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Ramachandran V (Ram)

Chennai

Summary

Accomplished Talent Acquisition Professional with two decades of experience, adept at developing cutting-edge recruitment strategies that streamline placement processes and enhance employer branding to attract top talent.

Scaled Engineering and Product teams at Zuora from inception, driving significant growth and operational efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Recruiter

Zuora
02.2022 - Current
  • Partnered with business leaders to develop and monitor workforce and demand planning
  • Managed technical and leadership hiring processes with a focus on quality
  • Supervised compliance with statutory regulations related to hiring practices
  • Conducted internal audits to ensure adherence to service level agreements
  • Established partnerships with HRBPs and hiring managers to implement talent acquisition strategies
  • Provided guidance on interviewing techniques, assessment methods and selection criteria to ensure a successful recruitment process
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates
  • Acted as a brand ambassador, promoting the company's values and culture to potential candidates
  • Organized job fairs, open houses, and other recruiting events
  • Analyzed industry trends and best practices to ensure the company remained competitive in its hiring efforts

Talent Acquisition Partner

Nokia Solutions & Networks India Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 02.2022
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for Fixed Networks and Strategy & Technology R&D groups.
  • Established partnerships with leaders, hiring managers, and HRBPs to implement talent acquisition strategies.
  • Drove fulfillment efforts, significantly reducing turnaround time for placements.
  • Developed sourcing strategies aligned with hiring mandates and organizational objectives.
  • Proactively connected with top talent, building a strong pipeline for critical roles.
  • Enhanced candidate experience through effective selling strategies to attract elite talent.
  • Provided expertise on recruiting markets, competitive trends, and compensation packages.
  • Served as TA ambassador from India, engaging passive candidates for essential skills.

Manager: Talent Management

ITC Infotech
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Catered recruitment needs for Engineering Services and PLM business unit.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and senior management to implement strategies addressing immediate business requirements.
  • Managed, mentored, and trained team members while overseeing daily activities.
  • Addressed escalations related to critical issues to ensure timely resolutions.
  • Maintained and reported on recruiting activity as required.
  • Conducted weekly review calls with stakeholders and team members on project development.
  • Executed high-volume weekend recruitment drives.

Fulfillment Manager

Fujitsu
09.2013 - 07.2016
  • Managed a team of 10 recruiters and 2 resource managers to optimize staffing processes.
  • Collaborated with department heads to assess staffing needs and forecast future requirements.
  • Tracked recruitment progress using key performance indicators to ensure goal achievement.
  • Established partnerships with external agencies and educational institutions to source candidates.
  • Delivered regular updates to stakeholders regarding resource allocations and availability.

Assistant Manager, Recruitment

iGATE
08.2007 - 09.2013

Jr. Executive

Datamatics Ltd
03.2006 - 08.2007

Education

Bachelor of Management Studies -

Mumbai University
01.2005

Skills

  • Talent acquisition
  • Stakeholder management
  • High-performance team building
  • Process compliance and auditing
  • Competency-based interviewing techniques
  • Recruitment event coordination
  • TA transformational projects
  • Campus recruitment
  • Process design
  • Employer branding
  • Passive candidate outreach
  • Workforce planning
  • Data analysis

Certification

  • Personal Profile Analysis (PPA), Thomas International Profiling
  • Behavioral Based Interviewing Techniques (BBI)

Accomplishments

  • Built the India region from scratch to over 450 employees: this involved establishing all necessary infrastructure and processes to support rapid growth
  • Helped the business tap into early talent: as part of our human capital planning, I identified strategies to engage and recruit promising new graduates
  • Explored multiple branding activities: Given that India was a new setup, we proactively engaged in various branding initiatives to attract top talent in the market
  • Implemented a new recruitment tool: this significantly streamlined our hiring process and improved efficiency
  • Initiated the 'Art & Skill of Interviewing' training program, this specialized program focused on equipping our interviewers with advanced techniques to assess candidates effectively
  • Initiated 'Sourcing Jam' with hiring managers: this collaborative effort allowed us to strategically target talent from competitor companies and other key organizations

Timeline

Senior Recruiter

Zuora
02.2022 - Current

Talent Acquisition Partner

Nokia Solutions & Networks India Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 02.2022

Manager: Talent Management

ITC Infotech
08.2016 - 08.2017

Fulfillment Manager

Fujitsu
09.2013 - 07.2016

Assistant Manager, Recruitment

iGATE
08.2007 - 09.2013

Jr. Executive

Datamatics Ltd
03.2006 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Management Studies -

Mumbai University

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