Nelson Janumala (NJ)

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India13 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Built hiring engines for high-growth verticals.
Recognised for strategic hiring initiatives.
Increased recruiter productivity by 20%.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Strategist with expertise in Fintech and high-volume recruitment.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementRecruitment StrategyExecutive Search

Other Skills

ATS OptimisationBusiness OperationsCandidate ExperienceClient ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Data AnalysisE-commerceHiring DashboardsPerformance ManagementPower BIProcess ImprovementRecruitmentSalesSupply ChainTeam Management

About

I’m a Talent Acquisition Strategist with 13+ years of experience in scaling hiring across startups and enterprises, with a sharp focus on Fintech, Merchant Acquiring, and BFSI. From volume sprints to senior leadership roles, I’ve built high-performing teams across Sales, Marketing, E-commerce, Supply Chain, and Enabling Functions. I lead with a blend of business alignment, process design, and people intuition, driving fast, intentional hiring and built for impact. ✅ Deep expertise in: Full-cycle recruitment across frontline, mid, and leadership levels Sales & Business hiring across India and international markets DEI-led sourcing, recruiter enablement & interview frameworks Stakeholder management with CXOs & business heads ATS optimisation, hiring dashboards, and team productivity What drives me: Building hiring systems with soul and speed. Let’s connect if you're hiring for impact, building scale, or just want to jam on recruitment systems that work.

Experience

Pine labs

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition | Sales | Business Operations | New Business

May 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

Lead a 10-member TA team managing end-to-end recruitment for Sales, Business Operations, and New Business across Pine Labs and its group companies (Core Payments (Pine Labs Entity), Setu, Mosambee, & Benow).
Key Responsibilities:
Led hiring for frontline to leadership roles across offline/online sales, lending, UPI & QR, and merchant & consumer app verticals.
Partnered with CXOs, BU Heads, and HRBPs to design and execute hiring strategies aligned to AOP.
Closed 1,200+ positions annually across India, streamlining sourcing strategies, capacity planning, and channel effectiveness.
Reduced recruitment cost by 25% by eliminating vendor dependency and optimising cost-per-hire.
Published weekly/monthly dashboards to track TAT, source mix, funnel strength, and quality-of-hire.
Increased recruiter productivity by 20% through structured coaching, bandwidth alignment, and scorecard-driven performance.
Strategic Projects & Special Initiatives:
Unified TA framework for leadership roles like Banking & Strategic Partnerships, Enterprise Sales, and centralising hiring across group companies.
Gamified recruitment scorecard introduced to measure recruiter output, boosting performance by 12%.
Automated weekly and monthly dashboard reporting using Power BI to monitor recruiter productivity, hiring manager SLAs, and interview pipeline health, enabling data-driven and real-time hiring decisions.
Enhanced candidate experience with feedback loops and process refinements, improving satisfaction by 15%.
Key Achievements:
Built hiring engines from scratch for new and high-growth verticals, including Digital Lending, Consumer App, UPI, Payment Gateway, and MINI (QR & Soundbox Business) - enabling rapid scale and market expansion.
Recognised with multiple leadership awards for driving strategic hiring initiatives and execution excellence across business lines.
Appreciated by senior leadership for centralising hiring intelligence and deeply aligning TA with business strategy and outcomes.

Talent AcquisitionSalesBusiness OperationsRecruitmentStakeholder ManagementATS Optimisation+1

Gati-kwe

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Jul 2014 – Apr 2020 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Hyderabad Area, India · On-site

Led the TA function for pan-India hiring across Sales, Supply Chain, Distribution, and E-commerce, managing a team of 4 recruiters and driving 1,000+ hires annually. Played a key role in scaling operations, enabling talent mobility, and aligning hiring with evolving business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Owned end-to-end hiring strategy and execution across volume and mid-senior roles in core business verticals.
Drove leadership hiring for critical roles in Operations, E-com, and Strategic Projects.
Spearheaded internal mobility programs, leveraging talent from within to build sustainable workforce pipelines.
Rolled out market-intelligence-led sourcing using competitor analysis, local hiring insights, and platforms like LinkedIn to improve quality and reduce TAT by 18%.
Standardized recruiter workflows and candidate engagement models to ensure consistency across high-volume mandates.
Achievements & Recognition:
Rated “Above Expectations” for 3 consecutive years for consistently exceeding hiring targets.
Received 2 “Star Awards” for closing business-critical leadership roles under aggressive timelines.
Saved 20% in hiring costs through vendor optimisation and shift to strategic in-house sourcing.
Recognised by leadership for delivering top-tier talent in a highly competitive Supply Chain and E-commerce landscape.

Talent AcquisitionSalesSupply ChainE-commerceRecruitment Strategy

Transhill management services pvt limited

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Aug 2011 – Nov 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Specialising in leadership hiring and executive search for marquee clients across Automotive, R&D, Telecom, FMCG, and Financial Services sectors. Focused on strategic hiring for critical roles across business functions and levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Led senior-level hiring for prestigious clients, including:
Mercedes-Benz India (Passenger Car Division)
BharatBenz (Daimler India Commercial Vehicles)
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India (MBRDI)
Daimler Financial Services
Coromandel International
Ernst & Young (EY)
Tata Capital, Tata Teleservices, Bharti Airtel, and Apollo Group
Delivered end-to-end hiring for roles from GM to CXO level, partnering closely with business and HR stakeholders.
Developed tailored hiring strategies based on org structure, talent mapping, and competitor intelligence.
Conducted in-depth candidate assessments for skills, leadership qualities, and cultural fit.
Sourced top talent using a mix of headhunting, LinkedIn, internal pipelines, and market research.
Maintained high offer-to-join ratios and strong client retention through timely closures and candidate alignment.