Teja Pavindla

Results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with 7+ years of experience in US IT recruitment, domestic hiring, and end-to-end talent acquisition. Proven expertise in managing full recruitment lifecycle, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and closing positions across contract, C2H, and full-time roles. Strong background in sourcing high-quality candidates through job boards, networking, and vendor channels.

Experienced in handling W2, C2C, and US visa-based hiring (OPT, GC, USC, EAD). Adept at working in fast-paced environments and consistently meeting aggressive hiring targets.

Talent Acquisition Lead - KCS IT Solutions - Remote (Hyderabad)

(2023-05)

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategy, ensuring timely delivery of hiring goals
• Partnered with Tier-1 vendors, hiring managers, and HR stakeholders to close positions efficiently
• Managed full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiation, and onboarding
• Handled domestic and US IT hiring across contract, C2H, and permanent roles
• Driven bench sales activities and successfully place consultants across projects
• Optimized sourcing strategies using job boards, referrals, and vendor networks

Senior Recruitment Consultant - ManpowerGroup – Experis IT Pvt Ltd - Remote (Bangalore)

(2021-12 - 2023-05)

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for IT roles with focus on quick turnaround time
• Collaborated with vendors and clients to identify and close critical requirements
• Conducted candidate screening, interviews, and salary negotiations
• Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors, and candidates
• Supported team leadership by mentoring junior recruiters
• Participated in client calls and contributed to job description creation

US IT Recruiter - Lorvenk Technologies - Hyderabad

(2018-02 - 2021-10)

• Specialized in US IT recruitment for contract and C2H roles
• Worked extensively with US visa candidates (OPT, GC, USC, EAD)
• Sourced candidates via Dice, Monster, LinkedIn, and internal databases
• Managed end-to-end recruitment including screening, submission, and closure
• Negotiated rates and managed vendor/client relationships
• Maintained recruitment metrics and reporting for performance tracking

Bench Sales / IT Recruiter - Everest Global Solutions - Hyderabad

(2017-02 - 2018-01)

• Marketed bench consultants and placed them in contract roles
• Built strong vendor relationships to generate requirements
• Worked on a wide range of IT roles including developers, QA, and network engineers

Customer Retention & Telesales Lead - Magus Customer Dialog - Hyderabad

(2015-09 - 2017-01)

• Managed customer relationships and improved retention rates
• Resolved escalations and ensured high customer satisfaction
• Contributed to revenue growth through upselling and cross-selling

Event Coordinator - Ethnic Events - Hyderabad

(2014-03 - 2015-08)

• Coordinated end-to-end event planning and logistics
• Managed vendor coordination and client communication

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. - Hyderabad Educational Research Institute (2014)