Shiju Shaji

Head of Talent

Trivandrum, Kerala, India10 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in global talent acquisition strategies
Proven track record in leadership hiring
Certified in Diversity and AI in Recruitment

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in global tech recruitment and employer branding.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent Acquisition StrategyLeadership HiringTechnical RecruitingGlobal Recruiting

Other Skills

AI in RecruitmentCandidate Experience ManagementDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)Employee EngagementEmployer BrandingEthical Hiring / LeadershipLinkedIn RecruiterProcess ImprovementRecruitment AnalyticsStakeholder ManagementStrategic Workforce PlanningTeam Leadership & MentoringVendor & Agency Management

About

🔹 Who You Are I am a Talent Acquisition Leader with extensive experience scaling global tech and OTT teams across India, UK, US, and international markets. My expertise lies in building leadership pipelines, strengthening employer brands, and driving recruitment strategies that align with long-term business growth. 🔹 What You Do Over the years, I have partnered with senior stakeholders and CXO-level leaders to design and execute talent strategies that accelerate hiring, improve candidate experience, and reduce time-to-hire. My focus areas include leadership hiring, global recruitment, employer branding, and data-driven recruitment analytics. 🔹 Certifications & Strengths I am certified in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, HR Recruiting Communication Strategies, and AI in Recruitment, enabling me to blend human insight with future-ready technology. With additional training in workforce planning, talent management, and strategic communications, I bring a balanced approach to scaling organizations sustainably. 🔹 Impact & Call-to-Action I thrive on building high-performing teams and helping businesses attract, engage, and retain top talent worldwide. If you are looking to collaborate on global TA strategies, employer branding initiatives, or leadership hiring programs, I’d be glad to connect.

Experience

Diagnal

Talent Acquisition Lead

Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, India · On-site

Lead global talent acquisition strategy for senior engineering, product, and leadership roles across India and UK.
Partner with CXOs and business leaders to align hiring plans with organizational growth and workforce needs.
Drive leadership and niche hiring, ensuring top-tier talent pipelines in tech and OTT domains.
Oversee agency/vendor partnerships, optimizing ROI while maintaining quality pipelines.
Strengthen the employer brand through campaigns, events, and digital platforms.
Implement process improvements that reduce time-to-hire and elevate candidate experience.
Manage recruitment analytics and reporting to provide insights for data-driven decision-making.
Mentor and guide a team of recruiters, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership & MentoringStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementRecruitment AnalyticsVendor & Agency ManagementGlobal Recruiting+5

Presat corp llc

Senior IT Recruiter

Feb 2019 – Aug 2023 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, India

Managed full-cycle recruitment across technology, engineering, and leadership roles for domestic (India) and international markets (US focus).
Partnered with hiring managers to define workforce needs and job specifications, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
Designed and executed recruitment strategies covering job posting optimization, advanced sourcing, candidate assessments, and employer branding initiatives.
Leveraged ATS, job boards, referrals, cold calling, and social media sourcing to identify and engage top talent.
Conducted resume screening, structured phone interviews, and cultural fit assessments to shortlist high-quality candidates.
Coordinated reference checks, background verifications, and compliance with US labor laws throughout the hiring cycle.
Negotiated offers, prepared offer letters, and ensured smooth onboarding experiences for new hires.
Built and nurtured talent pipelines for recurring and niche hiring needs, reducing time-to-hire for critical positions.
Produced recruitment analytics and reports to evaluate sourcing channel effectiveness and improve hiring strategies.
Fostered long-term stakeholder relationships with HR teams, hiring managers, and leadership, contributing to repeat business and client satisfaction.

Process ImprovementRecruitment AnalyticsVendor & Agency ManagementGlobal RecruitingCandidate Experience ManagementTechnical Recruiting

Sabkaa payments ltd

Process Associate

Dec 2016 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Delivered customer success and training for the Sabkaa RBA application, driving adoption and satisfaction.
Conducted webinars and seminars for clients, enhancing product understanding and usage.
Provided Tier 1 & Tier 2 support via calls and emails, resolving issues promptly to retain high-value customers.
Trained and onboarded new team members, improving team efficiency and knowledge transfer.
Acted as a liaison with service providers, ensuring quick resolution of technical challenges.

National institute of business management (nibm) global

Business Development Executive

Jun 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

Drove student enrollment growth by engaging prospects through calls, emails, and presentations.
Built strong client relationships, providing guidance and support throughout the course lifecycle.
Partnered with the technical team to resolve CRM and learning management system issues.
Consistently achieved and exceeded monthly enrollment and revenue targets.