Ashar Aftab
@asharaftab
Experienced Global Talent Manager with expertise in recruitment and optimization.
What I'm looking for
With over 6 years of experience in the Information Technology and Services sector, I have honed my skills in global recruiting, talent management, and process optimization. My journey began with a Master's Degree in IT Management, which laid the foundation for my career in recruitment. I have a proven track record of improving hiring processes and delivering exceptional client service, ensuring long-term value for both clients and organizations.
Currently, as a Global Talent Manager at Connexiz, I developed a referral-based hiring strategy that significantly improved retention rates and increased candidate referrals. My role involves delivering full-cycle recruitment services tailored to meet the specific hiring needs of various industries. I leverage data-driven recruitment strategies to identify talent gaps and optimize hiring efficiency, all while partnering with leadership to align IT solutions with business goals for digital transformation.
Previously, I served as a Technical Recruiter and Account Manager at NuAxis Innovations, where I surpassed annual hiring targets by placing over 100 top IT talents in both federal and private sector roles. My experience also includes managing job postings, employer branding, and recruitment marketing across multiple platforms. I am passionate about building talent pipelines and ensuring compliance while streamlining the hiring process.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Global Talent Manager
Connexiz
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)
As a Global Talent Manager, I developed a referral-based hiring strategy that improved retention rates and increased candidate referrals. I delivered full-cycle recruitment services tailored to client-specific needs and implemented data-driven recruitment strategies to optimize hiring efficiency.
Global Tech Recruiter
VanHack
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)
As a Global Tech Recruiter, I focused on sourcing and recruiting top tech talent on a contract basis, leveraging my extensive network and recruitment strategies to meet client needs.
Technical Recruiter & Account Manager
NuAxis Innovations
Nov 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 4 months)
In my role as a Technical Recruiter & Account Manager, I surpassed annual hiring targets by placing over 100 IT talents in federal and private sector roles. I managed job postings and developed sourcing strategies for high-demand tech roles while ensuring compliance.
Recruitment Executive
MicroAgility
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 (7 months)
As a Recruitment Executive, I designed job descriptions and managed talent pipelines, reducing hiring lead time by 30%. I specialized in hiring for various tech roles and ensured compliance with labor laws throughout the recruitment process.
Recruitment Intern
Motive
Sep 2018 - Mar 2019 (6 months)
During my internship at Motive, I assisted in various recruitment processes, gaining hands-on experience in candidate sourcing and interview coordination.
Marketing & PR Intern
Minerva
Jun 2018 - Oct 2018 (4 months)
As a Marketing & PR Intern at Minerva, I supported marketing initiatives and public relations efforts, enhancing my skills in communication and stakeholder engagement.
Intern
WWF
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017 (1 month)
During my internship at WWF, I contributed to various projects, gaining valuable insights into organizational operations and teamwork.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Campbellsville University
Master's Degree, Information Technology Management
2021 - 2023
Completed a Master's Degree in Information and Technology Management, focusing on advanced IT management principles and practices.
Comstas University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resources
2014 - 2018
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Human Resources, gaining foundational knowledge in business practices and HR management.
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