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Shyam Rajan

Recruiter

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India10 yrs 1 mo experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition.
  • Expertise in SaaS recruitment and analytics.
  • Strong focus on diversity and employer branding.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong focus on recruitment analytics and employer branding.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitmentSaas Hiring

Other Skills

SaaS Software Development RecruitingRecruitment AnalyticsEmployer BrandingData AnalyticsTechnical RecruitingSaaSUniversity RecruitmentStakeholder ManagementTechnical RecruitmentIT RecruitmentDiversity and Equity HiringCandidate OnboardingAI Prompt EngineeringTableauAnalytical Skills

About

A results-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist with 10+ years of experience in end-to-end recruitment hiring for SaaS Software Development Teams including IT, Sales, Finance, and Business roles. Expertise in sourcing top-tier talent, optimizing hiring strategies, and leveraging data analytics for recruitment insights. Adept at managing APAC and US hiring, including SaaS-based technical and leadership roles. Passionate about employer branding, stakeholder management, and enhancing workforce diversity. Strong background in onboarding, campus hiring, and implementing recruitment best practices to streamline processes and reduce time-to-hire.

Experience

10 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
3 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Precisely

3 roles

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jun 2023Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • SaaS Software Development Recruiting:
  • Experienced in hiring candidates for high-performing SaaS development teams across multiple functional areas, including:
  • Product & Design Roles: Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, Product Owners
  • Development & Engineering Roles: Frontend Developers, Backend Developers, Full-Stack Developers, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, QA Automation Engineers, and Security Engineers
  • Operations & Support Roles: Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), Technical Support Engineers, and Technical Consultants
  • Business & Strategy Roles: Solutions Architects, Sales Engineers, Vice President – APAC Sales, and Data Analysts
  • Specialized Roles: AI Engineers, Compliance Project Managers, and Technical Writers
  • Technical & Sales Recruiting:
  • > Lead the development of strategies for attracting experienced professionals, collaborating with Hiring Managers to understand specific requirements. Build a strong industry network, attend events, and contribute to the company's appeal as an employer of choice. Oversee the interview process, negotiate offers, and ensure a seamless transition for new hires. Stay abreast of industry trends for informed decision-making, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in the hiring process.
  • > Continuously assess and refine hiring processes for optimal efficiency and effectiveness in experienced hiring.
  • Recruitment Analytics:
  • Utilize recruitment analytics to extract actionable insights, employing tools like Tableau, Excel, and Python. Develop and maintain dashboards to track key metrics, analyze candidate pipelines, and enhance recruitment strategies. Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize processes, improve decision-making, and achieve organizational recruitment goals.
  • Campus Recruiting:
  • Established and nurtured relationships with universities, particularly focusing top colleges to hire our talent including Amity, BSRIT, Chandigarh University, SRM etc.
SaaS Software Development RecruitingRecruitment AnalyticsEmployer BrandingData AnalyticsTechnical RecruitingRecruitment+1

Talent Acquisition Specialist - APAC

Promoted

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Handling end-to-end technical and sales recruitment for the APAC region for Precisely.
  • In addition to recruiting, I am implementing new strategies to improve employer branding for talent acquisition. My key goals for employer branding are to reduce time to hire and cost per hire.
Technical RecruitmentEmployer BrandingRecruitment

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jul 2021Jun 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Precisely is the global leader in data integrity, providing accuracy, consistency, and context in data for 12,000 customers in more than 100 countries, including 97 of the Fortune 100. Precisely’s data integration, data quality, data governance, location intelligence, and data enrichment products power better business decisions to create better outcomes. Learn more at www.precisely.com.
  • I worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist handling end-to-end IT recruitment, focusing on hiring for Java, Big Data, DevOps, .NET, Cloud, Automation Testing, Software Support, and PM/PO roles.
  • My responsibilities included:
  • Developing strategies to attract the right talent for our organization, with a strong emphasis on diversity and equity in new hires.
  • Educating candidates about the company culture, policies, and products.
  • Negotiating compensation based on market trends and internal salary ranges.
  • Creating and sharing offer letters.
  • Assisting with candidate onboarding through follow-ups and guidance.
  • Collaborating with hiring managers and teams to schedule interviews after my initial screenings.
  • Providing insights to hiring managers to support informed decision-making.
  • Additionally, I had a solid understanding of full-stack web development using React.js (frontend) and Node.js (backend). Also I've learnt the basics of Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, .NET, AWS, Automation Testing, Data Analysis (Python, R, visualization tools), Product Management, DevOps, Support, Administration, Tax (Indirect), C++, and Security to effectively make technical hires.
IT RecruitmentDiversity and Equity HiringCandidate OnboardingRecruitment

Ibm

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Apr 2021Jul 2021 · 3 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • Worked at IBM (India Software Labs) on end-to-end recruitment.

Hexaware technologies

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jul 2016Apr 2021 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Chennai Area, India · On-site

  • I worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for AIG (employer: Hexaware Technologies). My work involved recruiting candidates for insurance and IT-related roles. I was genuinely interested in learning about new job roles and their nature. I had expertise in LinkedIn sourcing, AI sourcing, and X-ray sourcing, among others. In my role, I focused on recruiting diverse candidates for AIG. Additionally, each month, we published internal articles on the influencing factors of recruitment and technologies.

Bridge technologies and solutions

US IT Recruiter

Nov 2015May 2016 · 6 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • My role involved sourcing and hiring IT professionals for the US market. We hired candidates on our payroll, which required us to negotiate, check, and analyze their visa status, tax terms, and other related factors. I worked for major clients like Nike and Verizon, utilizing JOB DIVA as our application tracking system.

Gramar it solutions

IT Recruiter Intern

May 2015Nov 2015 · 6 mos · Greater Chennai Area · On-site

  • I worked on the end-to-end recruitment process for clients like IBM, IBM ISL (India Software Labs), Tech Mahindra, Harman, Extentia, OLR Retail, and Seal InfoTec. We used portals such as Monster, Naukri, candidate referrals, and LinkedIn to identify potential candidates. Working on IBM ISL requirements increased my efficiency in sourcing difficult IT skills. I spoke with several skilled professionals, which shaped my career.

Education

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli

Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Executive General Management — Executive General Management

Oct 2024Nov 2025

Muthayammal Engineering College

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

Jan 2010Jan 2014

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