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WASIF HUSSAIN

WASIF HUSSAIN

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Recruitment professional with extensive experience in advanced ATS tools including Job Diva, Workday, and Oracle HRMS, enhancing hiring efficiency. Expertise in sourcing top talent via platforms such as LinkedIn and Naukri, driving successful recruitment outcomes. Proficient in data-driven hiring analytics, optimizing recruitment metrics for improved performance. Strong project management skills utilizing JIRA and Agile methodologies, with a solid understanding of UAE labour laws ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
Certification

Work history

Recruitment Manager/Talent Acquisition

Compucore Solutions
Hyderabad, UAE/India
2024.04 - 2025.04

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding across multiple roles and regions.
• Develop and execute strategic hiring plans to meet business needs and workforce goals.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and headhunting techniques to attract top talent.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipeline for critical and hard-to-fill positions in Healthcare, Real Estate, Information Technology and Engineering.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job descriptions, candidate profiles, and selection criteria.

Employer Branding Responsibilities

• Design and implement employer branding strategies to position company as employer of choice.
• Manage social media campaigns, career pages, and job postings to showcase company culture and values.
• Organize and represent company at career fairs, networking events, and university drives.
• Build strong candidate experience practices to ensure positive impressions throughout recruitment journey.
• Conduct employee engagement surveys and internal branding activities to boost retention and satisfaction.
• Monitor employer reputation on platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn and take initiatives to improve ratings

Account Manager / Delivery Manager

UniverCell Canada
Toronto, Canada
2021.11 - 2024.03
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding across multiple functions and regions.
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment across regions, building strong talent pipelines and driving employer branding through campaigns and events.
  • Partnered with managers to craft hiring strategies and enhanced candidate experience to boost engagement and retention.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, define candidate profiles, and implement strategic hiring plans aligned with business goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of client projects.

Talent Acquisition Manager / Recruitment Manager

Elite Innovative Solutions
Texas/Hyderabad
2017.03 - 2021.10
  • Led end-to-end recruitment for mid–senior roles across IT, healthcare, engineering & construction.
  • Managed 5 Team Leads and 35 Recruiters, developed sourcing strategies, trained 25 new recruiters, and ensured strong candidate experience using Job Diva ATS and advanced sourcing tools.

Technical Recruiter

Quick Basic Support Est
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2014.08 - 2017.01
  • Led team of 4 recruiters to manage complete recruitment lifecycle efficiently.
  • Executed headhunting, job postings, resume evaluations, interviews, and salary negotiations.
  • Sourced mid-senior level candidates locally and globally for multinational organizations in Saudi Arabia.
  • Uploaded, verified, and tracked candidate documentation on MUSANED for timely approvals.
  • Collaborated with Saudi embassies and local government bodies for document attestation and visa issuance.
  • Ensured accurate recording of all vacancy paperwork in ATS - Sincere throughout recruitment process.
  • Conducted candidate tracking and follow-ups to maintain engagement.
  • Developed data bank of potential candidates for future recruitment needs.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

NPD Global Inc
New York/Hyderabad
2011.06 - 2014.05
  • Developed tailored recruitment strategies to attract top talent across various sectors.

Technical Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sonsoft Inc
Hyderabad
2008.03 - 2011.05
  • Utilised advanced recruitment tools and platforms to streamline candidate search and enhance applicant tracking processes.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Instrumentation

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad

Skills

  • Finance recruitment
  • Knowledge of employment law
  • Adaptability in hiring processes
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Talent mapping
  • Candidate relationship building
  • Diversity and inclusion principles
  • Workforce planning capabilities
  • Employer brand understanding
  • Corporate culture comprehension
  • Performance Management
  • Applicant Tracking System (ATS) proficient
  • Talent acquisition strategy
  • HRM planning

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Native
Urdu
Native
German
Beginner

Certification


Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Diploma in Human Resources (HR)

Diploma in Operations Management (Ops)

Diploma in Lean Process and Six Sigma

Certificate in Prompt Engineering for AI Applications

1 Million Prompters Initiative by Dubai Future Foundation & Dubai Universal Blueprint for
Artificial Intelligence

Naukri Maestro Recruiter

Certificate in Introduction to JIRA Architecture

Certificate in Basics of Aviation Management

Certificate in Fundamentals of Health and Safety in the Workplace

Timeline

Recruitment Manager/Talent Acquisition

Compucore Solutions
2024.04 - 2025.04

Account Manager / Delivery Manager

UniverCell Canada
2021.11 - 2024.03

Talent Acquisition Manager / Recruitment Manager

Elite Innovative Solutions
2017.03 - 2021.10

Technical Recruiter

Quick Basic Support Est
2014.08 - 2017.01

Talent Acquisition Specialist

NPD Global Inc
2011.06 - 2014.05

Technical Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sonsoft Inc
2008.03 - 2011.05

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Instrumentation

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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