Sandesh HS
Bengaluru
Summary
Leveraging a dynamic blend of recruitment expertise, sales finesse, and marketing acumen, I have honed my skills to redefine talent acquisition. With a proven track record in identifying and securing top-tier talent, I thrive in the fast-paced realm of talent acquisition. My approach goes beyond the traditional, incorporating sales & branding to engage and attract top talents. I view recruitment not as a transaction but as an opportunity to amplify the brand & build credible relationships. By intertwining marketing principles, I sculpt compelling narratives that resonate with both clients and candidates, fostering a magnetic employer brand. Recognizing that top talents are discerning consumers, I've cultivated a candidate-centric mindset.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Talent Acquisition
Paytm Payments Bank
12.2022 - Current
- Provided strategic talent advisory, partnering with hiring managers to identify top talent, develop skill matrix and optimize comp structures
- Developed comprehensive interview guides and candidate engagement strategies to streamline the hiring process and enhance candidate experience
- Grew a 14 person recruiting team into a highly efficient team unit known for innovation & top tier performance clubbed with trust & independence
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Leveraged data driven insights from candidate surveys and interviewer calibration calls to continuously improve hiring practices
Talent Acquisition
Paytm Insider
Bangalore Urban
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Lead hiring and employer branding for Core Tech and Non Tech Roles
Consultant - Talent Acquisition
Conversational AI Firm
Bangalore Urban
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Leading & Managing hiring for Product Engineering, Platform Engineering & InfoSec
Entreprenuer, Founder
Staffio HR
Bangalore
06.2015 - 04.2021
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
HR - Strategic Talent Acquisition/Vendor Management
The Minacs Group
Bangalore
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Recruitment/TA for premium processes of ABM
- Manage tier 1 staffing vendors/Talent Powerhouses by partnering them in our quest for HiPro Talents
HR - Talent Acquisition
Just Dial Limited
Bengaluru Area
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Delivering TA strategy and programs in support of short-term and long-term business objectives with the overall goal of attracting, retaining and developing the best talent across all career levels and business verticals
- Significant reduction in overall TAT (Time to Fill)
- Huge cost savings (CPH) by bringing down agency/3rd party dependencies
- Exponential increase in NPS (Candidate and Hiring Manager Satisfaction Score)
CRM - Ops
Amazon
Bengaluru Area
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Seller Support
HR Recruitment - ER
Firstsource Solutions Limited
Bangalore
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Spearheading the employee referral programs to fulfill high demand staffing across processes
- (International Voice - US/UK/AUS)
- Increased employee referrals to a record high delivering joiners by 60%
- Managing collaborative relationship with Stakeholders and Management Team to ensure alignment of objectives/priorities with business needs
Global Outsoucing Firms
(Convergys, JP Morgan, Infosys, HSBC, Accenture)
Bangalore
06.2006 - 12.2010
- Monitored call quality and provided individual constructive feedback to enhance performance and address areas in need of improvement.
- Oversaw employee performance to foster accurate prioritization and achievement of sales and productivity goals.
- Increased efficiency and productivity through effective staff training regarding customer service protocols and call resolution techniques.
- Trained team members on performance metrics and consumer behavior identification.
Education
Bachelors - Business/Commerce
Bachelors in Commerce
Skills
- Employee Engagement
- Recruiting
- Talent Acquisition
- ATS (Lever, Zoho Recruit, Workable, Teamtailor, Greenhouse, Freshteam)
- CRM systems (Pipedrive, Zoho, Hubspot, Freshsales, Intercom, Drift)
- Blended Recruitment Consulting
- Sales
- Marketing
- Enhancing Brand Influence
Certification
- Human Resources: Leadership and Strategic Impact
- Inbound Sales Certified
- Diversity, Sensitivity and Inclusion
- Human Resources: Diversity Recruiting
Languages
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- English
- Kannada
Keytakeaways
- Expert in ATS like Lever, Zoho Recruit, Workable, Teamtailor, Greenhouse, Freshteam
- Proficient in CRM systems including Pipedrive, Zoho, Hubspot, Freshsales, Intercom, Drift
- Blended Recruitment Consulting for ambitious firms
- Proven track record in reducing TAT, CPH, and enhancing brand influence
- Passionate to help talents gear up for success
Affiliations
- Isha Foundation
- PeTA
Timeline
Head of Talent Acquisition
Paytm Payments Bank
12.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition
Paytm Insider
12.2021 - 12.2022
Consultant - Talent Acquisition
Conversational AI Firm
04.2021 - 11.2021
Entreprenuer, Founder
Staffio HR
06.2015 - 04.2021
HR - Strategic Talent Acquisition/Vendor Management
The Minacs Group
03.2014 - 11.2014
HR - Talent Acquisition
Just Dial Limited
09.2012 - 03.2014
CRM - Ops
Amazon
05.2012 - 09.2012
HR Recruitment - ER
Firstsource Solutions Limited
02.2011 - 05.2012
Global Outsoucing Firms
(Convergys, JP Morgan, Infosys, HSBC, Accenture)
06.2006 - 12.2010
- Human Resources: Leadership and Strategic Impact
- Inbound Sales Certified
- Diversity, Sensitivity and Inclusion
- Human Resources: Diversity Recruiting
Bachelors - Business/Commerce
Bachelors in Commerce
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