Prateek Gandotra

Dynamic results-focused full life cycle recruiting professional with commitment to client service and creative recruitment. Proven record of sourcing and closing top talent, with emphasis on hard-to-fill positions in a fast-paced environment. Key contributor  to development of HR department goals and objectives, delivering excellent presentations to business leaders. 

Hewlett Packard Inc   Vancouver, BC                                                                                                                                                                                     2022-TILL DATE

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Key contact with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs. Managed the full cycle of recruitment process, attracting the highest top candidates through the appropriate recruitment channels.

• Project led C++ Software Engineer accelerated hiring process successfully hiring 40+ for the Dis-Energy Process.
• Supported in the Sales ramp-up to hire for the new HUB for Burnaby, BC. 
• Leader and key contact for all OD&S Hires for Software Engineering positions C++ and Fullstack Developer focus (Early Career to Experience levels) mainly key positions for the Separation process. 
• Development of Offer Negotiation process training in conjunction with other TA members of Americas Region. 
• Overall time to fill 45 days. 
• Recognized for outstanding customer service among managers, peers and candidates.

lululemon athletica  Vancouver BC                                             2021-2022

Talent Manager-IT Recruitments

Accountable to create equitable and inclusive recruitment experiences for candidates to ensure recruiting of the best talent. Portfolio included Software developer, IT infrastructure and Cloud Architect.

SoftwareONE    India                                                                           2018-2019     

Senior Recruiter, Consultant

Accountable to fill 20+ strategic positions in a month with a clear mandate to build a team of accounting, marketing, operations, administrative and technology professionals.

• Collaboratively conducted a thorough needs analysis and created astute job descriptions with the right keywords, experience and desired experience. 
• Sourced 3000+ candidates from multiple channels and partnered with hiring managers to conduct technical and management interviews.
• Delivered compensation benchmarking of SLM role by measuring Industry trends and proactive networking with targeted talent.
• Introduced, promoted, and led the global referral program ensuring over 600+ candidates were referred by employees with 64 of those selected for interviews.

NTT Ltd. (Dimension Data)   India                                                                                                                                                                                                2014-2018

Senior Technical Recruiter/Partner

Work independently on full cycle recruiting of resources for technical, sales and solution consulting talent for public sector, banking, capital market and financial sector.

• Trained the team  on global talent acquisition, employment law, business requirements and essential soft skills. 
• Awarded Ace Achiever for effectively recruiting 100+ high-tech candidates per quarter during the time-sensitive environment.

Saviance Technologies   India                                                         2013-2014                                           

Recruiting Leader/Account Manager

Managed assigned corporate accounts, build lasting relationships with client managers and team members and worked exclusively on Tax, Audit and Advisory role. 

• Developed and maintained strategic relationships with new clients and strong connect with direct customer hiring manager and vendors  generate staffing and new business opportunities.  
• Raised employee effectiveness by 18%, and training participation by 15%.

HCL Technologies   India                                                                    2011-2013

Senior Recruiter

Arranged the whole hiring event (in Company & outstation) for various requirements includes financial service; Worked extensively in Bangalore and Chennai for global projects. End to end co-ordination of interviews.

• Recognized for reducing lead time for recruiting by approximately 50% which significantly transformed passion, vision, professionalism and sourcing strategies of the team.

Master Of Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Institute of Management Technology

Bachelor of Administration, Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, Delhi University