Mahadevan Krishnamurthy

• Lead Talent Acquisition delivery for Media and CXM businesses in India, managing approximately 800 annual hires across digital, analytics, technology, client servicing, and support functions.
• Partner closely with business leaders, HRBPs, and finance teams to plan hiring roadmaps, prioritize roles, and manage workforce requirements.
• Manage and mentor a 3-member TA team , providing guidance on sourcing strategies, stakeholder communication, and closure management.
• Drive end-to-end hiring, including role kick-offs, sourcing strategy, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding.
• Reduced time-to-hire by ~35% by introducing structured interview panels, funnel reviews, and recruiter productivity tracking.
• Designed and implemented a real-time TA dashboard, improving leadership visibility, and reducing reporting turnaround time by 70%.
• Led campus hiring programs, onboarding 300+ fresh graduates over two years.
• Actively involved in Workday ATS adoption, TA data hygiene, and compliance, achieving over 95% data accuracy.
• Supported employer branding and EVP initiatives in collaboration with HR and marketing teams.

• Set up the Talent Acquisition function from scratch across Bangalore and Mumbai.
• Closed 30+ niche roles across e-commerce, packaging, formulation, and corporate functions within a short turnaround time.
• Created the organization's first automated recruitment dashboard to improve hiring visibility for leadership.

• Supported hiring for Global Business Solutions across India, Middle East, and ANZ, managing ~250 hires across sales, analytics, marketing, operations, and platform support roles.
• Instrumental in building the Data Analytics team (15 members) to support sales insights and performance reporting.
• Worked closely with business heads to design and implement a non-metro compensation model, enabling faster hiring and ramp-up of sales teams.
• Delivered end-to-end hiring for both lateral and campus recruitment, managing multiple stakeholders, and aggressive timelines.
• For Trust & Safety teams (India & SEA), supported workforce planning, internal job movements, and TA reporting for regional leadership.
• Operated in a fast-paced, product-driven environment, with frequent hiring pivots and evolving role requirements.

(Previous Stint: Feb 2013 – Nov 2015)

• Lead a 15-member recruitment team , delivering permanent and contract staffing for multiple client accounts.
• Owned end-to-end recruitment operations, including demand intake, sourcing strategy, client coordination, and delivery tracking.
• Ensured zero project delays by aligning recruiter capacity with hiring priorities, and client SLAs.
• Acted as the primary point of contact for clients on hiring strategy, delivery updates, and escalations.

• Deployed at a large retail client, supporting high-volume hiring, and workforce expansion.
• Scaled headcount from 0 to 1,000 employees over two years across frontline and corporate roles.
• Supported compensation design and role benchmarking in collaboration with client leadership.
• Implemented basic assessment and screening frameworks to improve the quality of hire.

• Managed a team of recruiters delivering staffing solutions for technology and digital roles.
• Worked closely with clients to understand hiring requirements, timelines, and role expectations.
• Trained recruiters on sourcing techniques, JD interpretation, and candidate engagement.
• Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
• Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
• Conducted regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued success.
• Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable agreements for both parties.
• Actively participated in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.