Sharif Shaik

Senior Technical Recruiter with around 10 years of experience in US IT staffing, VMS recruitment, and full-cycle talent acquisition across IT, Federal, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, and Non-IT domains. Proven expertise in managing high-volume hiring for State clients, enterprise accounts, and federal clearance requirements. Strong background in sourcing passive talent, stakeholder management, team mentoring, and delivering quality candidates within SLA-driven environments.

Experienced with VectorVMS, JobDiva, Oorwin, LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, and other sourcing platforms.

IT Recruiter at OP Consulting Group LLC (2026-01 – Present)

Managing full-cycle recruitment for IT and Non-IT contract requirements across multiple State government clients.

• Recruiting for roles including Java Developers,.NET Developers, DevOps Engineers, QA Analysts, Data Engineers, Cloud Consultants, Administrative, Finance, and Customer Support positions.
• Working extensively on VectorVMS for requisition management, candidate submissions, interview coordination, onboarding, and vendor communication.
• Utilizing JobDiva ATS for sourcing, pipeline management, candidate tracking, and recruitment reporting.
• Sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, internal databases, and passive sourcing strategies.
• Conducting candidate screening focused on technical skills, communication, visa status, availability, and compensation expectations.
• Coordinating closely with account managers to align hiring priorities, submission quality, and client expectations.
• Maintaining strong relationships with consultants, vendors, and hiring teams to ensure smooth hiring operations and timely closures.

Senior VMS Recruiter at KR Elixir Inc (2024-11 – 2025-05)

Managed high-volume VMS recruitment for contract and C2H IT positions across enterprise and government clients.

• Worked extensively within VectorVMS while ensuring SLA compliance and accurate candidate submissions.
• Recruited for Java,.NET, DevOps, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, and ERP skillsets.
• Conducted detailed technical and behavioral screenings including visa validation, compensation discussions, and availability checks.
• Negotiated pay rates and contract terms while maintaining compliance and profitability.
• Built strong sourcing pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, and social recruiting strategies.
• Maintained accurate recruitment data and candidate records to support reporting and hiring efficiency.
• Collaborated with account managers and delivery teams to prioritize requisitions and improve submission-to-interview ratios.
• Mentored junior recruiters on VMS processes, sourcing strategies, and recruitment best practices.

Senior Recruiter at OP Consulting Group LLC (2023-12 – 2024-06)

Managed end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.

• Developed sourcing strategies to attract top IT talent through job boards, LinkedIn, and professional networks.
• Conducted technical screening and candidate evaluations to ensure alignment with client requirements.
• Built and maintained strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Managed ATS workflows using Oorwin to track candidates and recruitment activities.
• Delivered positive candidate experience through transparent communication and timely follow-ups.
• Supported hiring initiatives for multiple State government accounts in SLA-driven environments.

Senior Technical Recruiter at Zolon Tech (2021-02 – 2023-09)

Managed full-cycle recruitment for IT, federal, healthcare, finance, and engineering positions across the US market.

• Recruited for federal clearance positions including Public Trust, Secret, Top Secret, and TS/SCI roles.
• Sourced candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, and JobDiva databases.
• Conducted phone screenings, technical evaluations, and candidate presentations to hiring managers.
• Managed contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent hiring requirements.
• Negotiated compensation packages, hourly rates, and contract terms with candidates.
• Coordinated interview schedules and maintained continuous communication with candidates and hiring teams.
• Built long-term candidate pipelines and maintained strong consultant relationships for future hiring needs.
• Assisted hiring managers with resume prioritization and recruitment process optimization.

Recruitment Team Lead at DelkoSoft Solutions (RPO) (2016-09 – 2021-01)

Led a team of recruiters supporting US IT staffing and non-technical hiring across contract, C2H, and full-time positions.

• Trained and mentored team members on sourcing strategies, recruitment processes, and client management.
• Worked closely with account managers and hiring teams to prioritize hiring requirements and improve delivery.
• Recruited for IT, non-IT, Embedded Systems, sales, account management, and Secret Clearance positions including Embedded Software Engineers, Firmware Developers, FPGA Engineers and PCB Design Engineers.
• Sourced candidates through Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, and internal databases.
• Screened candidates based on technical skills, communication, work authorization, and client expectations.
• Negotiated compensation packages and managed candidate onboarding activities.
• Participated in team planning discussions and requisition coverage meetings to ensure timely hiring support.

Technical Recruiter at Anblicks Solutions (2015-08 – 2016-08)

Managed full-cycle technical recruitment for contract and full-time IT positions.

• Sourced candidates through Dice, Monster, TechFetch, vendor networks, and internal databases.
• Conducted candidate screening, interview coordination, and rate negotiations.
• Worked closely with account managers to fulfill client hiring requirements within deadlines.
• Managed job postings, mass mailing campaigns, and candidate database maintenance.
• Supported hiring for C2C, W2, and 1099 opportunities.

US IT Recruiter at Axius Technologies (2015-03 – 2015-08)

Sourced, screened, and qualified candidates for US IT staffing requirements.

• Worked with job boards including Monster, Dice, and Ladders to identify suitable candidates.
• Supported hiring for multiple visa categories including H1B, OPT, EAD, Green Card, and US Citizens.
• Coordinated with recruitment teams and account managers to deliver qualified profiles.
• Worked on W2, C2C, and 1099 hiring models.

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (2013)