DAKSHATHA M S
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished Talent Acquisition and HR professional with 8 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, talent acquisition operations, and stakeholder management across global markets. Proven expertise in leading high-volume hiring initiatives, workforce planning, vendor management, and recruitment strategy execution to support business growth and operational objectives. Experienced in managing global stakeholders, driving hiring decisions, and delivering large-scale recruitment projects within aggressive timelines.
Skilled in handling complex background screening escalations, including MVR, drug testing, criminal records, and sex offender registry reviews, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Proficient in Workday ATS and recruitment analytics, leveraging data-driven insights to improve hiring efficiency, candidate experience, and recruitment outcomes.
Demonstrated leadership capability through mentoring and guiding 2 indirect reporters, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high-performance standards. Strong experience in managing recruitment vendors, establishing service-level agreements (SLAs), and optimizing recruitment processes to enhance quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness. Recognized for consistently exceeding hiring targets, maintaining stakeholder satisfaction, and receiving multiple performance-based awards for operational excellence and outstanding results.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Global Recruitment Specialist
IBM- Client: MVW
Bengaluru
10.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end recruitment for the Hawaii region, managing high-volume hourly, frontline leadership, supervisory, and mid-management hiring across multiple locations.
- Acted as the primary recruitment partner for business leaders, driving workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies to meet operational and seasonal hiring demands.
- Mentored team of 2 indirect reportees, enhancing recruitment delivery, candidate experience, and process improvements.
- Successfully hired 600+ associates within 45 days across multiple U.S. locations, ensuring timely fulfillment of critical staffing requirements.
- Acted as Lead ASC for background screening escalations, resolving complex cases related to MVR, drug testing, criminal records, and sex offender registry findings in partnership with Workforce Administration (WFA) teams.
- Owned end-to-end hiring operations, including requisition management, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, onboarding, and stakeholder communication.
- Collaborated with staffing vendors and external partners to establish service-level agreements (SLAs), enhancing hiring quality and efficiency.
- Leveraged recruitment analytics, dashboards, and KPI reporting to drive data-based decision-making and continuous process improvements.
- Organized and led large-scale hiring initiatives, including walk-in drives, job fairs, referral campaigns, and community hiring events.
- Strengthened employer branding and talent pipelines through targeted sourcing strategies and local engagement initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, labour regulations, background screening requirements, and audit standards.
- Improved candidate experience, offer acceptance rates, and onboarding outcomes through proactive engagement and communication strategies.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique requirements and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with candidates, assessing competencies and cultural fit for specific roles and organisations.
- Coordinated with HR teams globally to align recruitment practices and policies, promoting consistency across locations.
- Developed strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand specific role requirements and organisational culture.
- Organised and participated in international job fairs and recruitment events, expanding talent pipelines.
Talent Acquisition Partner
IBM- Client: Intel
Bengaluru
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Leading recruitment efforts across 3 key business units: Datacentre & AI and Network Edge Group, aligning talent acquisition with organizational priorities
- Developing and implementing targeted sourcing strategies, successfully closing critical technical, development, and research roles
- Focusing on senior-level recruitment, engaging top talent, and negotiating offers for highly competitive positions
- Utilising talent mapping to align candidate profiles with job requirements, ensuring the best fit for both the role and the company
- Proficiently tracking, analysing, and optimising the recruitment process using ATS platforms (Workday, HiredScore)
- Partnering with hiring managers to define job specifications and refine role clarity through structured intake meetings
- Managing end-to-end virtual hiring drives, consistently meeting SLA targets and improving recruitment efficiency
- Leading candidate offer discussions and onboarding processes, ensuring seamless transitions for new hires
- Coordinated communication between stakeholders and internal teams to address recruitment challenges and support organisational goals
- Delivered executive-level reports on hiring trends, diversity metrics, and pipeline health, facilitating quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to monitor progress and inform workforce planning
- Contributing to strategic talent discussions, supporting succession planning, critical skills mapping, and future recruitment planning
- Partnering with business leaders to identify skill gaps and implement targeted learning initiatives that align with organizational goals
- Collaborating with IBM's Learning Academy to design and roll out technical and behavioral training programs for new and existing employees
- Conducting training needs analysis (TNA) in collaboration with managers to assess development requirements across business units
