Poojitha Kunduru
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven HR professional with 7+ years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder management, and talent acquisition across top organizations, including Google, Amazon, and Cognizant. Proven ability to manage full recruitment cycles, lead diverse teams, and drive DEI initiatives. Adept at managing hiring operations across geographies, while ensuring an excellent candidate experience and process efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Advisor - Manager
Google (via Randstad Payroll)
Hyderabad
11.2021 - 08.2025
- Led end-to-end recruitment for Google, managing senior stakeholders globally
- Conducted intake meetings and translated hiring needs into strategic sourcing plans
- Managed full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, interviews, negotiations, and onboarding
- Led multiple pods and mentored sourcers to meet recruitment deliverables
- Championed DEI efforts, consistently exceeding diversity hiring targets
Associate Recruiter
Amazon Development Centre India Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Recruited for lateral roles across India and the Middle East (UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia)
- Sourced candidates through platforms like Naukri, LinkedIn, iCIMS, and Bayt
- Conducted assessments, audit checks, and coordinated interview and onboarding processes
- Led PHO sessions, initiated background verifications, and issued offer letters
HR Recruiter
Cognizant (via Magna Infotech Payroll)
Hyderabad
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Handled complete recruitment cycle for both contractual and full-time roles
- Organized bulk hiring drives and coordinated with candidates and business units
- Worked closely with vendors to close open positions efficiently
- Involved in campus recruitment and handled onboarding formalities
HR Executive
Impetus Placements Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed sourcing, screening, and shortlisting of profiles as per client requirements
- Conducted initial candidate evaluations and maintained internal databases
- Coordinated with clients and followed up until successful onboarding
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Computers
Sindhu Women's College
Hyderabad, India10.2016
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategy
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- Project & Time Management
- Team Leadership & Coordination
- Volume & Lateral Hiring
- Onboarding & Compliance
Timeline
Talent Advisor - Manager
Google (via Randstad Payroll)
11.2021 - 08.2025
Associate Recruiter
Amazon Development Centre India Pvt. Ltd
09.2020 - 11.2021
HR Recruiter
Cognizant (via Magna Infotech Payroll)
12.2018 - 05.2020
HR Executive
Impetus Placements Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Computers
Sindhu Women's College