Tarannum K
Talent Acquisition
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven and analytical Talent Acquisition Leader with 10 years of experience managing full-cycle recruitment across India, EMEA, North America, and APAC regions. Proven expertise in building and leading recruitment teams, driving strategic hiring initiatives, and partnering with business leaders to meet complex talent needs. Adept at handling technical, non-technical, and leadership hiring within fast-paced, matrix organizations. Recognized for stakeholder management, DEI-driven hiring practices, and use of modern ATS tools like Zwayam, Taleo, and iRecruit.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Lead – Talent Acquisition
Microland Ltd
11.2021 - 01.2026
- Lead recruiter for Infrastructure and Digital business lines, managing end-to-end hiring lifecycle.
- Promoted from Associate Lead to Lead within 1.5 years for exceptional performance.
- Successfully achieved 95% closure rate for critical and niche positions within SLAs.
- Mentored and managed a team of 4-5 recruiters, overseeing job allocation and pipeline management.
- Designed and implemented sourcing strategies to reduce dependence on external vendors.
- Played key role in the testing and launch of AI-based recruitment tool Zwayam.
- Achievements: Received Super Squad Recognition for niche hiring excellence and reduced time-to-hire by 20%.
HR Executive
OSI Digital
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed recruitment for IT and functional roles across India and overseas markets.
- Partnered with hiring managers to streamline job requirements and candidate shortlisting.
- Delivered consistent hiring metrics with minimal turnaround time.
Sourcing Specialist
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Specialized in sourcing candidates for niche and leadership roles using advanced Boolean and X-ray search techniques.
- Supported key business units across technology and consulting functions.
Senior Consultant
Magna Infotech (Quess Corp Ltd.)
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Managed high-volume recruitment for top IT clients, achieving consistent monthly targets.
- Built a robust candidate database and improved offer-to-join ratios.
- Awards: Above & Beyond Performer Award for excellence in delivery.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Pendekanti Institute of Management, Osmania University
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Sciences
WarangalSkills
End-to-End Recruitment (FTE, C2H, Contract)
Leadership & Niche Hiring
Technical & Non-Technical Recruitment
DEI-Focused Hiring Strategies
Recruitment Analytics & Reporting
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Team Leadership & Mentoring
ATS Tools: Zwayam, Taleo, iRecruit
Job Portals: Naukri, Monster, LinkedIn, X-ray Search
Certification
Naukri Maestro Recruiter – Certified
Accomplishments
- Recognized for closing niche and high-demand roles across multiple regions.
- Reduced vendor dependency and improved direct sourcing efficiency.
Timeline
Lead – Talent Acquisition
Microland Ltd
11.2021 - 01.2026
HR Executive
OSI Digital
10.2019 - 11.2021
Sourcing Specialist
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2019
Senior Consultant
Magna Infotech (Quess Corp Ltd.)
08.2015 - 10.2018
MBA - Human Resource Management
Pendekanti Institute of Management, Osmania University
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Sciences