Deepak Babu Inampudi
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Talent Acquisition professional with 14+ years of experience in IT recruitment, specializing in end-to-end hiring, stakeholder management, and talent pipeline development. Proven expertise in partnering with hiring managers to deliver high-quality hires across IT, Cloud, Data, and Engineering domains. Strong background in sourcing strategies, candidate screening, interview coordination, and recruitment analytics. Adept at leveraging ATS platforms, employer branding initiatives, and data-driven insights to improve hiring efficiency, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance candidate experience. Known for strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple hiring priorities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/ Talent Acquisition Strategist
ZolonTech
02.2018 - 09.2025
- Client Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary liaison for clients, addressing concerns and requirements promptly while aligning deliverables with agreed expectations.
- Organize and lead strategic client meetings, including conferences and monthly review sessions, to assess project progress, mitigate risks, and optimize operations.
- Manage and nurture long-term partnerships with key U.S. federal and government clients, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and fostering sustained business growth.
- Team Leadership & Operations
- Manage and mentor a cross-functional recruitment team of 10–15 members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
- Conduct performance appraisals, set KPIs, implement improvement plans, and hold regular feedback sessions.
- Oversee all recruitment operations from talent sourcing to offboarding, ensuring compliance with project timelines and quality standards.
- Facilitate daily stand-up meetings to monitor progress, resolve blockers, and reprioritize tasks as needed.
- Federal & Cleared Recruitment Expertise
- Direct recruitment efforts for cleared DoD positions, ensuring compliance with clearance levels including Public Trust, Secret, Top Secret, and TS/SCI.
- Manage proposal bidding recruitment projects, from resume acquisition for funded roles to pre-award talent pipeline building.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and hiring managers to align talent acquisition strategies with business priorities and operational needs.
- Talent Acquisition Strategy Partner
- Drive the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring candidates align with organizational values, mission, and federal client requirements.
- Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies using advanced tools, including JobDiva ATS, social media, professional networks, and referrals.
- Develop recruitment strategies tailored to organizational goals, leveraging data and metrics to measure effectiveness and continuously improve processes.
- Maintain a consistent talent pipeline by engaging active and passive candidates through targeted outreach and relationship management.
- Employee Lifecycle Management
- Manage the performance appraisal process, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Conduct monthly check-ins to assess team performance, provide feedback, and address challenges proactively.
- Set early performance targets and lead annual review meetings with team members and stakeholders to evaluate progress and plan future objectives.
- Oversee onboarding processes including documentation, induction, and orientation, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
- Manage exit processes such as knowledge transfer, clearances, and exit interviews to capture insights for retention strategies.
- Continuous Improvement & Industry Awareness
- Stay informed on emerging recruitment trends, tools, and best practices—especially in leadership hiring—and integrate insights into ongoing strategies.
- Champion initiatives that enhance the candidate experience, strengthen employer branding, and improve retention in competitive markets.
Lead Recruiter
Radiant Systems
12.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed a recruitment team of 5 members, driving high-volume hiring in fast-paced environments.
- Led full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, assessments, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Built and maintained an extensive talent database to meet recurring and niche hiring needs.
- Conducted campus hiring drives across multiple colleges, leading written tests, group discussions, and interviews.
Talent Acquisition / Sr. Recruiting Officer- Human Resource
Indosoft International
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Led end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior level positions across IT and corporate functions, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and offer closure.
- Managed both Full-Time (FTE) and Contract hiring, ensuring alignment with client needs and business unit priorities.
- Acted as SPOC for all hiring across business units, maintaining strong client relationships, managing expectations, and handling negotiations, escalations, and feedback.
- Designed and executed sourcing strategies leveraging job boards (Naukri, Monster, TimesJobs, LinkedIn, Indeed, SimplyHired), social networking, direct sourcing, referrals, and cold calling.
- Conducted campus hiring drives across multiple colleges—overseeing written tests, group discussions, and interviews.
- Maintained a candidate database, tracked pipelines, and re-engaged talent for future requirements.
- Coordinated technical and HR interviews, performed reference checks, negotiated terms/rates, extended offers, and ensured smooth onboarding.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders and executives, supporting them with internal and market-based consultants.
- Consistently met hiring targets and maintained high candidate engagement through continuous follow-ups and relationship-building.
Team Lead/Sr. Recruiter
UrpanTech Recruiting Solutions PVT.LTD
07.2009 - 04.2013
- Directed end-to-end recruitment for domestic and U.S. markets, covering contract, full-time, and leadership hiring.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated junior recruiters, ensuring consistent delivery on client SLAs.
- Partnered directly with the CEO for recruitment metrics and strategy.
- Filled senior-level IT leadership and niche technical positions across multiple domains (Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Insurance, etc.).
Education
P.G. Diploma in Management-HRM - undefined
Welingkar Institute of Management
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Osmania University
01.2004
Skills
AI Recruiting Tools & Advanced IT Skill Sourcing
Leadership & Team Management (10–15 members)
Bulk Hiring & Expat Hiring
Client Engagement & Account Management
Headhunting, Professional Networking, and Referral Programs
Time Management & Delivery Excellence
Timeline
Manager/ Talent Acquisition Strategist
ZolonTech
02.2018 - 09.2025
Lead Recruiter
Radiant Systems
12.2013 - 01.2018
Talent Acquisition / Sr. Recruiting Officer- Human Resource
Indosoft International
04.2013 - 11.2013
Team Lead/Sr. Recruiter
UrpanTech Recruiting Solutions PVT.LTD
07.2009 - 04.2013
P.G. Diploma in Management-HRM - undefined
Welingkar Institute of Management
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Osmania University