Sandeep Nair
Talent Acquisition Leader | Strategic HR Professional
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Leader with 14+ years of experience in talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership hiring, stakeholder management, and team management. Proven expertise in driving end-to-end recruitment processes, building high-performing teams, and delivering innovative hiring solutions aligned with organizational goals. Skilled in fostering stakeholder relationships, implementing robust hiring strategies, and elevating the candidate experience to enhance employer branding and achieve business objectives. Robust background in sourcing, recruiting, and retaining top-tier professionals. Strong focus on strategic planning, candidate assessment, and employer branding. Progressive career spanning diverse industries with a history of designing and implementing recruitment, training, and conflict-resolution initiatives for companies of 1500+ manpower. Recognized for identifying improvement opportunities and spearheading projects to drive effectiveness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lead - Talent Acquisition
Slice
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Specialised in hiring for Non-Tech and Tech Recruitment role’s. Focused on fulfilling key leadership and business operations roles across Strategy, Legal, Finance, Risk and Analytics, Marketing, HR and Admin Engineering, Product, Data Science and more.
- Built and led a high-performing internal hiring team of 5 members, mentoring and developing their skills to ensure alignment with organisational hiring goals.
- Drove compliance to recruitment SLAs, achieving excellence in metrics such as time-to-fill, source mix and channel optimisation.
- Utilized market insights, analytics, and reporting for crafting data-driven hiring strategies.
- Fostered a culture of accountability and high performance within the recruitment team, driving regular performance reviews and aligning team priorities with business objectives.
- Scheduled routine workforce planning discussions with leadership to forecast hiring requirements.
- Enhanced talent acquisition processes by implementing innovative recruitment strategies and streamlining candidate sourcing methods.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by optimizing recruitment workflows and leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
- Achieved cost efficiency in recruitment efforts by utilizing creative sourcing techniques and minimizing reliance on external agencies.
- Improved overall candidate experience through timely communication, transparent interview processes, and constructive feedback.
- Secured critical talent by creating targeted recruitment plans tailored to niche market needs.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to analyze hiring trends, identify bottlenecks, and optimize talent pipelines.
- Created structured onboarding programs to enhance efficiency in acclimating new hires.
- Successfully negotiated complex compensation packages, balancing candidate expectations with organizational requirements to secure top talent.
- Led employer branding campaigns to highlight company culture on multiple platforms.
- Collaborated with stakeholders by delivering analysis-based recruitment strategy suggestions.
- Designed communication and marketing strategies to attract top talent.
- Implemented data-driven models to analyze hiring patterns effectively.
- Enhanced attention towards internal talent movements and emerging workforce.
- Tailored remuneration structures based on market analysis and organizational priorities.
- Strengthened employer branding to position organization as a top-tier talent destination.
- Facilitated quarterly discussions with business unit heads to plan workforce requirements.
Lead - Talent Acquisition
ClearTax
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Strategized and executed hiring plans for mid-to-senior roles across Finance, Sales, and Tech verticals, achieving a 90% closure rate for high-impact positions
- Strengthened internal sourcing capabilities by training team members on advanced tools and platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS systems
- Collaborated with department heads to define role-specific hiring requirements and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
- Introduced structured reporting mechanisms for recruitment metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition
Flipkart & Myntra
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for leadership and niche business roles, reducing time-to-hire by 20% through process optimization and strategic planning
- Partnered with hiring managers and stakeholders to identify talent needs, develop workforce plans, and deliver tailored hiring solutions
- Successfully integrated innovative sourcing techniques and enhanced the internal hiring team's performance to achieve recruitment goals
- Contributed to employer branding efforts by driving candidate engagement initiatives and improving the overall recruitment experience
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition
OLA Cabs (ANI Technologies)
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Played a pivotal role in building a robust hiring team during a high-growth phase, closing over 90% of leadership requisitions during critical business periods
- Designed and implemented scalable hiring strategies, including talent mapping and succession planning, to support rapid organizational expansion
- Enhanced candidate experience through streamlined processes and transparent communication, contributing to improved offer-to-joiner ratios
Senior Recruiter
Myntra Designs Private Limited
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Expanded candidate pool through effective sourcing techniques.
- Facilitated candidate support throughout interviews, boosting acceptance rates.
- Utilized advanced search techniques to locate passive candidates.
- Managed and ensured smooth operation of applicant tracking systems.
- Facilitated positive interactions during the hiring process with transparent updates and streamlined communication.
- Optimized hiring workflows for better efficiency and improved candidate interactions.
- Implemented innovative recruiting techniques to attract top talent in a competitive market.
- Streamlined communication channels with hiring stakeholders, expediting the recruitment process.
- Accelerated recruitment timelines through efficient management of applicant tracking processes.
- Kept current with industry trends and labor market data to enhance recruitment strategies.
- Strengthened employer branding through active participation in recruitment events.
- Guided recruitment team in implementing advanced sourcing techniques.
- Collaborated with HR team to create standardized onboarding processes for new employees, boosting retention rates in the first year.
- Executed background verifications and pre-employment assessments seamlessly.
- Reviewed position prerequisites and qualifications to identify candidate needs.
- Participated in industry events to foster professional connections and talent sourcing opportunities.
- Facilitated cost-effective recruitment by managing agency relationships.
- Assisted in creating and executing employer branding strategies, enhancing company image as attractive workplace.
- Leveraged multiple platforms such as social media, networking events, and job boards to attract top candidates.
- Enhanced candidate experience during interviews, driving positive feedback and offer acceptance rates.
HR Executive
24/7 Inc.
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Managed recruitment for customer support and non-tech roles, aligning hiring strategies with dynamic business requirements
- Enhanced employee referral programs to increase candidate quality and reduce time-to-hire
- Conducted onboarding programs to improve new hire integration and retention
Research Associate
Manpower Services Inc.
10.2009 - 02.2011
- Conducted talent mapping and candidate research for senior-level roles across industries
- Partnered with recruitment consultants to identify and source top talent using various channels
- Supported market research initiatives to identify trends and improve sourcing strategies
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
KSOU
Skills
Leadership Hiring & Stakeholder Management
Certification
Certified in Advanced Recruitment Strategies
Accomplishments
- Awarded MVP at Slice for closing CXO-level hiring through direct sourcing and innovative strategies.
- Successfully built an internal hiring team, achieving a 30% improvement in time-to-hire and team performance metrics.
- Recognized as Top Performer in Myntra for Q2 & Q3 in 2013, exceeding hiring targets by 15%.
- Delivered a 20% increase in diversity hiring representation through targeted strategies at Slice.
Timeline
Lead - Talent Acquisition
Slice
08.2021 - 11.2024
Lead - Talent Acquisition
ClearTax
03.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition
Flipkart & Myntra
09.2017 - 02.2019
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition
OLA Cabs (ANI Technologies)
05.2015 - 08.2017
Senior Recruiter
Myntra Designs Private Limited
03.2013 - 10.2014
HR Executive
24/7 Inc.
03.2011 - 05.2013
Research Associate
Manpower Services Inc.
10.2009 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
KSOU
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