Jayalakshmi S
Bengaluru
Summary
Talent Acquisition Leader with 15+ years of global experience across in‑house, RPO, and consulting models, specializing in GCC/CoE setup, leadership & niche hiring, and T‑minus ramp‑ups for new‑site buildouts. Known for driving TA strategy, scaling high‑performance hiring engines, and delivering predictable, data‑led outcomes.
Brings deep capability in workforce planning, capability mapping, market intelligence, leadership hiring, vendor/RPO governance, ATS optimization, funnel analytics, and talent‑intelligence reporting. Proven success supporting enterprise hiring across Tech, Data, Product, Pharma, R&D, Corporate Functions, and Transformation domains.
Recognized for leading GCC/CoE expansions, executing Director/VP hiring, improving hiring predictability through demand governance, and accelerating delivery through process excellence, analytics, and scalable TA operating models.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Lead
Zinnov Consulting
Bengaluru
05.2022 - Current
- Led Talent Acquisition strategy for global GCC/CoE portfolios, supporting six multinational clients across Technology, Pharma, Healthcare, and Data domains.
- Enabled multiple new‑site launches through T‑minus hiring models, workforce planning, and rapid talent pipeline development for critical capability buildouts.
- Delivered Director/VP‑level leadership hiring across Engineering, Product, and Transformation, using structured frameworks and targeted search strategies.
- Enhanced hiring predictability and executive decision‑making by implementing weekly demand governance, insights dashboards, and funnel‑health reviews.
- Drove hard‑to‑fill and niche hiring using market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and deep talent mapping, achieving higher closure success for specialized roles.
- Strengthened overall TA performance by optimizing sourcing processes, scaling referral programs, and mentoring junior team members to elevate recruitment capability.
Senior Recruiter
Korn Ferry (RPO for GSK/Haleon)
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Led leadership and senior hiring for GSK Pharma and Haleon, supporting global R&D, Technology, and Corporate functions.
- Built strong partnerships with business heads to deliver critical backfill and transformation hires aligned to evolving business priorities.
- Managed niche and high‑complexity roles, driving sharper requirement definition and improving quality and speed of candidate alignment.
- Retained as a full‑time resource through Korn Ferry while deployed at GSK (Jan 2022 – May 2022) to support high‑priority mandates across both business entities.
Technical Recruiter
GSK
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led Talent Acquisition for GSK Pharma and GSK Consumer Healthcare (Haleon), delivering niche and senior hiring across Pharma, R&D, CTO, PEX, Transformation, and Engineering functions.
- Spearheaded Wave Zero hiring during Haleon’s global separation, successfully delivering high‑visibility strategic roles and ensuring continuity during a complex corporate transition.
- Partnered directly with CTO, MD, and Business Unit VPs, shaping workforce plans, refining critical role requirements, and influencing leadership‑level hiring decisions.
- Built proactive external pipelines for high‑impact verticals, strengthening succession depth and accelerating hiring for scarce‑skill roles.
- Directed multi‑channel hiring operations, managing two RPO partners and specialist agencies to meet aggressive, time‑sensitive hiring demands.
- Managed high‑discretion re‑org and transformation hiring, ensuring confidentiality, stakeholder alignment, and seamless execution during organizational redesign.
Talent Acquisition Partner
VDX.tv
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Led enterprise hiring strategy for Engineering, Data, and Product organizations across India and global hubs, ensuring predictable delivery of niche and senior‑level talent.
- Built executive‑ready recruiting intelligence dashboards that strengthened funnel visibility, accelerated decision‑making, and enhanced operational governance.
- Elevated employer brand presence through targeted campaigns, industry events, and community outreach, significantly improving engagement from high‑caliber tech talent.
- Advised business and functional leaders on workforce planning and scalable talent models, improving forecasting accuracy and enabling faster alignment on critical hiring decisions.
- Delivered competitive talent insights by conducting market research and compensation benchmarking, driving stronger offer positioning and higher acceptance rates.
- Optimized recruitment operations and governance by strengthening ATS discipline, analytics reporting, vendor alignment, and compliance frameworks across all talent processes.
Senior Specialist
PeopleStrong @ HPE
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Experience includes large‑scale hiring, process excellence, customer‑focused recruiting, and early leadership exposure.
- Transitioned out following the CSC–HPE merger and subsequent hiring freeze, which paused recruitment activities across the organization.
Consultant
SpringRole
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led end‑to‑end talent acquisition for a fast‑scaling product‑based startup across PAN India, ensuring timely hiring for critical technical and business roles.
- Directed sourcing strategy leveraging SpringRole ATS, LinkedIn, and advanced internet sourcing techniques to build high‑quality, role‑ready pipelines.
- Applied SpringRole’s stack‑ranking assessment framework to drive sharper candidate evaluation, accelerating selection and improving hiring accuracy.
- Designed and authored comprehensive training modules and process documentation for ATS usage and recruitment workflows, strengthening operational consistency and team capability.
SME – Recruitment
Accenture
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Selected to lead five strategic Talent Management pilot initiatives across sourcing innovation, referral optimization, and internal talent mining, strengthening enterprise‑wide recruitment capability.
- Advanced from individual contributor to SME managing a team of nine, serving as the primary training lead and operational SPOC for complex talent queries and process governance.
- Introduced a resume‑tampering prevention framework that became a standardized best practice across projects and earned organizational recognition.
Resource Executive
Porus Resources
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Managed end‑to‑end IT recruitment for PAN‑India mandates, independently handling client interactions, sourcing, database management, and full hiring cycles.
- Trained new team members while delivering successful hiring support for major clients including Accenture, HC, Manhattan Associates, Mastek, Apex Technologies, and Tarang Software.
- Provided consistent, high‑quality recruiting delivery as a key early‑career talent partner.
Education
MBA - HR & IT
CBSMS
BSc - undefined
MES Bangalore
Skills
- Workday
- SuccessFactors
- Taleo
- Greenhouse
- Lever
- Collaborative leadership
- Strategic recruitment
- Onboarding processes
- Data-driven decision making
- Compensation analysis
Languages
kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Lead
Zinnov Consulting
05.2022 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Korn Ferry (RPO for GSK/Haleon)
01.2022 - 01.2022
Technical Recruiter
GSK
01.2021 - 01.2022
Talent Acquisition Partner
VDX.tv
01.2016 - 01.2020
Senior Specialist
PeopleStrong @ HPE
01.2016 - 01.2016
Consultant
SpringRole
01.2015 - 01.2016
SME – Recruitment
Accenture
01.2003 - 01.2009
Resource Executive
Porus Resources
01.2002 - 01.2003
BSc - undefined
MES Bangalore
MBA - HR & IT
CBSMS
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Process Improvement Award, 7+ Performance Excellence Awards, Team Excellence Awards (Recognized consistently for quality of delivery, process improvement, and stakeholder satisfaction.)
Core Leadership Capabilities
- Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning — TA transformation, market intelligence, and scalable hiring model design supporting enterprise workforce planning.
- GCC/CoE Expansion — New‑site ramp‑ups, capability mapping, T‑minus hiring, and location strategy for large‑scale build‑outs.
- Operational Excellence — ATS optimization, funnel analytics, enhanced candidate experience, and streamlined interview frameworks.
- Leadership & Niche Hiring — Director/VP hiring, succession pipeline development, and executive search for Engineering, Data, Product, Pharma & Transformation roles.
- Stakeholder & Governance Leadership — Influencing global leaders, escalation governance, and delivering TA insights for strategic decision‑making.
- Vendor & RPO Governance — Performance management, quarterly reviews, and strengthened pipeline accountability across partner ecosystems.