Chetan Karkera

Recruitment professional with 5+ years of experience in US Staffing and Technical Recruitment, managing the Full Recruitment Lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding. Proven strength in talent acquisition and client management, including interview coordination and offer negotiation. Hands-on expertise with sourcing tools and platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, Boolean Search, and job boards (Dice, Monster, Indeed, CareerBuilder), plus background verification for W2, C2C, 1099, and full-time hires.

Freelance HR Consultant - Freelance HR Consultant

(2025-01)

• Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from req intake to offer acceptance.
• Sourced candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, Indeed and CareerBuilder to build pipelines.
• Conducted technical screening and structured interviews to validate skills and fit.
• Coordinated interview schedules and stakeholder feedback to shorten time-to-hire.
• Negotiated offers and facilitated onboarding to improve candidate acceptance and transition.
• Maintained and updated ATS records to ensure accurate candidate tracking and compliance.

Technical Recruiter - Technogr8

(2022-08 - 2025-09)

• Led end-to-end US recruitment for direct clients and implementation partners, managing requisitions and delivery.
• Recruited Software Developers, QA Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Data Engineers and ERP Consultants through targeted sourcing and screening.
• Managed hiring across W2, C2C, 1099 and Full-Time models to meet diverse client needs.
• Maintained recruitment metrics and regular client communication to track progress and resolve blockers.

Senior Verification Specialist - Sterling

(2019-08 - 2022-04)

• Conducted employment verification and education verification, validating candidate records and confirming credentials.
• Ensured FCRA compliance by applying regulatory checks and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Investigated discrepancies in candidate histories and coordinated with sources to resolve issues.
• Prepared and delivered background reports within SLA to hiring teams and stakeholders.
• Mentored and trained new team members on verification workflows and FCRA compliance best practices.

HR Executive - Hannah Enterprises

(2018-08 - 2019-08)

• Managed recruitment activities including candidate screening and interview coordination.
• Executed employee onboarding processes and ensured completion of required documentation.
• Maintained accurate employee records and HR files to support audits and reporting.
• Facilitated employee engagement initiatives and organized feedback sessions to support retention.

Verification Specialist - Sterling

(2016-05 - 2018-07)

• Conducted background verification checks to validate candidate records and mitigate hiring risk.
• Performed employment verification by contacting employers and documenting employment history accurately.
• Maintained quality assurance standards by reviewing cases for completeness and compliance.
• Met internal turnaround time targets by prioritizing cases and resolving discrepancies promptly.

Mumbai University