Bhagyashree Chandak
Bengaluru
Summary
Talent Acquisition leader with proven expertise in strategic hiring and employer branding at Nokia. Increased hiring efficiency by 30% through effective recruitment analytics and process optimization. Strong ability to foster stakeholder relationships and enhance DEI initiatives, resulting in diverse talent pipelines. Experienced in driving team performance and implementing data-driven strategies for continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Nokia (acquired Infinera)
Bengaluru
02.2025 - Current
- Developed an industry benchmarked comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with organization's business objectives, product roadmap, and tech talent.
- Optimized recruitment workflows and reduced time-to-fill through automation and data-driven dashboards.
- Designed leadership & university hiring programs to sustain future-ready talent pipelines.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Infinera
Bengaluru
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Built and led a high-performing TA team; increased hiring efficiency by 30% through process standardization and training.
- Strengthened employer branding via digital campaigns and diversity outreach.
- Partnered with leadership to align hiring plans with organizational transformation goals.
- Track and report on recruitment KPIs, providing insights to leadership on hiring trends, bottlenecks, and overall recruitment effectiveness.
Talent Acquisition Manager
phData, Inc.
Bengaluru
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Worked in capacities of an Account Manager, Team Lead, Team member as well as a recruitment specialist with expertise in managing a small-sized team.
- Built recruiting dashboards to monitor performance and improve hiring metrics.
- Managing the design, development and management of new projects, tool implementation and proactively evaluate process improvements to drive scalability
Manager – Service Delivery / Site Leader
Hexagon Search
Pune & Bengaluru
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Delivered end-to-end TA support for software and product firms with a focus on niche technical roles.
- Led teams in high-volume hiring environments and maintained strong client relationships.
- Implemented data-driven recruiting and talent market mapping processes.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
PuneBachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
AmravatiSkills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Leadership Hiring
- DEI in Tech
- Workforce Planning
- Recruitment Analytics
- Employer Branding
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Optimization and Automation
Timeline
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Nokia (acquired Infinera)
02.2025 - Current
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Infinera
06.2022 - 02.2025
Talent Acquisition Manager
phData, Inc.
09.2019 - 06.2022
Manager – Service Delivery / Site Leader
Hexagon Search
01.2013 - 11.2017
MBA - Human Resources Management
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University