Kapil Gairola

• Grow the talent acquisition business and drive strategic planning and direction setting.
• Manage client interactions and build the company's brand image.
• Form strategic alliances to drive business growth and achieve ROI.
• Oversee the P&L of the organization's Malaysia and India centres.
• Lead the talent acquisition function for the organization's operations in India and Malaysia.
• Streamline and optimize the recruitment process to attract top talent.
• Ensure the recruitment team is efficient, effective and aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Proactively identified and engaged passive candidates through networking events, social media outreach, and targeted marketing campaigns.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the talent acquisition team by regularly soliciting feedback from stakeholders and implementing necessary changes.
• Negotiated favorable contract terms with external recruitment agencies, reducing costs while maintaining high-quality service standards.
• Collaborated closely with HR leadership in developing workforce planning initiatives that aligned with overall business objectives.
• Optimized the use of applicant tracking systems to manage candidate pipelines effectively and reduce administrative burdens on recruiters.
• Evaluated emerging trends in talent acquisition technology to identify potential opportunities for competitive advantage.
• Mentored junior members of the talent acquisition team, providing guidance on best practices and career development opportunities within their roles.
• Evaluated and optimized recruitment advertising strategies to maximize ROI on job postings, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality applicants.

• Strategizing and planning the recruitment model to meet hiring targets optimally and cost-effectively.
• Assigning requisitions to team members and ensuring they close within stipulated time and comply with business standards.
• Mentoring and providing guidance and direction to recruiting coordinators.
• Negotiating employment offers, including salaries, bonuses, and notice buyouts.
• Driving the team to more efficient and faster ways of managing the resume inflow from more cost-effective channels.
• Interacting with business unit heads and VPs to provide them with adequate data on the current market scenarios with respect to hiring and the availability of talent.
• Engaging in discussions with executive search firms to maintain a team of high-performance vendors.
• Assisting managers with defining clear job skill specifications to ensure the selection of high-quality hires.
• Conducting large-scale recruitment events in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Supporting the VP in closing senior management/strategic positions and niche skill hiring.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.
• Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

Responsibilities:

• Kapil's role at NTT Limited involved overseeing the entire onshore/offshore hiring process for three different business units - Application, Infrastructure, and Consulting services .
• Strategizing and planning the recruitment model to meet hiring targets optimally and cost-effectively.
• Assigning requisitions to team members and ensuring they close within stipulated time and comply with business standards.
• Mentoring and providing guidance and direction to recruiting coordinators.
• Negotiating employment offers, including salaries, bonuses, and notice buyouts.
• Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
• Driving the team to more efficient and faster ways of managing the resume inflow from more cost-effective channels.
• Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
• Interacting with business unit heads and VPs to provide them with adequate data on the current market scenarios with respect to hiring and the availability of talent.
• Engaging in discussions with executive search firms to maintain a team of high-performance vendors.
• Assisting managers with defining clear job skill specifications to ensure the selection of high-quality hires.
• Conducting large-scale recruitment events in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Supporting the VP in closing senior management/strategic positions and niche skill hiring.
• Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
• Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
• Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization
• Kapil played a critical role in ensuring that NTT Limited had the right people in the right roles across multiple business units, while also optimizing recruitment processes to drive efficiency and cost savings.

• Develop and execute talent resourcing strategies for the APAC region, with a focus on India, Singapore, and Malaysia
• Work closely with functional heads and hiring managers to understand business needs and staffing requirements
• Collaborate with global offices and recruiting teams to ensure alignment with company-wide talent acquisition goals
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, leveraging various sourcing channels, such as job boards, social media, and employee referrals
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other recruiters and recruiting coordinators in the region
• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics to ensure recruitment goals are met and provide insights to improve recruitment processes and strategies
• Conduct recruitment events and participate in industry conferences and job fairs to promote the employer brand and attract top talent
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitor activity, and recruitment best practices.
• Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.