Shivashankari Beerappa
Senior Human Resource Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented HR leader with over 15 years of experience in IT, ITeS, BPO, and Investment Banking sectors. Proven track record in strategic hiring, recruitment compliance, and process automation, complemented by data-driven talent acquisition strategies. Expertise in stakeholder management and enhancing candidate experiences ensures alignment of recruitment strategies with evolving business needs. Committed to driving organizational success through innovative HR practices and a deep understanding of industry trends. Accomplished Talent Acquisition with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Vice President – Talent Acquisition
Peel-Works
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term recruitment goals.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
- Managed over 20 onboarding per week, increased offer-to-join ratio by 10%.
Senior Recruitment Operations Manager
Allegis Group
05.2022 - 04.2023
- RPO Program Managers develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives, Collaborating and engaging with stakeholder to oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding, and manage client relationships to achieve performance metrics. They monitor KPIs, optimize recruitment funnels, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with hiring SLAs and regulations. Team leadership includes mentoring recruiters, allocating resources, and driving process improvements for high-quality hires.
- Pre- and post-new employee engagement, along with onboarding for Senior and mid level talent
- Directed recruitment strategy for 500+ graduate hires from premier Indian universities into HSBC, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely onboarding.
Recruitment Manager (Account Management)
Scaleneworks
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed accounts like Harman, Providence and Sun mobility RPO Manager
- Designed and standardized recruitment processes, reduced manual interventions through automation, and developed real-time dashboards for leadership reporting. Increased team productivity by 30%
- Building, engaging the team to deliver results.
- Stakeholder engagement with weekly and quarterly performance reviews.
Strategic Human Resource Manager
Human Capital Solutions
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive talent optimization and organizational growth. Proven expertise in workforce planning, change management, and stakeholder coaching, supporting high-impact projects and client deliverables in dynamic, global environments. Skilled in HR analytics, DEIB initiatives, and tools like Workday, consistently achieving improved retention, utilization metrics, and leadership alignment.
Recruitment Manager
Happiest Minds Technologies
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Managing end-to-end recruitment activities for a startup.
- Managed vendor relationships, contracts, and billing; optimized sourcing strategies; and implemented recruitment analytics.
- Mentored junior recruiters in best practices and strategies for sourcing top talent, contributing to team growth and development.
Client Account Manager / Recruitment Consultant
GK HR Consulting
05.2012 - 10.2012
- Delivered recruitment solutions for clients such as SAP Labs, VMware, PayPal, and Samsung, specializing in niche IT hiring.
University Campus Relations Representative
Oracle Corporation
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Led APAC campus hiring initiatives, streamlined selection-to-onboarding processes, and managed large-scale university drives.
Senior Staffing Specialist
Dell
03.2003 - 10.2007
- Managed high-volume hiring, implemented competency-based interviewing, and ensured compliance with labor laws and diversity goals.
- Mentored junior staffing specialists within the team, sharing industry insights and best practices for success.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance throughout the recruitment process.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
XLRI
Jamshedpur01.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
KSOU
Manasagangotri 04.2001 -
Skills
Taleo
SuccessFactors
Workday
Excel
Pivot table
Vlookup
Certification
SHRM-SCP
Timeline
Vice President – Talent Acquisition
Peel-Works
08.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Recruitment Operations Manager
Allegis Group
05.2022 - 04.2023
Recruitment Manager (Account Management)
Scaleneworks
05.2021 - 04.2022
Strategic Human Resource Manager
Human Capital Solutions
08.2017 - 05.2018
Recruitment Manager
Happiest Minds Technologies
08.2013 - 02.2014
Client Account Manager / Recruitment Consultant
GK HR Consulting
05.2012 - 10.2012
University Campus Relations Representative
Oracle Corporation
05.2008 - 11.2010
Senior Staffing Specialist
Dell
03.2003 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
KSOU
04.2001 -
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
XLRI