Sep 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

• As the Talent Acquisition Leader for the Asia Pacific and Japan region at NCR Voyix, I drive the
• regional hiring strategy in alignment with business objectives, ensuring the attraction and retention
• of top talent across the organization.
• Manage a team of 20 TA specialists, including 3 managers, and have mentored them to build high-
• performing, agile product teams.
• Drive the successful hiring of 1,200 professionals annually across key markets including India,
• Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Japan.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to understand evolving workforce needs and deliver
• tailored, data-driven hiring solutions that address complex business challenges and support long-
• term growth.

Jan 2023 – Oct 2023 · 9 mos

• Lead the Talent Acquisition function across India for NCR Voyix, driving strategic hiring initiatives
• across Software Engineering, IT Services, CIO, and PSO business units. Partner closely with business
• leaders to define and execute scalable hiring strategies aligned with organizational goals and
• workforce planning.
• Proficient in building high-performing teams across diverse technical and functional domains, with a
• strong focus on quality of hire, speed, and candidate experience. Designed and executed post-offer
• engagement programs to reduce offer dropouts and improve joining ratios.
• Continuously monitor market trends and hiring analytics to adapt strategies and stay competitive in
• a dynamic talent landscape.

Mar 2016 – Apr 2023 · 7 yrs 1 mo

• Led end-to-end recruitment for the Software Engineering vertical within the Financial Services
• business unit, partnering closely with business heads, directors, and hiring managers to deliver high
• volumes of niche technical hires. Designed and implemented a post-offer engagement strategy that
• significantly reduced offer declines and improved candidate conversion rates.
• Developed a sourcing strategy that minimized vendor dependency and enhanced direct hiring
• capabilities. Oversaw placement agency evaluations, continuously measuring vendor performance
• and providing data-driven feedback to improve service quality.
• Successfully led the transition project from Taleo to Workday, managing the implementation of the
• new recruitment management system to streamline hiring operations and improve recruiter
• efficiency.

Sep 2012 – Nov 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad Area, India · On-site

• Led end-to-end recruitment processes, from intake calls and requirement gathering with hiring
• managers to sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate fitment analysis, offer
• negotiation, and onboarding. Played a hands-on role in sourcing talent through platforms like
• Naukri, LinkedIn, and vendor partnerships, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Designed and implemented strategic hiring initiatives across multiple departments, enhancing
• recruitment efficiency and alignment with business goals. Managed and mentored a team of 3
• recruiters, streamlining the hiring process and introducing improvements in TA reporting and
• analytics.
• Successfully built and scaled managed services teams from 20 to 350 employees by collaborating
• closely with business unit heads, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders—contributing
• significantly to organizational growth.

Jun 2010 – Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad Area, India · On-site

• Partner with business leaders to understand organization-wide talent needs and support the full
• recruitment lifecycle.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and deliver high-quality candidate
• pipelines.
• Hands-on experience in leveraging multiple sourcing channels including Naukri, LinkedIn, and
• vendor networks to attract top talent.
• Continuously improve recruitment quality by incorporating feedback from hiring managers and
• candidates to enhance experience and outcomes.

Dec 2009 – Jun 2010 · 6 mos · Hyderabad Area, India · On-site

• Handled end-to-end recruitment for the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) practice, managing
• the full hiring lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding. Proactively sourced and screened candidates
• through job boards like Naukri and Monster ensuring alignment with role requirements, timelines,
• and compensation benchmarks. Developed monthly recruitment plans and organized hiring drives
• across multiple cities in India to meet business demands.
• Maintained a curated list of target companies for sourcing niche technology talent and built a
• robust resume database across various technologies and experience levels for future hiring needs.
• Demonstrated strong expertise in salary negotiations and successfully closed multiple roles while
• enhancing candidate experience throughout the recruitment cycle.

Aug 2008 – Dec 2009 · 1 yr 4 mos · Hyderabad Area, India · On-site

• Analyzed client requirements in depth to understand technical skill needs and role expectations.
• Sourced candidates through job portals, headhunting, and direct outreach, conducting thorough
• preliminary screenings to ensure strong profile alignment.
• Maintained close coordination with both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment
• lifecycle, ensuring a smooth and transparent hiring process from initial contact to final selection.