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HARSHA N
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Senior Recruitment and HR Manager with 9+ years of experience in leading large-scale, multi-industry talent acquisition across PAN India and international markets (Dubai). Proven expertise in building and scaling high-performing recruitment teams, driving end-to-end hiring strategies, and delivering consistent closures across high-volume, niche, and leadership roles.
Currently leading recruitment for Interior Company by Square Yards, managing a team of 10+ recruiters and partnering with senior business stakeholders to align hiring with aggressive expansion plans. Strong track record of hiring across diverse functions including Sales, Interior Design, Operations, Engineering, and Blue/Grey collar workforce, with deep exposure to industries such as Real Estate, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, and Engineering.
Expert in workforce planning, stakeholder management, and recruitment analytics, with a focus on reducing turnaround time (TAT), improving hiring quality, and building strong t
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager HR
SQUARE YARDS
09.2025 - Current
- Led and delivered 200+ hires annually across PAN India and international locations, ensuring timely closures within defined SLAs.
Managed and scaled a team of 10+ recruiters, improving team productivity and ownership, leading to faster hiring cycles.
Reduced Turnaround Time (TAT) by ~25–30% through pipeline building and process optimization.
Successfully closed mid to senior leadership roles (AGM, AVP, P&L Head) across multiple business functions.
Handled bulk hiring drives (50–100+ positions/month) while maintaining quality and candidate experience.
Built strong talent pipelines, resulting in faster closures for recurring and critical roles across regions.
Managed hiring for multiple locations simultaneously, supporting rapid business expansion.
Strengthened stakeholder relationships, improving requirement clarity and hiring efficiency.
Increased offer-to-join ratio through effective candidate engagement and negotiation strategies.
Delivered recruitment across diverse industries including Real Estate, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Sales. - Developed employee engagement programs to enhance workplace culture.
- Implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent for various roles.
- Managed onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
Resource Manager
VEN CONSULTING
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Led end-to-end engineering recruitment operations across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Chemical domains for Diploma and B.Tech talent pools.
Delivered 200+ closures across critical roles including Planning, Design, Quality, Automation, Site, Project Engineers, and Safety Officers for contract staffing mandates.
Specialized in hiring across Construction, Oil & Gas, Power (Thermal & Solar), Marine, Railways, Highways, and Infrastructure sectors, supporting large-scale project deployments.
Managed and scaled a team of 15+ recruiters, driving workforce planning, productivity tracking, and SLA-based delivery across multiple client accounts.
Handled high-volume (bulk) and niche technical hiring, consistently achieving minimal turnaround time (TAT) while maintaining quality of hire.
Strengthened client relationships and acted as a single point of contact for escalations, aligning hiring strategies with project timelines and business goals.
Played a key role in key account management, delivering hiring solutions for marquee clients including L&T, Adani, Tata Steel, JSW, JSL, AMP Energy, IndiGrid, ITD Cementation, Turner, and others.
Built and maintained strong talent pipelines and databases, enabling faster closures for recurring and critical roles.
Leveraged platforms like Naukri, LinkedIn, and internal databases, along with Excel-based trackers for pipeline management and reporting.
Drove team mentoring, performance management, and training initiatives, improving recruiter efficiency and delivery consistency.
Prepared and managed salary budgets and compensation benchmarks, conducting market salary surveys to ensure competitive and cost-effective hiring aligned with business goals. - Managed resource allocation for diverse client projects and operational needs.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize project workflow and efficiency.
- Developed training materials to enhance team skills and knowledge retention.
Sr Executive Talent Acquisition
ARTECH INFOSYSTEMS
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed end-to-end technical recruitment for both contract (C2H) and permanent staffing across multiple client accounts.
Partnered closely with Team Leads and Account Managers to understand hiring priorities, define role expectations, and align recruitment strategy with business needs.
Sourced candidates through multiple channels including Naukri, LinkedIn, Monster, referrals, internal databases, and mass outreach campaigns, ensuring a strong and diverse talent pipeline.
Conducted in-depth candidate screening and evaluation based on technical competencies, communication, and role fit.