- Designed onboarding learning journeys for new hires to ensure alignment with functional competencies and facilitate smooth integration into project teams
- Coordinating and facilitating workshops on talent engagement, interview best practices, and recruitment excellence for hiring managers
- Tracking learning effectiveness using feedback mechanisms and performance analytics to measure ROI and impact on employee performance
- Supporting internal mobility and career development initiatives by mapping employee skill sets and recommending relevant upskilling paths
- Organising quarterly learning sessions and engagement drives to promote continuous learning and knowledge sharing across teams
Senior Recruiter
Continental Automotive
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Led the full recruitment lifecycle across the automotive and semiconductor sectors, focusing on lateral hiring, campus recruitment, and RPO
- Managed candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer generation, and onboarding, ensuring seamless integration of new hires
- Drove campus recruitment and internship programmes, engaging with students to facilitate offer rollouts and support successful onboarding
- Worked closely with business leaders to forecast workforce needs, ensuring proactive hiring strategies aligned with company objectives
- Acted as the SME for recruitment process improvements and ATS management, optimizing workflows and increasing efficiency
- Maintained strong stakeholder relationships, addressing queries and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
- Managed vendor relationships and contingent workforce onboarding, including background checks and vendor invoicing
- Managed visa processes for international employees, ensuring compliance with immigration policies and smooth travel arrangements
- Oversaw employee referral bonus programme, ensuring accurate processing and compliance to maintain timely payouts and enhance employee engagement
- Collaborated with payroll and finance teams to audit referral payments and maintain full compliance with company policies
- Streamlined referral reward tracking systems, improving transparency and increasing employee satisfaction
- Coordinated corporate events and engagement activities to enhance company culture and align with organizational values
Consultant
Lam Research India Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 06.2021
Talent Acquisition
Applied Materials
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed the complete recruitment lifecycle for semiconductor operations, fulfilling both domestic and international hiring needs
- Maintained a 100% demand fulfillment rate, meeting recruitment goals within established timeframes
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements, create sourcing strategies, and ensure successful candidate placement
- Sourced candidates through diverse channels, including job boards, employee referrals, and professional networking
- Specialized in hiring for niche technical roles under tight deadlines, including OS development, AI algorithms, and GPU/CPU microarchitecture
- Acted as the primary liaison between hiring leaders and candidates, ensuring smooth communication and seamless recruitment processes
- Coordinated with internal teams to align recruitment efforts with operational goals and business needs
- Implemented cost-effective recruitment strategies that prioritised gender diversity and inclusion
- Mentored team of 3 interns, enhancing skill development and overall team effectiveness
- Streamlined data entry and offer letter generation through TAMS, achieving error-free employee onboarding
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Jain University
Bengaluru01-2026
Executive Program - Human Resource Development
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow
India01-2024
Bachelor of Commerce -
National College Basavanagudi
India01-2018
Skills
- Global Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- ATS expertise
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- HR Operations
- Compliance management
- Global Stakeholder Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Mentoring & Team Management
- Interpersonal communication
- Industry Expertise
- Background Check ATS- Accurate
Certification
- IBM and Intel Core Trainings in Recruitment and Process Understanding, 2024-01-01
- Business Development Program, 2024-01-01
- HR Learning and Development Program, 2024-01-01
- HR Communication Program, 2024-01-01
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed a lateral hiring drive, achieving 100% position closures within set timelines, earning the 2024 Spot Award.
- Recruited 100 candidates in 7 months, increasing referral hires by 15% and achieving a 95% offer-to-join conversion rate, earning the 2021 Best Employee recognition.
- Awarded Prime Player for two consecutive years (2021 & 2022) for consistently meeting hiring SLAs across multiple business units.
- Recognized with a Spot Award in 2019 for closing niche and hard-to-fill roles under tight deadlines, showcasing adaptability and expertise in sourcing difficult skill sets.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dakshatha-dakshayini-72a378168/
Custom Section
RADAR, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, AI, Powertrain, ADAS, Autosar, Vehicle Dynamics, OS Development, GPU/CPU Microarchitecture, AI Algorithms, Python/ML Engineers, Cloud Security, Full Stack Software, Firmware, ATE, Research Fellow Roles, Networking
Timeline
Global Recruitment Specialist
IBM- Client: MVW
10.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Partner
IBM- Client: Intel
04.2024 - 10.2025
Senior Recruiter
Continental Automotive
06.2021 - 04.2024
Consultant
Lam Research India Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 06.2021
Talent Acquisition
Applied Materials
07.2018 - 01.2020
MBA - Human Resource Management
Jain University
Executive Program - Human Resource Development
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow
Bachelor of Commerce -
National College Basavanagudi