Vani Kulkarni
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced talent acquisition leader with 16+ years of expertise in developing and managing end-to-end recruitment functions. Specialized in IT Global Capability Centers (GCCs), product companies, and services organizations. Skilled in executive hiring, employer branding, data-driven recruiting, and aligning hiring strategies with business objectives. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and effectively managing complex stakeholder ecosystems on a global scale.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Lead
DISH Network Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
- Lead staffing for R&D, 5G/Wireless, Manufacturing, and Analytics functions in India GCC
- Built and managed a high-performing TA team of 3 specialists
- Partnered with U.S
- Implemented iCIMS ATS, boosting process efficiency and reducing admin time by 40%
- Designed and executed campus hiring strategy; onboarded talent from top-tier institutes
- Reduced time-to-hire by 25% through streamlined sourcing and interview processes
- Participated in HR Evolution Program in Denver, USA
- Coordinated interview schedules for both candidates and hiring managers to streamline the selection process.
- Managed internal referral programs to encourage employee involvement in sourcing top talent.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates with proactive sourcing techniques, targeting passive candidates and building talent pipelines.
Human Resource Manager
Nextory Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Scaled India Development Centre during rapid growth phase
- Enhanced employer brand, resulting in a 40% increase in quality applications
- Reduced average hiring cycle by 30% with process automation
- Executed strategic hiring campaigns and diversity initiatives
- Enhanced employer brand visibility by coordinating with marketing department on targeted recruitment campaigns.
- Collaborated with department heads to forecast future hiring needs based on business growth projections, ensuring readiness to scale.
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
Human Resource Manager
Capita India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Owned end-to-end executive hiring across verticals: Engineering, Operations, and Senior Management
- Optimized recruitment funnel to improve candidate quality and speed
- Developed detailed hiring analytics dashboards to guide business decisions
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
- Improved candidate experience by providing timely feedback and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
Senior Executive - HRM
SLK Software Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 04.2018
- Delivered on niche and leadership hiring mandates across multiple business units
- Drove hiring process compliance and built hiring efficiency metrics
- Partnered with business units to align workforce plans with strategic priorities
Senior Consultant - Talent Acquisition
UST Global (US Technologies International Pvt. Ltd.)
12.2009 - 10.2012
- Managed high-volume and niche hiring for global tech clients
- Facilitated sourcing strategy, JD creation, and offer negotiations
- Built strong candidate pipelines using LinkedIn, referrals, and events
Recruitment Consultant
Axheleon IT Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2007 - 11.2009
- Specialized in end-to-end hiring for both full-time and contract roles across all tech stacks
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam06.2001
PGCSHRM -
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Trichy10.2021
Skills
- Strategic talent acquisition
- Global partnership management
- Salary benchmarking
- Data analysis and reporting
- Strategic employer branding initiatives
- Assessment Tools: HackerEarth, Hackerrank
- Talent pipeline building
- Candidate experience
- Social media recruiting
- Collaborative leadership
- Applicant tracking systems (ATS) implementation expertise
- Diversity and inclusion
- Workforce planning
- Compensation analysis
- Behavioral interviewing
Certification
- Tech Recruiter - Hirist.com
- 360 Degree Feedback
- HR as Business Partner
- People Analytics
- HR Metrics for Strategy
- Behavioral Interview
Technical Domain Expertise
Java, .NET, Golang, Python, Ruby on Rails, UI/UX, Cloud/Infra, AI/ML, QA (Manual & Automation), 5G/Wireless, Devops,SRE, Platform,Network,SAP
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Lead
DISH Network Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
Human Resource Manager
Nextory Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 04.2022
Human Resource Manager
Capita India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Executive - HRM
SLK Software Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 04.2018
Senior Consultant - Talent Acquisition
UST Global (US Technologies International Pvt. Ltd.)
12.2009 - 10.2012
Recruitment Consultant
Axheleon IT Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science -
Mahatma Gandhi University
PGCSHRM -
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
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