Lahari V
Talent Acquisition
Bangalore
Summary
As a Talent Acquisition Professional, I'm not just in the business of finding talent; I'm in the business of creating dream teams. With 5+ years of experience in the art of people placement, specialized in weaving the threads of personality, potential, and passion to craft unique expertise within organizations. My work isn't confined to simply matching skills to job descriptions; it's about understanding the heart and soul of an organization and finding individuals who resonate with its mission and culture. I'm a master storyteller, using words and conversations to paint vivid portraits of candidates and make their professional journey an unforgettable one. I'm not just a recruiter; I'm a talent curator, connecting the dots between aspirations and opportunities, making sure each hire is a brushstroke in the masterpiece to company's success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Multiplier
01.2025 - Current
- Spearhead end-to-end recruitment for non-technical roles across diverse functions including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product, and Finance.
- Manage talent acquisition strategies and full-cycle recruitment processes for multiple regions: India, APAC, EMEA, and NAMER, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Collaborate with regional leadership teams to understand hiring requirements, cultural nuances, and market trends for effective candidate sourcing and selection.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and hiring managers to ensure smooth recruitment operations and timely placement of candidates.
- Utilize multiple sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, and employee referrals, to attract top talent across global markets.
- Provide consistent reporting and insights on recruitment metrics, offering data-driven recommendations to enhance hiring strategies and processes.
- Closed 8 roles within a month in the system, with 3 successful onboardings, receiving appreciation from key company members for efficiency and performance.
Lead Talent Acquisition
Leadsquared
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Managed Complete Recruitment Life Cycle, starting from Sourcing, Screening, Scheduling Interviews, Offer Negotiation and Post Employment Reference Checks
- Recruited for Sales/Key Accounts/Inside Sales/Marketing/Strategy/Business Consulting/Presales/Implementation/Customer Success/Data Analyst/Technical Writer/Finance & Legal/Content Marketing/Graphic Designer
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
- Directly involved in Stakeholder Management for hiring process and fulfilling requirements
- Collaborating directly with CEO and senior business leaders to create niche talent pool, understanding their vision to accelerate expansion
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company
- Provide efficient, high-touch, and magical experience for every candidate and referrer
- Consistently met targets with number of vacancies filled and people placed
- Strong individual contributor with experience of mentoring and coaching teams to make it high performing
- Supported campus hiring, Intern Hiring and Campus connect programs across functions
- Driving recruiting and engagement strategies that includes Buddy programs, Post offer engagement, Reward programs activities, Relocation and Referral programs along with talent branding to increase our inbound/employee referral responses
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 100+ internal placements
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sales & Profit
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed end-to-end talent acquisition processes, from initial job promotion to staff onboarding, covering roles from entry-level to senior leadership
- Conducted hiring for leading clients across diverse sectors, including SAAS, IT Services & Consulting, Cybersecurity, Start-ups, Logistics, Hospitality, and Retail sector
- Held direct responsibility for key account management and oversaw multiple clients in hiring process
- Established, trained, and developed team of 8 highly motivated Associate Consultants from ground up
- Stayed updated on industry competition, best practices, and opportunities in recruitment field
- Engaged in social media activities to attract top talent in line of business
- Developed and maintained effective network to identify exceptional talent within niche
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sales & Profit
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed end-to-end talent acquisition processes, from initial job promotion to staff onboarding, covering roles from entry-level to senior leadership
- Conducted hiring for leading clients across diverse sectors, including SAAS, IT Services & Consulting, Cybersecurity, Start-ups, Logistics, Hospitality, and Retail sector
- Held direct responsibility for key account management and oversaw multiple clients in hiring process
- Established, trained, and developed team of 8 highly motivated Associate Consultants from ground up
- Stayed updated on industry competition, best practices, and opportunities in recruitment field
- Engaged in social media activities to attract top talent in line of business
- Developed and maintained effective network to identify exceptional talent within niche
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sales & Profit
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed end-to-end talent acquisition processes, from initial job promotion to staff onboarding, covering roles from entry-level to senior leadership
- Conducted hiring for leading clients across diverse sectors, including SAAS, IT Services & Consulting, Cybersecurity, Start-ups, Logistics, Hospitality, and Retail sector
- Held direct responsibility for key account management and oversaw multiple clients in hiring process
- Established, trained, and developed team of 8 highly motivated Associate Consultants from ground up
- Stayed updated on industry competition, best practices, and opportunities in recruitment field
- Engaged in social media activities to attract top talent in line of business
- Developed and maintained effective network to identify exceptional talent within niche
Education
Bachelor's - Human Resources Management And Marketing
Andhra University
06.2013 - 04.2016
Skills
Leadership
Hiring
Global recruitment
Talent management
Candidate pipeline management
Employer Branding
Candidate Relationship Management
Salary and benefits negotiations
Compensation analysis
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Networking
Head Hunting
Accomplishments
- Received the Spotlight Award twice for performance excellence.
- Successfully scaled the sales team from 50 to 200+ at all levels.
- Worked closely with the CEO and CXOs.
- Achieved numbers that consistently exceeded expectations.
- Played a key role in senior leadership hiring.
- Received the 'Employee of the Year' Award for 2019-2020.
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Multiplier
01.2025 - Current
Lead Talent Acquisition
Leadsquared
08.2021 - 12.2024
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sales & Profit
04.2021 - 07.2021
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sales & Profit
04.2019 - 05.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sales & Profit
05.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor's - Human Resources Management And Marketing
Andhra University
06.2013 - 04.2016