Hi, I’m
Pavan Gonuguntla
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Recruiter with 5+ years of progressive experience supporting contingent workforce hiring, staff augmentation, and full-cycle recruitment. Expert in Vendor Management Systems (VMS), ATS platforms, and coordinating with third-party staffing. Skilled in ensuring risk compliance, documentation accuracy, stakeholder alignment, and delivering a superior candidate experience. Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions while maintaining data integrity and audit-readiness. Known for translating business needs into smart recruitment strategies and for supporting fast-paced hiring environments across global teams.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mesons Technologies Inc
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Acted as a strategic liaison between internal delivery teams and MSPs to fulfill contingent workforce needs for enterprise clients across Canada and the US.
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle through Vendor Management Systems (VMS), ensuring SLA adherence and accurate documentation for audit readiness.
- Collaborated with Implementation Partners to fulfill contractual hiring needs by identifying, screening, and delivering high-quality technical talent.
- Interfaced directly with program managers and client VMO contacts to align hiring forecasts, share candidate slates, and provide regular status updates.
- Ensured compliance with contingent workforce policies, including tenure tracking, rehire eligibility, and risk procedures tied to enterprise client onboarding.
- Streamlined sourcing pipelines using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, GitHub, and internal referral programs, leading to a 40% improvement in submission-to-interview ratios.
- Maintained and reported on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as submittal-to-hire ratio, time-to-fill, and candidate pipeline health across multiple client accounts.
- Served as the main point of contact for job requisitions across VMS platforms, ensuring all candidate submissions met MSP compliance standards (formatting, rate card matching, documentation).
Sparklex Technologies Inc
Talent Acquisition Specialist
08.2024 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Led end-to-end technical recruitment across software development, cloud, and data science roles.
- Sourced top-tier candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, GitHub, and employee referral programs.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to understand skill gaps and workforce planning needs.
- Created job descriptions aligned with both technical requirements and inclusive language best practices.
- Partnered with Canadian universities to drive early career hiring and internship program recruitment.
- Conducted phone screenings, behavioral interviews, and coordinated panel technical interviews.
- Streamlined and executed onboarding processes for new tech hires, ensuring high candidate satisfaction.
- Championed DEI-focused hiring strategies, ensuring inclusive sourcing and unbiased evaluation.
- Collaborated with internal HR, IT, and business operations to align hiring with start dates and onboarding goals.
- Tracked recruitment KPIs (time-to-fill, conversion rates, offer acceptance) and optimized accordingly.
- Contract
Mesons Software Pvt Ltd.
Lead Recruiter
11.2020 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Supported talent delivery for large-scale implementation partners and global MSPs, managing high-volume requisitions across tech verticals (DevOps, QA, Java, Data, Cloud).
- Coordinated with client account managers and program leaders to understand role requirements, define must-have technical skills, and align on budget/rate expectations.
- Worked on positions submitted through VMS tools (Ceipal, Beeline, Fieldglass), ensuring resume formatting, skill matrices, and compliance documents matched submission protocols.
- Built and maintained a robust contractor pipeline for urgent and niche skillsets, enabling faster submittals for time-sensitive contract roles.
- Delivered vetted candidate profiles within 24–48 hours of requisition release, helping our implementation partners maintain Tier-1 vendor status.
- Conducted weekly recruitment syncs with MSP leads to review open positions, clarify feedback, and prioritize urgent needs based on SLA and interview performance.
- Ensured 100% compliance on documentation, including background check tracking, NDA forms, and employment verification processes before onboarding.
Lands & Builders
HR Coordinator
07.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Supported HR operations for recruitment, onboarding, background checks, and HR file audits.
- Coordinated scheduling between hiring managers and candidates for both permanent and contract roles.
- Maintained employee and contractor files in physical and digital formats for internal and compliance audits.
- Assisted in offer letter preparation, documentation requests, and Day 1 readiness for new joiners.
- Communicated with candidate’s post-offer to ensure completion of preboarding steps (ID checks, references, etc.).
- Partnered with IT and facilities to provision assets and access for incoming employees.
- Participated in HR reporting by maintaining onboarding trackers, candidate logs, and background verification status.
- Helped streamline manual onboarding forms by suggesting document templates and filing systems.
Education
St Clair College
Human Resource Management
04.2024
Skills
- Contingent Workforce & Staff Augmentation
- Vendor Management Systems
- Hiring Manager Advisory & Requisition Intake
- Third-Party Vendor & Payroll Coordination
- Interview Scheduling & Candidate Experience
- SOPs, Risk, & Documentation Compliance
- Offer Management & Onboarding Coordination
- ATS: Workday
- ATS: Ceipal
- ATS: SuccessFactors
- ATS: JobDiva
- Reporting & Metrics (Time-to-Fill, Submittal Rate)
- Boolean/X-Ray Sourcing
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- GitHub
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
Certifications And Memberships
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), In Progress
- Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), Member Since 2023
Timeline
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Mesons Technologies Inc
01.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sparklex Technologies Inc
08.2024 - 10.2024
Lead Recruiter
Mesons Software Pvt Ltd.
11.2020 - 01.2023
HR Coordinator
Lands & Builders
07.2019 - 11.2020
St Clair College
Human Resource Management