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Nithinkumar Muthukumaran

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Experienced Talent Partner specializing in filling challenging positions with top-notch candidates across various industries including technical/engineering, skilled trade, corporate, leadership, and senior leadership roles. Known for dynamic and strategic approach, with hands-on attitude towards recruitment process. Extensive background in manufacturing, engineering, retail, construction, banking, and IT sectors. Skilled at identifying ideal candidates for any role and committed to following best practices to ensure selection of most qualified applicant aligned with business objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Acquisition Partner

Triple M Metal LP
03.2025 - Current
  • Collaborate with business leaders to identify and fulfill talent needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Utilize various sourcing methods (job boards, social media, networking) to build a diverse candidate pipeline.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand specific talent requirements.
  • Provide guidance on market trends and salary benchmarks.
  • Enhance candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
  • Communicate effectively with candidates regarding their application status and next steps.
  • Promote the company's culture and values to attract candidates.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to enhance employer branding initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions and recruitment metrics.
  • Analyze recruitment data to improve processes and outcomes.
  • Advocate for diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices.
  • Develop strategies to reach underrepresented talent pools.
  • Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires.
  • Collaborate with HR to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency.
  • Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR software.

Talent Acquisition Lead

Reliance Home Comfort
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from job postings candidate search, screening, selection and offer placement.
  • Lead requirement gathering sessions with business leaders to determine the appropriate knowledge, skills and capabilities requirements.
  • Define and execute innovative search tactics using industry best practices to attract qualified candidates, both internally and externally.
  • Establish screening criteria and interview guides and developing a scoring matrix for all assessment methods including competency-based interviews.
  • Act as an expert on recruitment trends by maintaining and enhancing a network of contacts in the industry, participating in industry events and professional associations.
  • Take a consultative approach with internal clients while providing business solutions.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of Reliance's recruitment practices to increase recruitment effectiveness.

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Cosmetica Laboratories Inc
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Lead end-to-end holistic recruitment for a variety of roles on both production and corporate services teams including but not limited to: posting, recruit and source, screening, interview (following behavioral interviewing principles), and assess candidates to ensure highly qualified candidates are identified.
  • Advanced user of Ceridian Dayforce.
  • Adopt a consultative approach with hiring managers and relevant leadership to develop a regular cadence of timely feedback, market knowledge and anything else to help promote a successful hire.
  • Ownership of candidate pipeline for all open requisitions, including building and maintaining relationships for long term hiring.
  • Develop recruitment plans by assessing and discussing requirements with hiring managers and determining selection of the most appropriate recruiting tool to source candidates.
  • Effectively tap into top external passive talent and effectively consult & collaborate with hiring managers.
  • Identify and utilize internal and external resources, using Company website, databases, LinkedIn, Social Media, etc. to assist in proactively seeking talent in a competitive recruiting environment.
  • Deliver on established key metrics to ensure recruitment goals are met.
  • Accountable to understand the employee value proposition that can then translate into attracting top talent.
  • Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Magna International
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, such as job boards, social media, industry associations, and referrals, to identify potential candidates.
  • Identify new sourcing methods based on location to have a larger pool of qualified candidates.
  • Build a pipeline of skilled trades candidates by maintaining a network of contacts within the industry.
  • Conduct preliminary interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit within the company.
  • Evaluate candidates' technical skills and abilities related to trade.
  • Verify candidates' credentials, certifications, and licenses as required by the trade.
  • Assess candidates' soft skills, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability.
  • Evaluate candidates' commitment to safety protocols and adherence to industry regulations.
  • Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and facilitate interviews and evaluations.
  • Conduct reference and other checks based on role and assist with offer letter creation.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with skilled trades professionals, trade schools, unions, and industry organizations.
  • Provide ongoing communication and support to candidates throughout the hiring process.
  • Proven experience in skilled trades recruitment or a similar role, with a strong understanding of various trade professions.
  • Familiarity with trade-specific certifications, licenses, and qualifications.
  • Experience conducting job fairs and coordinating with trade schools to bring on Apprentices.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of productivity software, database management, and internet search methods.
  • Familiarity with job boards and computer systems designed specifically for HR.
  • Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person).

Senior Technical Recruiter

Randstad Canada
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Responsible for supporting Strategic Staffing Business Units.
  • Maintained Monster and Job diva Search strings to harvest new resumes overnight.
  • Tracked and provided job activity reports to senior management, primary jobs reports, secondary jobs reports and closed jobs reports.
  • Actively sourced and submitted candidates using Monster, Dice, Job Diva, Indeed and LinkedIn.
  • Worked on requirements across the US and Canada.
  • Maintained gross margins and daily gross profits on deals through excel spreadsheets.
  • Scheduled meeting with candidates and conducted in person and virtual interviews.
  • Recorded, reported, and documented interview feedback across various business units.
  • Worked on both VMS and Non-VMS Clients.

Recruitment Consultant

Randstad Canada
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Work closely with Account Managers to understand overall needs and requirements (Description, salary, timing, expectations, etc.).
  • Determine applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.
  • Search potential candidates through resume banks.
  • Seek referrals from potential talent and internal employees/recent hires.
  • Develop and manage strong consultative relationships with candidates.
  • Contact potential candidates for pre-screening and interview via email and cold calling.
  • Headhunt passive candidates and create an active pipeline.
  • Solicit and document candidate feedback throughout the interview process.
  • Engage in full cycle recruitment activities from screening resumes to closing candidates for submission.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

IBM
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Generating weekly and monthly reports.
  • Assist in On-Boarding process and new hire orientations.
  • Panel member in universities and college recruitment.
  • Team member in change management, Health& Safety and Organization behavior departments.
  • Exhibited Innovation and Passion for HR related issues.
  • Assisted management with scheduling service protocol improvement, Scheduling of employees.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management

Durham College
Toronto, ON
2019

Post Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Durham College
Toronto, ON
2018

Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics Engineering

Anna University
India
2016

Skills

  • Talent Scouting
  • Recruitment process improvement
  • Boolean search techniques
  • Job posting optimization
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Recruitment marketing
  • Social media recruiting
  • Technical recruiting
  • Industry networking
  • Campus recruitment
  • Competency-based selection
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Global recruitment
  • Talent management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Human resources management systems

Languages

English
Tamil
German

Certification

Generative AI, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Partner

Triple M Metal LP
03.2025 - Current

Talent Acquisition Lead

Reliance Home Comfort
11.2023 - 03.2025

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Cosmetica Laboratories Inc
06.2022 - 11.2023

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Magna International
09.2020 - 06.2022

Senior Technical Recruiter

Randstad Canada
01.2020 - 09.2020

Recruitment Consultant

Randstad Canada
05.2018 - 12.2019

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

IBM
06.2016 - 06.2017

Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management

Durham College

Post Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Durham College

Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics Engineering

Anna University

ATS

  • Ceridian Dayforce
  • BambooHR
  • Greenhouse
  • Workable
  • Bullhorn
  • iCIMS

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