Pushpa Latha

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India19 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

Led talent strategy for a 1000+ member workforce.
Successfully hired 300+ employees in the first year.
Built RPO model from scratch for GE Global Research.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert with a strong focus on strategic workforce planning in the Fintech and tech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployer BrandingRecruitment StrategyStakeholder Management

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsBenefits NegotiationBusiness StrategyCRMCandidate AssessmentCollege RecruitingCompensation & BenefitsContingent WorkforceContinuous ImprovementExecutive SearchFull-cycle RecruitingGlobal RecruitingGlobal SourcingHadoopHiring demand

About

I am a results-driven leader specialising in transforming talent organisations to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape. With a career deeply rooted in Talent Acquisition, transforming culture of the organisation or anything with Talent, I have consistently championed efficiency, equity, and scalability by implementing strategic improvements and integrating advanced technologies into hiring processes. My Talent Acquisition journey is guided by a powerful belief: “we change lives and build organisations” by connecting people with impactful career opportunities that fuel business growth. Beginning my career as a recruiter, I excelled at sourcing exceptional talent and uncovering the “unicorn hire.” As I advanced into leadership, my focus broadened to empower my team to achieve similar successes. For me, Talent Acquisition goes beyond filling roles; it’s about harnessing data insights, strategic workforce planning, and innovative talent strategies to attract top-tier candidates. By building a strong talent function, I enhance the experience for both candidates and hiring managers, ultimately reducing costs and supporting organisational growth. If you’re looking for a change agent who brings a forward-thinking approach to Talent Acquisition, I am ready to elevate your talent strategy.

Experience

Vymo, inc.

Head of Talent Acquisition

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Lendingkart

Talent Acquisition

Sep 2022 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

I had the privilege of leading the talent strategy for a leading fintech, where I drove the growth of a 1000+ member workforce across technology and business roles. Collaborating closely with CXOs, I implemented innovative hiring solutions that enhanced our employer brand and significantly reduced time-to-hire. I also spearheaded internal talent mobility programs to foster employee retention and development. Additionally, I managed recruiting budgets, negotiated contracts, and oversaw headcount planning to ensure alignment with our organisational goals.

Talent AcquisitionEmployer Branding

Compass

Talent Acquisition @ Compass LLP

Feb 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · India · On-site

I built and executed a comprehensive talent strategy, successfully hiring 300+ employees during the company’s first year of operations in India. I developed robust recruitment processes to support the expansion of development centers beyond the USA, ensuring seamless scaling and operational efficiency. Additionally, I strengthened business delivery by fostering strategic talent partnerships and driving performance improvement initiatives that aligned with organisational goals.

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment Strategy

@walmartlabs

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Jul 2014 – Jan 2021 · 6 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Execute talent acquisition strategy aligned with Organization’s global business objectives
Meet aggressive hiring goals with a focus on proactive sourcing
Manage efficient, fast-paced full-cycle recruiting operations to complement recruiting delivery.
Focus and Recruit senior executive leadership roles and lead recruiting projects
Partner and Lead employer branding efforts and strategy for Walmart in India.
Identify recruiting trends and innovative recruiting techniques
Tracked weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance of the function

Talent AcquisitionEmployer Branding

Ge global research

COE Leader - Talent Acquisition

Jul 2012 – Jun 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore

Fulfill hiring needs of GE’s flagship research center for skills spanning engineering, research, fresh graduates etc.
Build RPO model of hiring for the org from scratch
Stakeholder management to fulfill business talent needs

Talent AcquisitionStakeholder Management

Amazon.com

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Dec 2009 – Jun 2012 · 2 yrs 6 mos · India

Seeded the Sourcing COE and built teams from ground up to meet high end technical talent need of 3 development centers
Pioneered the Recruiting Programs to drive branding and Talent Attraction

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment Strategy

Oracle

Lead Recruiter

Mar 2006 – Dec 2009 · 3 yrs 9 mos · India

Managed high volume full-cycle recruitment consulting with responsibility for multiple BU’s
Strategize and run recruitment events within short span of time across different locations in India.
Spearhead the hiring strategy for process transition from EMEA

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment Strategy