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ShivaKumar Poshala

Recruiter
Toronto,ON

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I am a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist with 11+ years of global experience across North America, Europe, Canada, APAC, and LATAM, specializing in full-cycle recruitment for IT, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Finance, Retail, and Manufacturing. Skilled in leadership, diversity, campus, and niche technology hiring (AI, ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital, FinTech), I bring expertise in sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and HR project transitions. Proficient in ATS platforms (Workday, Taleo, SuccessFactors, Bullhorn, Kenexa) and advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, Google X-ray, GitHub, Stack Overflow), I am passionate about exploring innovative methods to attract top talent while ensuring an excellent candidate and stakeholder experience.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter

Rapido’s
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed full life cycle recruiting, specializing in sourcing, screening, and placing technical and non-technical professionals across global markets.
  • Handled high-volume recruiting within VMS/MSP environments for technical, techno-functional, and top-secret projects.
  • Partnered with hiring teams in daily/weekly meetings to review open roles, track placement progress, and analyze market trends.
  • Identified and presented the best-qualified candidates by evaluating technical skills, experience, soft skills, and organizational fit.
  • Oversaw Applicant Tracking System (Bullhorn) and managed internal/external job postings across platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, and social media channels.
  • Leveraged AI-powered sourcing tools (e.g., HireEZ, SeekOut, Lusha, ChatGPT prompts for outreach, and LinkedIn AI search features) to automate candidate discovery, outreach personalization, and market mapping.
  • Implemented resume parsing, chatbot screening, and AI-driven matching tools to improve efficiency in candidate shortlisting and enhance recruiter productivity.
  • Sourced and engaged passive candidates across North America and Canada with integrity and professionalism, ensuring an ethical recruitment process.
  • Provided end-to-end recruitment support for top five banks and RNF clients, delivering tailored talent acquisition solutions aligned with business needs.

Assistant Manager / Senior Recruiter- Global Talent Sourcing Strategy Team

Mphasis
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Responsible for end-to-end hiring for Mphasis across North America and Europe, from Associate to Senior Manager level positions.
  • Led sourcing initiatives that increased candidate pipelines and reduced time-to-fill across multiple business units.
  • Partnered with GCS and GTM teams on sourcing activities, supporting the Europe team with high-demand roles and the NA team with Sourcing Jam projects.
  • Implemented innovative sourcing strategies (Boolean, social media, niche forums, and AI-powered tools like HireEZ, SeekOut, ChatGPT prompts) to engage passive candidates, improving candidate quality and reducing time-to-hire.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and hiring managers to align sourcing strategies with business goals, increasing candidate fit, offer acceptance rates, and hiring manager satisfaction scores.
  • Built a robust candidate network through referrals, industry networking, and online platforms.
  • Championed diversity hiring, sourcing underrepresented talent (women, POC, etc.) across North America, and trained the global TA team on diversity sourcing strategies.
  • Acted as Hiring SPOC for niche and senior-level technology roles globally, including:
    Global Transformation Leaders (Cloud, Infrastructure, Technology, Product Innovation, Re-engineering)
    Enterprise Architects, AI/ML Experts, Client Partners (Healthcare)
    Delivery Managers (Medi Assist), Registered Nurses (Oncology)
  • Successfully supported top banking clients such as RBC, BNY Mellon, Wells Fargo, BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley, consistently delivering high-quality talent for critical roles.

Assistant Manager/ Senior Recruiter- Global Talent Sourcing Strategy Team

Ernst & Young
Bengaluru, India
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Global Talent Sourcing Strategy Team | Leadership Hiring | Diversity Sourcing Led a team of 6 Sourcers, overseeing daily operations, delegating tasks, doing hands-on sourcing, and ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Researching the Job Description to find hidden Skills, Certifications, Industries, which helps us to prepare a step-by-step procedure to find & target the best Talent from LinkedIn | Indeed | Success Factor | Associations | events | Conferences | meetups | other social media handles.
  • Preparing accurate intake notes file, Boolean file and JD evaluation document and update the central Boolean library and train the team members with new Sourcing techniques.
  • Research a new sourcing tool / method & publish a short blog post about it on Global Central Sourcing team collaborate site when applicable. (Present strengths/weaknesses).
  • Coordinated with hiring managers and forecasted all hiring requirements in future.
  • Ensured that best talent acquisition by company and developed various strategies for same.
  • Managed entire life cycle of recruitments such as identifying position and screened list of candidates and recommended placement of staff.
  • As Assistant Manager I am responsible to do look after team members performance, submissions, and data.
  • Monitored off site recruitments and planned participation of organization in job fairs and organizations.
  • Oversaw recruiting process and maintained all documents and procedures according to legal and organizational regulations.

