Hi, I’m
GAYATHRI KANNAN
Associate Director-Talent Attraction And Sourcing
Chennai,TN
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
AstraZeneca Private India Limited
Regional Head – Talent Attraction & Sourcing
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered critical and senior-level hiring mandates aligned to regional expansion plans.
- Built and led a structured sourcing engine, reducing agency dependency and improving cost efficiency.
- Reduced time-to-fill for niche and leadership roles through proactive pipelining and market mapping.
- Strengthened diversity hiring outcomes across senior mandates.
- Instituted structured hiring dashboards and governance reviews, improving delivery predictability.
- Partnered directly with business heads to solve hiring feasibility challenges using market intelligence.
IndBank Global Support Services Pvt Ltd
Head – Talent Acquisition & Talent Management
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Set up and operationalized Talent Acquisition and HR frameworks in a PSU start-up environment.
- Hired National & Regional Heads to build foundational leadership capability.
- Implemented Zoho People & Zoho Recruit, digitizing recruitment and HR operations.
- Introduced structured HR audits and compliance governance, improving operational control.
- Managed payroll governance and policy standardization for on-roll and off-roll workforce.
UBS Business Solutions India
HR Agile Coach – Talent & Culture
05.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Led Agile transformation across Talent & Culture teams impacting 200+ members across 5 geographies.
- Improved hiring effectiveness: 30% quality of hire improvement, 20% reduction in time-to-fill, 25% increase in conversion.
- Delivered Fast Track hiring and process optimization initiatives reducing cycle inefficiencies.
- Coached leadership teams on Agile workforce execution and productivity enhancement.
UBS Business Solutions India
HR Line Manager Advisor
12.2018 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Provided HR advisory to leadership supporting 6,000+ employees.
- Led complex employee relations investigations and compliance governance.
- Reduced attrition by 15% through engagement and performance frameworks.
- Championed Diversity & Inclusion initiatives including Women in India forum.
- Strengthened background verification governance with APAC ER & Legal.
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
HR Business Partner
12.2015 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Managed end-to-end HR for 1,800+ Retail Banking employees.
- Led leadership and C-suite hiring mandates.
- Converted vendor workforce to permanent staff, improving retention stability.
- Implemented HRMS and developed TA dashboards for workforce planning.
Barclays Shared Services Pvt. Ltd.
Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner
06.2009 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Supported large-scale hiring and setup of Global Finance Operations.
- Delivered campus hiring, diversity hiring, and onboarding execution.
- Conducted exit analytics to improve retention strategy.
ABN AMRO Central Enterprise Services Ltd.
Officer – Trade Operations
04.2007 - 05.2009
Job overview
- Managed trade documentation including Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees.
Education
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
EPGDBM
MOP Vaishnav College
B.Com
Skills
Team management
Operations management
Innovation and creativity
Human resources management
Certification
Senior Professional in Human Resources – International
Timeline
Regional Head – Talent Attraction & Sourcing
AstraZeneca Private India Limited
12.2024 - Current
Head – Talent Acquisition & Talent Management
IndBank Global Support Services Pvt Ltd
06.2024 - Current
HR Agile Coach – Talent & Culture
UBS Business Solutions India
05.2022 - 05.2024
HR Line Manager Advisor
UBS Business Solutions India
12.2018 - 05.2022
HR Business Partner
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
12.2015 - 08.2018
Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner
Barclays Shared Services Pvt. Ltd.
06.2009 - 05.2015
Officer – Trade Operations
ABN AMRO Central Enterprise Services Ltd.
04.2007 - 05.2009
MOP Vaishnav College
B.Com
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
EPGDBM
AWARDS
HR Star Award, Platinum Star Award, Value Award – Responsive, GBS Icons Award
EXECUTION-DRIVEN HR & TALENT LEADER
High-impact Talent Acquisition & HR Leader with 17+ years of experience executing large-scale hiring, building sourcing engines, leading HR transformation, and driving measurable workforce outcomes across global organizations and start-up environments. Known for converting strategy into execution and delivering results under complexity.
KEY IMPACT AREAS
Talent Acquisition Delivery | Leadership Hiring | HR Transformation | Diversity Hiring | Employee Relations | HR Governance | Agile HR | Talent Analytics | Process Optimization