JAY THOMAS

• Spearhead and streamline recruitment initiatives, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in talent acquisition processes.
• Lead and mentor a dynamic Recruitment Team, overseeing comprehensive recruitment activities tailored to the oil and gas sector, including exploration, production, and engineering projects.
• Facilitate collaboration between recruitment team members and the Business Center, enhancing communication and alignment on hiring needs.
• Serve as a key liaison between the offshore recruitment team and project management, delivering timely updates on recruitment status and progress.
• Implement best practices and innovative strategies to attract top talent, contributing to successful project outcomes in the oil and gas industry.

• Proactively engaged in developing new business opportunities and managing client accounts in a results-driven environment.
• Delivered strategic recruitment and HR solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of clients and candidates.
• Managed client relationships by accurately assessing and addressing their specific recruitment requirements.
• Led global sourcing initiatives to identify and attract top talent, effectively managing the recruitment process from job order receipt to candidate placement.
• Fostered strong partnerships with clients, enhancing satisfaction and retention through exceptional service and support.
• Transitioning into a Talent Acquisition role, leveraging extensive recruitment experience to drive organizational success.

• Extensive experience in resource management, ensuring optimal utilization of available resources to meet client needs.
• Proven track record in recruitment, successfully attracting and securing top talent across various sectors.
• Strong account management skills, maintaining and nurturing relationships with key clients to drive satisfaction and retention.
• Expertise in account mining, identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities to expand client partnerships.
• Proficient in training and development, enhancing team capabilities to improve overall performance.
• Conducted thorough background verification and medical assessments for candidates, ensuring compliance and readiness for onboarding.
• Managed invoicing and billing processes, capturing efforts accurately to streamline financial operations.

• Managed the full cycle recruitment process for Oil & Gas positions, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Identified and leveraged diverse recruiting resources to source and qualify top talent in the industry.
• Reviewed and analyzed Job Descriptions and Requirements to ensure compliance with established minimum qualifications criteria.
• Developed comprehensive interview guides, conducted interviews with final candidates, and successfully extended job offers.
• Facilitated the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Conducted preliminary screening interviews, checked references, and performed background checks to ensure candidate suitability.

• Developed a robust candidate database through strategic headhunting, referrals, and online portals.
• Executed targeted headhunting initiatives, building a comprehensive data bank of technical and non-technical professionals across diverse experience levels.
• Collaborated with Project Directors and line managers to identify staffing needs and define role specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Enhanced recruitment processes by implementing best practices in talent acquisition, resulting in improved candidate quality and faster hiring timelines.
• Fostered strong relationships with industry professionals, expanding the network for future recruitment needs and enhancing the company's talent pool.