Kavya Santhosh
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manager with extensive talent acquisition expertise. Adept at crafting innovative sourcing strategies and driving diversity initiatives. Proven track record in data analysis and team leadership, achieving significant improvements in recruitment metrics and employee engagement. Recognized for excellence in performance management and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Lead-ISC Market
Philips India Limited
05.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive sourcing strategies for Consulting line-of-business as Talent Partner.
- Led India sourcing team, providing support across ISC market.
- Trained and managed a team of six professionals to meet compliance and performance goals.
- Utilized direct search methodologies and recruitment tools to engage top talent.
- Conducted research and mapping for executive-level recruitment to identify potential candidates.
- Analyzed market trends to formulate long-term recruiting strategies.
- Reported hiring status to Business Leaders, achieving high-quality hires within budget constraints.
- Served as subject matter expert for Talent Acquisition software, Workday.
HR Manager
GSK Pharmaceuticals
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Enhanced onboarding program, resulting in increased onboarding scores.
- Managed sourcing team for GSK R&D, streamlining recruitment processes.
- Developed and implemented talent management strategies, including succession planning and career development initiatives.
- Administered compensation and performance management systems while conducting benchmarking for R&D site.
- Led hiring initiatives at GSK Pharmaceuticals India R&D, supervising 16 Talent Advisors across eight Pharma functions.
- Owned performance management system process for over 500 employees, consistently achieving objectives for two years.
- Drove fair evaluation agenda by coaching managers on evaluation roles and processes.
- Created Inspired Talent Matrix tool to monitor employee performance effectively.
Associate Lead Recruiter– Shared Services (Talent Acquisition)
Novo Nordisk
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Led lateral recruitment for IT, Finance, Data & Analytics, and Global Development with a team of five recruiters.
- Established recruitment policies for Novo Nordisk Bangalore, overseeing hiring across service lines.
- Devised sourcing strategies based on critical requirements to achieve cost optimization.
- Managed recruitment lifecycle, from job posting to negotiation and offer closure.
- Utilized Kenexa and traditional agencies, head-hunters, career portals, and job sites for sourcing.
- Identified improvement areas to enhance candidate experience throughout recruitment process.
- Collaborated with Compensation & Benefits team to establish competitive hiring ranges, ensuring internal equity.
- Analyzed recruitment data, preparing dashboards for senior management decision-making.
Staffing Consultant
IQVIA
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Forecasted manpower requirements for Specialty division in R&D through collaboration with business heads.
- Managed complete recruitment life cycle, sourcing candidates via internal referrals and consultancies.
- Formulated and executed recruitment strategies to meet targets, ensuring timely position closures.
- Conducted candidate screening, interviews, and salary negotiations to secure top talent.
- Facilitated onboarding processes, integrating new hires into organizational culture and policies.
- Maintained comprehensive employee database to track recruitment metrics.
- Collaborated with external recruiters and agencies, leveraging online platforms for talent acquisition.
- Created dashboards for weekly and monthly performance reviews on recruiting efforts.
HR Executive
Continental Automotive India Pvt.
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed complete recruitment life cycle, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.
- Designed job descriptions to attract top talent for new positions.
- Conducted candidate interviews to ensure alignment with client specifications.
- Interacted with clients to clarify hiring needs and maintain communication.
- Coordinated interview processes with department heads for operational efficiency.
- Facilitated onboarding for new hires to ensure seamless transition into organization.
- Compiled recruitment metrics and employee data into management information system reports.
- Organized engagement activities to foster positive work environment and enhance culture.
Sr Associate-HR
DXC Technology
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Led comprehensive recruitment efforts encompassing planning, publishing, sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
- Achieved manpower goals by ensuring availability of candidates matching budgeted competencies on time.
- Facilitated onboarding through offer letter processing and completion of necessary documentation.
- Introduced employees to various applications related to human resources.
- Managed compliance with statutory requirements including PF and ESI regulations.
- Oversaw exit processes by conducting formalities and final settlements for departing employees.
- Delivered timely payroll data inputs to finance team for efficient salary processing.
- Tracked and maintained comprehensive records of employee attendance and absenteeism across departments.
Education
Master’s in business administration - HR
ICFAI
01.2008
Bachelors’ Degree in Commerce - Accounts
Kuvempu University
01.2006
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Sourcing strategies
- Data analysis
- Recruitment metrics
- Employee engagement
- Diversity initiatives
- Stakeholder management
- Performance management
- Team leadership
Timeline
Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Lead-ISC Market
Philips India Limited
05.2022 - Current
HR Manager
GSK Pharmaceuticals
08.2017 - 05.2022
Associate Lead Recruiter– Shared Services (Talent Acquisition)
Novo Nordisk
01.2016 - 05.2017
Staffing Consultant
IQVIA
10.2013 - 01.2016
HR Executive
Continental Automotive India Pvt.
05.2011 - 10.2013
Sr Associate-HR
DXC Technology
05.2009 - 05.2011
Master’s in business administration - HR
ICFAI
Bachelors’ Degree in Commerce - Accounts
Kuvempu University
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