioning from RGC to Greymatter, while ensuring seamless client relations, account growth, and high levels of service delivery. Instrumental in establishing a new facility in Guadalajara, Mexico, as a core team member, successfully scaling the headcount to 50+ within a year and securing the company's position as the 8th fastest-growing IT company in Mexico. Spearheaded the recruitment of an entire team of IT professionals with banking domain expertise for a government client in Saint Patrick and Nevis Island, Caribbean. Consistently delivered exceptional IT talent acquisition across the US, Canada, and India, contributing significantly to client success. Successfully placed candidates in specialized IT/Pharma and IT/Oil & Gas roles, demonstrating expertise in niche domains. Efficiently managed vendor relations and rate negotiations with third-party vendors, ensuring optimal rates based on candidate skills, location, and availability, while qualifying third-party candidates for client submission. Developed a robust resource pool of quality consultants in the USA across various technologies, utilizing internet job boards for direct hiring to reduce cost-per-hire. Actively promoted the company at career fairs and implemented advertising campaigns across internet, radio, and national/local print media formats, enhancing brand visibility. WORK EXPERIENCE Since Jan’19| Greymattertech, Corp./ Greymatter Innovationz, Delhi Operations & Delivery Head Overall Responsibility:  Spearheading the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for IT roles across USA, Canada, LATAM, Europe, Middle East, India, and the Caribbean driving strategic initiatives to attract, hire, and retain top-tier talent in alignment with the organization’s long-term objectives.         Managing candidate onboarding and account management, ensuring seamless coordination throughout the recruitment lifecycle, from document collection to final placement, while maintaining a global recruitment footprint. Developing and implementing cutting-edge sourcing methodologies, leveraging AI-driven tools, data analytics, and social media platforms to build a robust pipeline of highly skilled IT professionals. Enhancing the employer brand through targeted talent engagement campaigns, ensuring a strong presence in the IT community and positioning the organization as an employer of choice. Leading diversity and inclusion programs within talent acquisition, driving the recruitment of diverse IT talent to foster an inclusive workplace that supports innovation and creativity. Providing strategic insights into talent market trends, competitor analysis, and skillset demands, enabling proactive adjustments to recruitment strategies and maintaining a competitive edge. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including IT leadership, HR partners, and external agencies, ensuring alignment on recruitment goals and seamless execution of the hiring process. Continuously improving recruitment processes through the adoption of technology and automation, reducing time-to-hire and enhancing the candidate experience while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Facilitating strategic planning initiatives and providing ongoing monitoring and support to enhance operational effectiveness and meet organizational objectives. Jun’10-Dec’18| RGC Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Delhi HR - Recruitment Director  Managed the complete recruitment database and led Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Full-Time Permanent placements for direct clients across the USA and Canada, ensuring daily updates on candidate statuses and client feedback.  Led the entire recruitment lifecycle, including headhunting, salary negotiations, and offer generation, while building strong relationships with HR and hiring managers to meet business development and profit goals. Jan’06-May’10| West Coast LLC, New Delhi Team Lead & Resource Manager  Played a pivotal role in curating and optimizing a comprehensive recruitment database, consistently enriching it with targeted resumes to support Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Full-Time Permanent placements of IT professionals across the USA, Canada, Australia, and India for direct clients.  Directed a multidisciplinary team of 10-15 Sales & Recruitment professionals, overseeing full-cycle hiring, training, performance management, and HR functions, while spearheading the creation and successful implementation of a training program that significantly enhanced team productivity and skill development. Apr’05-Dec’05| Quantronix BPO Pvt. Ltd., Noida, India Training Lead – IT Recruitment Specialist  Pioneered the recruitment framework for the offshore office focused on US-to-US hiring, building and leading a team of 10-15 recruiters, who rapidly scaled to handle 40+ requisitions per week and deliver over 300 qualified submissions monthly for top-tier financial institutions. Jun’04-Mar’05| Corbus India Pvt. Ltd., Noida HR Executive – US/ UK & Domestic IT Recruitment)  Spearheaded the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for IT roles across the USA, UK, Canada, and India, leveraging top-tier platforms like Dice, Monster, and Net-Temps to optimize candidate sourcing, screening, and selection processes.  Engineered and maintained an extensive, high-value database of IT professionals, including Business Analysts, Project Managers, and System Administrators, while generating comprehensive QC and MIS reports to drive data-informed recruitment strategies across multiple geographies. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Oct’03-Apr’04| Droisys Inc., New Delhi Sr. Technical Recruiter / Sr. Account Executive / Trainer Feb’01-Sep’03| 4Quarter Technologies, New Delhi Multimedia Architect/ Counselor TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS     SAP HCM Training in 2011, Noida, India Advance Diploma in Multimedia in 2001 from Pentasoft, Delhi, India Certificate Course in E-Com in 2000 from Wintech Institute, Delhi, India Diploma in Multimedia in 1997 from Priyadarshini Institute, Delhi, India PERSONAL DETAILS Full Name as on Passport: Languages Known: Anupam Dinesh Garg English, Hindi