Senior Talent Sourcer

ICF
Bengaluru, India
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Performed end to end recruitment cycle.
  • Lead the team and assisting teammates with setting priorities, developing recruiting metrics, and sourcing strategies for team.
  • Worked on Java Developer, Salesforce Developer, QA Analyst, Business Analyst, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Architect, Electrical Engineer, Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Crew Technician, Assembler, etc...
  • Full-service recruitment providing permanent placement as well as contracting services in the Technology.
  • Responsible for sourcing, screening, resume formatting, interview preparation, scheduling, salary, benefits, negotiation, and presenting offers/closing.
  • Used Boolean search/key-string search extensively to identify the best match and reduce response time to meet client demands.
  • Interviewing applicants for their experience, technical capabilities, communication skills, project availability, and salary (hourly/annual) discussions to strike a balance between the consultant's rate and the client's rate.

Emerging Lead Senior Recruiter/Sourcer - Global Talent Sourcing Strategy Team

State Street Bank & Trust Company
Bengaluru, India
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Managed end-to-end hiring for State Street across North America; expanded into the COE model supporting recruitment for EMEA, APAC, and Australia, from internships to Senior Manager levels.
  • Conducted deep JD research to uncover hidden skills, certifications, and industry nuances, building step-by-step sourcing strategies that improved candidate targeting across LinkedIn, Indeed, Workday, associations, events, and social media.
  • Served as part of the Talent Market Research Team, driving talent mapping initiatives by aligning internal employees with organizational requirements.
  • Prepared and maintained intake notes, Boolean files, and JD evaluation documents, contributing to the central Boolean library for global sourcing teams.
  • Researched, piloted, and documented new sourcing tools and methods, publishing internal blogs for the Global Central Sourcing team on their strengths, weaknesses, and best practices.
  • Partnered with in-country TA teams to develop sourcing plans aligned with regional hiring priorities and business needs.
  • Championed diversity hiring across global markets, sourcing underrepresented talent (gender, POC, veterans, LGBT+, etc.) while ensuring fairness and integrity.
  • Acted as Hiring SPOC for niche technology roles globally, successfully delivering candidates for:
    Global Transformation Leaders (Cloud, Infrastructure, Product Innovation, Re-engineering)
    Enterprise Architects, AI/ML Experts, Data Scientists, Algorithm & Analytics roles
    Cybersecurity experts     (SOC, Red Team, Splunk, Pen Testers, Threat Hunters, DLP, InfoSec)
    Ultra Low-Latency & High-Performance Engineering roles
  • Represented State Street at multiple Virtual Career Fairs (Grace Hopper, NABA, etc.), strengthening employer brand visibility and talent pipeline building.

Sr Technical Recruiter

Mindteck
Bengaluru, India
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Head-hunted top-tier talent including Software Engineers, Test Engineers, Program Managers, Web Developers, and senior engineering leaders across industries.
  • Designed and executed comprehensive search strategies to recruit senior and niche candidates within highly competitive and limited talent markets.
  • Owned the full-cycle recruitment process: sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, negotiating terms/rates, extending offers, and successfully closing candidates.
  • Facilitated end-to-end contingent staffing recruitment across Technology verticals, ensuring timely fulfillment with high-quality candidates.
  • Recognized as the #1 revenue generator (gross margin $ and professional placement fees $) for the branch month after month, consistently ranked among the Top 10 Recruiters region-wide.
  • Mentored and trained new recruiters, providing ongoing coaching and support to help them navigate senior technical hiring policies and best practices.
  • Managed accounts and requirements across Financial Services Technology, supporting multiple practices in Capital Markets, Banking, and Insurance.

Senior Process Executive/Technical Recruiter

Infosys
Bengaluru, India
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Recruited IT professionals in time-sensitive environments, placing high-end technical talent in full-time, contract, and contract-to-hire roles.
  • Specialized in Software Architects/Developers (Distributed & Mainframe), Database Architects/DBAs, Network/Security Engineers, Web Developers, Program/Product/Project Managers, and QA/Test Analysts.
  • Managed end-to-end contingent staffing recruitment across technology areas, ensuring timely fulfillment with high-quality candidates.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with BU Heads and Hiring Managers, facilitating regular status calls, requirement discussions, and vendor coordination.
  • Sourced candidates via LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Google X-ray searches, internal databases, referrals, networking, and job fairs.
  • Conducted candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, negotiated terms/rates, extended offers, and closed candidates successfully.
  • Worked on emerging technologies including AI, Machine Learning, Automation, ETL (Informatica), and Sales & FinTech products.
  • Maintained accurate records in Kenexa (ATS) and prepared daily, weekly, and monthly recruitment reports for leadership review.
  • Coordinated with vendors, managed external resource management, conducted vendor reviews, and facilitated vendor consolidation.
  • Gained practical knowledge of US immigration processes related to candidate onboarding.
  • Oversaw complete recruitment lifecycle from requirement understanding to candidate joining and induction.

