Amitesh Pandey
Director Talent Acquisition
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
Dynamic HR Leader with extensive experience managing a diverse team in an international setting, specializing in Talent Acquisition both domestically and internationally. Currently spearheading the Talent Acquisition function for Clarivate in India and APAC, overseeing a team of 20 recruiters. Proven track record in setting up and enhancing Talent Acquisition functions, with expertise in managing new-age technology skills. Recognized for implementing innovative strategies and processes to meet staffing needs, resulting in significant cost savings and high performance accolades.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – Talent Acquisition
Clarivate
Bengaluru
08.2018 - Current
- Talent Acquisition Head – India & APAC
- Develop the annual hiring plan for multiple business units (Technology, Science & Business enabling functions) across regions as per their staffing needs.
- Review and monitor the hiring progress with key business leaders and provide consultation and solutions to their hiring challenges.
- Build and develop a strong team of recruiters & recruitment managers who can manage their area of responsibility with accountability and ownership.
- Publish and report the key Recruitment metrics such as time to hire, cost per hire & quality of hire every quarter with the management team.
- Develop & strengthen key sourcing channels (Agency, Referrals, Online media), keeping in mind the hiring needs of the business.
- Bring Automation and technology to expedite and streamline the hiring process.
Senior Unit Manager – HR
Infosys BPM
Brno
10.2015 - 08.2018
- As Center HR Head:
- Review, customize and finalize HR Policies and process aligning with Czech Labor code and Corporate Strategy.
- Planning and Managing Overall recruitment needs (IT & Non-IT) of the Center.
- E SAT & Attrition Management – Create and build Positive Work Environment.
- Adherence to C&B, Payroll, and employment-related Compliance's.
- Directing the Implementation of HR-related systems such as (Attendance, Leave, Overtime, Separations) aligning as per local labor law compliances and Infosys Corporate policies.
- Function Budget management.
- Management Interface between Center (Czech Republic) and Corporate HQ (India).
Practice Lead – Talent Acquisition
Infosys BPO
Bengaluru
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Led the alternate sourcing channels strategy (Web based social media & Employee referral) and University hiring in India.
- Also consulting support to global centers on TA domain.
Senior Lead – Talent Acquisition
Infosys BPO
Bengaluru
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Led Entry-level Hiring team of 12 recruiters for South region and Develop & build a centralized team for Alternate sourcing channels for pan India requirements across levels.
Lead – Talent Acquisition
Infosys BPO
Bengaluru
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Manager Entry Level hiring & Responsible for preparing and Monitoring Talent Acquisition annual budgets.
Senior Associate Lead – Talent Acquisition
Infosys BPO
Jaipur
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Senior Lateral recruiter took the additional responsibility of Gurgaon center and manage a team of 2 recruiters.
Associate Lead – Talent Acquisition
Infosys BPO
Jaipur
04.2008 - 09.2009
- Responsible for meeting Lateral hiring demands for multiple skillsets such as Finance & Accounting (F&A), Sourcing & Procurement (S&P), HRO, Insurance, Transition Managers, and Pre Sales roles for the Jaipur Centre.
Software Engineer
Infosys Ltd
Bengaluru
09.2004 - 05.2006
- Develop, maintain and Support Key software applications in the Wireless domain.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Pune 04.2008
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
Bengaluru07.2004
Building and Leading Effective Teams -
Columbia University
Talent Suite BrassRing Level 3 - Work Bench - undefined
IBM
Competency-based Interview Trained - undefined
DDI
Skills
Stakeholder engagement
Data driven decision making
Vendor relationship management
Talent acquisition strategy
Strategic planning
Team leadership & development
International recruitment
Stakeholder engagement
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented a new AI-based CRM tool to improve the efficiency of TA partners in sourcing, screening and engaging the candidates.
- Streamlined and built TA-related processes like vendor Management, 'Workday - ATS' workflow for Clarivate in India.
- Received High Performance award as 'RSU' for the last 3 consecutive years.
- Recipient of the CEO's: Infosys Young Leadership Award in 2016.
- Black Belt – Lean Six Sigma Certified - Completed Six Sigma Black Belt Project by developing Direct Sourcing Channel, thereby saving USD 172.4 K (INR 98.26 Lakhs) in Hard Saving during the project tenure of 6 months in H2 of FY 13. The Direct Sourcing team has saved approximately USD 300K (INR 1.8 Cr) on FY 14.
- 3 times won the annual High-Performance Incentive (HPI) awarded by the CEO at Infosys.
- Successfully managed and completed the hiring requirement of a new account in the Technology domain (first time for the Czech Centre) within the defined timelines and cost.
Profile Summary - Summary
HR Leader with experience in managing a diverse group of employees in an international setup with expertise in the Talent Acquisition domain, both domestic and International. Currently leading Talent Acquisition function in India and APAC region for Clarivate Analytics, reporting to HR Head India & Global Talent Acquisition Head. Leading a team of 20 recruiters (16 in India & 4 in APAC), managing hiring for technology and non-technology roles. Adept in building - Strategies, Processes & Teams to successfully meet the staffing needs of the Business. Played a key consulting and strategic role in setting up the Talent Acquisition function and ramping up hiring in Penang, Malaysia, as the Centre of Excellence for Clarivate. Expertise in managing new-age technology & digital skills such as Data Science, Data Engineers, Machine Learning, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Full Stack Developer, Front End developer, DevOps, Java, Cloud, SFDC, and other skills for the business team. Led 3 International assignments (Czech Republic, Philippines & Costa Rica). Formulated HR & Talent Acquisition strategies & processes in all these global centres. Led Large Scale Entry level (Volume) hiring for both Voice and Non-Voice requirement for the southern region at Infosys BPO for 3 years, successfully hiring 4000+ resources Year on Year with a team size of 10-12 recruiters.
Timeline
Director – Talent Acquisition
Clarivate
08.2018 - Current
Senior Unit Manager – HR
Infosys BPM
10.2015 - 08.2018
Practice Lead – Talent Acquisition
Infosys BPO
07.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Lead – Talent Acquisition
Infosys BPO
07.2012 - 06.2014
Lead – Talent Acquisition
Infosys BPO
07.2010 - 06.2012
Senior Associate Lead – Talent Acquisition
Infosys BPO
10.2009 - 06.2010
Associate Lead – Talent Acquisition
Infosys BPO
04.2008 - 09.2009
Software Engineer
Infosys Ltd
09.2004 - 05.2006
Talent Suite BrassRing Level 3 - Work Bench - undefined
IBM
Competency-based Interview Trained - undefined
DDI
MBA - Human Resources
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
Building and Leading Effective Teams -
Columbia University
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