Results-Driven Talent Acquisition Professional with 15+ Years of Expertise in Driving Organizational Growth with the Right Talent.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director Talent Acquisition
Vedantu Innovation
5 2019 - Current
Developed and implemented HR initiatives aligned with business objectives, emphasizing scalability for startups
Fostered a positive workplace culture and oversaw end-to-end recruitment with a focus on leadership hires
Implemented innovative talent management programs, attracting top-tier talent and nurturing internal development
Formulated and executed industry-aligned salary strategies for competitive compensation structures
Led the ramp-up to 7000+ employees, implementing scalable HR processes and seamless leadership-level onboarding
Nurtured a strong leadership pipeline through effective succession planning and high-potential employee grooming
Analyzed recruitment metrics, managed budgets, optimized processes, and enhanced employee engagement for continuous improvement
Developed and implemented strategic HR initiatives aligned with overarching business objectives
Cultivate strategic partnerships with external organizations, academic institutions, and industry groups to expand the talent network
Explore innovative sourcing methods beyond traditional channels
Collaborate with internal teams to align talent acquisition efforts with the broader business strategy.
TA Program Manager
Intuit India
07.2016 - 07.2019
Spearhead talent acquisition initiatives for Small Business Groups (SBG) through jobs portals, emphasizing recruiting and networking skills
Utilize non-traditional methods like HackerRank challenges and online campaigns for indirect sourcing
Contribute to initiatives like Intuit Again programs for rehiring
Collaborate on initiatives like 'Follow Me Home,' Employee Referral Campaigns, and Women in Tech programs to promote diversity and inclusion
Facilitate hackathons to foster innovation and collaboration
Establish key relationships with stakeholders to enhance talent acquisition effectiveness
Collaborate with business units to align recruitment strategies with overall organizational goals
Implement continuous improvement strategies for recruitment processes, leveraging feedback and metrics
Stay abreast of industry trends for cutting-edge talent acquisition
Play a pivotal role in employee engagement through managing Employee Referral Campaigns
Support programs like 'Intuit Again' and contribute to diversity efforts
Implement strategies to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds
Drive the adoption of creative sourcing avenues to attract top-tier talent
Organize events like weekend drives to engage potential candidates
Facilitate hackathons and technical events to identify and attract skilled professionals
Develop and maintain metrics for measuring the success and efficiency of talent acquisition programs
Provide regular reports and insights for data-driven decision-making.
Staffing Lead
ShoreTel Communication Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016
Led the establishment of an incubation center for ShoreTel by conducting an on-site visit to the company's headquarters, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its Business Units (BUs)
Successfully replicated the model in India, collaborating closely with the India head to ensure seamless integration and fostering a conducive environment for startup growth.
Talent Acquisition Lead
PayPal India Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2014
Received appreciation for setting up the TA team in India
Played a crucial role in implementing the 'Red-carpet' online onboarding portal
Hired strategic managers to build the QA team in India. Worked closely with functional heads for Analytics and Mobile.
Successfully completed conversion for 400 employees within 30 days.
Sr. Recruiter/Lead
Ma foi Randstad
01.2008 - 01.2010
Achieved revenue close to 1.5 crores INR in one year
Closed various critical and senior positions before expected timelines.
Recruiter/Account Manager
NPS Technology Partners
01.2004 - 01.2008
Instrumental in setting up an office in the US (Washington DC).
Education
M.B.A – Human Resources -
St. Peters University
B. Com. (Commerce) - undefined
Loyola College
Skills
Team Leadership
Certification
Talend Magnet - Hiring and onboarding Program -2021
Accomplishments
Established and led a 10-member RPO team to rapidly scale hiring operations in Bangalore, achieving streamlined processes and efficient team collaboration.
Successfully set up inside sales/FOS teams across 40 cities in India, hiring up to 1500 professionals.
Introduced a cost-effective hiring strategy by building the Engineering/ sales team through campus recruitment, reducing overall recruitment costs.
Traveled across 40 locations in India, successfully hiring and setting up the sales team within a 6-month timeframe.
Amid the pandemic, transitioned hiring processes from offline to online, successfully recruiting 7100 professionals across diverse business units pan India.
Reduced the cost of engineering hires from 70% to 30%, optimizing recruitment expenses.
Reduced the cost of hiring for sales from 18% to an impressive 6%.
Successfully hired critical leadership roles across diverse departments, including Engineering, Sales, Design, Digital Marketing, YouTube, Product, Analytics, and Corporate.
Successfully led and managed a high-performing virtual TA team of 15 recruiters (AM/Lead), overseeing both sales and non-sales recruitment.
Received prestigious awards in recognition of outstanding hiring accomplishments and garnered global nominations for the esteemed Best Employer Award.
Played a key role in various initiatives such as Intuit Again programs and women in Tech.
Corecompetences
Talent Acquisition and Management
Compensation Strategy
Leadership Hiring
Strategic HR Leadership
Manpower Scalability
Innovative HR Programs
Recruitment Systems Management
Metrics & Data-Driven Decision-Making
Budget Management
Metrics, Attrition & Vendor Analysis
Competitive Compensation Analysis
Turnaround Time (TAT) Optimization
Onboarding Excellence
Vendor Planning
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/01/78
Nationality: Indian
Languages
English, Tamil & Hindi
Software
C, C , Java, Windows Internals , Ecommerce , Mobile , UX Designer , Data Engineers