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Soubhagya Kumar Panda

Hyderabad

Summary

Talent Whisperer | Strategic Matchmaker | Hiring Ninja Talent Acquisition Specialist with 7.5+ years of experience matching top-tier talent with bold opportunities. Currently hiring elite engineers at Rythmos India Limited. Expert in lateral to leadership hiring for fast-growing startups and product companies. Passionate about turning great conversations into great hires.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr.Talent Acquisition Specialist

Rythmos India
Hyderabad
09.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting
  • Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for Tech & Non-Tech roles, including Strategy, Product, and CEO Office positions—delivering top talent through efficient, high-touch hiring processes
  • Drove lateral hiring across niche, super-critical, and leadership roles; partnered with senior stakeholders, including COO and HR leaders, to align hiring with business goals
  • Expert in advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean, X-ray, LinkedIn, ChatGPT Recruiting, job boards) and mentoring recruiters to boost team performance
  • Owned full-cycle recruitment: from intake calls, JD validation, and candidate screening to offer negotiation, onboarding, and stakeholder updates
  • Led walk-in drives managing 50–100+ candidates per event; ensured seamless coordination and candidate experience
  • Maintained ATS accuracy, delivered data-driven reports, and stayed ahead of hiring trends in the fast-evolving tech landscape
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with HR, Ops, and business units to streamline hiring workflows and improve time-to-fill metrics
  • Championed candidate experience by ensuring personalized communication, timely feedback, and smooth onboarding transitions
  • Domain Experience: - Airline, Gaming, Telecom, Healthcare, Loyalty Program
  • Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting
  • Technologies Handled: - Java, .Net, C, C++, MSTR Developer, Golang, Ruby On Rail Developer, Ab-Initio Developer, Python Developer, Power BI, Tableau Developer, Cloud Developer/ Engineer, AWS Engineer, Analytics Lead, BI Engineer, ETL Developer, Siebel Admin/Developer/ Tester, QA Engineer/ Tester, DevOps Manager/ Architect, Mongo DB Admin, Pentaho Developer, Support Lead, Mean Stack Developer, Node Js Developer, Angular Developer, SDET Engineer, Data Governance, Quick Books, NLP Engineer

Sr.IT Recruiter

Business Intelli Solutions
Hyderabad
10.2017 - 08.2020
  • Company Overview: Software Development, IT Staffing Partner
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for IT and Non-IT domains across India, handling both ‘Direct’ and ‘Contract’ positions
  • Interpreted job requirements and delegated them to team members based on their skills and the role’s criteria
  • Sourced top talent using portals like Naukri, Monster, TimesJobs, LinkedIn, and through headhunting and networking techniques
  • Coordinated complete interview processes with clients, including scheduling, feedback, and post-offer follow-ups
  • Conducted candidate screening through phone interviews and technical evaluations aligned with client requirements
  • Created monthly reports, participated in review meetings, and worked to enhance team capabilities and performance
  • Software Development, IT Staffing Partner
  • Technologies Handled: - Java, .Net, C, C++, Android, As/ 400, Mainframe, Mark logic Developer, AWS Admin/ Developer, Service now, BMC Remedy, ITSM Manager, Big data Hadoop, DevOps, Cloudera, Technical project manager, Testing, UI Developer, HTML, CSS, JS, Phone Gap, Full Stack Developer, Support Engineer, UI/UX Developer, Business Development Executive, SAP, HANA, APO, WB
  • Clients Handled:- Trianz Holdings, Hitachi, Broadridge Financial, HCL, Sapient, Softura, Itelligence India

Talent Acquisition Intern

Global Placements Pvt. Ltd
06.2017 - 08.2017

HR Intern

Intense Technologies Ltd
03.2017 - 06.2017

R3 TSR Backend

Landmark Lifestyle
05.2015 - 08.2016

Education

PGDM (HR & Operations) -

Carlton Business School
04.2018

B.Com -

Utkal University
05.2015

Skills

    Full-Cycle Recruitment – Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing & Onboarding

    Stakeholder & Vendor Management – Engaging with Hiring Managers, Vendors, and MSPs

    Market Intelligence & Research – Identifying Market Trends & Talent Insights

    ATS & VMS Tools – Ramco Virtual, Orange HRM, Source lead , Bamboo HR , 24/7 HRMS, Paycor, Imocha

    Advanced Sourcing Techniques – Boolean, X-Ray Search, Social Media Recruitment

    Process Improvement – Enhancing Hiring Efficiency & Candidate Experience

    Candidate Negotiation & Offer Management – Ensuring Competitive Compensation

Certification

  • Naukri Maestro Recruiter Program, 10/01/23
  • Tech recruitment-hirist.com, 06/01/20
  • Rank -Sheet Certified Core HR, 06/01/18
  • Rank-sheet certified Core Recruitment, 04/01/18
  • Merit Certification From Internasal, 07/01/16

Accomplishments

  • 4× Employee of the Month for consistent top performance
  • 2× Employee of the Quarter for exceptional contribution
  • 2nd place – District-Level Debate Competition
  • 1st place – Inter-College Carom Tournament
  • Led College Cricket Tournament – showcased leadership & planning skills

Timeline

Sr.Talent Acquisition Specialist

Rythmos India
09.2020 - Current

Sr.IT Recruiter

Business Intelli Solutions
10.2017 - 08.2020

Talent Acquisition Intern

Global Placements Pvt. Ltd
06.2017 - 08.2017

HR Intern

Intense Technologies Ltd
03.2017 - 06.2017

R3 TSR Backend

Landmark Lifestyle
05.2015 - 08.2016

PGDM (HR & Operations) -

Carlton Business School

B.Com -

Utkal University

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