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Ashwin H M

Berlin

Summary

Experienced Strategic Talent Acquisition Executive with 18 years+ of hands-on experience, celebrated for crafting global staffing strategies yielding impactful outcomes. Recognized for consistently reducing time-to-hire and cost-to-hire across diverse organizational settings, while surpassing quality of hire benchmarks. Acknowledged for expertise in Leadership, Product, Senior Tech hiring strategies, diversity initiatives, recruiting product implementations and proficient vendor management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Advisor

Self Employed Services
12.2023 - Current

Lead Advisor/Recruitment Manager

Wayfair DE
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Global Strategic Leadership and Talent Acquisition Expertise
    Leveraging my diverse experience in talent acquisition and global strategy, I consistently deliver impactful results. Here's a glimpse of my achievements:
  • Transformed India Hiring: As India Hiring Lead, I spearheaded a 30% increase in Q1 hires while reducing decline rates by 20%. I also established a new 4-member team, fostering seamless collaboration and driving efficiency.
  • Global Talent Strategy Architect: In my global strategy role, I prioritized workforce planning and spearheaded the overhaul of the ATS system, boosting efficiency and adoption. Additionally, I restructured the global TA team to align with organizational goals and implemented a comprehensive compensation framework for India, attracting top talent across the organization.
  • Proven Talent Acquisition Leader: Led the development of a staffing model facilitating the recruitment of 500 new tech hires annually while establishing a quality-of-hire program and initiating successful LinkedIn campaigns to enhance brand awareness.
  • Diversity Champion: Advocated for diversity initiatives, resulting in a significant increase in the ratio of women leaders from 16% to 36%.
    Focus on Results:
    -Reduced staffing costs by 25% through internal mobility and decreased time-to-hire by 44% (150 days to 86 days).
    -Mitigated pre-joining attrition from 25% to 5.6% through the establishment of efficient offer management processes.
    -Achieved cost savings by disengaging from high-cost portals and drove an 86% increase in direct applications.

Senior Recruiting Leader

N26
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Partnered with and led hiring teams, actively managing team dynamics while developing effective sourcing and assessment strategies. Additionally, adeptly handled customer and partner expectations to ensure the delivery of high-quality results.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating an ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences.
  • Recommended ideas and strategies for recruitment to contribute to the long-range growth of the company.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and expectations for open positions.
  • Increased client satisfaction with effective communication and timely updates on recruitment progress.

Achievements:
-Hired 60 positions in a span of 6 months, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in talent acquisition.
- Implemented innovative sourcing strategies resulting in a diverse and qualified candidate pool.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by optimizing recruitment processes and streamlining candidate evaluation.
- Maintained high candidate satisfaction throughout the hiring process, contributing to positive employer branding.

- Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.

Recruiter Client Lead-ML/Scientist Team

Amazon - Germany and Netherlands
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
  • Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
  • Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
  • Trained Senior & junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
  • Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.

Senior Recruiter

Amazon India - Bangalore, India
09.2012 - 11.2018

Country Staffing Manager

Motorola Mobility - Bangalore, India
07.2011 - 07.2012

Staffing Manager

Amazon India
04.2010 - 07.2011

Staffing Consultant

VMware
12.2008 - 03.2010

Lead Recruiter

Cisco Systems, Inc.
07.2005 - 12.2008

Education

Diploma in Mechanic Engineering -

Oxford Engineering College - Bangalore University

Masters - Human Resources Management

ISBM
Bengaluru, India

Skills

    Workforce Planning

    Clearance procedures

    Performance metrics analysis

    Strategic Planning

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

-Developed a Chrome extension that identified women in tech candidates, leading to a 22% increase in qualified women interviewed.
-Implemented data-driven strategies, reducing time-to-hire by 44% and improving candidate quality by 30%.
-Led several team and the successful hiring of hundreds of candidates across diverse locations, including Bangalore, Seattle, Berlin, and London. In total, I've hired across 20+ global locations.
Mentored hundreds of candidates and coworkers, fostering career development and growth.
-Collaborated with senior leadership to design and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.
-Recognized for exceptional communication and building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

Software

C#

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Certification

AWS Certificates

Interests

-Mentor at Women Who Code, providing career guidance and support to aspiring women in tech -Volunteer Recruiter for Tech for Good, assisting non-profits in sourcing and hiring tech talent Organized and led recruitment workshops for underrepresented communities, focusing on resume building and interview preparation -Actively participated in fundraising initiatives for old age homes and children's education, contributing to significant improvements in resources and support for these groups

Timeline

Senior Advisor

Self Employed Services
12.2023 - Current

Lead Advisor/Recruitment Manager

Wayfair DE
12.2021 - 12.2023

Senior Recruiting Leader

N26
02.2021 - 09.2021

Recruiter Client Lead-ML/Scientist Team

Amazon - Germany and Netherlands
12.2018 - 12.2020

Senior Recruiter

Amazon India - Bangalore, India
09.2012 - 11.2018

Country Staffing Manager

Motorola Mobility - Bangalore, India
07.2011 - 07.2012

Staffing Manager

Amazon India
04.2010 - 07.2011

Staffing Consultant

VMware
12.2008 - 03.2010

Lead Recruiter

Cisco Systems, Inc.
07.2005 - 12.2008

Diploma in Mechanic Engineering -

Oxford Engineering College - Bangalore University

Masters - Human Resources Management

ISBM
Ashwin H M