Niharika P

Extensive experience recruiting OPT, CPT, and STEM OPT candidates for US-based IT and non-IT roles. Strong understanding of F-1 visa regulations, OPT timelines, STEM extensions, and EAD compliance requirements. Proven ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to onboarding and placement. Expertise in sourcing candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, university networks, referrals, and OPT-specific databases. Skilled in coordinating with candidates, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth documentation and onboarding processes. Experience working closely with sales and account management teams to align candidate profiles with client requirements. Ability to guide OPT candidates on resume optimization, interview preparation, and career path alignment. Strong track record of meeting and exceeding hiring targets while maintaining high-quality submissions and placements. Data-driven approach using ATS and tracking tools to monitor pipelines, submissions, interviews, and closures. Mentors junior recruiters and contributes to building scalable OPT hiring and campus recruitment strategies.

•Knowledge of recruiting and hiring processes, including sourcing, reference checking, and pay rate negotiations. •Effective recruitment of candidates through job portals like Monster, LinkedIn, and Face book, as well as cold calling and referrals. •Conducting initial phone screenings and understanding candidate competencies and skill sets. •Preliminary screening and scheduling interviews for experienced consultants for direct hires. •Finalizing deals with candidates and discussing compensation benefits and other terms and conditions. •Collecting all necessary documents from the candidates. •Onboarding for training (entry-level candidates) or direct marketing (experienced candidates). •Regular communication with consultants to provide timely feedback and ensure they receive sufficient support from the sales team.

I excelled as a Resource Specialist at Infosol Solutions, focusing on optimizing the recruitment process. • Developed strong sourcing strategies through job portals and cold calling, improving candidate quality. • Conducted thorough initial screenings to match candidates with the right roles effectively. • Ensured seamless onboarding and training processes, enhancing the candidate experience.