HR Associate

247HeadHunting
Hyderabad, India
05.2012 - 05.2014
  • Recruited IT professionals in high-pressure environments, placing top-tier technical talent in full-time, contract, and contract-to-hire roles.
  • Specialized in Software Architects/Developers (Distributed & Mainframe), Database Architects/DBAs, Network/Security Engineers, Web Developers, Program/Product/Project Managers, and QA/Test Analysts.
  • Managed end-to-end contingent staffing recruitment, ensuring timely fulfillment of technology positions with high-quality candidates.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with BU Heads and Hiring Managers, facilitating requirement discussions, status updates, and vendor coordination.
  • Sourced candidates through LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Google X-ray searches, internal databases, referrals, networking, and job fairs.
  • Conducted screening, interviews, reference checks, negotiations, offer extensions, and candidate closures, ensuring successful placements.
  • Recruited for emerging technologies including AI, Machine Learning, Automation, ETL (Informatica), and Sales/FinTech products.
  • Maintained accurate ATS records in Kenexa and prepared daily, weekly, and monthly recruitment reports for leadership.
  • Coordinated with vendors, managed external resource management, conducted vendor reviews, and facilitated vendor consolidation.
  • Gained practical experience in US immigration processes related to onboarding international candidates.
  • Oversaw the complete recruitment lifecycle, from requirement gathering to candidate onboarding and induction.Analyzing the various requirements given by client.
  • Involved in Resourcing activity for junior, Middle and Senior Level Management positions for the company.
  • Screening and short-listing profiles as per requirements.
  • Client Management.
  • Responsible for end-to-end Recruitment process viz. requirement gathering, sourcing, prescreening, coordinating for interviews, on boarding etc.
  • Scheduling & coordinating with prospective candidates for various interview levels and building up rapport with candidates from first contact till on boarding to maintain a high offer to joining ratio.
  • Conducting walk-in interview.
  • Coordinating interviews efficiently and make the event happen.
  • Responsible for maintaining, updating, and reviewing status report.
  • Upload resumes and maintain database in the recruitment management software.
  • Negotiation regarding Salary.
  • Handling day to day admin work such as attendance, leave records, and sending all data to Manager.

Skills

  • Full life cycle recruiting
  • Technical sourcing
  • Candidate engagement
  • Applicant tracking systems
  • AI-driven recruitment tools
  • Talent mapping
  • Diversity hiring strategies
  • Global recruitment
  • Compensation analysis
  • Data-driven decision making

Training

  • Recruiting, Hiring and Onboarding Employees- Coursera
  • Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals- Coursera
  • Talent Sourcing- LinkedIn
  • Diversity Recruitment- LinkedIn
  • Talent Management- LinkedIn
  • Tech Recruitment Certification- Hirist
  • Certified LEAN Practitioner- LEAN

Education Qualification And Certification

  • Bachelor’s in computer science & engineering, JNTUH
  • State Street Lean Practitioner, Lean Management Office
  • Top performer globally amongst all State Street LinkedIn Users in Highest LRI (LinkedIn Recruiter Index), 82.1%
  • Won the LinkedIn recruiter Challenge contest, First place
  • Mastering in LinkedIn Recruiter Assessment

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter

Rapido’s
11.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager / Senior Recruiter- Global Talent Sourcing Strategy Team

Mphasis
09.2022 - 10.2024

Assistant Manager/ Senior Recruiter- Global Talent Sourcing Strategy Team

Ernst & Young
10.2021 - 09.2022

Senior Talent Sourcer

ICF
08.2021 - 10.2021

Emerging Lead Senior Recruiter/Sourcer - Global Talent Sourcing Strategy Team

State Street Bank & Trust Company
06.2018 - 08.2021

Sr Technical Recruiter

Mindteck
07.2016 - 06.2018

Senior Process Executive/Technical Recruiter

Infosys
08.2014 - 05.2016

HR Associate

247HeadHunting
05.2012 - 05.2014

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