Alfred (Alfy) Thiagarajan
Vice President Human Resources at Openwave Computing LLC- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Openwave Computing
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Human Resources
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Jul 2005 - Present
New York, NY Openwave Computing (www.openwavecomp.com) is a software development and consulting company with global operations. This is part of a multibillion-dollar group that has diversified interests in Legal outsourcing, Alternate Energy, Coffee, Real estate, Education, etc. • In charge of IT staffing division handling both Sales and Recruitment team • Extensively handled clients in their day-to-day recruitment needs as a profit center head. • Interacted with Hiring managers, Project… Show more Openwave Computing (www.openwavecomp.com) is a software development and consulting company with global operations. This is part of a multibillion-dollar group that has diversified interests in Legal outsourcing, Alternate Energy, Coffee, Real estate, Education, etc. • In charge of IT staffing division handling both Sales and Recruitment team • Extensively handled clients in their day-to-day recruitment needs as a profit center head. • Interacted with Hiring managers, Project Managers, and Architects to strategically plan for their annual recruitment needs. • Managed a team of Sales and Recruiters both internal and offshore and near shore. • Involved in the full life cycle of Recruiting process globally including identifying, interviewing, reference checking, contract and salary negotiations, offers, and induction programs. • Closely screened the potential candidates utilizing the online tests, Zoom/phone screening, and face-to-face to determine the technical abilities, communication, and attitude. • Participated in career fairs in schools and universities to identify the right resources. • Developed and implemented a successful “Referral Program” which helped to recruit several candidates through known sources. • Regularly involved in Employee orientation and counseling. Show less
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Human Resources Manager
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Aug 2000 - Jun 2004
New York,NY Computech Computers (www.ezteck.com) is into Software Development, Networking, Training, and Consulting, having operations in three different locations in New York. • Head of Human Resources division and involved in Policy management, hiring, and training. • Actively involved in the Recruitment of candidates for our internal needs as well as for client needs. • Developed structured process and policies for the Human Resources Development. • Developed and maintained a personal… Show more Computech Computers (www.ezteck.com) is into Software Development, Networking, Training, and Consulting, having operations in three different locations in New York. • Head of Human Resources division and involved in Policy management, hiring, and training. • Actively involved in the Recruitment of candidates for our internal needs as well as for client needs. • Developed structured process and policies for the Human Resources Development. • Developed and maintained a personal database of consultants with various skills. • Was responsible for Team targets and excelled during tough times. • Developed a good partnership network with several companies for corp2corp recruitments. • Handled Internet-based recruitments using CBIZ Software. Show less
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Human Resources Consultant
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1995 - 2000
Chennai Area, India • Principal Consultant in Human Resources Management, Labor Laws, and statutory maintenance. • Liaised with Government and Legal authorities on behalf of the clients. • Helped Companies to develop Induction Programs, Multifaceted Appraisal system & Compensation Management. • Developed and conducted Professional Training in management topics for several clients. • Handled Recruitments and headhunting for several companies for various levels from programmer to Vice… Show more • Principal Consultant in Human Resources Management, Labor Laws, and statutory maintenance. • Liaised with Government and Legal authorities on behalf of the clients. • Helped Companies to develop Induction Programs, Multifaceted Appraisal system & Compensation Management. • Developed and conducted Professional Training in management topics for several clients. • Handled Recruitments and headhunting for several companies for various levels from programmer to Vice President. • Handled Overseas Recruitments through reputed IT companies for the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia. • Successfully accomplished assignments for US-based software companies to set up HRD department and On-site consulting division. Show less
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Education
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New York Theological Seminary
Master In Divinity, Theology -
Annamalai University
Post Graduate Diploma, Personnel Management and Industrial Relations -
Annamalai University
Post Graduate Diploma, Labor Laws and Administration Laws -
Madurai Kamaraj University
MA(SW), Personnel Management/Human Resourcess -
The American College
BA, English Literature -
Thambithottam Higher Secondary School
Higher Secondary, Math and Science