JOSEPH NOEL LOUIS
Associate Director TA
Bangalore
Summary
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
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Performance Management
Multitasking
Goal Setting
Hiring and Training
Task Delegation
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
Timeline
TA Program Manager
Intuit India
07.2016 - 07.2019
Staffing Lead
ShoreTel Communication Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016
Talent Acquisition Lead
PayPal India Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2014
Sr. Recruiter/Lead
Ma foi Randstad
01.2008 - 01.2010
Recruiter/Account Manager
NPS Technology Partners
01.2004 - 01.2008
M.B.A – Human Resources -
St. Peters University
B. Com. (Commerce) - undefined
Loyola College
Associate Director Talent Acquisition
Vedantu Innovation
5 2019 - Current