Vandana Kattela

Talent Acquisition specialist with extensive experience in driving recruitment strategies for senior technical roles, including engineers, IT professionals, project managers, and senior leadership, I have successfully partnered with leading organizations across industries such as IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Retail, and Manufacturing. My focus is on identifying and placing top-tier talent to fuel organizational growth and success. I manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from needs assessment and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring the selection of candidates who align with both technical and cultural requirements. My approach is centered around close collaboration with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to develop tailored recruitment strategies that align with business objectives and current market trends. Key achievements and responsibilities: Successfully onboarded 200+ senior engineers, project managers, and IT professionals, contributing to significant organizational growth. Increased contractor job offers received per posting by 30% through innovative sourcing strategies and proactive candidate engagement. Developed and executed targeted sourcing plans by analyzing requirements to identify and engage high-potential candidates. Led the full-cycle recruitment process, including offer extensions, salary negotiations, and closing candidates with top talent. Negotiated competitive wage rates and contract terms with both consultants and clients, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements. Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with hiring managers, expanding business opportunities and fostering long-term partnerships. Conducted in-depth market research to refine recruitment strategies, ensuring adaptability to labor market dynamics. Streamlined the candidate experience by redesigning office pre-screens and onboarding processes, improving efficiency and client alignment. Managed the recruitment of a wide range of technical roles, including health IT, engineering, CIOs, directors, and senior leadership. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights, innovative sourcing techniques, and effective collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the right talent is identified and placed efficiently. Staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and labor market insights allows me to drive recruitment strategies that give organizations a competitive edge and contribute to long-term success.