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Sindhu Shri

Bangalore,Karnataka

Summary

As a seasoned TA partner with over 18 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and talent management, I have a proven track record of delivering exceptional talent solutions to organizations across diverse industries and regions (US, India, Singapore, Manila). I specialize in crafting and executing innovative recruitment strategies, leading high-performing teams, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. My approach has consistently driven cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced business outcomes. Passionate about identifying and developing top talent, I am committed to aligning talent with business objectives to foster growth and ensure long-term success.

Skills :

  • Hands-on manager with a proven ability to drive recruitment success in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Led digital hiring transformations for top companies, including HP, Tesco, Flipkart, and Coinbase
  • Played a key role in ramping up Product and data science teams at Flipkart, as well as the CX ops teams in Manila and India at Coinbase
  • Extensive experience in building, managing, and leading high-performing recruitment teams and managers
  • Spearheaded strategic initiatives such as Diversity Hiring, Boomerang Hiring, Return to India programs, and redefined Employee Referral programs
  • Designed and implemented recruiter scorecards, driving performance and accountability across recruitment teams
  • Developed veteran hiring programs and initiatives for women returning to work after career breaks
  • Skilled in leveraging data analytics and predictive tools to continuously refine recruitment strategies and drive results
  • Expertise in deploying and optimizing ATS platforms (Peoplesoft, Taleo, Greenhouse) to streamline and enhance hiring processes
  • Proficient with a wide range of recruitment technologies to improve efficiency and outcomes
  • Managed RPO implementations, ensuring cost-effective and efficient recruitment operations
  • Strong relationship-building skills, fostering alignment between recruitment strategies and business objectives
  • Adept in creating and enforcing recruitment policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall success

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Leader

Coinbase
Remote
01.2022 - Current
  • In this role, I lead the development and execution of Talent Acquisition strategies for technology, Product, Data science, and Compliance hiring across India, Singapore, and Manila
  • I actively manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment between talent acquisition goals and business needs while driving key performance metrics to track and improve TA progress
  • As a Talent Advisor, I provide insights on market trends, competitive hiring practices, and talent landscape shifts to inform decision-making
  • Launched and managed a successful campus intern program in India and Singapore, fostering early talent development and building a robust talent pipeline for tech

Associate Director - Talent Acquisition

Flipkart Internet Pvt. Ltd
12.2014 - 01.2021
  • As a strategic leader at Flipkart, I drove the Talent Acquisition vision across Tech, Product, Data Science, Design and Program Management, spanning India and the US
  • I was responsible for building high-performing, future-ready teams that align with Flipkart's mission to innovate and redefine e-commerce
  • I lead a dynamic team, partner with senior stakeholders, and implement data-driven recruitment strategies that fuel business growth
  • Delivered 1450 hires in 2021, driving a 22% YoY improvement in recruitment performance
  • Reduced time-to-fill from 70 days to 45 days, delivering substantial cost savings and operational efficiency
  • Accelerated diversity hiring, increasing external diversity from 18% to 33%
  • Strengthened internal talent pipelines, boosting Employee Referral hiring from 10% to 18%
  • Enhanced Candidate Net Promoter Score (CNPS) by 18 points, improving the candidate experience
  • Directed recruitment efforts for engineering, product, data science, and design roles, driving leadership, niche, and volume hiring
  • Spearheaded Flipforward, a program designed to reintroduce women returning to the workforce after a career break
  • Standardized recruitment assessments through Candidate Recruitment Normalization, ensuring consistency and quality in hiring
  • Developed the TA Handbook, standardizing best practices and optimizing recruitment efficiency across teams
  • Led the transformation of Employee Referral Program, driving higher internal mobility and talent retention through career fairs and internal job postings

Lead Recruitment

Tesco HSC Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
02.2011 - 12.2014
  • Led recruitment for key engineering divisions (Dotcom, DWBI, ATG), collaborating with senior leaders to deliver top-tier talent
  • I was responsible for driving staffing efficiency, enhancing vendor management, and optimizing compensation assessments
  • Consistently achieved the highest candidate conversion rates (Onsite to Offer and Offer to Joining)
  • Strengthened staffing processes and vendor relations, significantly reducing hiring cycle times
  • Led University Relations programs, building a robust talent pipeline

Senior Staffing Advisor

Hewlett-Packard Pvt. Ltd
02.2010 - 01.2011
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for India's engineering teams (CME, Belgacom, Optus, DWBI, SAP, and Vodafone), supporting critical project ramp-ups and HR operations
  • Streamlined recruitment processes, improving time-to-hire for key projects
  • Enhanced collaboration between engineering teams and HR, optimizing talent acquisition strategies

HR, Talent Acquisition

Karvin Consulting Services
Bangalore
03.2008 - 02.2009
  • Led full-cycle recruitment, partnering with clients to understand hiring needs, source top talent, and ensure seamless hiring experiences
  • Delivered high-quality candidates through targeted sourcing and proactive engagement
  • Drove consistency in recruitment processes and candidate experience

Staffing Consultant

JK Management Consultants
11.2007 - 03.2008
  • Specialized in headhunting senior software professionals, executing tailored search strategies to attract niche talent
  • Successfully sourced and recruited senior leaders for technical roles
  • Built strong relationships with clients to drive strategic talent acquisition

Examiner

FAI
Bangalore
08.2006 - 11.2007
  • Monitored production workflows, ensuring quality control and timely resolution of pending orders in coordination with production teams
  • Improved turnaround times and streamlined production processes for enhanced efficiency
  • Worked closely with clients to address staffing needs and ensure satisfaction

Education

PGD - Bioinformatics

University of Mysore - CIST
Mysore
01.2004

Bachelor of Science -

University of Mysore - College
Mysore
01.2003

Recognitions And Awards

  • Values Award: Acknowledged for proactively going above and beyond in sourcing and hiring top-tier Data Warehousing (DWH) candidates, demonstrating a strong Bias for Action by quickly addressing critical hiring needs.
  • Values Award: Honored for improving candidate experience through swift decision-making and timely feedback, embodying a Bias for Action to enhance the hiring process.
  • Team of the Year Award: Celebrated for leading a high-performing team that consistently delivered results with speed and efficiency, reflecting a shared Bias for Action in achieving organizational goals.
  • Resilience Award: Recognized for maintaining focus and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating Bias for Action to navigate through challenges and meet hiring demands.

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Leader

Coinbase
01.2022 - Current

Associate Director - Talent Acquisition

Flipkart Internet Pvt. Ltd
12.2014 - 01.2021

Lead Recruitment

Tesco HSC Pvt Ltd
02.2011 - 12.2014

Senior Staffing Advisor

Hewlett-Packard Pvt. Ltd
02.2010 - 01.2011

HR, Talent Acquisition

Karvin Consulting Services
03.2008 - 02.2009

Staffing Consultant

JK Management Consultants
11.2007 - 03.2008

Examiner

FAI
08.2006 - 11.2007

PGD - Bioinformatics

University of Mysore - CIST

Bachelor of Science -

University of Mysore - College
Sindhu Shri