Phani Kumar — Head of Talent
With over 20 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, and consulting, I am a passionate and strategic leader who specializes in org building and talent acquisition. I have successfully implemented and institutionalized best-in-class practices, processes, and metrics to improve the efficiency and performance of the recruiting team and hiring managers across multiple domains and geographies. As the Talent Acquisition Lead-India at Axi, I am responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive and innovative talent strategy that aligns with the company's vision, values, and goals. I proactively engage with prospective senior candidates and act as a brand ambassador for the organization, while also developing and managing a best-in-class campus recruitment program that broadens the reach for entry-level talent and reduces manpower cost. I am driven by the mission of building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing culture at Axi, where people can grow and thrive.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 23 yrs 3 mos
Career Highlights
- Over 20 years of HR and talent acquisition experience.
- Expert in building diverse and inclusive workplace cultures.
- Proven track record in reducing hiring costs and improving processes.
Work Experience
Opestra Consulting
Human Resources Specialist (1 yr 11 mos)
Axi India - Talent Acquisition Leader (8 mos)
Technogise
Org Building (1 yr 1 mo)
Sahaj Software
Head of Talent Acquisition (1 yr 2 mos)
Soroco
Director Talent Acquisition (3 mos)
Sahaj Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
Talent Artisian (4 yrs 4 mos)
Software AG
Head of Talent Acquisition R&D - Consulting Services (11 mos)
Quikr
Head Talent Acquisition Hiring (1 yr 2 mos)
Olacabs.com
Head TA (7 mos)
ThoughtWorks
Recruiting Manager,ASEAN at ThoughtWorks (8 mos)
Manager-Recruitment (5 yrs 4 mos)
Tavant Technologies
Asst Mangaer-HR (7 mos)
EFI
Sr Recruiter (1 yr 1 mo)
Yahoo!
Recruiter (1 yr 4 mos)
Adecco, India
IT-Recruiter (11 mos)
IT Consultancies
IT-Recruiter (1 yr 11 mos)
Education
PGCHRM at XLRI Jamshedpur
BE at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology
Schooling at SSBN College of Education, Anantapur