Syed Ilyas

I am an accomplished HR and recruitment professional with 12+ years of experience driving talent acquisition, recruitment operations, and client engagement across diverse industries including Retail, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Hospitality, and IT. My expertise spans the entire recruitment life cycle—from workforce planning, sourcing, and candidate assessments to onboarding and retention strategies. I specialize in leading large-scale recruitment projects, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning hiring strategies with organizational goals. I successfully led a team of 15 recruiters and 2 deployment executives, delivering high-quality talent under tight deadlines while optimizing recruitment costs. I bring strong skills in HR analytics, HRIS/HRMS systems, and DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to improve time-to-hire, enhance candidate experience, and support business growth. Key strengths include: ✔ Full-cycle recruitment for both white- and blue-collar roles ✔ Team leadership & stakeholder collaboration ✔ HR analytics, metrics tracking, and process optimization ✔ Building and maintaining long-term client relationships ✔ Driving diversity and inclusive hiring strategies Passionate about connecting talent with opportunity, I thrive in fast-paced environments where strategic thinking, people management, and strong client relationships create measurable impact