Shivakumar B Nagaraj
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Leader with 16 years of full-cycle recruitment experience across IT and non-IT domains. Expertise in building and leading high-performing teams to attract top talent, coupled with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Proven track record of enhancing recruitment processes to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Engagement Manager
Diageo Business Services India
Bengaluru
07.2019 - Current
- Spearhead recruitment efforts for analytics and technology entities in India by optimizing processes and promoting diversity and PWD hiring practices ( SAP, Cyber, Solution architects , Data Science and more)
- Guide a team of recruiters, setting clear goals, providing training, and fostering a collaborative environment to meet organizational staffing needs.
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, ensuring the best candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Additionally, I have led recruitment efforts for non-IT towers, such as Finance, HR ops, and Procurement.
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Intel Technology India
Bengaluru
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Led a 5 member team to manage recruitment efforts for senior roles in AI, Big Core/IP, Sales & Marketing, Analytics, and Data Engineering.
- Enhanced sourcing approaches to strengthen talent pipelines.
- Implemented strategies in campus recruitment to meet hiring objectives.
- Oversaw execution of process transitions on an international assignment in Malaysia.
- Tools: Workday, Avature
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Dell EMC International Services
Bengaluru
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Diversity & PWD Hiring Lead (38% diversity hiring) – Successfully hired 5 PWD candidates in FY18, and managed vendor partnerships.
- Directed recruitment strategies across Analytics, Procurement & Supply Chain, Sales Operations, Legal, and Marketing.
- Tools: Workday, Net Media, Kenexa, Avature.
Senior Recruiter
IBM India
Bengaluru
12.2010 - 10.2015
- Oversaw recruitment process in Marketing & Communications, Procurement, Sales Support, HR, and Corporate sectors.
- Streamlined recruitment workflows across Africa-supported regions.
- Managed high-volume hiring ensuring SLA and TAT compliance
- Coordinated various recruitment initiatives, including lateral hires and campus placements.
- Maintained metrics to provide leadership insights.
Territory Business Manager
MSD Pharmaceuticals
Gurgaon
12.2009 - 08.2010
- Enhanced visibility of company brands, leading to increased business growth.
Senior Process Associate
Accenture India
Bengaluru
10.2007 - 11.2009
- Oversaw sourcing processes, enhancing recruitment efficiency, Interview scheduling and other recruitment operation activities for US clients.
Education
Master of Science -
Bangalore University
Bengaluru01.2007
Bachelor of Science -
Presidency College
Bengaluru01.2005
Pre University -
St. Joseph College
Bengaluru01.2002
Skills
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Recruitment strategies
- Championed and PWD hiring
- Talent branding
- Metrics and reporting
Tools
Workday. Avature, HirePro, Kenexa, Beamery, HireVue, Oracle, Net Media, Smarp
Accomplishments
- Diversity Champion - Gender and PWD - Diageo and Dell
- Process and multiple recruitment tool transitions
- Effectively handled numerous critical Hiring projects
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
Awards and Certification
- Fire Pro certified
- Diageo Business Services Blue Label Award - Employee for the year
- Leadership skill assessment
- Mastering Linkedin recruiter Assessments
- Hirist recruiter training
Passion
- Networking, Biking, Action photography, traveler
Timeline
Talent Engagement Manager
Diageo Business Services India
07.2019 - Current
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Intel Technology India
06.2018 - 07.2019
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Dell EMC International Services
10.2015 - 06.2018
Senior Recruiter
IBM India
12.2010 - 10.2015
Territory Business Manager
MSD Pharmaceuticals
12.2009 - 08.2010
Senior Process Associate
Accenture India
10.2007 - 11.2009
Master of Science -
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Science -
Presidency College
Pre University -
St. Joseph College