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SAI SRIKANTH KANCHINADHAM
Hyderabad
Summary
Recognized as Top Talent Scout at ATMECS for exceptional recruitment skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Manager – Talent Acquisition
Sutherland Global (Merged With ATMECS Global)
08.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end recruitment for IT, Engineering, Leadership, and niche skill roles, shortening time-to-fill by 15% and boosting candidate experience scores by 20%.
- Coordinated with leaders and HRBPs to create and implement workforce planning strategies, resulting in 10% decline in vacant positions.
- Supervised team of six recruiters, increasing team productivity by 25% through guidance and procedural enhancements.
- Facilitated training for recruiters on behavioral interviewing practices and inclusive hiring tactics, boosting quality of hire.
- Maintained full compliance with hiring standards and processes, resulting in zero valid escalations.
- Actively tackled candidate challenges and negative experiences, boosting overall candidate satisfaction.
- Administered detailed due diligence and validated all recruiter-submitted hires, confirming role compatibility and alignment with salary guidelines.
- Coached recruiters regarding recruitment processes and ATS functionality, maintaining thorough compliance and data integrity.
- Administered checks and conducted systematic audits to uphold accuracy, quality, and integrity of recruitment data within ATS.
- Authenticated and endorsed recruiter-hiring activities to maintain adherence to salary ranges and control cost per hire.
- Thoroughly observed initiation to offer process, securing closures within specified timelines and increasing time-to-accept rates.
- Constructed effective pipelines for essential, in-demand skills, resulting in a pipeline of 23 candidates for niche technical and strategic roles.
- Shortened time-to-hire by 30% through streamlined processes, SLA improvements, and targeted sourcing tactics.
- Improved quality of hire by 50% via implementation of structured assessment tools and advanced AI screening methodologies.
- Integrated TA dashboards aimed at tracking funnel metrics, hiring progress, recruiter KPIs, and time-to-fill, supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Amplified employer branding through focused social media and content marketing strategies, achieving 40% rise in candidate engagement.
- Streamlined ATS utilization and workflow efficiency by 20%, supporting better tracking and reporting of recruitment metrics.
- Cut vendor dependency by 15% via strong referral networks and internal sourcing initiatives.
- Elevated candidate experience through efficient interview processes and clear communication, leading to higher candidate satisfaction scores.
- Refined on-boarding, off-boarding, training, and skill-building processes for team members, boosting team productivity.
- Fostered team engagement and retention while ensuring diversity within recruitment team.
- Collaborated with ATMECS Global, Hyderabad for operational merger
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist
ATMECS Global
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Selected and reviewed candidates for Technical, Non-Technical, and Strategic roles alongside hiring managers to coordinate interview processes, manage offers, and oversee onboarding activities.
- Strengthened and preserved effective collaborations with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to create partnerships generating reliable results.
- Analyzed resumes, executed interviews, and delivered qualified candidates to hiring managers while acquiring feedback to strengthen recruiting strategy.
- Represented brand to enlighten candidates on culture, pathways for career development, benefits, and perks of working with company.
- Optimized applicant tracking system, overseeing all job openings, applicants, and interview activities.
- Coordinated with hiring managers to establish job criteria and analyze departmental needs.
- Performed telephone and in-person interviews aimed at determining candidate experience and qualifications.
- Presented ongoing updates to hiring managers and HR teams about recruitment efforts and status
- Produced and circulated job postings via job boards, corporate career sites, and social media outlets to maximize outreach.
- Created and tracked employee recognition programs.
- Coordinated with departmental managers to determine recruitment needs and present candidate options.
- Revamped organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, contributing to better accessibility and heightened efficiency.
- Established and facilitated effective onboarding and orientation strategies for new employees.
- Reviewed resumes prior to dispatching to corporate hiring managers for evaluation.
- Supported development of job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Managed rollout of people-related services, policies, and programs utilizing departmental staff.
- Directed employee benefits initiatives and aided in open enrollment coordination.
- Coordinated with managers to uncover and mitigate employee relations issues.
- Elevated office productivity by coordinating and overseeing internal communications and correspondence.
- Managed human resource operational requirements via strategic scheduling and assignment of employees.
- Administered performance assessments and communicated observations to managers on employee effectiveness.
Talent Sourcer
Catchpoint
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Built high-quality pipelines for engineering and technology roles, exceeding sourcing targets by 15%.
- Achieved 98% outreach-to-conversion efficiency through targeted sourcing and engagement strategies.
- Conducted screening, market research, and passive sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and social channels.
HR Executive – Talent Acquisition
ObjectWin Technology
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed end-to-end hiring for IT, analytics, and corporate functions, reducing time-to-fill by 10%.
- Increased qualified pipelines by 15% through strategic sourcing and employer branding support.
- Coordinated interviews, assessments, offer processes, and onboarding activities, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- Client: PwC SDC
Management Trainee – Human Resources
Penna Cement Industries Ltd
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Handled onboarding, induction, HRIS updates, and employee lifecycle administration.
- Supported payroll coordination, compliance, engagement activities, and performance management cycles.
Engineer
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Alliance Ascent College - Alliance University
09.2015
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
04.2010
Skills
Sourcing strategy
Talent acquisition marketing
Full-cycle recruitment
Workforce development
Employer brand development
Salary negotiation skills
Networking skills
Stakeholder engagement
Work Availability
monday
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Associate Manager – Talent Acquisition
Sutherland Global (Merged With ATMECS Global)
08.2025 - Current
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist
ATMECS Global
01.2021 - 08.2025
Talent Sourcer
Catchpoint
02.2019 - 09.2020
HR Executive – Talent Acquisition
ObjectWin Technology
03.2017 - 02.2019
Management Trainee – Human Resources
Penna Cement Industries Ltd
08.2015 - 08.2016
Engineer
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd
07.2011 - 07.2013
MBA - Human Resources Management
Alliance Ascent College - Alliance University
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering