Smitha Shankara Narayanan

With over 13 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Strategic Leadership Hiring, I have proven track record of successfully leading global hiring initiatives across APMEA,North America, Europe, Financial Services and India, specializing in end-to end Recruitment. Currently I am part of HCL Technologies, I excel in implementing innovative strategies to attract and engage the right candidates. Collaborating closely with hiring managers/stakeholders. I ensure alignment with organization goals and delver results. Key Strengths & Achievements: Leadership Hiring: I have placed top executives, including AGM , GM & AD aligning their expertise with strategic goals of the organization. Diversity in Talent Strategy.

Talent Sourcing:

*Utilise various Sourcing techniques, including social media,passive hiring,job boards, talent databases, and referrals to identify engage potential candidates.

*Build and maintain pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.

*Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and define candidates profiles.

*Strong understanding of employer branding and it's role in attracting talent.

• Helped in organizing Cultural and Sport Weeks, College Tours etc.