Prashant Sawnani

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, my focus is on orchestrating talent acquisition strategies and fostering robust relationships, both internally and with our esteemed clients. With a strong foundation in customer relationship management and people management, my role involves navigating complex negotiations and ensuring seamless delivery of business solutions that align with our mission to make lives, not just careers.

Leveraging my skills in account management and global delivery models, I serve our U.S. clientele with dedication, managing technical and non-technical resources effectively. Our team's success is rooted in a collaborative effort to maintain SLAs, commercial integrity, and value-added results, all while nurturing a team-oriented environment that thrives on quick learning and problem-solving.

In addition to my core responsibilities, I have pioneered a strategic initiative over the last 6+ years, cultivating strong partnerships with some of the world’s largest EdTech companies. Through these collaborations, I have been supporting leading online universities, colleges & schools across the U.S. in staffing critical Instructional and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) roles across diverse disciplines including Healthcare, as well as specialized Data Solutions positions. With a sharp focus on this niche sector, I has successfully placed hundreds of highly qualified professionals, reinforcing my reputation as a trusted advisor in the EdTech/e-learning and academic talent landscape.

HCPL Global Inc.

Senior Manager (Talent Acquisition & Delivery Management)
August 2018 – Present | Florida, United States

• Spearhead IT & EdTech recruitment strategies for global clients, including Fortune 500 firms and top US - EdTech Firms/Universities/Colleges/Schools.
• Manage end-to-end talent acquisition processes, sourcing top-tier talent for IT, STEM, Business, Healthcare, and Humanities domains.
• Drive employer branding and strategic hiring, ensuring seamless onboarding and workforce optimization.
• Pioneer staffing initiatives for IT, EdTech firms, successfully placing SMEs, Instructional Designers, AI/ML specialists and Data Solutions experts.
• Utilize AI-driven recruitment techniques to enhance efficiency, reducing time-to-hire and cost-per-hire.
• Mentor and lead high-performing recruitment teams while maintaining SLAs and commercial integrity.

Talent Networks LLC

Senior Manager
January 2018 – July 2018 | Jersey City, NJ

• Directed all recruitment efforts, implementing strategic hiring measures and refining recruitment methodologies.
• Managed client relationships, ensuring alignment with hiring needs and corporate strategies.
• Developed employer branding initiatives and optimized HR outsourcing services.
• Supervised and trained recruiters, fostering a culture of performance excellence.

Matrix Technology Group

Senior Resource Manager / Operations Manager / Account Manager
February 2008 – August 2016 | South Plainfield, NJ

• Managed technical and sales/administrative hiring, handling external/internal recruitments.
• Specialized in executive search for ERP professionals, including SAP, Oracle, and Java developers.
• Led and expanded recruitment teams, delivering top-tier talent solutions to implementation partners and enterprise clients.

Intertek Global Services

Senior IT Recruiter (2006-2007) | Andheri East, Mumbai

• Managed end-to-end IT recruitment for Fortune 500 clients such as American Honda, Farmers Insurance, and The Capital Group.
• Conducted executive search activities for senior IT professionals across various domains.
• Worked closely with hiring managers to fulfill niche technology hiring needs and streamline the interview process.

Teamlease

Senior IT Recruiter (2006) | Andheri East, Mumbai

• Specialized in IT talent acquisition, sourcing and placing candidates in different technology sectors, including ERP, software development, and infrastructure.
• Partnered with clients to understand their business needs and implement effective recruitment strategies.
• Managed the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding.

Harjai Computers

Assistant Manager, Recruitment (2004-2005) | Mumbai, India

• Established and led SAP hiring initiatives, working closely with leadership to grow the SAP practice.
• Managed IT recruitment for local clients, ensuring high-quality placements and workforce planning.
• Oversaw candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and salary negotiations.

Emerald Business Solutions Infotech

HR Manager (2002-2004) | Bangalore, India

• Led technical and administrative hiring efforts for clients like IBM and Covansys.
• Managed the recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Provided HR leadership, streamlining internal hiring processes and enhancing team productivity.

HSBC

Software Development & Technical Support Executive (1999-2000) | Mumbai, India

• Designed, developed, and tested software applications in client-server environments.
• Worked with technologies such as Visual Basic, ASP, ADO, HTML, and VB Script.
• Collaborated with teams to create user-friendly interfaces and business logic components.
• Provided technical support and troubleshooting for banking software applications.

EDUCATION

University of Mumbai
Master of Commerce, Specialization in Management
(June 1996 - May 1998)

CERTIFICATIONS

• Excel with LinkedIn Recruiter Assessment

LANGUAGES

• English (Native or Bilingual)
• Hindi (Native or Bilingual)

KEY SKILLS

• Executive Search & IT Recruitment
• Technical & Non-Technical Hiring
• Strategic Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• IT - Global Hiring (USA, Middle East, etc.)
• US – Edtech, Higher Education, K-12 Staffing
• AI-Driven Recruitment & Analytics
• Client Relationship & Delivery Management
• Business Process Optimization
• Employer Branding & Talent Mapping

MISSION STATEMENT

“Omnipresent Excellence—Wherever & Whenever Expertise is Needed.”

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Education

University of Mumbai

Master of Commerce,Specialization in Management· (June 1996 - May 1998)