Hi, I’m
PUSHPALATHA S K
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic IT recruitment professional with over 11 years of comprehensive experience in full lifecycle and end-to-end recruiting, specializing in sourcing and placing top talent within high-demand technology sectors such as product development, big data, cloud technologies, and e-commerce. Proven track record of leveraging diverse sourcing channels—including social media, GitHub, job portals, and specialized platforms like LeetCode and HackerRank—to identify and attract exceptional candidates. Expertise in market mapping, X-ray searches, and utilizing networking sites like Reddit and AngelList to build robust candidate pipelines. Renowned for implementing innovative recruitment strategies that consistently deliver outstanding hiring outcomes.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
AtlassianBengaluru, India
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education, or job skills specially for SDE II/ SDE III's for Backend, Frontend and Full Stack development roles for entire R&D India Team
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify talent needs and role requirements.
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies to attract top candidates.
- Partnered with business heads to recruit approximately 25 roles per quarter.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to manage recruitment workflows efficiently.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to align hiring strategies with business objectives.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior recruiters on best practices and tools.
- Conducted talent market research to inform strategic workforce planning initiatives.
- Managed onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions, paperwork completion, benefit enrollment, and training scheduling.
Amazon Development CentreBangalore
Recruiter II
08.2022 - 12.2024
Job overview
- I support AWS, ASV, Devices, and DSS teams within Amazon's Devices Org for tech hiring, managing full-lifecycle recruitment to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
- I work closely with stakeholders to understand hiring needs, analyze requirements, and align strategies with market trends.
- My role includes developing and refining interview processes to enhance assessment quality, acting as a trusted talent advisor with deep market insights.
- Key responsibilities: full-lifecycle recruitment, stakeholder collaboration, interview process development, talent pool analysis, and pipeline management.
- Specializing in SDE II and III recruitment, I lead projects like 2&5 Promise, Employee Referral, ARC, and RHMD. I have also led projects: Project Ruby for the APAC region, BR/BRIT Project, and C3 Project.
- Achievements: successfully filled critical roles, optimized processes, enhanced employer branding, and drove the 2&5 Promise initiative, consistently delivering high candidate satisfaction.
- Top performer on the Devices & Services team and received recognition from multiple hiring managers for consistently closing open roles before the deadline.
OracleBangalore
Senior Talent Advisor
08.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for experienced hires and leadership positions across multiple business units (Pan India).
- Led talent development, employee relations, HR operations, and payroll. Supported Solution Support Engineering, Product Development, Technical Support, Audit, Compliance and Ethics, and Oracle University teams. Partnered with business heads to recruit approximately 80 roles per quarter.
- Achieved KPIs through strategic planning and project management, developing bespoke sourcing strategies, and maintaining candidate networks.
GoogleBengaluru, India
Talent Advisor
02.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Supported Google's global hiring by sourcing high-quality leads for engineering teams, building a real-time database.
- Key responsibilities included talent mapping, mining leads from diverse sources, conducting internal reference checks, and participating in global sourcing events.
- Maintained accurate candidate data, and sourced profiles from platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, and LeetCode.
- Successfully built a strong talent pipeline to meet Google's dynamic needs, and advance next-gen technologies.
Huawei India R&DBengaluru, India
Recruiter 1 - IT and Cloud BU
02.2018 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Expertly managed end-to-end recruitment, ensuring staffing process excellence, and top talent acquisition.
- Conducted candidate evaluations, sourced profiles, headhunted for niche skills, and coordinated technical interviews globally.
- Led talent mapping for big data and database components. Collaborated with delivery leadership, prepared fitment offers, and ensured timely onboarding.
CareerNet Technologies Pvt LtdBengaluru, India
Consultant
04.2014 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Extensive experience in high-volume recruiting for start-ups and corporate environments.
- Hands-on in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) for clients like Cognizant Technology Solutions, and supported companies like Tech Mahindra, HP, and others for mass hiring.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing, screening, to offer, and onboarding.
- Developed strong client and candidate relationships, utilized diverse sourcing techniques, and maintained compliance with reporting structures. Proficient in Boolean search, headhunting, and Internet recruiting tools.
Izee ManpowerBengaluru, India
HR Recruiter
08.2013 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating, and closing positions.
- Utilized job portals (Naukri, Monster, TimesJobs) for sourcing and shortlisting. Recruited for permanent roles, conducted initial screenings, scheduled interviews, and handled feedback.
- Negotiated salaries, maintained databases, and ensured timely candidate joining. Coordinated post-offer follow-ups to secure hires, and managed offer rollouts effectively.
Education
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
MBA from Human Resources Development
06-2013
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
BE from Computer Science
06-2010
Skills
- Full Life cycle Recruitment Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Strategy Alignment
- Executive stakeholder influence
- Data-driven decision making
- Niche tech hiring depth
- Candidate pipeline building and maintenance
- Offer Process Management & Closure
- Social media recruiting
- Candidate pipeline management
Additional Information
I have also handled multiple projects across Atlassian , Amazon , Oracle & Huawei R&D apart from the deliverables.
- Conducted talent market intelligence and competitor benchmarking studies.
- Led hiring process optimization initiatives across multiple global organizations.
- Contributed to diversity hiring and inclusive recruitment frameworks.
- Supported workforce planning and hiring forecast discussions with senior leadership.
- Participated in business-critical ramp-up programs and strategic hiring sprints.
Personal Information
AWARDS
- Best Resource Award- Izee Manpower
- Weekly & Monthly Awards - CareerNet Technologies
- Storage recruitment contribution award - Huawei Technologies
- CEO Incentive Award - NAS Project - Huawei technologies
- Talent Acquisition Excellence Award - Oracle
- Top Performer Fortnight Award - Amazon
- 2 & 5 Promise Award - Amazon
- Play As A Team Award (Values Award) - Atlassian
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Atlassian
03.2025 - Current
Recruiter II
Amazon Development Centre
08.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Talent Advisor
Oracle
08.2021 - 07.2022
Talent Advisor
Google
02.2020 - 07.2021
Recruiter 1 - IT and Cloud BU
Huawei India R&D
02.2018 - 02.2020
Consultant
CareerNet Technologies Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 04.2017
HR Recruiter
Izee Manpower
08.2013 - 04.2014
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
MBA from Human Resources Development
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
BE from Computer Science