Hi, I’m
SAI SRIKANTH KANCHINADHAM
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Talent Acquisition Leader with 9.6 years of proven expertise in driving high-quality hiring initiatives within global shared services and IT organizations. Demonstrates proficiency in strategic workforce planning, pipeline building, and stakeholder management, complemented by a strong focus on data-driven recruitment strategies.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
Sutherland Global, Hyderabad (Merged with ATMECS Global, Hyderabad)
Associate Manager – Talent Acquisition
08.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Led full-cycle recruitment for IT, Engineering, Leadership, and niche skill roles across global shared services.
- Collaborated with leaders and HRBPs for workforce planning, talent forecasting, and hiring strategy.
- Managed a team of six recruiters, improved delivery, productivity, and capability development.
- Trained and mentored recruiters on effective communication, professional conduct, and delivering a superior candidate experience.
- Ensured recruiters follow all Sutherland Global hiring guidelines, processes, SLAs, and quality standards to achieve zero valid escalations.
- Helped recruiters in resolving candidate issues and addressed any negative experiences promptly.
- Performed due diligence and approve all recruiter-submitted hires to confirm role fitment.
- Guided recruiters on recruitment processes and tool usage to ensure complete process compliance and end-to-end online execution.
- Established checks and conduct periodic audits to maintain accuracy, quality, and integrity of recruitment data.
- Validated and approved recruiter-hiring actions to ensure adherence to Sutherland’s salary ranges and controlled cost per hire.
- Closely monitored the initiation to offer and ensure closures within agreed timelines.
- Built strong pipelines for critical and high demand skills, including a 23-candidate pipeline for niche technical and strategic roles.
- Reduced time-to-hire by 30% through process improvement, SLA optimization, and proactive sourcing.
- Increased quality of hire by 50% using structured assessment tools and AI-based screening.
- Implemented TA dashboards to track funnel metrics, hiring progress, recruiter KPIs, and time-to-fill.
- Enhanced employer branding through targeted social media, and content marketing initiatives.
- Improved ATS utilization and workflow efficiency by 20%, enabling better tracking and reporting.
- Reduced vendor dependency by 15% through strong referral and internal sourcing pipelines.
- Strengthened candidate experience through streamlined interview processes and communication.
- Improved smooth on-boarding, off-boarding, training and capability building for team members.
- Developed team engagement, retention, and maintain diversity.
Atmecs TechnologiesHyderabad, Telangana
Talent Acquisition Lead
01.2021 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
Catchpoint
Talent Sourcer
02.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Built high-quality pipelines for engineering and technology roles across multiple teams.
- 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.
ObjectWin Technology (Client: PwC SDC)
HR Executive – Talent Acquisition
03.2017 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Managed end-to-end hiring for IT, analytics, and corporate functions.
- Increased qualified pipelines by 15% through strategic sourcing and employer branding support.
- Coordinated interviews, assessments, offer processes, and onboarding activities.
Penna Cement Industries Ltd
Management Trainee – Human Resources
08.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Handled onboarding, induction, HRIS updates, and employee lifecycle administration.
- Supported payroll coordination, compliance, engagement activities, and performance management cycles.
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure LtdHyderabad, Telangana
Mechanical Engineer
07.2011 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Surveyed potential project sites before design, checking for space restrictions, mechanical feasibility and manufacturers guidelines.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
- Applied mechanical problem solving skills to develop creative solutions for quality products.
- Developed internal processes and plans for mechanical verification, product development and factory processes.
- Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.
- Identified suitable materials for production use that aligned with environmental concerns and budget constraints.
- Eliminated ineffective product line materials to resolve performance challenges and mitigate corrosion.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for new product development.
Education
Alliance UniversityBengaluru, India
MBA from Human Resources
09-2015
GVP College of EngineeringVisakhapatnam, India
B.Tech from Mechanical Engineering
04-2010
Skills
- Implementation of TA programs and strategies
- Strategic talent management
- Experience in pipeline management
- Metrics-based hiring analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Equity-focused hiring initiatives
- Brand development for talent acquisition
- Talent acquisition optimization
- Capability development
Certification
- Maestro Recruiter, Naukri, 2024
- Tech Recruiter Certification, Devskiller, 2024
Technical Functional Roles
- Java Developer / Architect
- C#.NET Developer / Architect
- Python Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- Salesforce Developer / Architect
- QlikSense Developer
- UI Architect
- SharePoint Developer/ Architect
- DevOps Engineer
- SDET
- QA Automation Engineer
- Cloud Engineer (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- AI/ML Engineer
- TIBCO Integration Specialist
- DB2 DBA
- Windows L3 Engineer
- Network Architect L3 Engineer
- Ping Admin
- IAM Leader
- SRE Linux
- L4 Application Support
- Infrastructure Architect
- RPA Developer (Blue Prism, UiPath)
- Citrix Netscaler Engineer
- Cybersecurity Developer
- Penetration Tester
- PowerApps Developer
- Middleware Architect
- Snowflake Developer
- Azure DevOps Engineer
- BizTalk Developer
- SAP
- AI Architect
- AI Research Assistant
Leadership Strategic Roles
- CTO
- AVP Engineering
- Engineering Manager
- Senior Director Engineering
- Director Delivery
- Technical Project Manager
- Scrum Master
- Business Analyst
- Product Owner
Non It Roles
- Customer Success
- Technical Support
- HR
- HRBP
- Finance
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- BD
- Mechanical/E&I/Civil/VLSI
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Associate Manager – Talent Acquisition
Sutherland Global, Hyderabad (Merged with ATMECS Global, Hyderabad)
08.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Lead
Atmecs Technologies
01.2021 - 08.2025
Talent Sourcer
Catchpoint
02.2019 - 09.2020
HR Executive – Talent Acquisition
ObjectWin Technology (Client: PwC SDC)
03.2017 - 02.2019
Management Trainee – Human Resources
Penna Cement Industries Ltd
08.2015 - 08.2016
Mechanical Engineer
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd
07.2011 - 07.2013
Alliance University
MBA from Human Resources
GVP College of Engineering
B.Tech from Mechanical Engineering