Zubair Ahamed
APAC, Talent Acquisition Partner
Chennai
Summary
Accomplished Talent Acquisition Partner with a proven track record at Genesys Telecom Labs, specializing in strategic planning and relationship building. Expert in leveraging talent acquisition and multitasking abilities to enhance recruitment processes and workforce planning. Spearheaded diversity initiatives and established robust talent pipelines, significantly contributing to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Genesys Telecom Labs
10.2021 - Current
- Lateral Hiring: Demonstrated expertise in recruiting a diverse range of tech professionals, spanning R&D, IT Data & Analytics, AI/ML, and Professional Services.
- Campus Hiring: Cultivating strong relationships with universities. Planning & execution, Selection Process and onboarding.
- Streamlined the talent acquisition process by implementing an applicant tracking system and improving candidate experience.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to align talent needs with organizational growth goals, ensuring a proactive approach to workforce planning.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives within the talent acquisition team, promoting an inclusive work environment for all employees.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
- Established a robust talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, and proactive outreach efforts.
Sourcing Specialist
Freshworks
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Successfully partnered with Tech Recruiters and Hiring Managers across the BU's to identify and fill critical talent gaps.
- Led successful hiring drives, demonstrating expertise in Boolean, Xray Search, and utilizing social media and networking effectively to reach diverse talent pools.
- Developed and executed impactful recruitment strategies with a strong focus on candidate experience, diversity sourcing, and streamlined interview processes.
- Actively contributed to the success of the team by conducting market research, sourcing high-quality candidates, negotiating competitive offers, and influencing management decisions.
- Regularly participated in weekly review meetings with all BUs - TA Managers, demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Technical Recruiter
Toyota Connected India
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Preparing the hiring reports as per the business need and weekly review meeting with CTO (GK Senthil) and HR manager.
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and align talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
- Onboarded new hires and set up training.
- Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
HR Recruiter
CareerNet Technologies
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Major contributions are towards into Sourcing, Account & Client Management, Team mentoring.
- Deputed as RPO in different organizations and responsible for end-to-end recruitment activities.
- Proficiency with good interpersonal & recruitment skills pioneered in full life cycle of Technical Hiring.Sourcing the best Talent from diverse sources like Internal database, Job Portals, LinkedIn.
IT Recruiter - US Hiring
Innova Solutions
10.2015 - 08.2016
- I began my career as a US-IT Recruiter, specializing in supporting TCS in their efforts to hire top tech talent for their clients.
- My experience encompasses recruiting US Citizens, Green Card Holders, and H1-B visa holders for a diverse range of roles, including fixed-term contracts, contract-to-hire positions, and full-time employment opportunities
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Sri Subramanya College of Eng & Technology.
Palani, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Talent acquisition
Strategic planning
Campus recruitment
Relationship building
Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
Awarded the Allstar Award three times by different business units for consistently exceeding expectations in onboarding new hires
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Genesys Telecom Labs
10.2021 - Current
Sourcing Specialist
Freshworks
10.2020 - 10.2021
Technical Recruiter
Toyota Connected India
04.2020 - 09.2020
HR Recruiter
CareerNet Technologies
09.2016 - 03.2020
IT Recruiter - US Hiring
Innova Solutions
10.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Sri Subramanya College of Eng & Technology.
04.2001 -
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