Saurabh Sawant
Strategic Recruiter | Connecting Talent with Industry Leaders!!!
- Role
- Sr Technical Recruiter at COGENT Infotech
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saurabh Sawant
Seasoned Technical Recruiter with over 10 years of experience specializing in talent…
Experience
Sr Technical Recruiter
Jul 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Cogent Infotech, a Pittsburgh-based global IT consulting firm, has beenoffering cutting-edge digital transformation services like App Development,Cloud, Security and Data Services, Workforce Solutions, and L&D since2003. This CMMI level 3, ISO-certified firm has worked with over 120government agencies, 65+ Fortune 500 companies, and several globalsystem integrators. With a culture focused on diversity, inclusion, andsustainability,Cogent earned 13 best workplace awards in 2022, including top honors forWomen, Diversity, and Culture.Resposibilities:Managed full-cycle recruitment for IT and non-IT roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating, and onboarding candidates across multiple industries.Partnered with hiring managers and clients to understand technical requirements, workforce planning, and project needs for contract, C2C, W2, and full-time positions.Utilized job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter) and ATS tools to build talent pipelines and reduce time-to-hire.Conducted initial technical screenings to assess skills in areas such as Java.NET, SAP, Cloud, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, and ERP platforms.Negotiated salary rates, contract terms, and benefits while ensuring compliance with US labor laws, immigration requirements (H1B, OPT, GC, USC), and company policies.Maintained strong candidate engagement and relationships through consistent follow-ups, career guidance, and transparent communication.Coordinated interview schedules, feedback sessions, and offer processes between candidates, hiring managers, and HR teams.Tracked recruitment metrics (submittals, interviews, offers, hires) and prepared weekly/monthly performance reports for leadership.Mentored junior recruiters on sourcing techniques, client interaction, and effective candidate management strategies. Built and maintained a strong vendor and client network.
Education
University of Mumbai
Bachelor's of Science
2009 — 2012
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