Saif Asraf

Head of Talent

San Francisco, California, United States7 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led a team of 20+ technical recruiters.
  • Streamlined hiring processes for improved efficiency.
  • Expert in strategic recruitment planning and talent acquisition.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Recruitment Manager with expertise in strategic talent acquisition within the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Recruitment PlanningTeam ManagementStrategic Talent AcquisitionCandidate Selection

Other Skills

Boolean LogicBoolean SearchingBusiness DevelopmentClient RelationsCommunicationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Executive SearchIT SourcingLinkedIn Talent InsightsMarket ResearchMarketingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

About

At OptimHire, our team thrives under my leadership, advancing strategic recruitment and fostering an empowering culture. We've aligned our recruitment strategies with business objectives, ensuring a seamless integration of top-tier technical talent into diverse roles. My proficiency with LinkedIn Talent Insights and CRM systems enhances our talent sourcing capabilities. Partnering with stakeholders, we've streamlined hiring processes, which has significantly contributed to our recruitment success and sustained client satisfaction.

Experience

Optimhire

3 roles

Recruitment Manager

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs

Screening ResumesBoolean LogicStrategic Recruitment PlanningTeam Management

Team Lead Recruitment

Promoted

Mar 2021Mar 2024 · 3 yrs

  • 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
  • Lead and inspire a team of 20+ technical recruiters, providing clear direction and guidance.
  • Conduct daily team meetings and huddles to review performance, share best practices, and plan for variance reduction.
  • Set and drive the team's goals for the day, ensuring alignment with overall recruitment objectives.
  • Foster a supportive and empowering team culture, encouraging professional growth and development.
  • 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand hiring needs, timelines, and skill requirements.
  • Help clients in writing or modifying job descriptions to attract top talent.
  • 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the recruitment team in screening, sourcing, and interviewing applicants.
  • Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean strings, to identify and engage with qualified candidates.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to assess candidate suitability and facilitate seamless onboarding.
  • 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their hiring goals and challenges.
  • Conduct hiring calls with the technical team, discussing different scenarios, and providing strategic solutions.
  • Follow up on shortlisted candidates with the recruiters to expedite joining formalities.
  • 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
  • Continuously analyze recruitment processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Implement innovative approaches and tools to enhance efficiency and quality of hires.
  • Monitor team performance metrics, identify performance gaps, and develop improvement plans.
Screening ResumesBoolean SearchingStrategic Talent AcquisitionCandidate Selection

Technical Recruiter

Aug 2019Feb 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies tailored to the specific needs of software engineering and IT roles.
  • Align recruitment efforts with corporation policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practices.
  • Leverage a variety of sources to search and analyze resumes, including job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks.
  • 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
  • Conduct thorough resume screening and preliminary candidate assessments to identify the most qualified individuals.
  • Perform phone and general interviews to assess technical skills, cultural fit, and career aspirations.
  • Utilize behavioral and competency-based interviewing techniques to evaluate candidates' qualifications and potential.
  • 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬:
  • Conduct in-depth research on the job market, industry trends, and talent availability.
  • Analyze market data to determine competitive compensation packages, market demand for specific roles, and hiring challenges.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to hiring managers regarding market conditions and talent acquisition strategies.

The global associates

Business Development Executive

Nov 2018Aug 2019 · 9 mos

  • Identifying new sales leads & contacting potential clients via email or call to establish rapport and set up meetings
  • Clarifying customer's business expectations and challenges

Education

Osmania University

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

May 2015May 2018

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