Pradyu GR

CEO

Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India12 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in building talent ecosystems aligned with business goals
Transforming recruitment into a data-driven function
Proven track record in attracting top-tier global talent

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader in the Tech and Mobility sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStrategic Workforce PlanningTechnical RecruitingRecruitment StrategyStakeholder Management

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsArtificial Intelligence (AI) in RecruitingBenefits NegotiationBusiness DevelopmentCandidate ExperienceClient HandlingClosing & CompensationContract RecruitmentDiversity & InclusionEmployer BrandingExecutive SearchGlobal MindsetHiringHuman Resources (HR)Internet Recruiting

About

At SIXT, we aren’t just renting cars; we are defining the future of premium global mobility. As the Director of Talent Acquisition, my mission is to fuel this vision by building the engine that drives it: our people. With a background in scaling high-performance teams, I look at Talent Acquisition through a strategic lens. I don't just fill seats; I build talent ecosystems that align with long-term business objectives. My focus is on transforming traditional recruitment into a data-driven, agile function that anticipates market trends and secures the visionaries, tech leaders, and operators needed to keep SIXT at the forefront of the industry. What I bring to the table: - Strategic Workforce Planning: Aligning hiring roadmaps with C-suite business goals. - Operational Excellence: Optimising TA tech stacks and reducing time-to-hire without sacrificing quality. - Global Mindset: Navigating complex international markets to attract diverse, top-tier talent. I am passionate about connecting with leaders who are ready to challenge the status quo. If you are interested in shaping the future of mobility, let’s connect!

Experience

Sixt research & development india

3 roles

Director - Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Apr 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

As the Director of Talent Acquisition for SIXT India, I lead the strategic workforce planning and recruitment execution for one of the world's leading premium mobility providers. Drawing on 15 years of industry expertise, I partner with executive leadership to scale our operations, ensuring that SIXT attracts the high-caliber talent required to drive innovation in the mobility and tech sectors.
Key Responsibilities & Impact:
Talent Strategy & Leadership: Designing and executing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies that align with SIXT’s global business goals and local market dynamics.
University & Campus Hiring Strategy: Architecting the early-career talent roadmap for SIXT India. I lead the engagement with premier institutes to build a robust pipeline of future leaders and tech innovators through internship programs, hackathons, and campus branding initiatives.
Employer Branding: Championing the "SIXT" brand in the competitive Indian market, positioning us as an employer of choice for top-tier engineering and corporate talent.
Process Excellence: Leveraging data analytics to optimise the recruitment lifecycle, reducing time-to-hire while elevating the quality of hire and candidate experience.
Stakeholder Management: Acting as a trusted advisor to business heads, translating complex hiring needs into actionable recruitment plans.

Strategic Workforce PlanningOperational ExcellenceGlobal MindsetTalent Strategy & LeadershipUniversity & Campus Hiring StrategyEmployer Branding+3

Sr. Manager - Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Aug 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

Manager Talent Acquisition

Aug 2018 – Aug 2021 · 3 yrs

Leading Technology Hiring for SIXT India.
Sixt Research & Development India endeavours to offer innovative mobility solutions to our members in over 100 countries.

Amazon

Recruiter

Apr 2017 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Executed high-bar technical recruitment for Amazon’s core engineering teams (e.g., Amazon.com, Retail, Campus, Finance, AdOpt, Alexa), driving the acquisition of top-tier Software Development Engineers (SDE II, III), SDETs, Management positions and Technical Program Managers (TPMs). Operating in a hyper-growth environment, I mastered Amazon’s data-driven recruitment methodology to deliver results for hard-to-fill technical requisitions.
Key Responsibilities & Impact:
Strategic Technical Sourcing: Built robust talent pipelines for niche skills (Java, C++, Python, Distributed Systems, Cloud Architecture) using advanced Boolean strings, GitHub, and X-Ray search techniques to uncover passive talent.
“Bar Raiser" Quality Standards: Partnered with Engineering Managers and Bar Raisers to calibrate roles and interview loops, ensuring 100% adherence to Amazon’s Leadership Principles and technical thresholds.
Pipeline Management & Metrics: Acted as a strategic advisor to business leaders, conducting Weekly Business Reviews (WBRs) to present funnel metrics (Time-to-Fill, Pass-through Rates) and market intelligence.
Loop Orchestration & Debriefs: Managed complex full-cycle interview loops (4-6 rounds), leading "Debrief" sessions to drive evidence-based hiring decisions and eliminate bias.
Closing & Compensation: Managed high-stakes offer negotiations for senior engineering talent, effectively articulating Amazon’s total compensation philosophy (Base + RSUs + Sign-on) to secure acceptances in a competitive market.

Technical RecruitmentStrategic Technical SourcingPipeline Management & MetricsLoop Orchestration & DebriefsClosing & CompensationTechnical Recruiting+1

Adobe

2 roles

Talent Partner

Promoted

Mar 2015 – Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Adobe is a fantastic name to have on your profile, especially for a 5-year tenure. This demonstrates stability, relationship building, and quality.
Adobe is known for product innovation, culture, and retention.
Served as a strategic Talent Partner for Adobe India’s R&D and Engineering verticals. Over a 5-year tenure, I moved beyond transactional hiring to build deep relationships with engineering leadership, helping scale teams for Adobe’s core products (Creative Cloud, Experience Cloud, Document Cloud, PPBU etc).
Key Responsibilities & Impact:
Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborated with Engineering Directors and VPs to forecast hiring needs, creating quarterly talent roadmaps that supported product release cycles.
Niche Tech Hiring: Specialised in hiring hard-to-find technical talent, including Computer Scientists, Architects, and Product Managers in domains like Cloud Computing, AI/ML (Adobe Sensei), and Full Stack Engineering.
Stakeholder Management: Owned the recruitment relationship for specific business units, conducting regular cadence meetings to align on market realities, compensation benchmarking, and profile calibration.
Diversity & Inclusion (D&I): Championed Adobe’s "Adobe for All" philosophy by driving targeted campaigns to increase gender diversity in engineering roles.
Candidate Experience: Upholding Adobe’s reputation as a "Great Place to Work" by ensuring a high-touch, transparent, and engaging process for senior candidates.