Srikanth Reddy

Head of Talent

Hyderabad, Telangana, India15 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in multi-country talent acquisition strategies.
Proven track record in reducing cost per hire.
Strong campus partnerships and employer branding initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader in the SaaS industry with a focus on strategic recruitment.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruiting

Other Skills

Benefits NegotiationContract RecruitmentCost OptimizationEmployee EngagementExecutive SearchHuman ResourcesHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)IT RecruitmentInternet RecruitingJob AnalysisRecruitmentsScreeningScreening ResumesSourcingTalent Management

About

As a Head of Talent Acquisition at Progress, I lead hiring across India and APAC for Engineering, Product, and Customer-facing teams. With over 14 years of experience in talent acquisition, I specialize in ramping up talent acquisition for product and customer-facing functions. My responsibilities include leadership hiring, Mergers & Acquisitions hiring, developing talent acquisition strategies, driving cost optimization, and managing multi-country recruitment. I also build strong campus partnerships, strengthen employer branding, and enhance talent marketing efforts. I focus on supporting critical hiring priorities, scaling pilot teams in India, and consistently reducing cost per hire across locations. I am passionate about finding the best talent for Progress and contributing to its growth and success.

Experience

Progress

6 roles

Sr Manager , Talent Acquisition - APJ

Promoted

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

I lead hiring across India and APAC for Engineering, Product, and Customer-facing teams. In addition to supporting the organic growth of business hiring, I specialize in ramping up talent acquisition for product and customer-facing functions.
My responsibilities include leadership hiring, Mergers & Acquisitions hiring, developing talent acquisition strategies, driving cost optimization, and managing multi-country recruitment.
My role also involves building strong campus partnerships, strengthening employer branding, and enhancing talent marketing efforts. I focus on supporting critical hiring priorities, scaling pilot teams in India, and consistently reducing cost per hire across locations.
Additionally, I oversee and drive recruitment performance strategies for the APJ region to ensure we attract and hire top-tier talent aligned with business objectives.

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Manager ,Talent Acquisition - APJ

Promoted

Mar 2021 – Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Talent Acquisition Specialist , Principal - APJ & Global

Aug 2018 – Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Talent Acquisition Specialist , Senior - APJ

Jul 2016 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs

Talent Acquisition Specialist , Senior - India

Promoted

Aug 2014 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

Contractor , Talent Acquisition

Jan 2014 – Jul 2014 · 6 mos

Semanticspace technologies

Talent Acquisition

Sep 2013 – Jan 2014 · 4 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Managed end-to-end recruitment process at SemanticSpace Technologies in Hyderabad, India.
Utilized internal recruitment system to ensure process compliance and efficiency.
Sourced candidates through various channels to meet business requirements.
Maintained detailed reports on referrals, pipeline, and hiring needs.

RecruitingSourcing

Osi systems

HR-Global Recruitments

Dec 2010 – Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Sourced quality profiles from internal site(iCIMS), Job Portals, and references for HR-Global Recruitments at OSI Systems.
Screened profiles based on job description, technology knowledge, and behavioral attributes before sending to Hiring Manager.
Coordinated interviews and ensured timely candidate onboarding.
Actively participated in Recruitment Drives and Campus Hiring events.

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Magna infotech pvt ltd

Recruitment Executive-IT

Jan 2010 – Oct 2010 · 9 mos

Identified client needs and created job descriptions for portals like naukri.com and monsterindia.com
Screened and shortlisted CVs based on client requirements, leading to successful placements
Conducted salary negotiations and coordinated interviews with clients
Managed recruitment processes for top clients including NIIT, Volvo IT, and IBM

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