Karthik Allam
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Detail-oriented HR Recruiter with a proven track record in developing and executing recruitment strategies. Collaborative leader adept at building relationships with hiring managers to understand and fulfill current and future recruitment needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Royal Bank Of Canada, RBC
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Performed recruiting and consulting services to support the company short term and long term objectives.
- Performed Full-cycle recruitment & helped in creating staffing metrics.
- .Collaborated with HR Manager, Sr. HRBP, and Talent Acquisition team to develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers to comprehend current and future recruitment needs.
- Led the recruitment process for corporate administrative roles, implementing proactive and innovative strategies to attract top talent.
- Posted vacancies in online venues and relevant organizations, utilizing a proactive approach to talent acquisition.
- Conducted thorough interviews, adhering to Bayshore's Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding policies.
- Developed a pool of qualified candidates for health care professional and administrative roles.
- Networked through local contacts, associations, conferences, educational institutions, and social media to build a talent pipeline.
- Represented Bayshore at external recruitment events, promoting the company's brand and value proposition.
Senior IT Recruiter
Toronto-Dominion Bank
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, from job intake and sourcing to interviewing, offer negotiation, hiring, and onboarding.
- Implemented proactive recruitment strategies, generating pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future needs.
- Collaborated with hiring managers at all levels to identify staffing needs and build lasting working relationships.
- Utilized Greenhouse ATS for managing the entire recruitment lifecycle and LinkedIn Recruiter for passive outreach.
- Hosted and attended tech and talent attraction meet-ups, staying current with industry trends.
- Relied on data and relationship building skills to communicate changes and update the hiring process.
- Provided clear, data-driven updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency in the recruitment process.
- Connected candidates with the organization's mission, values, and product vision.
- Demonstrated a strong desire for continuous learning and growth.
IT Recruiter
TCS Mumbai
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
- Onboarded new hires and set up training.
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to identify and source technical talent for multiple industries.
- Built relationships with colleges and universities to stay informed on new technical talent.
- Referred candidate resumes to customer account managers for evaluation and submission.
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
Education
Masters in Computer Science - Masters in Computer Science
American College of Commerce And Technology
Virginia, United States06.2017
Bachelor's in Computer Science - Information And Communication Technology
Jayamukhi College
Warangal, INDIA05.2014
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Resume Screening
- Candidate Sourcing
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Candidate Screening
- Recruitment Strategy Development
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Sourcing Techniques (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc)
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- HRIS Implementation
- Employment Law Compliance
- Influencing and Conflict Resolution
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Self-directed with Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Royal Bank Of Canada, RBC
10.2022 - 11.2023
Senior IT Recruiter
Toronto-Dominion Bank
06.2020 - 09.2022
IT Recruiter
TCS Mumbai
10.2017 - 04.2020
Masters in Computer Science - Masters in Computer Science
American College of Commerce And Technology
Bachelor's in Computer Science - Information And Communication Technology
Jayamukhi College