Navin Rajan
Professional summary
As a Global Talent Sourcer, I specialize in identifying and hiring top talent across the North America, Europe, UK, and APAC regions. Experienced in recruiting for entry-level to leadership level roles. I deliver data-driven sourcing strategies, market intelligence, and talent insights to support recruitment planning and operations that aligns with business goals. With experience collaborating across time zones, I thrive in global, cross-functional teams to consistently achieve results.
Skills
Candidate Screening
Executive & Leadership Recruitment
Market Intelligence & Competitor Analysis
Data Analytics & Reporting
Data Driven Sourcing Strategy
Recruitment & Workflow automation
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Boolean & Dork Search techniques
Candidate Outreach & Engagement
Global Talent Sourcing & Research
Diversity Recruiting
Employer Branding
Experience
Indeed
Global Talent Acquisition Specialist
Feb 2025 - June 2025 | Bangalore - Remote
Sourced top talent across Product, Software Development (AI/ML), Sales, Account Management, Customer Success, and Support roles spanning EMEA and APAC, delivering candidates aligned with diverse regional needs.
Built diverse talent pipelines via job boards, social media, professional organizations, and industry events, resulting in noticeable improvements in candidate diversity by 50%.
Designed and executed sourcing strategies targeting passive and active candidates on platforms like LinkedIn and niche networks, improving engagement or response rates by approximately 15–20%.
Enhanced employer branding by crafting and publishing targeted job descriptions and culture-focused content, yielding increased candidate engagement and application quality by 25%
Collaborated with teammates to produce a talent mapping report—featuring market insights, candidate personas, and career path analysis across functions and regions—to support data-driven hiring decisions.
Optimized sourcing workflows by leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Smart Sourcing, and Custom Search Engines, enhancing talent pipelining and reducing sourcing cycle time by 50%
Executed 100+ candidate outreach efforts per week for tech and non-tech roles, successfully placing hires across domestic and international markets.
Captured key Sales roles including Client Success and NAM in India, Ireland, and Belgium—highlighting your ability to navigate varied sales hiring needs and geographies.
Tools Used: Google Ecosystem, Workday, Asana, iCIMS, Indeed Sourcing Platform, LinkedIn Recruiter, Perplexity, Slack.
Indeed
Global Talent Acquisition Specialist
Feb 2025 - June 2025 | Bangalore - Remote
Sourced top talent across Product, Software Development (AI/ML), Sales, Account Management, Customer Success, and Support roles spanning EMEA and APAC, delivering candidates aligned with diverse regional needs.
Built diverse talent pipelines via job boards, social media, professional organizations, and industry events, resulting in noticeable improvements in candidate diversity by 50%.
Designed and executed sourcing strategies targeting passive and active candidates on platforms like LinkedIn and niche networks, improving engagement or response rates by approximately 15–20%.
Enhanced employer branding by crafting and publishing targeted job descriptions and culture-focused content, yielding increased candidate engagement and application quality by 25%
Collaborated with teammates to produce a talent mapping report—featuring market insights, candidate personas, and career path analysis across functions and regions—to support data-driven hiring decisions.
Optimized sourcing workflows by leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Smart Sourcing, and Custom Search Engines, enhancing talent pipelining and reducing sourcing cycle time by 50%
Executed 100+ candidate outreach efforts per week for tech and non-tech roles, successfully placing hires across domestic and international markets.
Captured key Sales roles including Client Success and NAM in India, Ireland, and Belgium—highlighting your ability to navigate varied sales hiring needs and geographies.
Tools Used: Google Ecosystem, Workday, Asana, iCIMS, Indeed Sourcing Platform, LinkedIn Recruiter, Perplexity, Slack.
Indeed
Global Talent Acquisition Specialist
Feb 2025 - June 2025 | Bangalore - Remote
Sourced top talent across Product, Software Development (AI/ML), Sales, Account Management, Customer Success, and Support roles spanning EMEA and APAC, delivering candidates aligned with diverse regional needs.
Built diverse talent pipelines via job boards, social media, professional organizations, and industry events, resulting in noticeable improvements in candidate diversity by 50%.
Designed and executed sourcing strategies targeting passive and active candidates on platforms like LinkedIn and niche networks, improving engagement or response rates by approximately 15–20%.
Enhanced employer branding by crafting and publishing targeted job descriptions and culture-focused content, yielding increased candidate engagement and application quality by 25%
Collaborated with teammates to produce a talent mapping report—featuring market insights, candidate personas, and career path analysis across functions and regions—to support data-driven hiring decisions.
Optimized sourcing workflows by leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Smart Sourcing, and Custom Search Engines, enhancing talent pipelining and reducing sourcing cycle time by 50%
Executed 100+ candidate outreach efforts per week for tech and non-tech roles, successfully placing hires across domestic and international markets.
