K Bharanidharan

Associate Consultant

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven expertise in end-to-end recruitment processes.
Strong leadership skills with team mentoring experience.
Data-driven insights to optimize recruitment strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in strategic hiring and team leadership.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTeam LeadershipRecruiting

Other Skills

BrandingCandidate EngagementCandidate ExperienceEnd to End RecruitingInterview CoordinationInterviewNinjaJob TrackingMarket AnalysisMarket MappingMarket PlanningMarket ResearchNegotiationRecruitment CoordinationRecruitment StrategySalary Negotiations

About

Results-oriented IT recruitment professional with 6 years of proven expertise as both an individual contributor and team leader. Skilled in stakeholder and vendor management, negotiation, and influencing. Adept at market analysis to drive strategic hiring decisions and optimize recruitment processes. Strong ability to manage end-to-end recruitment cycles, foster relationships, and deliver data-backed insights to meet organizational talent needs.

Experience

Wissen technology

3 roles

Principal Consultant- Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Lead a team of 8 recruiters while actively contributing as an individual recruiter by sourcing and closing multiple positions successfully every month.
Ensure both individual and team success by mentoring recruiters, educating vendors, and aligning all efforts to consistently meet hiring targets.
Manage close relationships with 2 key stakeholders, collaborating on requirement understanding, planning hiring strategies, and facilitating regular calls to address challenges and roadblocks.
Oversee smooth interview processes and enhance candidate experience by coordinating post-offer follow-up sessions, improving the offer-to-joiner ratio from 60% to 70%.
Conduct market intelligence and niche skill market mapping to provide insights and share knowledge, grooming the team to become successful recruiters in a competitive talent landscape.

Stakeholder ManagementVendor ManagementMarket AnalysisEnd to End RecruitingTalent AcquisitionTeam Leadership

Senior Consultant - Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Apr 2025 · 3 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Fast-tracked to Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant in just 10 months, excelling as an individual contributor with end-to-end recruitment, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic hiring initiatives.
Delivered consistent monthly joiner targets by skillfully closing high-priority and critical positions, demonstrating strong planning and execution in fast-paced environments.
Handpicked to lead and mentor a team of 2 graduate recruiters, providing training, guidance, and performance management to ensure team success and target achievement.
Advanced to manage a team of 8 recruiters while maintaining individual contributor responsibilities, overseeing mentoring, development, and successful onboarding of candidates across the team.
Expanded technical expertise using top sourcing channels like Naukri, Instahyre, Cutshort, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Hirist, along with hands-on experience in Zoho Recruit ATS for streamlined recruitment operations.

Vendor ManagementStakeholder EngagementEnd to End RecruitingStrategic HiringTalent AcquisitionTeam Leadership

Consultant - Talent Acquisition

Jun 2021 – Apr 2022 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Joined Wissen Technology as a Talent Acquisition Consultant after 1.8 years of industry experience, taking ownership of end-to-end recruitment processes.
Collaborated closely with stakeholders and hiring managers to understand requirements and devise effective hiring strategies for rapid position closure.
Leveraged Naukri job portal and Jobvite ATS for sourcing, tracking, and managing candidates, ensuring an efficient recruitment workflow.
Assigned to exclusively support e-commerce clients, consistently delivering successful hiring outcomes for specialized and competitive talent needs.
Demonstrated strong planning and execution skills, resulting in high client satisfaction and proven success in a fast-paced recruiting environment.

End to End RecruitingStakeholder ManagementSourcingJob TrackingTalent Acquisition

Objectwin technology

2 roles

Recruiter

Promoted

Jan 2021 – Jun 2021 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Promoted to Recruiter after one year, taking on greater responsibilities in both permanent and contract hiring.
Specialized in sourcing profiles from various leading job portals, including Naukri and Monster, for diverse client requirements.
Gained expertise in candidate engagement by successfully convincing professionals for both full-time and contract positions.
Managed large-scale face-to-face drive coordinations at client locations, ensuring seamless candidate experience and client satisfaction.
Developed hands-on proficiency with RecruitX ATS and multiple sourcing platforms to streamline recruitment processes and enhance productivity.

Candidate EngagementSourcingRecruitment CoordinationRecruiting

Associate Recruiter

Nov 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Completed comprehensive training in recruitment fundamentals including sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.
Successfully managed end-to-end hiring processes for multiple clients across diverse industries and skill sets.
Built and maintained positive relationships by regularly following up with both candidates and clients to ensure clear communication and timely feedback.
Adapted recruitment strategies to meet unique client needs, filling roles from entry-level to specialized technical positions.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

SourcingScreeningInterview CoordinationRecruiting