Delivered hiring for mid to senior-level roles including IT Recruiters, Account Managers, Delivery Managers, Project Managers, Sales Heads, BDMs, and HR Business Partners.
Managed complete interview lifecycle including scheduling (telephonic & F2F), candidate briefing, stakeholder coordination, and follow-ups, ensuring seamless candidate experience.
Maintained and analyzed recruitment trackers and ATS dashboards, providing insights on pipeline health, hiring progress, and performance metrics.
Ensured quick turnaround time (TAT) by efficient shortlisting, coordination, and adherence to client-defined SLAs.
Built and maintained active talent pipelines to support recurring and critical hiring requirements.
Team Lead Recruitment
WORKINDIA
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Led a team of 10 recruiters, driving high-volume, multi-industry hiring across Sales, BPO, Healthcare, Retail, HR, and Engineering domains.
Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, and selection for diverse roles such as Accountants, Sales Executives, BDMs, Architects, Interior Designers, Technical Support, Digital Marketers, Doctors, and Lab Technicians.
Delivered successful closures across Finance, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, BPO, and Customer Support functions, ensuring consistent quality and client satisfaction.
Handled key client accounts including ZoomCar, HDFC, Swiggy, Wakefit, Ola, and NestAway, maintaining strong relationships and achieving high fulfillment rates.
Owned team performance management, ensuring adherence to recruitment SLAs, daily/weekly targets, and timely delivery of quality candidates.
Built and managed recruitment dashboards and MIS reports using Excel and Google Sheets to track team productivity, pipeline, and hiring performance.
Led training, onboarding, and mentoring initiatives for recruiters, improving team efficiency, quality of hire, and delivery consistency.
Recognized and promoted for consistent performance, client success, and leadership capability.
Customer Support Executive
CLOODON LEARNING
08.2020 - 02.2021
Inside Sales Executive
NIGHTINGALES HOME HEALTH SERVICES
03.2020 - 07.2020
Senior Customer Care Executive
AEGIS GLOBAL
03.2018 - 06.2019
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Cambridge Institute of Technology
01-2017
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Workforce Planning & Forecasting
- Recruitment Analytics & Reporting
- SLA & TAT Management
- Stakeholder Management / Business Partnering
- Compensation Benchmarking & Salary Budgeting
- Process Optimization & Hiring Efficiency
- Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Organizational Hiring Strategy
- End-to-End Recruitment Lifecycle
- High-Volume / Bulk Hiring
- Niche & Leadership Hiring
- Multi-Industry Hiring
- Engineering Recruitment (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
- Non-IT Recruitment
- C2H & Contract Staffing
- Permanent Staffing
- Talent Sourcing & Talent Mapping
- Candidate Screening & EvaluationMulti-Industry Recruitment
- Oil & Gas Hiring
- Infrastructure & Construction Hiring
- Power & Energy Hiring
- Real Estate & Interior Hiring
- Sales & BPO Hiring
- Blue Collar & Grey Collar Hiring
- Interview & Offer Management
- Pipeline Building
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
- Received “Rookie of the Year” award at Artech Infosystems for exceptional performance and fastest ramp-up in recruitment delivery.
- Recognized as Top Performer at Ven Consulting for consistently exceeding onboarding targets and delivering high-volume closures.
- Achieved fast-track promotion to Team Lead at WorkIndia (within 12 months) based on outstanding delivery, team contribution, and leadership capabilities.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Software
HRMS
HCM
Salesforce
Freshdesk
SquareBeats
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Full TimeLocation Preference
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₹80000/yr - ₹20001001/yrTimeline
Manager HR
SQUARE YARDS
09.2025 - Current
Resource Manager
VEN CONSULTING
08.2023 - 09.2025
Sr Executive Talent Acquisition
ARTECH INFOSYSTEMS
03.2022 - 08.2023
Team Lead Recruitment
WORKINDIA
02.2021 - 02.2022
Customer Support Executive
CLOODON LEARNING
08.2020 - 02.2021
Inside Sales Executive
NIGHTINGALES HOME HEALTH SERVICES
03.2020 - 07.2020
Senior Customer Care Executive
AEGIS GLOBAL
03.2018 - 06.2019
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Cambridge Institute of Technology