Molina Kalyani
Talent Acquisition - Change Management and strategic Influencer
Summary
- Strategic and visionary Head of Talent Acquisition with over 18+ years of experience in driving large-scale diversified recruitment across global markets. Trusted by management as a strategic influencer and change agent. Expertise in building and leading high-performing recruitment teams, scaling organizations from startup to enterprise, and aligning hiring strategies with long-term business goals.
- Specialization in engineering hires, successfully placing top-tier engineering talent across various domains including software, mechanical, electrical, chemical, healthcare, aviation, aerospace, logistics and supply, telecommunications, automotive manufacturing, energy (Oil & Gas), government, and public sector. Adept at using data-driven strategies, modern ATS platforms, and employer branding to streamline recruitment processes and ensure high-quality hires.
- 18+ years of experience in people management, HR, and operations. Proven record of exceeding employer expectations by offering a mix of research expertise, people management skills, business development acumen, team handling capabilities, account management proficiency, client delivery excellence, and vendor management expertise for multimillion-dollar MNCs and startups. Excel in managing a full talent and client acquisition portfolio as well as partner acquisition for junior to C-level hiring. Executive search experience extends to both permanent and contractual roles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heading Talent Acquisition & BD Operations
hravailable
07.2021 - Current
- Recruited for mid to senior-level engineering roles across India, US, and GCC regions.
- Built talent pools in core engineering in niche tech roles.
- Maintained high candidate experience ratings through transparent communication and timely feedback.
- Collaborated with HR to improve onboarding processes, reducing early attrition by 15%.
- Spearhead global hiring strategies for 5,000+ technical roles across India, North America, and EMEA, including Software, Mechanical, Electrical, and AI/ML domains.
- Scaled engineering hiring by 60% YoY while reducing cost-per-hire by 22%.
- Led a team of 50+ recruiters, sourcers, and talent ops professionals.
- Introduced data-driven dashboards for time-to-fill, diversity hiring, and candidate pipeline health.
- Partnered with CTO and Engineering VPs to define workforce planning and skills forecasting.
- Launched global university hiring strategy, onboarding 300+ grads from Tier 1 institutes annually.
Vice President and Board Advisor
Leading Management & Recruitment Consultancy - VMC
01.2015 - 02.2021
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
Operations Head Talent Acquisition | Recruitment
IMS
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: A UK based company
- A UK based company
Head Client Communications and Talent Acquisition
QX Ltd
12.2009 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: UK based award winning KPO & RPO
- UK based award winning KPO & RPO
Talent Acquisition | Recruitment Manager
Starboard Services
03.2008 - 11.2009
- Company Overview: The multi-national company and multiple award winning company acquired by LVMH Moët Hennessy
- Louis Vuitton, Inc.
- The multi-national company and multiple award winning company acquired by LVMH Moët Hennessy
- Louis Vuitton, Inc.
Asst. Recruitment Manager
Trans works information services Pvt Ltd - MINACS
05.2006 - 03.2008
- Company Overview: Country's 2nd largest BPO
- Country's 2nd largest BPO
Assistant Manager Business Development
I Call India Limited
02.2004 - 04.2006
- Company Overview: Focus on Fortune 1000 – US based
- Focus on Fortune 1000 – US based
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Skills
Certification
Certified in training arena for Train the Trainers
Personal Information
Available: Available Immediately
Experience Years
18
Timeline
Heading Talent Acquisition & BD Operations
hravailable
07.2021 - Current
Vice President and Board Advisor
Leading Management & Recruitment Consultancy - VMC
01.2015 - 02.2021
Operations Head Talent Acquisition | Recruitment
IMS
01.2012 - 12.2014
Head Client Communications and Talent Acquisition
QX Ltd
12.2009 - 09.2012
Talent Acquisition | Recruitment Manager
Starboard Services
03.2008 - 11.2009
Asst. Recruitment Manager
Trans works information services Pvt Ltd - MINACS
05.2006 - 03.2008
Assistant Manager Business Development
I Call India Limited
02.2004 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English
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