Harshavardhan .KE
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Hyderabad
Summary
With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition, expertise in building and executing strategic hiring initiatives for critical Enterprise Technology and Consumer & Community Banking businesses across Product, Data & Analytics, Experience Design and Technology. Experienced in partnering with senior business and functional leaders to build scalable workforce plans, design market-aligned hiring strategies, and deliver against aggressive growth objectives in dynamic talent environments. Known for combining data-driven decision making with strong stakeholder influence to solve complex talent challenges and enable organizational scale.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate- Talent Acquisition
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
06.2016 - 09.2025
- Experienced in partnering with senior business and functional leaders to build scalable workforce plans, design market-aligned hiring strategies, and deliver against aggressive growth objectives in dynamic talent environments.
- Advised on and executed creative sourcing strategies, utilizing AI-powered sourcing tools, and maximized efficiency and hiring outputs.
- My expertise spans strategic workforce planning, talent intelligence, executive hiring, and end-to-end talent delivery.
- I successfully led niche hiring and large-scale hiring initiatives, optimized recruitment funnels through analytics, and built sustainable talent pipelines for emerging and business-critical capabilities.
- Facilitated end-to-end interview coordination by partnering with candidates and hiring managers, streamlining scheduling processes, minimizing delays, and delivering a smooth recruitment experience from sourcing through the offer stage.
- Provided valuable guidance to candidates throughout the interview, offer negotiation, and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience, and fostering strong, long-term relationships.
- Tracked and maintained recruitment data throughout the hiring lifecycle, delivering timely updates to stakeholders, and supporting informed decision-making to achieve organizational hiring goals.
- Known for combining data-driven decision-making with strong stakeholder influence to solve complex talent challenges and enable organizational scale.
Sourcing Specialist
Deloitte AERS (On Contract)
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Successfully hired 48 Senior Chartered Accountants for the Audit Business Line within a 5-month period during the peak hiring season, earning two 'Thank You' awards in recognition of outstanding recruitment performance.
- Delivered 17+ successful hires for Engagement Specialist Analyst (ESA) positions, supporting the Netherlands Audit Team.
- Supported consulting and advisory business units by proactively sourcing and scheduling candidates, consistently meeting evolving client requirements, and business demands.
- Successfully closed 26+ IT positions across technologies, including .NET, SAP ABAP, and SAP GRC, at Associate and Senior Solution Advisor levels, receiving client appreciation for quality hiring and timely delivery.
- Partnered closely with hiring managers and business stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, drive recruitment strategies, and ensure position closures within agreed timelines.
- Well-versed in Taleo Recruiting and experienced in managing candidate pipelines, applicant tracking, and recruitment operations through ATS platforms.
Recruiter Analyst
Arya Engineering Systems Pvt Ltd.
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Secured closure of over 25 IT positions, utilizing software such as SP3D, PDMS, PDS, and MicroStation.
- Select optimal candidates through the effective use of multiple recruitment platforms, such as LinkedIn, Naukri, Monster, Times Job, and personal references.
- Pre- and post-interview protocols, offer protocols, etc.
- Coordinated client time sheets and promptly submitted them for the processing of candidate salaries.
- Recruiting candidates on deputation while maintaining up-to-date reports until the candidate is hired.
- Organizing and routine follow-up with prospects until closure, and overseeing the database.
- Clients handled: Worley Parsons, Air Liquide, Saipem, Technip, Petrofac, ONGC, and Bechtel.
IT Recruiter
Waterleaf Consultants Pvt Ltd.
03.2011 - 07.2012
- As a member of the IT hiring team, focused on the recruitment of essential roles.
- Achieved successful closure of various IT and lateral requirements dictated by diverse clients.
- The critical positions, like Senior Software Engineer, System Admin, Crystal Reports, International Inside Sales Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, and other business-critical resources.
- Executed volume hiring strategies, accomplishing 100+ fresher placements in the required timeframe by conducting thorough campus interviews at approximately 45 colleges throughout the Telangana state.
- Oversaw the complete IT recruitment lifecycle for the client, Wipro program like Waves & Vista.
- Served diverse clients, including Dell, DuPont, Wipro, and HSBC. Nurtured connections with Amazon, Kantar ITP. Managed accounts for Serco, GE, Apollo Health Street, Genpact, Elite Infra, and Berkadia to enhance service delivery.
Education
MBA - Human Resource
04.2001 -
Skills
Executive & Niche Hiring
Product, Data & Technology Talent Acquisition
Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
Diversity & Inclusion Hiring
Hiring Analytics & Funnel Optimization
Stakeholder & Leadership Management
Application Tracking System
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
Timeline
Associate- Talent Acquisition - JPMorgan Chase & Co.
06.2016 - 09.2025
Sourcing Specialist - Deloitte AERS (On Contract)
04.2015 - 05.2016
Recruiter Analyst - Arya Engineering Systems Pvt Ltd.
10.2014 - 03.2015
IT Recruiter - Waterleaf Consultants Pvt Ltd.
03.2011 - 07.2012
University of Ballarat - MBA, Human Resource
04.2001 -