Pramidha Billa
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Head of Recruitment with overall 14 years of experience in digital recruitment, specializing in strategizing, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top talent for tech companies. Proven track record of optimizing recruitment processes to attract and retain high-quality candidates in high volumes. Expertise in strong stakeholder management, and a proven record in working with multiple international heads. Proven record of being an influential leader and leading a team of highly skilled recruiters to meet hiring goals effectively. Experienced in developing strong employer branding and implementing innovative recruitment processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Leader and HRBP - Digital
Airbus
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated directly with the CIO and HR director in building the GCC for Airbus India by aligning with the company's long-term technology roadmap and talent acquisition needs for digital transformation.
- Implemented and led a global IT/digital delivery center of 1,500+ employees within 3 years.
- Creating a hiring strategy for the organization to attract the right talent and help it become the employer of choice.
- Developed and executed comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with company growth objectives, driving talent acquisition for the entire Airbus India departments.
- Partnered with senior leadership and hiring managers to identify workforce needs, develop tailored hiring plans, and ensure alignment with business objectives and organizational culture.
- Drove employer branding initiatives, positioning the company as a top employer in the market through strategic outreach, digital presence, and participation in career fairs, and industry events.
- Enhanced diversity and inclusion efforts, implementing strategies to attract diverse talent, and ensure an equitable recruitment process across all levels.
- Proven track record of hiring a 50% women workforce in one year, across different levels.
- Led and achieved proven results in PWD hiring.
- Handled onboarding top recruitment partners and vendors from the market for the hiring needs.
- Managed recruitment budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation, and reducing cost-per-hire while maintaining recruitment quality.
- Led regular recruitment reporting to senior management, providing insights on recruitment metrics, market trends, and progress against hiring goals.
- Maintained compliance with all labor laws and company policies, ensuring recruitment practices were fair, transparent, and legally sound.
- Collaborated with HR leaders, HRBPs, and business leaders to improve retention strategies and identify opportunities for talent development and workforce planning.
- Manage and mentor a team of 20 senior recruiters, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring team development through continuous training and mentorship.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
Senior Recruiter - IT
Capco Technologies
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for mid- to senior-level positions across multiple departments/functions, ensuring timely and high-quality hires.
- Built a team of over 300 in one year without compromising on cost and quality.
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define job requirements, and craft targeted recruitment strategies that align with business goals.
- Source, screen, and interview candidates using advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, social media, and professional networks (LinkedIn, job boards, etc.).
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and high-demand roles, proactively engaging with passive candidates to meet future hiring needs.
- Manage candidate experience from initial contact through to offer acceptance, ensuring a positive and engaging journey throughout the process.
- Negotiate and extend job offers to selected candidates, handle compensation discussions, and ensure a smooth transition to the onboarding process.
- Track recruitment metrics and KPIs, such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and cost-per-hire, and provide regular updates to leadership on recruitment progress.
- Stay updated on industry trends, talent market conditions, and competitor hiring practices to provide strategic insights to hiring teams.
Recruiter/Employment marketing executive
Intelligentia IT Systems
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for clients across diverse industries, including [mention specific sectors like IT, finance, healthcare, etc.], ensuring high-quality placements.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their hiring needs, create detailed job descriptions, and define candidate profiles based on specific requirements and organizational culture.
- Sourced and screened candidates through multiple channels, including job boards, LinkedIn, internal databases, and referrals, ensuring a strong pool of qualified candidates.
- Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit, presenting top candidates to clients.
Recruitment & Operations
Manvi Technologies
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Lead recruitment and operations for a startup.
Quality Analyst
Google India ( Global Logic)
06.2009 - 06.2011
Education
PGCHRM -
XLRI
07.2022
B.Tech -
JNTU
04.2007
Skills
- Employer branding
- Strategic workforce planning
- Data-driven decision-making
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Business acumen
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Workforce planning
- Data-driven decision making
Languages
- English
- Telugu
- Hindi
Timeline
Recruitment Leader and HRBP - Digital
Airbus
08.2019 - Current
Senior Recruiter - IT
Capco Technologies
06.2017 - 08.2019
Recruiter/Employment marketing executive
Intelligentia IT Systems
09.2015 - 03.2017
Recruitment & Operations
Manvi Technologies
10.2013 - 08.2015
Quality Analyst
Google India ( Global Logic)
06.2009 - 06.2011
PGCHRM -
XLRI
B.Tech -
JNTU
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