Akshay Raj

Recruiter

Gurugram, Haryana, India16 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 13 years of global talent acquisition experience.
  • Successfully recruited 100+ data professionals in 1.5 years.
  • Expertise in hiring across multiple sectors including IT and Renewable Energy.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert with a focus on Data and Renewable Energy sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionData AnalyticsData ScienceAnalyticsHuman Resources

Other Skills

Account ManagementApplicant Tracking SystemsBuilding RelationshipsBulk hiringBusiness NetworkingC-Level ConsultingC-Level PresentationsC-Level RelationshipsCandidate GenerationClient DevelopmentClient/Hiring Manager RelationshipsCold CallingContract RecruitmentCorporate RecruitingCustomer Satisfaction

About

As a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader with over 13 years of global experience, I've honed my skills in crafting and executing recruitment strategies that drive organizational success. From my tenure in both headhunting firms and industry-leading companies across India, the USA, and Australia, I've amassed a diverse toolkit tailored to the unique demands of multiple sectors including Information Technology, Big Data and Analytics, Solar, Automotive, and Oil & Gas. In the last 1.5 years, I have recruited 100+ data professionals as data engineers, solution designers/architects, data scientists across APAC region. I have vast experience in hiring for all Cloud Computing Platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). I have also extensively recruited SAP data consultants and Master Data Management Consultants as well as Gen AI professionals.

Experience

16 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 2 mos
Current Experience

Nab

Senior Analyst - Talent Acquisition

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Capgemini

Associate Manager - Talent Acquisition - Insights & Data Analytics

Jan 2022Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Lead talent acquisition for the Data Analytics & Insights division of Capgemini’s Australia and NZ business
  • Responsible for sourcing, screening, selection, and salary negotiations with candidates for Insights and data analytics practice.
  • I am accountable for taking care of the recruitment needs of the Australian and New Zealand businesses for several clients.
Stakeholder ManagementBulk hiringTalent AcquisitionData Analytics

Hydrogen group

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Data, Analytics, Data Visualisation and BI

Jul 2018Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Greater Sydney Area

  • Generated revenue of over AUD2,00,000 in the first 6 months of 2021 through the successful placement of top performers across Data Science & Analytics, Big Data Processing, and Architecture at major software houses, IT consulting firms and ASX listed businesses in both permanent and contracting roles
  • Maintained CV submission to Job ratio of at least 2:1, CV to Interview ratio of 2:1, Interview to placement ratio of 5:1 in current FY2021
  • Established initial contact with prospects and conducted preliminary interviews, resume reviews, segmentation and organisation, and prioritization of candidates according to position requirements
Stakeholder ManagementData ScienceAnalytics

Jbm group

Assistant Manager - Human Resources (Talent Acquisition)

Jun 2017May 2018 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Managed entire recruitment life cycle including sourcing, screening, selection, appointments, salary negotiations and onboarding for 5 business verticals of Solar, Artificial Intelligence, Railways, Electric Vehicle Charging and Waste-to-Energy.
  • Initiated recruitment in newly established AI division by identifying competencies, generating job descriptions and hiring Software Engineers (AI/ML); Recruited CEOs, General Managers and Engineers for Waste-to-Energy and Electric Vehicle Charging divisions
Stakeholder ManagementBulk hiringTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources

8minutes future energy pvt. ltd.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Oct 2016Jun 2017 · 8 mos · Greater Delhi Area

  • Single-handedly managed entire core HR functions for a team of 50 people in the company
  • Hired 25 employees in 6 months for various roles including VP, Project Manager, Design Engineer, Draftsman
  • Established processes for resource planning & budgeting, talent acquisition and onboarding of new employees
Stakeholder ManagementBulk hiringTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources

Qualitec

Executive Recruiter

Sep 2013Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Greater Houston

  • Full cycle recruiting for sales, marketing, finance, technical consulting and executive roles from junior to executive levels spanning multiple business units in Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Petrochemical and Retail companies across USA
  • Cultivated strong partnerships within key hiring groups and senior leadership that resulted in successful candidate sourcing strategies, interview strategies and equitable offer packages
  • Performed business development functions to source new clients and candidates
  • Pre-screen candidates with detailed phone screens and resume checks, evaluating candidates’ compatibility with specific job requirements, ensuring a right fit prior to submission to client. Track candidates’ activities in the applicant tracking system.
  • Negotiate salaries and extend job offers

Etg search

Executive Recruiter

Jun 2011Sep 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Greater Houston

  • Assist companies with their executive talent search needs from director level to the CEO/President. Industries include Oil& Gas, Technology, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Medical fields.
  • Managed portfolio of 25 or more candidates at any given time. Resume review and interview preparation services. Task included: Account Management, Job Market Research, Interview Preparation, Candidate Preparation and Marketing to C-Level Hiring Managers, Resume Review, Salary Negotiating, Candidate Sourcing, Interview Prospects and Training recruiters.

Croford pharmaceuticals pvt. ltd

Regional Manager

Jul 2008Nov 2010 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Greater Lucknow Area

  • Worked as Regional Manager in a pharmaceutical company.
  • Responsible for capturing business opportunities in allocated area, ensuring implementation of marketing plans through field force and achievement of area sales target collection per month by managing a team of medical representatives and providing on-the-job training.
  • Directed and implemented all recruiting strategies to achieve required staffing levels and fill over 50 openings annually while improving candidate quality.
  • Maintain records on recruiting activities.

Education

Jaipuria Institute of Management

MBA — Marketing and HR

Jan 2006Jan 2008

Amity University

BBA — Marketing and HR

Jan 2002Jan 2005

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