Firoz Ansari

Recruiter

Gurgaon, Haryana, India10 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in AI-powered recruitment strategies.
Proven track record in technical hiring.
Strong focus on candidate experience and engagement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert specializing in technical recruitment for fast-paced tech environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical RecruitingCandidate Experience Management

Other Skills

AI-Powered Recruitment & AutomationATS Proficiency (Workday, Taleo, Phenom, Rooster)Boolean Search TechniquesBoolean SearchingCandidate ExperienceData Analytics in RecruitmentEmployer Branding StrategiesHiring TrendsMarket Intelligence & ResearchPassive SourcingPassive Sourcing & Proactive HiringProactive HiringRecruitingStakeholder ManagementWorkday

About

I am an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with a strong focus on tech hiring, including roles like Software Developers,AI Developers, Routing & Switching Developer and Testers,Optical Network Engineers, DevOps etc with a background in sourcing, candidate engagement, and stakeholder collaboration, I have helped scale hiring for fast-paced teams. I have leveraged AI tools like HiredScore and prompt engineering to improve hiring workflows. Known for being detail-oriented, proactive, and data-driven. Currently open to new opportunities where I can contribute to strategic hiring, candidate experience, and process improvement. SKILLS • AI-Powered Recruitment & Automation • Boolean Search Techniques • Passive Sourcing & Proactive Hiring • Market Intelligence & Research • Employer Branding Strategies • ATS Proficiency (Workday, Taleo, Phenom, Rooster) • Data Analytics in Recruitment • Candidate Experience Management

Experience

Ciena

Sr. Specialist Recruitment at Ciena

Mar 2019 – Present · 7 yrs · Gurgaon, India · Hybrid

Managing end-to-end R&D IT recruitment, from requirements gathering to onboarding.
Partnered with Business Unit Leaders and Hiring Managers to understand workforce planning and hiring needs.
Conducted review calls with stakeholders to provide hiring status updates and market insights.
Leveraged AI-powered tools within ATS platforms like Rooster to streamline candidate interview scheduling.
Conducted various interviews, negotiated salaries, and prepared salary fitments for approval.
Developed a proactive hiring strategy, maintaining a strong talent pipeline for future and hard-to-fill roles.
Engaged in Passive sourcing, leveraging AI-based talent mapping, LinkedIn, and networking forums.
Participated in diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a more inclusive and equitable hiring process.
Conducted market intelligence research to analyze hiring trends and competitor strategies.
Enhanced employer branding by collaborating on recruitment campaigns, career fairs, and digital engagement strategies.
Mentored and guided junior recruiters, sharing best practices for talent sourcing and engagement.

AI-Powered Recruitment & AutomationBoolean Search TechniquesPassive Sourcing & Proactive HiringMarket Intelligence & ResearchEmployer Branding StrategiesATS Proficiency (Workday, Taleo, Phenom, Rooster)+3

Dataglove it solution

Executive-Talent Acquisition

Mar 2018 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Handled end-to-end IT recruitment for clients like Dell, Microsoft, Accenture, Mphasis.
Coordinated with candidates until joining.
Conducted screening, shortlisting, and telephonic interviews.
Sourced profiles from various channels, including job portals and referrals.

Technical Recruiting

Netconnect pvt. ltd.

IT Recruiter

May 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Engaged with hiring managers to understand requirements.
Sourced resources from various channels, including job portals and employee references.
Headhunted for niche recruitment through various sources.
Managed walk-in events and processed offer letters.

Technical Recruiting