Akhil Kinayath

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 1 mo experience

AI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over 5 years of recruitment experience across various industries.
Implemented innovative sourcing techniques to enhance candidate engagement.
Successfully managed recruitment campaigns for diverse roles.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in SaaS recruitment and strategic sourcing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Internal RecruitmentEnd To End RecruitingTalent SourcingExecutive Search

Other Skills

Vendor ManagementApplication Tracking SystemTaleoTechnical RecruitingSAP SuccessFactorsATS trackingCandidate database managementCandidate sourcingHeadhuntingTeam managementSix SigmaSix Sigma Black BeltStrategic SourcingBooleanPeople Management

About

As a dedicated recruitment professional with over 5+ years of experience, I have honed my skills in identifying, attracting, and securing top talent across various industries. My journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of the recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to negotiating offers and onboarding. Key highlights of my career include: 1. Successfully managed recruitment campaigns for diverse roles, from entry-level positions to executive searches. 2. Implemented innovative sourcing techniques that increased candidate engagement and reduced time-to-fill. 3. Developed and maintained a robust candidate pipeline, ensuring quick turnaround for urgent hiring needs. 4. Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and cultural fit, resulting in higher retention rates. 5. Developed and maintained strong relationships with recruitment agencies and other external vendors.

Experience

6 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

1 yr 10 mos

Current Experience

Msi services pvt ltd

Recruiter II

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Vendor ManagementApplication Tracking SystemInternal Recruitment

Korn ferry

Associate Recruiter

Mar 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

1. End-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition for IT and Non-IT positions, including requirement gathering, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
2. Candidate sourcing through LinkedIn, Naukri, job portals, and internal databases, with hands-on experience in job posting, mass mailing, resume screening, and shortlisting.
3. Interview coordination and scheduling with candidates, hiring managers, and technical panels; ensured smooth recruitment workflows and timely closures.
4. Proficient in SAP SuccessFactors, ATS tracking, candidate database management, sourcing trackers, and weekly recruitment reporting.
5. Successfully hired for a wide range of roles including Software Testing (Manual, Automation, API), Mobile & Android Development, UI Development, Engineering (Design, System, Electronics RF, R&D), ERP/EDI Analysts, Finance & Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, Pricing, Business Intelligence, and Analytics.

TaleoTechnical RecruitingEnd to End Recruiting

Aim plus staffing solutions

Lead Recruiter

Feb 2020 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs · Bangalore

1. Worked closely with client POCs and stakeholders to understand high-priority requirements, hiring needs, and timelines, ensuring efficient position closures.
2. Executed candidate sourcing and headhunting through Naukri, Monster, LinkedIn, internal databases, referrals, and networking, following a requirement-driven hiring approach.
3. Led team coordination, assigned requirements to recruiters, managed weekend hiring drives, and ensured delivery against SLAs and client expectations.
4. Conducted preliminary screening and candidate engagement, evaluating technical competencies and skill sets for roles including Cloud Security, Azure, AWS, DevOps, Cyber Security, Network Security, Firewalls, Full Stack, Frontend, Salesforce, Java, Python, Embedded Systems, and Automation Technologies.

Internal RecruitmentExecutive SearchTalent Sourcing