Suman Raj

About Suman Raj

I’m a passionate and performance-driven Talent Acquisition professional with 10+ years of experience hiring top-tier technology talent across the software development, BFSI, and quality assurance domains.Currently working with Expleo Solutions, a global leader in the BFSI space, where I lead IT recruitment across multiple verticals—including business assurance, quality engineering, and financial software testing. I specialize in mid-to-senior level hiring for high-demand roles and work closely with global stakeholders to ensure a smooth, high-impact recruitment process.I have a proven track record of consistently closed 80+ positions annually while maintaining strong offer-to-join ratios and delivering on tight SLAs. Specialties: IT Recruitment · Leadership Hiring · Vendor & Stakeholder Management · Team Handling · Escalation Resolution · Offer Negotiation · Boolean Search · Talent Mapping Certifications: LinkedIn Recruiter Power User · Naukri Maestro Recruiter · AI-Driven Recruiting · Employer Branding (LinkedIn)

Experience

1. Lead -talent Acquisition

   Expleo Group

   May 2021 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Leading experienced hire recruitment across Expleo’s Information Technology division, supporting hiring mandates across India, the Middle East, and Europe. Responsible for end-to-end technical recruitment for roles such as Software Development Engineers (SDEs), QA Engineers, Architects, and other specialized positions in the BFSI domain.Key Responsibilities:Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, stakeholder coordination, and offer management for mid to senior-level IT roles.Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies by collaborating with hiring managers to understand role requirements and team dynamics.Engage with offshore leads, internal delivery heads, and project managers for demand planning and fulfillment.Oversee vendor management and liaise with supply teams to ensure timely delivery and quality of candidate pipelines.Use tools like iCIMS and internal systems to track recruitment metrics, monitor open demands, and maintain hiring SLAs.Conduct periodic talent mapping exercises and build a strong pipeline for business-critical and leadership roles.Leverage multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, job boards, referrals, social platforms, and direct outreach.Organize and manage walk-in drives, scheduled interviews, and hiring campaigns across geographies.Ensure a high candidate experience and maintain a strong offer-to-join ratio.Key Achievements:Successfully closed 80+ positions annually across critical technologies and geographies.Improved sourcing efficiency and reduced time-to-fill through structured pipeline management.Strengthened relationships with internal stakeholders and global delivery teams to streamline hiring operations.

Education

• Madras University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA