SATHYASARATHI NANDURI
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Leader with over 13 years of progressive experience driving high-impact hiring outcomes in the BFSI, FinTech, Cloud, and Enterprise Technology sectors. Expertise in scaling teams and successfully closing niche and leadership roles while significantly reducing time-to-hire through strategic partnerships with CXOs and business leaders on workforce planning initiatives. Proven track record in implementing innovative hiring strategies and streamlining onboarding processes to enhance the candidate experience. Strong ability to cultivate collaborative relationships and utilize data-driven insights to optimize recruitment efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Professional with strong background in recruitment and talent acquisition. Demonstrates proven ability to drive team collaboration and achieve results. Skilled in strategic planning, candidate sourcing, and onboarding processes. Adaptable and reliable, with focus on aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Manager / Associate Manager - Talent Acquisition
ValueLabs
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Hands-on Talent Acquisition Leader responsible for end-to-end recruitment delivery across BFSI, FinTech, Cloud, and Digital Engineering portfolios.
- Owned end-to-end hiring delivery for BFSI, FinTech, Cloud, and Digital Engineering portfolios.
- Partnered with business leaders and delivery heads to drive workforce planning and demand forecasting.
- Personally closed senior, niche, and leadership roles with high offer-to-join ratios.
- Achieved ~30% reduction in Time-to-Fill by optimizing sourcing channels and hiring workflows.
- Built, led, and mentored a 6-member Talent Acquisition team, improving recruiter productivity and quality of hire.
- Streamlined interview and offer processes to enhance candidate experience and joining predictability.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitude.
- Customized wording of job profiles, social media techniques, and website subscriptions.
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications, and characteristics of top candidates.
- Tailored recruitment messaging to align with company's culture and values, attracting candidates who are better cultural fit.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics regularly to identify areas of opportunity for improvement, implementing necessary adjustments to enhance overall performance.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages and benefits for new hires, contributing to an improved employer brand image and increased employee satisfaction.
- Led team of recruiters, fostering collaborative environment that improved overall team performance and candidate satisfaction.
- Implemented diversity initiatives within the recruitment process, resulting in a more inclusive workforce that fosters innovation and collaboration.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to establish competitive salary benchmarks, ensuring company remained attractive employer in industry.
- Streamlined the recruitment process by implementing a centralized applicant tracking system, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate experience.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, resulting in more efficient candidate evaluation system by implementing advanced applicant tracking software.
- Implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives in recruitment practices, enriching company culture and expanding talent pool.
- Leveraged data analytics to predict hiring needs, enabling proactive talent acquisition and reducing gaps in workforce capabilities.
- Optimized onboarding processes by tailoring orientation programs specific to new hire roles, enhancing overall initial experiences with the company.
- Promoted continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from candidates and hiring managers post-hire, identifying opportunities to enhance recruitment process.
- Conducted thorough interviews and assessments to identify top talent, ultimately increasing employee retention rates within the company.
- Initiated referral program that significantly increased quality and fit of new hires by leveraging existing workforce's network.
- Developed comprehensive job descriptions for various positions, attracting high-quality candidates and ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
- Partnered with external agencies to supplement internal efforts when necessary, expanding talent pool reach while maintaining control over the selection process.
- Facilitated training sessions for hiring managers on effective interview techniques, enhancing quality of candidate assessments.
- Negotiated with external recruitment agencies to secure favorable terms, optimizing cost-per-hire while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with marketing team members to create engaging job advertisements that accurately represented company values and attracted suitable applicants.
- Collaborated with HR to integrate onboarding programs with recruitment efforts, smoothing transition for new hires and accelerating their productivity.
- Reduced time-to-hire metrics by streamlining interview processes, enabling quicker decision-making and more responsive candidate experience.
- Crafted compelling job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted right candidates.
- Leveraged social media platforms effectively for promoting open positions among targeted audiences, increasing online visibility of job opportunities significantly.
- Created a positive candidate experience by maintaining transparent communication and providing timely feedback throughout the recruitment process.
- Enhanced employer brand visibility on social media platforms, attracting higher caliber of applicants.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers to deeply understand departmental needs and tailor recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated with universities and professional associations to source early-career talent, building pipeline for future hiring needs.
- Oversaw negotiation of job offers, balancing candidate expectations with internal equity and budget constraints.
Recruitment Lead
Amzur Technologies
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Transitioned into a lead role with responsibility for hiring execution and team coordination while remaining hands-on in recruitment delivery.
- Led hiring for Java, API, DevOps, SDET, and leadership roles across multiple client accounts.
- Coordinated recruitment delivery across recruiters, hiring managers, and external partners.
- Supported bulk and project-based hiring initiatives under aggressive timelines.
- Improved hiring velocity through structured sourcing and pipeline management.
- Implemented employee referral programs that encouraged staff engagement in the recruitment process and led to an increased number of quality hires.
- Enhanced employer branding by collaborating with marketing teams to create compelling job advertisements and promotional materials.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the organization, driving inclusive hiring practices that resulted in a more diverse workforce.
- Improved time-to-fill rates by streamlining the recruitment process and implementing efficient applicant tracking systems.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, resulting in a better understanding of their needs and more accurate candidate selections.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for recruiters, identifying areas for improvement and setting achievable goals for continued success.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to assess recruitment metrics and identify trends for continuous improvement in processes, strategies, and overall performance.
- Designed and executed targeted recruitment campaigns to attract top talent within specific industries or skill sets.
- Organized recruiting events such as career fairs and networking sessions, fostering connections with potential candidates while promoting company culture.
Senior Technical Recruiter - RPO (BOT Model)
Innova Solutions
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Embedded onsite as part of a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) RPO engagement, functioning as a strong Individual Contributor with added mentoring responsibility.
- Embedded onsite under BOT RPO model, delivering full-cycle recruitment for enterprise clients.
- Acted as a single point of contact for stakeholders across hiring, offers, and onboarding.
- Successfully closed high-priority roles through strong stakeholder engagement and candidate management.
- Supported transition and stabilization of recruitment operations under BOT engagement.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- . Developed and maintained a strong professional network within the tech industry, leveraging connections for candidate referrals and business development opportunities.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout the process.
- Created comprehensive candidate profiles that highlighted key skills, experiences, and fit with corporate values, allowing hiring managers to make informed decisions quickly.
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Aspire Systems
05.2012 - 06.2019
- Joined during a high-growth phase and progressed to Senior Technical Recruiter role, contributing to large-scale enterprise hiring initiatives.
- Built UX Design and Enterprise Integration teams from scratch.
- Hired for niche middleware and integration skills including MuleSoft, TIBCO, WSO2, Oracle SOA, webMethods.
- Played a key role in scaling delivery teams for enterprise clients.
- Mentored junior recruiters and trained freshers on end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop targeted recruitment marketing campaigns for niche roles.
- Utilized data analytics tools to identify trends in candidate behavior, tailoring outreach efforts accordingly.
- Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
- Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Hindustan College of Arts & Science
Madras University04.2010
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Strategy
- End-to-End Recruitment
- Workforce Planning
- Market Mapping
- Passive Hiring
- Offer Negotiation
- Post-Offer Engagement
- Hiring Metrics & Dashboards
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- TA Team Leadership
- Mentoring & Coaching
- CXO & Business Partnering
- Vendor & Agency Management
- Recruitment Process Optimization
- Domain Expertise
- BFSI & FinTech Hiring
- Core & Digital Banking
- Capital Markets
- Enterprise Platforms
- Cloud & Digital Engineering
- Technology Hiring
- Cloud & DevSecOps
- Data Engineering
- Platform Engineering
- API & Middleware
- Enterprise Applications
- Recruitment Models
- BOT
- RPO (Embedded / Onsite)
- Staff Augmentation
- Permanent & Contract
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- LinkedIn Talent Insights
- Boolean & X-Ray Search
- Data-driven decision making
- Contract negotiation skills
- Social media recruiting
- Job posting optimization
Accomplishments
- Closed 200+ niche & critical roles across BFSI, FinTech, Cloud, and Digital Engineering
- Reduced Time-to-Fill by ~30% through sourcing innovation, funnel optimization, and stakeholder alignment
- Built and led high-performing TA teams (up to 6 recruiters) with consistent delivery excellence
- Successfully executed BOT & RPO engagements, embedded with client leadership teams
- Scaled multiple teams from scratch for enterprise integration and digital platforms
- Recognized as a go-to closer for leadership and hard-to-fill technical positions
Personal Information
- Relocation: Open to Relocation (India & International)
- Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Leader
- Availability: Open to Relocation (India & International)
Languages
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Recruitment Manager / Associate Manager - Talent Acquisition
ValueLabs
10.2021 - 12.2025
Recruitment Lead
Amzur Technologies
05.2021 - 10.2021
Senior Technical Recruiter - RPO (BOT Model)
Innova Solutions
06.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Technical Recruiter
Aspire Systems
05.2012 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Hindustan College of Arts & Science