Captured key Sales roles including Client Success and NAM in India, Ireland, and Belgium—highlighting your ability to navigate varied sales hiring needs and geographies.
Tools Used: Google Ecosystem, Workday, Asana, iCIMS, Indeed Sourcing Platform, LinkedIn Recruiter, Perplexity, Slack.
Huron Consulting Group
Senior HR Operations Analyst
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 | Chennai - Hybrid
Developed and maintained comprehensive trackers and reports for the India Talent Acquisition team, streamlining hiring operations and optimizing visibility.
Managed Workday, ServiceNow, and Sterling systems, handling offer letters, change requests, and ticketing to ensure smooth onboarding processes.
Partnered with the Onboarding team to consistently deliver seamless new-hire experiences, maintaining alignment across process touchpoints.
Automated onboarding workflows including background checks, pre-boarding reports, and documentation reducing administrative effort and improving candidate experience by 50%
Tools Used: Workday, ServiceNow, Sterling, Ongrid, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Power automate, OneDrive, Spreadsheets.
Talent Acquisition Sourcing Associate - (Office of US)
Jan 2023 - July 2024 | Bangalore - Remote
Implemented data-driven sourcing strategies using advanced Boolean logic, AI tools, and programmable search engines, increasing senior technical role hires by 25%.
Collaborated with hiring managers and recruiters across Digital (Workday, Oracle, Salesforce), Healthcare, Higher Education, Business Advisory, and Financial sectors.
Led diversity recruiting initiatives by engaging with underrepresented talent pools via networks and partnerships, bolstering pipeline diversity by 30% of hires from diverse backgrounds.
Managed multiple requisitions across the US, India, Singapore, and Canada, filling critical mid-level to leadership roles in Digital, Healthcare, Finance, and Corporate functions on time and on target.
Facilitated global sourcing webinars for US and India teams, promoting shared best practices and driving collaborative improvements in sourcing.
Participated in leadership meetings to align recruiting strategies with evolving market trends and platform optimizations.
Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcing Analyst - (Office of US)
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 | Bangalore - Remote
Supported sourcing efforts for varied functions including Digital, Healthcare, Finance, Research & Higher Education for the North America region.
Crafted and posted customized job descriptions to attract higher-quality applicants aligned with hiring goals which increased qualified applicant rate by 10%
Contributed to diversity hiring programs by proactively identifying and engaging candidates from underrepresented groups resulted in diverse hires grew by 15%
Streamlined recruiting best practices with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance process consistency and efficiency.
Partnered with recruiters on candidate screening and engagement to improve time-to-fill and quality-of-hire by 50%
Developed creative sourcing strategies to continually build a diverse candidate pipeline. Participate in leadership meetings to discuss recruiting strategy, market and tools.
Devised creative sourcing strategies to sustain a diverse candidate pipeline and participated in leadership discussions around recruiting strategy, market insights, competitor analysis, Talent mapping and tooling.
Tools Used: Workday, Avature, Diversity Recruiting, PowerBI, Programmable search engines, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft ecosystem, Seekout, HireEZ, Ziprecruiter, Calendly, Zoom, Seekout.
Huron Consulting Group
Senior HR Operations Analyst
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 | Chennai - Hybrid
Developed and maintained comprehensive trackers and reports for the India Talent Acquisition team, streamlining hiring operations and optimizing visibility.
Managed Workday, ServiceNow, and Sterling systems, handling offer letters, change requests, and ticketing to ensure smooth onboarding processes.
Partnered with the Onboarding team to consistently deliver seamless new-hire experiences, maintaining alignment across process touchpoints.
Automated onboarding workflows including background checks, pre-boarding reports, and documentation reducing administrative effort and improving candidate experience by 50%
Tools Used: Workday, ServiceNow, Sterling, Ongrid, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Power automate, OneDrive, Spreadsheets.
Talent Acquisition Sourcing Associate - (Office of US)
Jan 2023 - July 2024 | Bangalore - Remote
Implemented data-driven sourcing strategies using advanced Boolean logic, AI tools, and programmable search engines, increasing senior technical role hires by 25%.
Collaborated with hiring managers and recruiters across Digital (Workday, Oracle, Salesforce), Healthcare, Higher Education, Business Advisory, and Financial sectors.
Led diversity recruiting initiatives by engaging with underrepresented talent pools via networks and partnerships, bolstering pipeline diversity by 30% of hires from diverse backgrounds.
Managed multiple requisitions across the US, India, Singapore, and Canada, filling critical mid-level to leadership roles in Digital, Healthcare, Finance, and Corporate functions on time and on target.
Facilitated global sourcing webinars for US and India teams, promoting shared best practices and driving collaborative improvements in sourcing.
Participated in leadership meetings to align recruiting strategies with evolving market trends and platform optimizations.
Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcing Analyst - (Office of US)
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 | Bangalore - Remote
Supported sourcing efforts for varied functions including Digital, Healthcare, Finance, Research & Higher Education for the North America region.
Crafted and posted customized job descriptions to attract higher-quality applicants aligned with hiring goals which increased qualified applicant rate by 10%
Contributed to diversity hiring programs by proactively identifying and engaging candidates from underrepresented groups resulted in diverse hires grew by 15%
Streamlined recruiting best practices with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance process consistency and efficiency.
Partnered with recruiters on candidate screening and engagement to improve time-to-fill and quality-of-hire by 50%
Developed creative sourcing strategies to continually build a diverse candidate pipeline. Participate in leadership meetings to discuss recruiting strategy, market and tools.
Devised creative sourcing strategies to sustain a diverse candidate pipeline and participated in leadership discussions around recruiting strategy, market insights, competitor analysis, Talent mapping and tooling.
Tools Used: Workday, Avature, Diversity Recruiting, PowerBI, Programmable search engines, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft ecosystem, Seekout, HireEZ, Ziprecruiter, Calendly, Zoom, Seekout.
Huron Consulting Group
Senior HR Operations Analyst
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 | Chennai - Hybrid
Developed and maintained comprehensive trackers and reports for the India Talent Acquisition team, streamlining hiring operations and optimizing visibility.
Managed Workday, ServiceNow, and Sterling systems, handling offer letters, change requests, and ticketing to ensure smooth onboarding processes.
Partnered with the Onboarding team to consistently deliver seamless new-hire experiences, maintaining alignment across process touchpoints.
Automated onboarding workflows including background checks, pre-boarding reports, and documentation reducing administrative effort and improving candidate experience by 50%
Tools Used: Workday, ServiceNow, Sterling, Ongrid, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Power automate, OneDrive, Spreadsheets.
Talent Acquisition Sourcing Associate - (Office of US)
Jan 2023 - July 2024 | Bangalore - Remote
Implemented data-driven sourcing strategies using advanced Boolean logic, AI tools, and programmable search engines, increasing senior technical role hires by 25%.
Collaborated with hiring managers and recruiters across Digital (Workday, Oracle, Salesforce), Healthcare, Higher Education, Business Advisory, and Financial sectors.
Led diversity recruiting initiatives by engaging with underrepresented talent pools via networks and partnerships, bolstering pipeline diversity by 30% of hires from diverse backgrounds.
Managed multiple requisitions across the US, India, Singapore, and Canada, filling critical mid-level to leadership roles in Digital, Healthcare, Finance, and Corporate functions on time and on target.
Facilitated global sourcing webinars for US and India teams, promoting shared best practices and driving collaborative improvements in sourcing.
Participated in leadership meetings to align recruiting strategies with evolving market trends and platform optimizations.
Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcing Analyst - (Office of US)
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 | Bangalore - Remote
Supported sourcing efforts for varied functions including Digital, Healthcare, Finance, Research & Higher Education for the North America region.
Crafted and posted customized job descriptions to attract higher-quality applicants aligned with hiring goals which increased qualified applicant rate by 10%
Contributed to diversity hiring programs by proactively identifying and engaging candidates from underrepresented groups resulted in diverse hires grew by 15%
Streamlined recruiting best practices with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance process consistency and efficiency.
Partnered with recruiters on candidate screening and engagement to improve time-to-fill and quality-of-hire by 50%
Developed creative sourcing strategies to continually build a diverse candidate pipeline. Participate in leadership meetings to discuss recruiting strategy, market and tools.
Devised creative sourcing strategies to sustain a diverse candidate pipeline and participated in leadership discussions around recruiting strategy, market insights, competitor analysis, Talent mapping and tooling.
Tools Used: Workday, Avature, Diversity Recruiting, PowerBI, Programmable search engines, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft ecosystem, Seekout, HireEZ, Ziprecruiter, Calendly, Zoom, Seekout.
Revature
Senior Talent Sourcing Specilaist
April 2020 - August 2021 | Chennai
Delivered 200+ placements for Fortune 500 clients—including Software Developers (Java, .NET, Python, Full Stack), IT Consultants, Tech Support Specialists, Business Analysts, and Cybersecurity Experts—over the tenure.
Directed and mentored a team of sourcers, enhancing team performance and cutting time-to-hire by 50% through coaching and process enhancements.
Built diverse talent pipelines via strategic partnerships with US universities, professors, and student bodies.
Contributed to client acquisition by generating candidate leads for C-level and mid-management roles, supporting expansion within Fortune 500 accounts.
Monitored sourcing KPIs and implemented improvements that elevated sourcing efficiency and candidate quality which increased qualified submissions by 45%.
Talent Sourcing Associate
May 2016 - March 2020 | Chennai
Led sourcing for entry-level tech graduates for North America utilizing resume books, LinkedIn, advanced Google search techniques, and job portals to build targeted candidate pools.
