Michael Devaraj

About Michael Devaraj

As a Senior Manager - TA lead high-performing teams and manage end-to-end recruitment processes for the US & Mexico IT industry. With over a decade of experience, I am driven by a passion for delivering excellence in relationship building and talent acquisition.My expertise lies in recruiting exclusively for critical Cloud, DevOps, BI, Data Analytics, and Big Data positions across the US, Canada, Mexico & Europe Regions, working with top-tier clients. I leverage my AWS Foundations and Tech Recruitment certifications to identify and present qualified candidates, aligned with clients\' specific requirements. I also take complete ownership of recruiting operations, accounts, and customer satisfaction, ensuring smooth onboarding and seamless communication. My goal is to create value for both customer and candidates, building long-term partnerships and driving process improvement.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

   Photon

   Jan 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Lead end-to-end US IT hiring across contract and full-time roles for digital, data, cloud, and engineering functions.Partner with business and delivery leaders to execute workforce and hiring strategies aligned to client needs.Manage and scale high-performing recruitment teams (onshore/offshore) with clear SLAs and KPIs.Drive strategic sourcing through LinkedIn, referrals, vendors, and market mapping.Own offer strategy, rate approvals, negotiations, and onboarding.Ensure compliance with US labor laws, visa regulations, and client hiring policies.Oversee vendor/MSP/VMS management and recruitment governance.Track and improve hiring metrics (time-to-fill, quality, cost, diversity).Support employer branding and talent market intelligence initiatives.

Education

• Loyola Institute of Technology, Chennai

  B.E, Electronics and Communication

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• IT Recruitment
• C
• Linux
• .net
• Executive Search
• Resource Management
• Mobile
• Windows
• Wireless Networking
• Recruiting
• Team Management
• Internet Recruiting
• E-Recruitment
• Photoshop
• Technical Recruiting
• Job Descriptions
• Employee Relations
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Staff Augmentation
• Unix
• Screening Resumes
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Resume
• Java
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Sourcing
• Performance Appraisal
• Crm
• Contract Recruitment
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Permanent Placement
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Screening
• Onboarding
• Talent Management
• Employee Referral Programs