Anusha Mallanna
Talent Acqusition
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Leader with nearly a decade of experience in sourcing exceptional talent and crafting impactful success stories. Expertise spans diverse industries, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, fostering strategic partnerships that drive organizational growth and success. Committed to innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technology, ensuring talent acquisition strategies are effective and aligned with the latest industry trends. Passionate about building bridges through collaboration to create a future where talent knows no bounds and possibilities are endless.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Vice President - Talent Acquisition
Zepto
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
- Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
Head of Talent Acquisition
Zepto
02.2025 - Current
- Established strategic partnerships with universities and professional networks to enhance access to skilled professionals.
- Oversaw applicant tracking system implementation, enhancing internal processes while maintaining compliance with employment regulations.
- Developed strong employer branding, ensuring the organization remained an attractive destination for top talent.
- Designed comprehensive onboarding programs that accelerated new hire productivity and fostered cultural alignment.
- Enhanced talent acquisition processes by implementing innovative recruitment strategies and streamlining candidate sourcing methods.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing best practices and providing guidance to ensure their professional development success.
- Achieved cost efficiency in recruitment efforts by utilizing creative sourcing techniques and minimizing reliance on external agencies.
Senior Director - Talent Acquisition
Zepto
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Building a generational company one hire at a time.
- Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
- Grew talent pool by actively recruiting top-tier candidates from diverse backgrounds while implementing robust training programs for skill development across all levels of staff members.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency with process improvements and automation.
- Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
Director - Talent Acquisition
Zepto
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Disrupting status quo, building and coaching a team of best minds in TA.
- Delivering business impact by acquiring purple unicorns in the industry.
- Building scalable systems and processes. Recipient of the 1st founders award in zepto.
Associate Director - Talent Acquisition
Zepto
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Responsible for end to end talent acquisition initiatives with a focus on driving organizational growth and cultivating a culture of excellence. Leading Corporate, Product, IT, Data sciences and Leadership Hiring at Zepto. As a dynamic Team Building & Management Leader, I am dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within Zepto.
Senior Manager II - Talent Acquisition
Zepto
04.2023 - 09.2023
- I was responsible for identifying, attracting, and onboarding top-tier executive talent to drive organizational growth and success at Zepto. I spearheaded strategic initiatives to build high-performing leadership teams that are equipped to navigate today's complex business landscape. Successfully hired critical leadership positions like CFO, CBO, Head of Strategy, Head of Growth, etc in house.
Senior Manager I - Talent Acquisition & HRBP
Zepto
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Was part of Zepto's evolution from a budding start up to a rage that changed the consumer behaviour. Built the initial corporate team and hired the executive layer responsible for Zepto's hockey stick growth story. Wore a dual hat as the HR Business Partner specializing in corporate functions, Served as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to corporate leaders and executives, aligning HR initiatives with business to drive organizational effectiveness and performance.
Manager - Human Resources
Valiant Consulting
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Reduced time-to-hire metrics by optimizing recruiting processes, utilizing technology, and streamlining candidate screening methods.
- Optimized talent acquisition strategies to attract high-caliber candidates, focusing on employer branding and competitive positioning.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Spearheaded successful recruitment campaigns, attracting top-tier talent to fill key company positions.
Senior Talent Partner
Finesse Global
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Streamlined internal processes, fostering improved efficiency and productivity within the firm.
- Leveraged technological tools for efficient case management, organization, and enhanced client communication.
Education
Master's degree - Yoga Therapy, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
01.2017
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
East West Institute Of Technology
01.2014
Skills
Senior leadership recruitment
Passionate about AI Technology
Passionate about Artificial Intelligence with a strong interest in leveraging AI to solve real-world problems and drive innovation. Skilled in applying analytical thinking, problem-solving, and continuous learning to explore advancements in machine learning, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Enthusiastic about contributing to impactful AI projects and staying at the forefront of emerging technologies.
Timeline
Vice President - Talent Acquisition
Zepto
04.2025 - Current
Head of Talent Acquisition
Zepto
02.2025 - Current
Senior Director - Talent Acquisition
Zepto
10.2024 - 03.2025
Director - Talent Acquisition
Zepto
04.2024 - 09.2024
Associate Director - Talent Acquisition
Zepto
10.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Manager II - Talent Acquisition
Zepto
04.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Manager I - Talent Acquisition & HRBP
Zepto
12.2021 - 03.2023
Manager - Human Resources
Valiant Consulting
09.2018 - 12.2021
Senior Talent Partner
Finesse Global
02.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
East West Institute Of Technology
Master's degree - Yoga Therapy, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
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