Malavika Rajanala

Working with VP-Technical and Group Heads and business partners to identify hiring needs and workforce planning strategies.

• Led team of 12 recruiters, providing support and guidance to achieve hiring goals and meet business needs.
• Identify recruiting trends and innovative recruiting techniques.
• Negotiated offers and compensation packages, achieving budget compliance.
• Tracked team performance metrics monthly, quarterly, and annually to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Compilation of daily reports to the senior officials regarding the updates on candidates and follow-up cases.
• Defined core responsibilities within the role.
• Specialized in recruiting for niche skills including Linux device driver, firmware development/verification, multimedia device driver development/test, storage device driver, modem-LTE testing, connectivity-Bluetooth development/test, and WLAN development/test.
• Major clients worked with: Qualcomm, Xilinx (AMD),Nokia, Carrier, Micron

• Lead end-to-end management of RPO projects, ensuring delivery against KPIs and SLAs with strong focus on quality assurance.
• Oversee a large team of Team Leads and Talent Acquisition Specialists across India, driving performance, collaboration, and accountability.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders through proactive communication and effective expectation management.
• Drove customer satisfaction by identifying process improvement opportunities and recommending structured change management initiatives.
• Prepared and presented project reviews to clients and senior leadership, promptly escalating and resolving issues.
• Ensured data accuracy and compliance through regular system updates and quality audits.
• Collaborate with the Project Director to deliver insightful reporting and analytics, meeting all internal and client deadlines.
• Client: Google

• Develop and execute strategic workforce plans aligned with client objectives to drive business growth and talent outcomes.
• Led, coached, and inspired leads, recruiters, and sourcers to achieve and exceed performance targets.
• Act as the first point of escalation, resolving client concerns promptly with effective problem-solving and stakeholder management.
• Built and sustained strong client relationships, enhancing satisfaction and retention for long-term partnership success.
• Communicated proactively with clients, providing regular updates and capturing feedback to drive service improvements.
• Analyze performance metrics and client insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver seamless recruitment services and maintain alignment with client expectations.

• Devise and execute talent delivery strategies that align with organizational goals and strengthen the ability to attract and retain top talent.
• Lead a 22-member team of Delivery Managers, Recruiters, Sourcing Specialists, and Coordinators by setting performance goals, providing coaching, and ensuring resources for success.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and hiring, ensuring consistent delivery against strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders at Wells Fargo, providing regular progress updates and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assessed and enhanced RPO processes, aligning them with Wells Fargo's talent acquisition priorities to support scalability and operational effectiveness.
• Monitored, analyzed, and reported on key recruitment KPIs—time-to-hire, conversion ratios, candidate experience—driving initiatives that improved overall recruitment outcomes.
• Ensure recruitment operations comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, maintaining high standards of integrity and consistency.
• Researched industry trends and competitive landscape, shared insights with stakeholders, and incorporated best practices into talent delivery strategies.
• Client: Wells Fargo

• Led the TA function for GTIS and GTSM business units at Barclays, managing client relationships and an onsite recruitment team of 8.
• Managed recruitment delivery for IT domain clients, acting as a strategic partner to understand requirements, plan for future hiring, and resolve critical roles.
• Directed the full-cycle recruitment process—sourcing, screening, interviewing, salary negotiation, and onboarding—ensuring SLA compliance.
• Conducted interviews (preliminary & final), closed feedback loops, and negotiated compensation within budget.
• Advised recruiters on effective sourcing techniques and developed talent pipelines for internal and external hiring events, ensuring strict adherence to TAT and job requirements.
• Delivered against Barclays' TA SLAs and business metrics; monitored KPIs to ensure consistent quality and client satisfaction.
• Built strong relationships with senior business stakeholders, providing regular updates, aligning recruitment priorities, and embedding diversity initiatives into sourcing strategies.
• Produced and shared hiring dashboards and reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Built, monitored, and presented hiring dashboards capturing key process and employee data points to directors and stakeholders.
• Partnered with stakeholders to map requirements, identify niche skills, and improve recruitment strategies for business continuity.
• Headed the backend sourcing team and managed recruiters to deliver PAN India hiring across multiple levels.
• Trained and coached recruiters while evaluating performance against monthly goals and published performance trackers alongside career development plans to support growth.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment for major product-based clients, aligning talent acquisition with business needs and staffing goals.
• Cultivated strong relationships with key client stakeholders, facilitating smooth recruitment operations and ensuring timely delivery.
• Fostered a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture emphasizing learning, performance, and employee engagement.

• Designed and executed sourcing strategies to attract top talent, leveraging job portals, LinkedIn, and vendor partnerships for niche skills.
• Partnered with Practice Heads, Hiring Managers, Technical Managers, and Project Managers to understand role requirements, criticality, and ensure timely closures within SLAs.
• Managed and mentored a team of two technical recruiters, ensuring quality profile submissions and continuous skill development.
• Oversaw candidate tracking through ATS, managed employee referral programs, and provided accurate, timely updates to stakeholders.
• Conducted daily/weekly review meetings to align on hiring priorities, track progress, and resolve bottlenecks in hiring process.
• Rolled out offer letters, managed candidate engagement, and followed up until successful onboarding.
• Prepared weekly recruitment dashboards and reports for senior leadership, emphasizing progress, challenges, and actionable next steps.
• Trained and guided junior recruiters on sourcing strategies, process adherence, and effective candidate engagement.