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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
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
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
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
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