ANIRUDDHA HEGDE
Bengaluru
Summary
Vendor Manager and consulting with 9+ years of experience driving large-scale contingent and contract hiring across IT, VLSI, Automotive, and Engineering domains. Proven track record of closing 200+ C2H roles annually, building 60+ vendor networks pan-India, and reducing time-to-hire to under 30 days. Expert in vendor performance optimization, Analytics, budget control, and stakeholder management, consistently aligning workforce strategy with business outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager –Engineering services VLSI/Embedded
WIPRO
Bengaluru
07.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end contingent hiring for VLSI design, verification, and testing roles, supporting multiple high-priority engineering projects.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define workforce demand, role specifications, and hiring timelines, ensuring 100% alignment with project delivery goals.
- Built and maintained a ready-to-deploy VLSI talent pipeline, reducing dependency on reactive hiring.
- Tracked and analyzed hiring metrics including pipeline health, skill-wise distribution, and experience-level breakdown, enabling data-backed decision-making.
- Improved hiring efficiency by optimizing sourcing channels and vendor utilization through regular analytics reviews.
- Ensured 100% compliance with Wipro policies, contract regulations, and renewal timelines.
- VLSI/ Embedded Engineering Services
TA Manager – Contingent Hiring & Vendor Management
LG SOFT INDIA (LGSI)
Bengaluru
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Spearheaded contingent hiring for the Automotive vertical, supporting global OEM clients including Land Rover, Porsche, BMW, Renault, and Nissan.
- Closed 90+ contract-to-hire roles in FY23, maintaining an average of 10+ closures per month.
- Built a vendor ecosystem from scratch, empanelling 60+ vendors pan-India to support large-scale project hiring.
- Reduced time-to-fill to under 30 days across most roles, accelerating project ramp-ups.
- Designed and implemented a vendor scorecard system, evaluating performance on quality, cost, and turnaround time, driving continuous improvement.
- Optimized hiring budgets by collaborating with procurement and finance, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising talent quality.
Talent Acquisition Manager
TE CONNECTIVITY
Bengaluru
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed end-to-end hiring for Data Devices and Appliances verticals across the South East Asian market.
- Delivered multiple recruitment projects within tight timelines through niche sourcing and effective contract negotiations.
- Designed customized screening frameworks, reducing interview-to-offer cycle time.
- Supported closure of aged and diversity-focused positions, improving overall hiring throughput.
Talent Acquisition Team Lead
SCALENE WORKS LLP
Bengaluru
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Led contingent hiring for 5 major IT clients, including Capgemini, Accenture, DXC, Coforge, and Vision Net.
- Managed and mentored a 15+ member IT staffing team, defining KPIs and tracking performance metrics.
- Implemented HRMS and internal databases, improving reporting efficiency and data accessibility across locations.
- Monitored key HR metrics such as cost-per-hire, fulfillment ratio, and retention, enabling leadership-level insights.
- Maintained high CSAT scores through consistent stakeholder engagement and delivery reliability.
HR Sourcing (IT)
AD AGrad AI
- Reduced hiring costs by strategic fresher hiring models and optimized wage structures.
IT HR Analyst
Meredith Corporation
- Supported HR operations for 1,500+ employees, developed analytics reports, and automated payment processes using Macros & VBA.
Digital Marketing Intern
Xoxoday
- Generated ₹50,000+ monthly revenue, partnered with 270+ corporate clients, and managed paid social campaigns.
Education
PG Diploma - Project Management
Duke University (UpGrad)
01.2021
PG Diploma - HR & Finance
Rajasthan Vidyapeeth
01.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
C.V. Raman University
01.2016
Skills
- Vendor Management
- SLA Governance
- Budget Optimization
- Cost Control
- Engineering VLSI
- Embedded Workforce Planning
- Resource Fulfillment
- Stakeholder Management
- Client Management
- Compliance Management
- Contract Management
Custom Section
Aniruddha Hegde – Demonstrated excellence in contingent hiring, vendor management, and workforce analytics. Key Highlights: • 90+ C2H hires closed in a single fiscal year • Built 60+ vendor network pan-India • Reduced time-to-hire by ~33% vs industry average • Managed hiring for Fortune 500 automotive & IT client
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniruddha-hegde-5244a5102/
Timeline
Assistant Manager –Engineering services VLSI/Embedded
WIPRO
07.2024 - Current
TA Manager – Contingent Hiring & Vendor Management
LG SOFT INDIA (LGSI)
12.2022 - 05.2024
Talent Acquisition Manager
TE CONNECTIVITY
08.2022 - 12.2022
Talent Acquisition Team Lead
SCALENE WORKS LLP
04.2021 - 07.2022
HR Sourcing (IT)
AD AGrad AI
IT HR Analyst
Meredith Corporation
Digital Marketing Intern
Xoxoday
PG Diploma - Project Management
Duke University (UpGrad)
PG Diploma - HR & Finance
Rajasthan Vidyapeeth
Bachelor of Commerce -
C.V. Raman University