Sidharth S

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 8 years in campus recruitment and university relations.
Successfully led large-scale recruitment projects.
Passionate about building inclusive hiring strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in campus recruitment across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Campus RecruitmentStakeholder EngagementUniversity RelationsDemand Planning

Other Skills

AMSAnalytical SkillsBrand DevelopmentBrandingBusiness DevelopmentCampus Hiring StrategyCampus RecruiterCandidate AssessmentCustomer ExperienceData AnalyticsData ReportingDigital MarketingDirect MarketingEmployee EngagementEmployee Relations

About

As a Talent Partner at ABB, I bring over eight years of experience in campus recruitment and university relations, with a strong track record of building high-performing early-career talent pipelines across diverse industries—from manufacturing and semiconductors to e-commerce and investment banking. With an MBA in HR and a BBA in Marketing, I combine strategic thinking with a people-first approach to deliver impactful hiring solutions. I specialize in end-to-end campus hiring strategy, stakeholder engagement, demand planning, and event execution across premier T-schools and B-schools in India. My work is driven by a passion for inclusion, innovation, and operational excellence. I’ve successfully led multiple large-scale campus recruitment projects, leveraging data analytics and recruitment technology to optimize outcomes. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can connect talent with opportunity, and I’m committed to shaping a future-ready workforce that reflects the values of diversity and collaboration. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about early talent, employer branding, or building inclusive hiring strategies that make a difference.

Experience

Abb

Talent Acquisition Partner - University Relations

Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Ey

Senior Executive

Apr 2022 – Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Contributed as a key member of the high-performing campus recruitment team at EY GDS, overseeing nationwide hiring needs for the Consulting , Assurance , Enablement Services and Tax service line, including campus, off-campus, and internship placements.
Developed and executed a comprehensive campus hiring strategy, collaborating with the marketing team and aligning initiatives with current and future business requirements.
Managed stakeholder relationships, serving as a consultant and advisor for business inquiries.
Successfully led three hiring cycles, resulting in the recruitment of over 1000 candidates annually.
Established connections with B-Schools, Engineering campuses, and graduate colleges.
Implemented a curriculum immersion program through MOUs with campuses to ensure students are industry-ready upon graduation.
Organized leadership speak sessions, alumni connect programs, and engagements with Training and Placement Officers (TPOs) to strengthen relationships with partner campuses.
Acted as the relationship manager for external campus relations, coordinating company visits, negotiating recruitment slots, and spearheading various engagement initiatives.
Collaborated with the On boarding team to conduct New Joiner Orientation and Induction programs.
Drove employee referral campaigns, crafted mailers, and contributed to cost-effective hiring channels and thus maintaining a healthy source mix

Campus RecruitmentStakeholder EngagementCampus Hiring StrategyData AnalyticsRecruitment Technology

Hirepro

Senior Consultant

Aug 2016 – Apr 2022 · 5 yrs 8 mos · India

Highlights of Contributions:
Strategizing & Management of University Relations & University Hiring across T-Schools & B-Schools for sectors like Manufacturing, Semi-conductor, E-Commerce, Service Industry, Financial Sector, Investment Banking & Computer networking companies
Demand Planning with Business stakeholders by offering consultations for both Full Time fresh Grads, Post Grads & Interns
Aligning Business hiring demands with market driven timelines
Liaisoning with Career Service Offices for top Campus Hiring dates/ slots
Planning and Organizing On Campus and Off campus Events to fulfill business requirements (IITs, NITs and IIMs campuses)
Panel Mobilization for Campus Events, Preparing Pre and Post campus report of the events.
Internal Audit of Candidate documents to ensure eligibility criteria is met
Ownership and resolution of Issues, Internal and External Queries
Worked on various recruitment software’s such as AMS, M-Brace, Taleo, Web ex tool and online test platform
Generating reports and data using MS Excel with pivot table, Vlookup, Hlookup and other basic formulas
Offer Letter Generations and Follow up with candidates for their pre-joining formalities. Ensure smooth onboarding for Campus Joiners
Handling end to end recruitment like Assessing, Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing, Offer, on boarding, Measuring and Developing
Work closely with Business units/Staffing/Training and on boarding teams to ensure smooth on boarding and allocation of Campus recruits