Hi, I’m
Ashok Manjunath
Talent Acquisition Professional
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.
Why should companies consider my profile
- Global Talent Acquisition - Had great opportunity to hire talents across India, Singapore, South-east Asian Countries and USA with very diverse culture and hiring norms. Quick to adopt to new challenges and get best talent for the company
- Holistic Approach - Beyond Hiring have played strategic roles in the areas such as Talent Management, Employer Branding, Candidate Engagement, Compensation and Benefits and HR programs. Strongly believe in a holistic approach to talent management that aligns with business objectives
- Experience -Proficient in spearheading diverse recruitment projects spanning from 10 to 300 positions, managed teams up to 25 recruiters. Possess 10 years of entrepreneurial success as the owner of a recruitment agency, coupled with 13 years of corporate experience. Extensive expertise in recruiting across all levels, from campus hires to leadership roles, and adept at sourcing both technical and functional skill sets. Particularly skilled in acquiring niche talents from the competitive talent market. Always worked under very tight hiring budget as well
Overview
28
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Reward360
Senior Manager, People Operation
6 2023 - Current
Job overview
- Hiring for Niche Loyalty Tech, FinTech skills both Technology and Functional Requirements
- Improved quality of hiring by improving hiring process and sourcing techniques there by reduced TAT from 7 days to 1 day
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects. Hiring cost reduced almost by 80%
Spenmo Technology
Head of Talent Acquisition
09.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Hiring across APAC talent market
- Managed complex executive search assignments, consistently delivering high-quality candidates in tight timelines.
- Improved overall candidate experience through timely communication, transparent interview processes, and constructive feedback.
- Fulfilled 200+ positions within 9 months across APAC region
- Technical mandates with super niche skills fulfilled with extensive company mapping and head hunting process
- Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Designed and Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Continually refined selection processes by incorporating relevant assessments tools such as behavioral interviews and psychometric testing.
- Established India GCC unit, implemented payroll and all legal compliances
TalentFirst HR Consulting Pvt Ltd
Director, Talent Acquisition
04.2010 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Built a strong talent pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, and research
- Played a pivotal role in building exclusive talent pipelines for niche roles, ensuring seamless succession plans and future-proofing the organization against potential skills shortages for my clients
- Developed and implemented creative sourcing strategies to identify and attract top talent
- Developed and implemented recruiting plans and strategies
- Collaborate with client hiring managers to design hiring strategy with market input
- Completed many hiring projects, both Volume Hiring and Niche Hiring.
Kyocera Wireless Pvt Ltd
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
03.2007 - 02.2010
Job overview
- Managed both Talent Acquisition and RMG function for 550+ people business unit
- Partnered with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and create job descriptions
- Stayed up to date on the latest recruiting trends and technologies
- Conducted regular talent pipeline reviews and proactively identify future hiring needs
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders and hiring managers to ensure alignment with business needs
- Developed and implemented recruiting plans and strategies
- Hired around 700 engineers in two years' time for very niche telecom, semiconductor, and wireless skills.
HCL EAI Services Pvt Ltd (Aalayance)
Manager, RMG
04.2000 - 02.2007
Job overview
- Managed both Talent Acquisition and Resource Management teams
- Developed and monitored resource utilization plans and budgets
- Oversee and evaluate the effectiveness of the development and implementation of resource management policies, procedures, and systems
- Worked closely with other managers to ensure that all hiring projects are coordinated and that there is no duplication of effort
- Overseeing the daily operations of the resource management group
- Handled escalated issues and provide support to team members as needed
- Monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement
- Ensured that all team members are meeting their targets and deadlines
- Ramped up team from 100 to 750 engineers and ensured over 95% utilization of engineering resources.
BPL Ltd
Executive, Human Resources
06.1996 - 12.1999
Job overview
- Creating and administering employee policies
- Managing employee recruitment, development, and retention
- Manage employee records and files
- Develop and implement employee onboarding and orientation programs
- Maintaining and improving employee relations.
Education
Bangalore UniversityBangalore
Bachelor of Commerce
04.1993 - 05.1996
Skills
Head Hunting and Talent Mapping
Effective Communication
Strategic Sourcing
Employer Branding
Social Media Recruiting
Human Resources Management
Compensation and Benefit Implementation
Head Hunting and Talent Mapping
HR Metrics and Analytics
Additional Information
I have also extensively contributed to the following activities:, Compensation and Benefits - Salary survey, Bench marking, Budget Distribution and normalization, Developing HR policies and Retention Programs, Conducting CSR Activities, Event Management - Company Annual Day, Sports Day, Campus Recruitment - Both from Premium Institutes and A Grade Engineering college, Employee Emergencies, Statutory requirements related to Employment Laws related to India
Ats Experience
- Lever
- Keka
- Greenhouse
- Workday
Job Portals Used
- LinkedIn (Lite, India License, Global License, Job Slots)
- Naukri
- Cutshort
- Hirist.com and iimjobs.com
- Instahyre
Timeline
Head of Talent Acquisition
Spenmo Technology
09.2021 - 08.2022
Director, Talent Acquisition
TalentFirst HR Consulting Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 08.2021
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Kyocera Wireless Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 02.2010
Manager, RMG
HCL EAI Services Pvt Ltd (Aalayance)
04.2000 - 02.2007
Executive, Human Resources
BPL Ltd
06.1996 - 12.1999
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Commerce
04.1993 - 05.1996
Senior Manager, People Operation
Reward360
6 2023 - Current