Antony, Samuel
@antonysamuel
Dynamic talent acquisition professional with over 10 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic and results-focused talent acquisition professional with over 10 years of experience in full life cycle recruiting. My career has been marked by a strong commitment to client service and a creative approach to recruitment, particularly for hard-to-fill positions. I have a proven track record of success in locating, identifying, and closing top candidate talent across various sectors, including technology and business operations.
Throughout my career, I have developed a deep expertise in people resourcing and talent acquisition, collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives. My experience spans multiple regions, including the UK, EMEA, NORDICS, and North America, where I have successfully managed large-scale hiring initiatives and strategic recruitment projects. I am passionate about driving change management and developing colleagues, ensuring that organizations can build high-performing teams that meet their evolving needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Solus - an Aviva company
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Supported Solus through a period of rapid growth, IT transformation, and organisational restructuring, partnering with senior stakeholders to build high-performing teams. Spearheaded hiring initiatives for business and IT transformation projects, recruiting for various technical and business roles.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
IBM UK
Jun 2021 - Jun 2024 (3 years)
Managed end-to-end hiring for standard and niche roles, specializing in AI WatsonX, Cyber Security, Cloud Sustainability, Storage, and Ecosystem spaces. Led strategic hiring projects, leveraging data analytics and market intelligence to attract diverse, top talent.
Recruitment Quality Manager
NextLink Group
Sep 2017 - Jun 2021 (3 years 9 months)
Acted as Strategic Recruitment Leader across Europe, directing recruitment strategies and managing 14 Recruitment Consultants for Talent Delivery. Introduced streamlined processes and led the establishment of the first offshore recruitment team in India, transforming operations and reducing costs.
Recruitment Partner
IBM India
Jul 2012 - Aug 2017 (5 years 1 month)
Contributed to recruitment efforts as a Recruitment Partner, focusing on talent acquisition strategies and candidate sourcing. Collaborated with various teams to ensure efficient hiring processes.
Resource Development Manager
InfoVision Inc.
Jul 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year)
Managed resource development initiatives, focusing on optimizing talent pipelines and recruitment strategies. Played a key role in enhancing the company's hiring capabilities.
Sr. Technology Recruiter
Millennium Consultants
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year 5 months)
Specialized in recruiting for technology roles, identifying and attracting top talent for various clients. Conducted full-cycle recruitment activities from sourcing to offer negotiation.
Technical Recruiter
iORMYX
Mar 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 9 months)
Focused on technical recruitment, supporting the hiring needs of the organization. Assisted in identifying qualified candidates and managing the initial stages of the recruitment process.
Education
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Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor's degree, Sociology and Anthropology
Studied Sociology and Anthropology at Mahatma Gandhi University, completing the program in March 2006. Gained foundational knowledge in social structures and human behavior.
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