Sayan Paul
Talent Acquisition Lead/Manager
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Highly skilled TA manager with 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, and human resources. Proven track record of successfully sourcing, attracting, and retaining top talent across various industries. Expertise in developing and implementing strategic hiring plans to meet organizational objectives. Proficient in candidate assessment, interviewing techniques, and talent management strategies. Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders. Dedicated to providing exceptional support and guidance to both candidates and hiring teams throughout the recruitment process. A strong background in diversity hiring and inclusion initiatives. Proven track record of implementing effective strategies to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Knowledge of labor laws, employment practices, and compliance regulations
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
IBM Software Labs
Bangalore
09.2024 - Current
- As the Talent Acquisition Manager leading a team of 15 recruitment professionals for IBM Corporate Labs hiring, oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring alignment with business needs and innovation goals.
- Driving product and AI-focused hiring initiatives for a range of technical and leadership roles including Backend, Frontend, Full Stack Developers, QA Engineers, Release Managers, Project Managers, Security Consultants, and Product Managers—ensuring alignment with evolving needs in AI-driven product development.
- Driving recruitment initiatives to set up new work locations in Tier 2 cities for IBM.
- Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, driving strategic talent sourcing and fostering a collaborative, data-driven approach to attract top-tier researchers and technical talent.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and product teams to understand talent needs and align recruitment strategies with product goals and business priorities.
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers and global stakeholders to define role requirements, understand team dynamics, and align hiring strategies with the product team's objectives and organizational goals.
- Facilitate strategic workforce planning by translating business needs into talent acquisition priorities, ensuring an efficient and targeted recruitment process.
- Drive end-to-end talent acquisition for product-related roles, including product managers, product designers, product analysts, and technical product roles.
- Develop innovative strategies to attract top-tier talent in the competitive tech and product space, leveraging both active and passive sourcing methods.
- Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, universities, and other talent pools to ensure a diverse pipeline.
- Enhance IBM’s brand as an employer of choice, particularly for product-focused talent, by effectively communicating the value proposition of working with IBM.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to create compelling content, showcasing IBM’s work in product development, innovation, and its role in shaping the future of technology.
- Champion DEI initiatives by ensuring diverse candidate pipelines and fostering an inclusive recruitment process.
- Optimize recruitment processes based on data insights to reduce hiring inefficiencies and improve candidate experience.
- Ensure a seamless, engaging, and positive experience for all candidates, from application to offer acceptance.
- Act as an advocate for candidates, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback throughout the process.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process.
- Maintain accurate records of recruiting activities, ensuring compliance with IBM’s internal processes and regulatory requirements.
Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition
Accenture
11.2021 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Bengaluru
- Responsible for driving end to end recruitment life cycle process flow with expertise in Tech, Non- Tech, Engineering hiring.
- Instrumental in driving strategies for driving recruitment initiatives in the consulting space with Banking Audit and Advisory roles for Accenture Consulting.
- Strategize and develop comprehensive recruitment plans to meet organizational staffing needs and goals.
- Led the end-to-end recruitment process in collaboration with a team, encompassing job postings, candidate sourcing, resume screening, conducting interviews, and managing offer rollouts.
- Partnered with top-tier banking and financial services clients including Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Silicon Valley Bank, EY, and KPMG to fulfill their strategic hiring needs.
- Specialized in recruiting for critical roles across Audit, KYC, Taxation, and Banking domains, ensuring alignment with client expectations and industry standards.
- Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines through networking, outreach, and relationship-building with potential candidates.
- Enhance the employer brand to attract top talent by showcasing the organization's culture, values, and opportunities through various channels.
- Supervise and mentor a team of recruiters, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure alignment with recruitment best practices and goals.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define job requirements, and develop effective hiring strategies.
- Leverage recruitment technology and tools, such as applicant tracking systems (ATS) and job boards, to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
- Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within the recruitment process, ensuring equal opportunity and representation across all hires.
- Bengaluru
Talent Acquisition Lead
ACS Group
Noida
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: Noida, UP
- As the Talent Acquisition Lead for global in-house corporate hiring for Banking and Financial domain driven the recruitment strategy across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with business goals and organizational needs.
- Managed and mentored a team of recruiters, optimizing processes, implementing data-driven hiring strategies, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive hiring culture.
- Additionally, you will partner with senior leadership to identify talent gaps, enhance employer branding, and ensure a seamless, candidate-focused recruitment experience across the global corporate function.
- Noida, UP
Talent Acquisition Lead
Talent Burst India
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Gurgaon
- Oversee the recruitment strategy and operations to attract top talent for clients across various industries.
- Managed a team of recruiters, ensuring they are equipped with the tools and knowledge to source, screen, and place candidates effectively while meeting client expectations.
- Additionally, collaborated closely with clients to understand their hiring needs, build strong relationships, and ensure a high level of service quality and candidate satisfaction throughout the recruitment process.
- Gurgaon
Senior Executive - TA
US Tech Solutions
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Noida
- Creating a comprehensive sourcing strategy to meet the hiring goals of different business verticals.
- Coordinating with vendors and managing the entire recruitment process for niche C and leadership roles across Engineering, Product and Design teams.
- Negotiating compensation packages based on internal salary bands and market trends to attract and retain top talents.
- Regularly meeting with hiring managers to provide updates on metrics and discuss recruitment strategies.
- Developing talent pipelines and conducting tactical research, referral generation, and sourcing campaigns to identify potential candidates.
- Noida
Recruitment Executive
Mindlance
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Noida UP
- Noida UP
Senior Associate – Recruitment
Artech
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Noida UP
- Noida UP
Associate Recruiter
Get Hired Services
10.2011 - 11.2014
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication
West Bengal University of Technology
Kolkata, West Bengal 01.2007 - 11.2011
Skills
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
IBM Software Labs
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition
Accenture
11.2021 - 09.2024
Talent Acquisition Lead
Talent Burst India
09.2018 - 05.2019
Talent Acquisition Lead
ACS Group
06.2018 - 11.2021
Senior Executive - TA
US Tech Solutions
06.2016 - 08.2018
Recruitment Executive
Mindlance
12.2014 - 06.2016
Senior Associate – Recruitment
Artech
01.2014 - 12.2014
Associate Recruiter
Get Hired Services
10.2011 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication
West Bengal University of Technology
01.2007 - 11.2011
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