Venkatesh Munugala
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist with over a decade of expertise in full-cycle recruitment, specializing in both technical and non-technical roles. Proficient in designing and executing recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals, including diversity hiring and candidate relationship management. Demonstrated success in collaborating with hiring managers, managing end-to-end recruitment processes, and leveraging modern sourcing channels to build strong talent pipelines. Adept at non-IT hiring and driving organizational growth through strategic talent acquisition initiatives. Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering 10 years of recruitment strategy development. Detail-oriented professional with strong multitasking and communication skills. Experienced in recruiting highly talented personnel. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Talent Acquisition
EGEN Solutions, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop customized recruitment strategies
- Spearheaded the full recruitment lifecycle, managing roles across various departments, including non-IT roles
- Utilized multiple sourcing channels (job boards, social media, employee referrals) to attract and engage a diverse talent pool
- Conducted in-depth candidate interviews, evaluations, and cultural fit assessments
- Directed interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding processes to ensure seamless integration of new hires
- Partnered with external recruiting agencies and educational institutions to expand the talent pipeline and foster long-term partnerships
- Consistently met hiring targets in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while maintaining compliance with employment regulations.
- Implemented an efficient applicant tracking system that improved candidate experience and increased collaboration among team members.
- Guided hiring managers through structured interview processes while providing valuable feedback on best practices.
- Improved overall candidate quality by implementing a strategic sourcing plan tailored to the organization''s needs.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Knowledge Capital Services Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented full-cycle recruitment strategies for a variety of roles, both technical and non-technical, in a high-volume environment
- Managed relationships with hiring managers, providing support on recruitment best practices, interviewing techniques, and candidate evaluations
- Conducted resume reviews, phone screenings, reference checks, and background verifications to ensure candidate qualifications and credentials
- Organized and participated in job fairs and networking events to promote employer branding and build relationships with prospective candidates
- Achieved a 20% increase in successful placements by improving candidate experience and refining sourcing methods.
Senior Recruiting Manager
Krish Radiant Solutions
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Directed full-cycle recruitment for both IT and non-IT roles, supporting diverse projects
- Led high-volume recruitment efforts, sourcing and placing candidates in critical positions across multiple departments
- Implemented strategies to diversify the talent pool, enhancing overall candidate quality and retention.
- Worked closely with hiring managers to ensure clear communication throughout the recruitment process, fostering strong partnerships and timely decisionmaking.
- Collaborated with business leaders to identify staffing needs and create tailored recruiting plans.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with market rates and internal salary structures.
- Conducted thorough candidate interviews, assessing qualifications against role requirements for optimal fit within teams and company culture.
Office Executive
Eenadu
02.2008 - 04.2009
- Managed confidential documents, maintaining a secure filing system to protect sensitive information.
- Handled incoming calls professionally while directing inquiries appropriately according to departmental responsibilities.
- Maintained client files and spreadsheets with office management software.
- Organized company events and conferences, executing seamless logistics and coordinating all necessary resources.
- Assisted in budget preparation, tracking expenses to ensure adherence to financial goals.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources Management
MLR Institute of Technology
Hyderabad, India06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India06.2007
Skills
- Full-cycle Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Non-IT & Technical Recruitment
- Direct Sourcing & Passive Candidate Engagement
- Strategic Recruitment Initiatives
- Diversity Hiring & Inclusion
- Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding
- Talent Pipeline Management
- Interviewing & Candidate Evaluation
- ATS & HRIS Proficiency
- Job Offer Negotiation & Onboarding
- Stakeholder Management
- External Recruiting Agency Collaboration
- Employee Relations & Retention Strategies
- Employment Laws & Compliance
- Job Offer Negotiation
- Recruitment Metrics Analysis
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Candidate assessment
- Recruiter Training
- Competency-Based Interviewing
- Technical recruiting
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Candidate tracking
- Global recruitment
- Recruitment
Certification
- Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter (CSSR)
- Generative AI in Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Diversity Recruiting
- Business Analyst and Project Manager Collaboration
Languages
English
Telugu
Hindi
Timeline
Lead Talent Acquisition
EGEN Solutions, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Knowledge Capital Services Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 12.2021
Senior Recruiting Manager
Krish Radiant Solutions
08.2011 - 09.2013
Office Executive
Eenadu
02.2008 - 04.2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources Management
MLR Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Osmania University
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