Raja Chereddy

Co-Founder

Hyderabad, Telangana, India11 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of innovative recruitment platform Connectrz.
Expert in scaling organizations through strategic hiring.
Passionate about aligning talent with business needs.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic recruitment leader in the SaaS and technology sectors.

Contact

raja.chereddy@connectrz.in LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStrategic SourcingMarket IntelligenceStakeholder ManagementTechnical RecruitingHr OperationsTechnology Recruitment

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsBenefits NegotiationBrand DevelopmentCandidate DevelopmentDigital marketing hiringDiversity & InclusionEmployee EngagementEmployee Referral ProgramsEmployer BrandingIT ConsultingInteriewInternal RecruitmentJob BoardsJob Description Development

About

As the Founder & Chief Talent Connector at Connectrz, I bring Over a decade of proven expertise in building high-performing teams and scaling organizations from the ground up. A strategic recruitment leader and workforce architect, I have successfully driven large-scale hiring programs and established teams across IT and Non-IT domains for global organizations. At Connectrz, we are transforming the way businesses and talent connect: 👉 IT Hiring – From software engineers and cloud architects to data innovators and cybersecurity leaders, we deliver the niche tech talent that accelerates business growth. 👉 Non-IT Hiring – From customer support and finance to HR, sales, and operations, we empower companies with professionals who ensure business excellence. I am deeply passionate about helping companies hire smarter, faster, and at scale—while creating meaningful career opportunities for professionals to achieve their full potential. 📩 Connect with me if you’re ready to scale your workforce, optimize hiring strategy, or leverage our free job board at Connectrz.in. 📞 +91 96760 97850

Experience

Connectrz

Founder & Chief Talent Connector

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

At Connectrz, we are more than just a staffing company — we are workforce partners for the next generation.
Helping businesses hire right, faster, across tech and non-tech roles.
Supporting organizations with permanent, contract, and project-based hiring tailored to their growth stage.
Building a unique open job board (Connectrz.in) where employers can post jobs for free and access a wider talent pool.
Delivering value through scalable workforce solutions, compliance management, and talent engagement strategies.
Known for our puzzle-solving approach to recruitment, aligning the right skills with the right business challenges.
As Founder, I focus on:
Driving client partnerships with a consultative approach.
Building scalable hiring models for startups, SMEs, and enterprises.
Shaping the future of recruitment for Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

Job BoardsIT ConsultingStaffing ServicesSolution SellingTrusted Business PartnerBrand Development+2

Dazn india

Sr Talent Acquisition Partner

May 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

📌 Strategic Hiring & Business Alignment
Analyzed evolving business needs to refine hiring strategies & approach.
Developed tailored job descriptions to align with skill requirements.
Built a Role Requirements vs. Skillset Dashboard for structured hiring.
📌 Market Intelligence & Competitive Insights
Conducted market research & talent mapping across key skills.
Designed a Compensation Dashboard & Competitor Analysis for benchmarking.
Provided interviewer training & experience enhancement strategies.
📌 Sourcing & Outreach Excellence
Leveraged diverse hiring channels – job boards, social media, referrals & events.
Implemented targeted outreach with personalized engagement.
Strengthened employer branding to attract top-tier talent.
📌 Optimized Selection & Candidate Experience
Designed customized assessments to evaluate technical & cultural fit.
Established structured interview processes for fairness & consistency.
Ensured a seamless candidate experience, from first contact to offer.
📌 Impact: Successfully optimized hiring efficiency, enhanced employer branding, and built high-performing teams through data-driven and strategic recruitment initiatives.

Strategic SourcingMarket IntelligenceTechnical RecruitingMarket MappingDigital marketing hiringInternal Recruitment+5

Ge digital

Talent Acquisition Partner

Apr 2018 – Apr 2023 · 5 yrs · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Journey: Consultant → Specialist → Partner
📌 Growth Impact: Progressed from executing TA strategies to driving business-aligned hiring solutions, ensuring high-impact talent acquisition at scale.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
🔹 SPOC for Hyderabad Digital Hiring, leading recruitment for GE Digital, GE Power Digital, GE Renewable Energy Digital, and Hyderabad Technology Center.
🔹 Built the Core Product Development Team for the world’s first Industrial IoT platform.
🔹 End-to-End Recruitment: TA strategy, talent mapping, sourcing, vendor management, compensation structuring, and offer rollouts.
🔹 Stakeholder Engagement: Partnered with senior leadership, hiring managers, and HRBPs to drive workforce planning.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
🔹 Expanded role to support 8 Product Development Teams & 18 Scrum Teams.
🔹 Developed pipeline strategies using social media, networking, tech events, and hackathons.
🔹 Market Intelligence: Provided business leaders with market insights & talent analytics for strategic hiring decisions.
🔹 TA Analytics & Reporting: Streamlined recruitment tracking and performance measurement.
🔹 Managed contractual hiring for Product Managers, overseeing the end-to-end selection & payment process.
Talent Acquisition Partner
🔹 Elevated to a strategic role, shaping hiring programs, recruitment strategies, and workforce planning.
🔹 Consultative Partner to business leaders, ensuring hiring aligns with long-term business goals.
🔹 Spearheaded data-driven recruitment, optimizing talent acquisition through analytics and reporting.

Trusted Business PartnerTalent AcquisitionMarket Intelligenceinternet hiringInteriewRecruiting+9

Jda software

Information Technology Recruiter

Feb 2017 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Hyderabad Area, India

Led end-to-end recruitment for multiple Product Development teams in Hyderabad, including JDA LABS & JDA PD teams.
Strategic Hiring: Sourced & screened talent via job portals, databases, referrals, and vendor partnerships.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with hiring teams to refine candidate quality.
Process Optimization: Managed hiring software, reports, and event-driven recruitment.
Offer Management: Verified documents, conducted background checks & facilitated offers.
Workforce Planning: Aligned hiring strategies with quarterly goals.
📌 Specialized in hiring for Product, Analytics, Tech Support, and Data Science & ML teams.

Technical Recruiting