Malik R

Full-Cycle Recruiter | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Headhunter (Global & Remote)

Upwork • Freiberufler

Sep 2025 - Present • 8 mos

Ownership of end-to-end recruitment processes for clients across Technology, SaaS, Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, Finance, Real Estate, and Healthcare, delivering top-tier talent and driving strategic hiring initiatives across multiple regions. - Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding, resulting in successful global placements. - Leveraged ATS (Greenhouse, Workable, Zoho, Bullhorn, Recruitee, Manatal) and CRM systems to optimize workflows, improve candidate tracking, and enhance stakeholder reporting efficiency. - Designed and deployed talent mapping and candidate pipeline frameworks, reducing time-to-hire by 30% while improving quality-of-hire metrics. - Conducted behavioral, technical, and cultural assessments, improving candidate-job fit and retention rates for mid-to-senior level positions. - Pioneered reverse recruiting projects for international clients, increasing profile visibility and securing interview opportunities. - Applied data-driven recruitment analytics and KPI tracking to refine hiring strategies, increase engagement, and reduce recruitment costs. - Mentored junior recruiters and advised clients on strategic hiring decisions, recruitment process optimization (RPO), and employer branding initiatives. - Championed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, ensuring inclusive hiring practices across global and remote teams.

Full-Cycle & Reverse Recruiter | Talent Acquisition Specialist

LinkedIn • Freiberufler

Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 • 1 yr

Delivered end-to-end recruitment solutions for clients in the U.S., UK, EU, and Middle Eastern markets, focusing on mid-to-senior level positions. - Managed full-cycle recruitment, candidate sourcing, screening, assessments, and onboarding for multiple industries. - Enhanced client hiring strategies through ATS & CRM optimization, talent mapping, and recruitment analytics. - Conducted technical, behavioral, and cultural interviews, improving placement success and candidate satisfaction. - Led reverse recruiting initiatives, increasing visibility and securing interviews for high-potential candidates. - Provided strategic recruitment consulting, mentoring, and guidance on talent acquisition best practices.

Technical Recruiter | Headhunter | Lead Sourcer

xRecruiter • Vollzeit

Jan 2023 - Oct 2024 • 1 yr 9 mos

Led talent acquisition for IT, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and Healthcare roles across global markets. - Conducted discovery calls to define hiring requirements and deliver high-quality candidate pipelines. - Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean/X-Ray search, niche job boards, and ATS/CRM systems to streamline sourcing and candidate tracking. - Screened, assessed, and interviewed candidates, providing detailed hiring recommendations to clients. - Managed recruitment analytics, reporting, and workflow optimization to improve hiring efficiency. - Supported offer negotiation, onboarding, and client satisfaction, ensuring long-term placements.