Conducted targeted sourcing of entry-level tech graduates for US client placements, employing resume databases, LinkedIn, job portals, and advanced Google search methods to build candidate pools aligned with US market needs.
Established connections with US university career services, academic staff, and student networks to create pipelines of diverse talent for tech positions in Fortune 500 companies.
Crafted and posted targeted job descriptions on US-focused platforms, university channels & LinkedIn to attract qualified candidates which increased qualified candidate volume by 75%
Supported Veteran Hiring initiatives in line with North America regulations, contributing to inclusive hiring practices.
Tools Used: Monster, Dice, Career Builder, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Marketo, Spreadsheets, Handshake, Symplicity, Resume books, ZoomInfo, Spreadsheet.
Revature
Senior Talent Sourcing Specilaist
April 2020 - August 2021 | Chennai
Delivered 200+ placements for Fortune 500 clients—including Software Developers (Java, .NET, Python, Full Stack), IT Consultants, Tech Support Specialists, Business Analysts, and Cybersecurity Experts—over the tenure.
Directed and mentored a team of sourcers, enhancing team performance and cutting time-to-hire by 50% through coaching and process enhancements.
Built diverse talent pipelines via strategic partnerships with US universities, professors, and student bodies.
Contributed to client acquisition by generating candidate leads for C-level and mid-management roles, supporting expansion within Fortune 500 accounts.
Monitored sourcing KPIs and implemented improvements that elevated sourcing efficiency and candidate quality which increased qualified submissions by 45%.
Talent Sourcing Associate
May 2016 - March 2020 | Chennai
Led sourcing for entry-level tech graduates for North America utilizing resume books, LinkedIn, advanced Google search techniques, and job portals to build targeted candidate pools.
Conducted targeted sourcing of entry-level tech graduates for US client placements, employing resume databases, LinkedIn, job portals, and advanced Google search methods to build candidate pools aligned with US market needs.
Established connections with US university career services, academic staff, and student networks to create pipelines of diverse talent for tech positions in Fortune 500 companies.
Crafted and posted targeted job descriptions on US-focused platforms, university channels & LinkedIn to attract qualified candidates which increased qualified candidate volume by 75%
Supported Veteran Hiring initiatives in line with North America regulations, contributing to inclusive hiring practices.
Tools Used: Monster, Dice, Career Builder, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Marketo, Spreadsheets, Handshake, Symplicity, Resume books, ZoomInfo, Spreadsheet.
Revature
Senior Talent Sourcing Specilaist
April 2020 - August 2021 | Chennai
Delivered 200+ placements for Fortune 500 clients—including Software Developers (Java, .NET, Python, Full Stack), IT Consultants, Tech Support Specialists, Business Analysts, and Cybersecurity Experts—over the tenure.
Directed and mentored a team of sourcers, enhancing team performance and cutting time-to-hire by 50% through coaching and process enhancements.
Built diverse talent pipelines via strategic partnerships with US universities, professors, and student bodies.
Contributed to client acquisition by generating candidate leads for C-level and mid-management roles, supporting expansion within Fortune 500 accounts.
Monitored sourcing KPIs and implemented improvements that elevated sourcing efficiency and candidate quality which increased qualified submissions by 45%.
Talent Sourcing Associate
May 2016 - March 2020 | Chennai
Led sourcing for entry-level tech graduates for North America utilizing resume books, LinkedIn, advanced Google search techniques, and job portals to build targeted candidate pools.
Conducted targeted sourcing of entry-level tech graduates for US client placements, employing resume databases, LinkedIn, job portals, and advanced Google search methods to build candidate pools aligned with US market needs.
Established connections with US university career services, academic staff, and student networks to create pipelines of diverse talent for tech positions in Fortune 500 companies.
Crafted and posted targeted job descriptions on US-focused platforms, university channels & LinkedIn to attract qualified candidates which increased qualified candidate volume by 75%
Supported Veteran Hiring initiatives in line with North America regulations, contributing to inclusive hiring practices.
Tools Used: Monster, Dice, Career Builder, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Marketo, Spreadsheets, Handshake, Symplicity, Resume books, ZoomInfo, Spreadsheet.
Accomplishments
Revature (2016 - 2021)
Awarded as best performer of the year 2016
Placed 400+ candidates throughout my tenure
Revature (2016 - 2021)
Awarded as best performer of the year 2016
Placed 400+ candidates throughout my tenure
Revature (2016 - 2021)
Awarded as best performer of the year 2016
Placed 400+ candidates throughout my tenure
Education
The New College
2012 - 2015
Chennai
Bachelor of Computer science
The New College
2012 - 2015
Chennai
Bachelor of Computer science
The New College
2012 - 2015
Chennai
Bachelor of Computer science