Vineesha Chovoor
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition professional with 7+ years of experience driving end-to-end hiring strategies across product, technology, and business functions. Proven track record of scaling organizations from 85 to 290+ employees by building strong talent pipelines and partnering closely with business leaders. Experienced in leadership hiring, stakeholder management, and vendor strategy, with growing exposure to HR Business Partnering including workforce planning, talent engagement, and retention initiatives.
Currently exploring international opportunities in France and actively improving French language proficiency to support global career growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Gameberry Labs
Bengaluru
06.2021 - Current
- Led talent acquisition strategy to scale organization from 85 to 290+ employees, supporting rapid business growth across product, engineering, quality, and game design teams
- Owned end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for niche and leadership roles (CTC up to 1.5 Cr), partnering directly with senior stakeholders
- Built and executed sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent across competitive markets
- Partnered with business leaders on workforce planning and hiring roadmaps aligned to organizational goals
- Managed and optimized vendor partnerships, ensuring quality hiring within defined budgets
- Drove talent engagement and retention initiatives in collaboration with leadership
- Acted as a strategic advisor to hiring managers on hiring decisions, market trends, and candidate experience
- Contributed to employer branding initiatives and key organizational events including annual conferences
Staffing Specialist
Pylon Management Consulting
Bengaluru
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for clients across product, IT services, e-commerce, and financial domains
- Delivered on multiple hiring mandates while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
- Utilized data-driven approaches to improve time-to-fill and hiring efficiency
- Maintained and optimized ATS systems for better candidate tracking and reporting
- Advised clients on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring strategies
Senior Associate
City Union Bank
Belgaum
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed financial operations and ensured smooth functioning of branch activities
- Handled customer relationship management and resolved queries efficiently
- Increased non-core product sales by 15% through targeted initiatives
- Acted as internal controller ensuring compliance and operational accuracy
Education
Master of Business Administration - HR
Amrita School of Business
Bengaluru01-2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
M.E.S College of Arts & Commerce
Goa01-2016
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Leadership & Niche Hiring
- Stakeholder Management
- Workforce Planning
- Employer Branding
- Vendor & Agency Management
- Talent Engagement & Retention
- Data-driven Hiring & Analytics
- Microsoft Office
- SPSS
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Additional Information
Experienced in cross-functional team collaboration and stakeholder management., Strong expertise in hiring for product-based organizations and high-growth environments.
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Konkani
Upper Intermediate
B2
Marathi
Intermediate
B1
French
Beginner
A1
Custom Section
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Leadership & Niche Hiring
- Stakeholder Management
- Workforce Planning
- Employer Branding
- Vendor & Agency Management
- Talent Engagement & Retention
- Data-driven Hiring & Analytics
LinkedIn Link
www.linkedin.com/in/vineesha-c-menon-a95304b9
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Gameberry Labs
06.2021 - Current
Staffing Specialist
Pylon Management Consulting
08.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Associate
City Union Bank
08.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Business Administration - HR
Amrita School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
M.E.S College of Arts & Commerce