Kavin Patel

Results-driven Recruitment Team Lead with 4+ years of full-cycle US IT/non-IT staffing experience, including 2+ years leading and mentoring teams of 5-10 recruiters. Proven track record of consistently exceeding placement targets, training recruiters on ATS/VMS platforms (Bullhorn, SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, IQNavigator), and managing client and MSP relationships. Skilled at sourcing niche and hard-to-fill roles while driving team KPIs, productivity, and quality submissions.

Recruitment Team Lead-US Operations at IMS People Possible (2023-10 – Present)

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5 to 10 US recruiters.
• Help recruiters improve productivity, performance, and KPIs.
• Train new recruiters on recruitment processes, job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder, Monster), ATS (Bullhorn, OpenTalent), VMS (SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, IQNavigator), and client requirements.
• Review job requisitions and assign them to recruiters based on expertise and workload.
• Work difficult-to-fill or niche positions and support recruiters in sourcing and understanding client requirements.
• Coordinate with Account Managers and MSPs.
• Review candidate submissions before sending them to clients when required.
• Help recruiters submit resumes on VMS platforms such as SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, and IQNavigator.
• Consistently meet personal recruitment KPIs of 2 to 3 starts per month.
• Number of Offer and Placements from Oct 2023 to Present: Offers 158 and Placements 77

Senior Recruiter/Recruiter/Jr. Recruiter (Promoted Jr. to Sr.) at IMS People Possible (2022-01 – 2023-10)

• Manage the recruitment process from requisition intake to candidate offer.
• Review job descriptions and understand client hiring requirements.
• Source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, and internal ATS database.
• Work on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Vendor Management Systems (VMS), including Bullhorn, SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, and IQNavigator (IQN).
• Conduct detailed phone and video screening as per client requirements.
• Build strong relationships with account managers and candidates.
• Prepare candidates for client interviews and collect interview feedback.
• Achieved targets of 10+ submissions and 8 to 10 placements per month.
• Number of Offer and Placements from Jan 2022 to Jan 2024: Offers 182 and Placements 151

Vendor Support Specialist (Procure-to-Pay) at Vodafone Idea Limited (2020-10 – 2022-01)

• Managed vendor query resolution from invoice issuance to payment completion.
• Conducted mandatory invoice checks and provided updates for corrective actions.
• Communicated invoice queries and payment statuses to vendors promptly.
• Shared payment details, including deductions and tax explanations, as required by vendors.
• Provided vendors with statements of account, payment details, and current invoice statuses.
• Identified and addressed payment delays or late invoice logging within the system.
• Responded to GST, TDS, and accrual-related queries based on invoice logs, in collaboration with relevant departments.

Junior Accountant at M. Parmar & Co. (2018-12 – 2019-10)

• Recorded journal entries to ensure accurate maintenance of financial records.
• Regularly updated financial statements to reflect changes in financial position.
• Oversaw accounts receivable and accounts payable to ensure timely payment and receipt of funds.
• Performed basic payroll functions and accurately computed GST to ensure tax compliance.

Postgraduate Degree in Human Resource Management and Services – Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Bachelor of Commerce in Advanced Accounting & Auditing – Gujarat University