Raj Karthik
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Manager with over 14 years of experience leading end-to-end recruitment functions across diverse industries. Proven ability to build strong talent pipelines, lead high-performing TA teams, and drive strategic hiring initiatives aligned with business goals. Skilled in stakeholder management, employer branding, campus hiring, and optimizing recruitment operations for scale and efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Specsmakers
06.2024 - Current
- Led the TA function for Specsmakers with a focus on volume, niche, and leadership hiring across regions.
- Managed a team of 5 recruiters, overseeing end-to-end hiring for business units (Corporate & Retail)
- Strategically partnered with business leaders to forecast and fulfill manpower requirements.
- Designed and executed campus hiring drives and Jobfairs across multiple cities, securing over 60% fresh hires.
- Drove offer-to-joiner conversion rate up to 98% by implementing pre-onboarding engagement and tracking systems.
- Implemented weekly dashboards and reports to monitor hiring health, dropouts, and funnel status.
- Built talent pools for recurring and niche roles, ensuring continuity and reducing hiring lead time.
- Played a key role in employer branding efforts through LinkedIn campaigns and job marketing through Instagram.
- Successfully piloted NAPS & NATS scheme across Chennai & Bangalore.
- Successfully implemented CIEPAL ATS
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lenskart.com
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Executing end-to-end process milestones pertaining to recruitment and selection
- Hiring people across different skillsets
- Plan and conduct campus placement drives to hire qualified Optometrists & Sales Associates
- Working with the relevant Stakeholders (Business Head/city Head/Line Manager HRBP Etc.)
- Leading the internal referral program across the South region for fast-track hiring
- Managing recruitment portals like Naukri etc.
- Communicate the job opening efficiently by drafting job postings, job description and position listing.
Recruitment Manager
JobSeeks4U Consultancy Services
12.2019 - 07.2023
- Full Life Cycle Recruitment - Responsible for screening and sourcing of candidates based on skills, knowledge, education & experience and arranging interviews for Junior, Mid & Senior level positions by identifying right match.
- Head hunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates.
- Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question.
- Co-ordinate between Candidates & Clients starting from scheduling till their placement.
- Informing candidates about the results of their interviews.
- Using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy.
- Screened qualified candidates using sourcing methodologies like networks, referrals, mapping and job portals.
- Handled a team of 8 people and worked for Pan India.
- Verticals Worked on: Retail / Banking / BPO
Freelance Recruiter
Spark infotech
04.2019 - 11.2019
Human Resources Generalist
Bharath Home Medicare
01.2015 - 03.2019
- In BHMC I had driven a broad range of tasks related to human resources management and handled database of 80+ healthcare staffs. Some key responsibilities include:
- Recruitment and Selection: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and facilitating the selection and onboarding of new employees.
- Employee Relations: Serving as a point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and grievances. Addressing employee relations issues, resolving conflicts, and promoting a positive work environment.
- Training and Development: Identifying training needs, coordinating training programs, and facilitating employee development initiatives to enhance skills and knowledge within the organization.
- HR Policy Development and Compliance: Developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensuring compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Compensation and Benefits Administration: Administering employee compensation and benefits programs, including salary reviews, bonus schemes, health insurance and other employee perks.
- HR Data Management: Maintaining accurate employee records, databases, and generating reports and analytics to support decision-making and strategic planning.
- Employee Engagement and Retention: Developing and implementing initiatives to foster employee engagement, motivation, and retention. Organizing employee events, recognition programs, and surveys to gauge employee satisfaction and morale.
- HR Strategy Support: Assisting in the development and execution of HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Providing insights and recommendations to senior management on HR-related matters.
Assistant Manager
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
10.2011 - 11.2014
- Around 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Process OF New Car Development (Body Shop)- Automobile Industry
- Extensive experience performing NEW model Process Planning, Process Control, Design Development support.
- Familiar with coordinating project related team as well serving as liaison between business units & managing operations.
- Well-organized, self-motivated individual with ability to rapidly learn new tasks & Technologies.
- Track record for consistently meeting goals and delivering a high level of job performance.
- Reliable follow-through skills, fulfilling all administrative requirements from field activities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interface effectively with coworkers, management and customers.
- Specialties: IN BIW (Body Shop) Process Engineering & Manufacturing Engg (New process development / Introduction) both in Physical Phase & Digital Phase, L/Out Planning Etc.
- Digital experience in autocad, modview & CATIA - line layout preparation & planning, BIW cut section & Enditem matching check as well basic of Welding Gun Simulation.
- Excellent knowledge in New Line Layout, New Line establishment, Weld Balancing, quality achievements for S.O.P.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Bharath University
01.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Retail Recruitment
- Corporate Recruitment
- Volume Hiring
- Niche Hiring
- Applicant tracking system
- Vendor Management
- Candidate pipeline management
- Candidate sourcing
- Stakeholder Management
- Employer Branding
- Social media recruiting
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Software
Ms Office
Ciepal ATS
Turbohire ATS
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Specsmakers
06.2024 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lenskart.com
12.2023 - 06.2024
Recruitment Manager
JobSeeks4U Consultancy Services
12.2019 - 07.2023
Freelance Recruiter
Spark infotech
04.2019 - 11.2019
Human Resources Generalist
Bharath Home Medicare
01.2015 - 03.2019
Assistant Manager
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
10.2011 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Bharath University
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