Rakesh Kooliyat
Talent Acquisition - Strategy & Innovation
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic talent acquisition leader with 16 years of experience driving impactful initiatives in leading services organizations. Proven ability to lead end-to-end talent acquisition transformations, implement cutting-edge technologies, and introduce innovative processes. Skilled in change management, project management, and aligning talent acquisition functions with broader organizational objectives. Extensive experience managing AI and ATS platforms, conducting talent acquisition process audits, and collaborating seamlessly with HR and talent teams to implement successful talent programs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Executive Manager- Talent Acquisition Strategy and Innovation
Deloitte
Bangalore
05.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Deloitte (USI).
- Spearheaded the implementation of the Avature ATS system, enhancing TA efficiency across the organization.
- Product manager for the HiredScore AI initiative, overseeing adoption and use across the US and India. Reduced screening applicant timeline by 48 hours and improved quality of recruitment pipeline by 25%.
- Redefined TA processes to support evolving business models and led a comprehensive TA organizational redesign.
- Drove a full-scale TA business process redesign to streamline workflows.
- Directed training and knowledge management initiatives within TA.
- Managed design modifications in TA to support implementation of Avature ATS and HiredScore.
- Strategic Leadership: Defined and led the strategy for TA technologies, ensuring alignment with TA objectives.
- Technology Adoption: Collaborated with TA leadership to drive the adoption and optimization of TA technologies (e.g., Avature, HiredScore, assessment tools).
- Solution Design: Led solution design efforts and collaborated across talent teams to enhance TA processes.
- Technology Evaluation: Oversaw the intake and evaluation of new technology requests, ensuring alignment with TA priorities.
- Roadmap and Governance: Led the TA technology roadmap and governance process.
- Change Management: Led change management initiatives for TA technology transformation projects.
- Vendor Management: Managed external vendor partnerships and contracts (HiredScore, Hire-Pro, Avature ATS, Avature CRM, etc.).
- Talent Initiatives: TA leader representative for broader Talent initiatives, such as Workforce transformation, HXM implementation, etc.
- Representation & Advocacy: Represented TA technology to businesses and senior leadership, developing presentations and addressing inquiries.
- Process Improvement: Identified and resolved business process issues, working with Talent stakeholders (Pre-boarding, Compensation, Payroll, Data Management) to build consensus.
HR Strategy and Transformation
Deloitte
Hyderabad
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Company Overview: Deloitte (USI)
- Designed processes for SAP Fieldglass integration, aligning talent and business requirements.
- Led RPA initiatives, automating compensation revision processes, and improving operational efficiency. Reduced the need for 20 contractors during the compensation cycle.
- Oversaw the implementation of talent rediscovery features for enhanced talent retention and redeployment. Tool was deployed for Profile based hiring and sourced 5% applicants through this channel post implementation.
- Directed task rationalization efforts for TA, optimizing roles and responsibilities within the team. Moved 8 high volume tasks to tier 0 support through automation.
- Led a report rationalization project, improving reporting clarity and efficiency across the talent team. Removed 30+ redundant reports across talent.
- Developed a project prioritization framework for the Talent Business Advisor team, enhancing strategic alignment.
TA Lead - Center of Excellence
TCS
Bangalore
06.2010 - 05.2017
- Implemented Global Recruitment system for TCS Business Process Services. Reduced hiring timeline by 8 days through digitization.
- Designed TA processes in alignment with TCS's Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS). Covering 24 process areas of CMMI (SVC)
- Created a holistic audit framework for the Talent Acquisition and HR Shared Service team with QMS standards for strategic, operational, and tactical activities.
- Led lean Six Sigma projects, driving significant process improvements within TA. Reduced Average TAT of BI completion from 45 days to 30 days.
- Created an innovative TA cost-revenue model, boosting financial transparency and efficiency. Showcased TA function to contribute to 200 Million USD compared to the cost incurred.
- Conducted regular internal audits across Talent and Business departments.
- Developed an annual balanced scorecard for TA, aligned with overarching talent objectives.
- Certified and trained internal auditor, contributing to TCS's ongoing quality and compliance.
- Led the establishment of TA shared services, enhancing operational scalability.
TA Quality Assurance
TCS
Chennai
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Implemented knowledge and risk management practices within TA.
- Conducted Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to mitigate potential risks within recruitment.
- Developed quality metrics, including Defects Per Million Opportunities (DPMO), for TA. Reduced defects in hiring process by 40% in 6 months.
- Created protocols for managing recruitment 'backpackers,' ensuring consistency in candidate experience.
- Represented TA during external audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
Education
Master in Business Administration - Finance & Marketing
University of Calicut
Calicut 01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Income tax
University of Calicut
Kerala 01.2003 - 01.2006
Skills
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Change Management
TA Business Process Redesign
Technology Enabled TA Transformation
Knowledge Management
Product Management
Stakeholder Management
Vendor Management
Risk Management & Compliance
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/27/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Accomplishments
- Received multiple awards from Deloitte including 5 outstanding awards in a span of 7 years.
- Selected as TCS High potential Employee consecutively for 3 years.
- Received two times best auditor award at organizational level.
- Received best project award for Background Verification timeline reduction.
- Represented TCS for receiving award from Asia Pacific HRM Congress 2016.
Keywords
- Recruitment Process Specialist
- HR Strategist
- HR Process Excellence
- HR Quality
- Recruitment Quality
- HR Center of Excellence
- HR Six Sigma
- HR Auditor
Certification
Six Sigma Blackbelt
Music, Yoga
Handpan & Didgeridoo: Enthusiastic about exploring world of music through rhythmic and meditative sounds, enhancing focus and creativity.
Yoga: Dedicated to a regular yoga practice for physical well-being and mental clarity, promoting mindfulness and balance.
Timeline
Executive Manager- Talent Acquisition Strategy and Innovation
Deloitte
05.2020 - Current
Design Thinking
11-2019
HR Analytics
04-2017
Six Sigma Blackbelt
02-2017
HR Strategy and Transformation
Deloitte
01.2017 - 04.2020
Six Sigma Greenbelt
03-2015
Internal Auditor (IQMS, CMMi SVC)
01-2015
Operations Management
07-2014
TA Lead - Center of Excellence
TCS
06.2010 - 05.2017
TA Quality Assurance
TCS
01.2008 - 01.2010
Master in Business Administration - Finance & Marketing
University of Calicut
01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Income tax
University of Calicut
01.2003 - 01.2006
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