Saeed Pathan

• Lead end-to-end RPO delivery operations across 30+ client accounts, ensuring SLA
compliance, hiring targets achievement, and process consistency.
• Manage multi-location recruitment teams (50+ members), driving performance, KPI
adherence, coaching, and accountability to maintain 95%+ SLA compliance.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance frameworks, reduce errors/rework by 30% and
ensure only top-tier candidates are presented to clients.
• Optimize recruiter productivity through standardized workflows, process automation, and
digital tools, achieving 20-30% faster time-to-fill and 20% improvement in submitted-to
hire ratios.
• Partner with clients for workforce planning and hiring strategy, contributing to 10-20%
growth in account revenue through efficient recruitment outcomes.
• Conduct weekly and monthly performance reviews, leveraging recruitment analytic and
dashboards to improve hiring funnel metrics and reduce cost-per-hire by 10-15%.
• Handle client escalations and risk mitigation, proactively addressing pipeline gaps, offer
declines, and turnaround delays to maintain delivery continuity and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships (25-30 clients), aligning recruitment
strategies with workforce goals and conducting regular business reviews.
• Lead training, certification, and on boarding programs for recruitment teams, improving
quality scores and reducing ramp-up time by 25%.
• Track revenue, placements, and hiring metrics, ensuring recruitment operations contribute
to positive financial outcomes and account profitability (8-12% YoY).
• Conducted final-stage interviews and behavioral assessments for all incoming recruiter,
sourcer, and team lead positions, ensuring superior internal talent quality and cultural fit.
• Introduce data-driven recruitment strategies and process improvements, resulting in faster
hiring cycles, better-quality placements, and enhanced recruiter efficiency.
• Ensure compliance and quality standards across all recruitment touchpoints, delivering a
high candidate experience and maintaining client trust.

• Supervised a team of 18-20 recruiters delivering on high-volume staffing projects for RPO
and direct clients across construction, skilled trades, and technical domains.
• Provided hands-on support in Boolean search optimization, sourcing strategy, and
candidate screening, ensuring adherence to client specifications.
• Owned the full recruitment life cycle—from job posting and sourcing to interview
coordination, offer negotiation, and on-boarding.
• Partnered with hiring managers to define job requirements, skill sets, and cultural fit
parameters for trade-specific roles.
• Conducted comprehensive pre-screening interviews to assess technical competencies, work
authorization, and salary alignment.
• Negotiated compensation packages and managed closing processes for both contract and
permanent placements.
• Managed recruitment for W2, 1099, and C2C engagements across visa categories (H1B, GC,
Citizen, EAD).
• Utilized majorjob boards and sourcing tools: LinkedIn (Recruiter & Sales Navigator), Dice,
Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, ZipRecruiter and Resume Library.
• Worked within leading ATS/CRM platforms such as Bullhorn, Zoho Recruit, Salesforce,
Manatal, and Ceipal to manage candidate pipelines and client communications.
• Prepared weekly and monthly performance reports, tracking KPIs including submissions,
interviews, offers, and placements.
• Trained, coached, and mentored new recruiters, improving sourcing effectiveness and team
performance.
• Ensured compliance, accuracy, and presentation quality of all candidate submissions before
client delivery.

• Managed end-to-end technical and non-technical recruiting for RPO and direct clients,
achieving successful placements in IT, engineering, and skilled trade roles.
• Partnered with clients and hiring managers to define role requirements and manage
expectations throughout the hiring cycle.
• Specialized in recruiting for: IT Roles: Software Engineers, Developers, Architects, QA/Test
Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Database & Network
Engineers.
• Non-IT & Skilled Trades: Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Project Managers,
Architects, HVAC Technicians, and Maintenance Specialists.
• Sourced active and passive candidates viajob boards, internal databases, cold calling,
referrals, social media, and networking events.
• Conducted detailed phone screens and technical assessments, ensuring high-quality
submissions and strong candidate experience.
• Negotiated compensation, coordinated interviews, and followed through from offer
acceptance to on boarding.
• Maintained and updated candidate data in ATS/CRM tools (Bullhorn, Salesforce, Ceipal,
Zoho), improving visibility and recruitment tracking.
• Delivered weekly reports to account managers on job status, submissions, and interviews,
enhancing transparency and alignment in recruitment processes.
• Retained long-term clients through consistent delivery and proactive communication,
fostering partnerships lasting over 16 months.

• Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
• Handled high call volume per day. Negotiating payments while continuing to build a positive
relationship with customers.
• Achieved monthly targets and was recognized as employee ofthe month in 3 different
tenure group.