Raghesh Krishnan Kutty Nair

Work History

Deputy Manager Talent Acquisition

Aspire Systems Digital Pvt.Ltd

Bengluru And Cochin

12.2014 - 07.2023

Managed hiring needs across Chennai,Bangalore,Cochin and Hyderabad which includes both perm and Subcontract .
More focused on niche & leadership hiring.
Expertise on skill sets like Front-end & back-end, Cloud, Adobe suite, mobility projects across portfolios. Also involved in practice hiring for QA and Oracle.
Also focused on non-technical hiring like UX UI design, Inside sales, Market Research Associate, etc.
Managed multiple ATS tools( Zwayam, Recruiter Box & Adrenaline) and maintained accurate records.
Identified cost -saving opportunities to reduce expenses significantly.
Ensured timely staffing of Quality talent and maintained talent pool pipeline.
Conducted performance appraisals and provided timely feedback.
Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
Managed team of 8 Recruiters.
Planned and conducted training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and identify areas of weakness.
Organized team building activities to foster pleasant work culture.
Delegated tasks to team members based on skill level to pursue organizational goals.
Initiated Pool hiring for forecasted requirements.
Done stakeholder management and worked on strategies to ensure deliverables.
Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Shared in depth reports with appropriate stakeholders and Management.
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Evaluated team performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Was SPOC for Cochin team during Covid period to capture employee concerns and implement swift action based on Management and Stakeholder update.
Independently handled T&D and Employee Engagement programs.
Had one-on-one retention talks for HIPOs as part of HR collaborative initiatives during the great resignation era and shared report to showcase quality talent flight.
Played crucial role in policy formulation and implementation as per local regulations and ensure adherence.
Provided guidance to team to achieve goals.
Recruited and hired qualified candidates for leadership team.
Organized meetings, events, conferences, workshops for staff members.
Managed employee life cycle hiring from onboarding till exit.
Resolved conflicts between employee in timely manner.
Handled HR Collaborative efforts done like- New-joiner mails send with process, Onboarding, Induction, Forms filling and doubt clearance, Buddy Management, Document verification, coordination for systems ,mail id and employee id creation and final handover to respective Manager.
Collaborated with management team to roll out strategic initiatives.
Collaborated with cross-functional team to accomplish goals.
Was SPOC for multiple portfolios and and ensured successful completions of hiring on set TAT.
Mentored staff to enhance skills and provided motivational leadership.
Conducted knowledge sharing sessions and advanced training.
Spearheaded vaccination drives during Covid period.
Implemented virtual onboarding and induction process.
Designed and implemented HR SOPs.
Played significant role in team expansion from 150 to 2000 headcount.
Facilitated exit interviews to understand reason for attrition of employees.

Senior Executive Recruitment

WilliamsLea India Pvt Ltd

Chennai,Cochin And Hyderabad

08.2010 - 12.2014

Managed full recruitment cycle from sourcing through onboarding of new hires.
Managed requirements for Cochin,Chennai,Hyderabad and Mumbai.
Was POC for hiring across Investment Banking, Creative services and Shared services verticals(IT, Finance and HR).
Managed Vendors and New Agreement and renewals.
Developed and managed recruitment process, sourcing through most effective channel to fill key positions for both freshers and laterals.
Coordinated employee transfers and referrals.
Prepared Market intelligence for market trends and shared reports with appropriate stakeholders to fill key positions.
Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
Organized employee directories and updated individual contact information.
Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
Had regular stakeholder connect for project progress and capture key developments.
Coordinated Employee engagement programs to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
Scheduled drug testing for New hires to reduce regulatory risk.
Attended Job-fairs, Campus Drives, workshops ,etc. to recruit qualified employees.
Collaborated with stakeholders for understanding position requirements and develop Job descriptions.
Performed reference checks prior to making offer of employment.
Managed full recruitment cycle from sourcing through onboarding of new hires.
Developed relationships with potential candidates and leveraged networks to source passive job seekers.
Identified and recruited top-tier executive talent for C-suite, board, and senior leadership positions.
Collaborated with cross functional team to achieve business goals.
Managed project for hiring 25 FTE addition in Cochin location as part of new Project in Investment Banking
Recruited top talent to maximize profitability

HR Executive Recruitment

Sutherland Global Services Pvt Ltd

Cochin,Chennai & Vizag

10.2007 - 08.2010

Partnered with stakeholders to strategize and execute best-in-class hiring practices.
Managed end -to- end volume hiring for lateral and fresher.
Sole POC for campus hiring and participated in Job fairs to supplement talent needs.
Managed Vendors for crucial project hiring.
Worked on ATS platform for reducing TAT in candidate interviews and for record purpose.
Worked as IC role and part of 8 member team.
Followed recruitment, selection and hiring process effectively.
Supported leadership and employee relations by responding to requests, grievances and other issues or needs.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Coordinated employee recognition programs that foster positive morale within organization.
Recruited and trained new employees to manage overall talent acquisition.
Drafted offer letters for new hires in line with company policy and procedure.

Recruiter Specialist

Career Options

Cochin

10.2006 - 10.2007

Sourcing and shortlisting profile based on Job description for ITES clients.
Interacted with client POCs to understand resource needs and clarify doubts.
Maximized sources like job portals, head hunting candidate database,etc to get apt profiles.
Assisted with recruiting functions by placing employment ads and reviewing job applications.
Contacted all job applicants to inform them of their application status.
Developed pool of candidates through headhunting and referrals.
Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
Handled Client agreements.
Coordinated Job -fairs for volume hiring based on demand.

Office Administrator

AOA Solutions Management

Kottayam

06.2000 - 06.2004

Scheduling classes and due intimation to faculty.
Interactions with clients to explain accounting software & implementation.
Interacted professionally with students and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays.
Created memos, letters and other documents, fostering internal and external communication.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Deputy Manager Talent Acquisition

Senior Executive Recruitment

HR Executive Recruitment

Recruiter Specialist

Office Administrator

Education

MBA - Marketing And Human Resources

Bachelor in Commerce - Commerce

Senior Secondary -Commerce - Senior Secondary -Commerce

High School

Skills

Accomplishments

Affiliations

Certification

Interests

Cooking,Travelling,Horticulture

Timeline

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