Apr 2022 – Nov 2022 · 7 mos · United Kingdom · Remote

• Specialized Recruitment for Leadership and Niche Roles:
• Core Skills:
• Leadership Hiring | Strategic Recruitment | Talent Management | Niche Skills Acquisition | Global Talent Strategy | Human Resources Consulting
• Delivered seamless recruitment of leadership and niche roles across India and Europe, reducing time-to-hire by 30% and aligning hires with client objectives.
• Leveraged advanced sourcing techniques and global networks to secure top-tier talent in executive and technical domains.
• Collaborated with international clients to navigate complex hiring landscapes, providing tailored solutions and actionable market insights.
• Built and maintained robust talent pipelines, addressing immediate and future hiring needs in high-impact leadership positions.
• Enhanced client satisfaction through consistent delivery of top talent and strategic recruitment advisory service

Mar 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr · India

• Core Skills:
• HR Policy Formulation | Strategic Leadership | Talent Management | Human Resources Consultation | Employee Engagement | Performance Management | Leadership Development | Compliance Management
• Developed and executed HR policies and frameworks, driving workforce alignment and improving operational efficiency.
• Advised leadership on HR strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering organizational growth.
• Streamlined talent acquisition processes, reducing time-to-hire by 25% while securing high-quality candidates.
• Improved employee engagement and retention through targeted initiatives, reducing attrition and boosting satisfaction scores by 20%.
• Implemented performance management systems and upskilling programs, enhancing productivity and preparing future leaders.

Nov 2007 – Jul 2011 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Established HR Excellence: Created and independently managed the HR department for a 350+ employee KPO, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance.
• Talent Acquisition Success: Recruited over 200 candidates without external agencies, cutting hiring costs by 30% and building scalable talent pipelines.
• Established and led HR operations for a 350+ employee KPO, delivering recruitment, compliance, and employee engagement excellence.
• Reduced recruitment costs by 30% and turnaround time by 40% through in-house hiring and streamlined workflows.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive HR policies and performance frameworks, enhancing compliance and workforce productivity.
• Increased employee retention by 20% with innovative pay structures and career progression initiatives.
• Revamped HR processes for clients, ensuring 100% compliance and improving operational efficiency across domains.
• Reduced recruitment turnaround time by 40% through optimized hiring workflows.
• Increased employee engagement scores by 25% via targeted training and retention programs.
• Boosted retention with structured career progression and pay equity initiatives.
• Achieved 100% compliance in HR operations, mitigating risks and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Aug 2003 – Present · 22 yrs 8 mos · India

• Core Competencies:
• Strategic HR Management | Policy Formulation & Audit | Recruitment Excellence & Talent Strategy | Employee Engagement & Retention Initiatives | Performance Optimization & Workforce Development | Compensation Strategy & Benefits Design | Workforce Planning & Organizational Alignment | Compliance Assurance & HR Governance
• Professional Experience Highlights:
• Accelerated time-to-hire by implementing bespoke recruitment strategies across IT, telecom, and startup sectors.
• Delivered top-tier leadership talent, enabling venture-funded startups to scale and achieve operational milestones.
• Built high-performing teams by leveraging targeted headhunting, strategic advertising, and referral networks.
• Achieved a 90% placement success rate for niche and senior roles through precision-driven talent acquisition.
• Optimized talent pipelines to meet evolving client demands, ensuring a sustainable hiring process.
• Enhanced organizational compliance and clarity by crafting legally-aligned employee handbooks and HR policies.
• Authored comprehensive employee handbooks, policies, and procedures aligned with legal compliance and organizational goals

Aug 2002 – Jan 2003 · 5 mos

• Requirement fulfillment for Oracle Apps resources

Nov 1999 – Oct 2001 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• End-to-End Recruitment Leadership:
• Led comprehensive recruitment initiatives for onsite and offshore roles, specializing in leadership, technical, and niche positions for high-profile global clients.
• Conducted in-depth technical assessments to evaluate candidate strengths and align talent capabilities with specific client requirements.
• Strategic Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development:
• Built robust talent pipelines by leveraging diverse sourcing strategies, including headhunting, targeted advertising, professional networks, and strategic partnerships.
• Successfully identified and engaged top-tier professionals for critical roles, ensuring the delivery of high-quality candidates within stringent timelines.
• Client-Centric Recruitment Solutions:
• Acted as a trusted partner to industry-leading organizations, including Wipro Technologies, Sun Microsystems, and SAP India, to address complex and high-stakes hiring needs.
• Managed seamless coordination between clients and candidates, overseeing the entire recruitment lifecycle from initial outreach to offer finalization.
• Key Achievements:
• Reduced time-to-hire by 25% through streamlined workflows and optimized candidate engagement strategies.
• Successfully placed candidates in pivotal roles, strengthening client relationships and fostering repeat business.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing priority-driven resume screening and clear communication protocols, ensuring a superior recruitment experience.
• Core Competencies:
• Executive and Leadership Hiring | Technical Talent Acquisition | Talent Assessment & Evaluation | Client Relationship Management | Strategic Recruitment Planning | Global Talent Sourcing

Jan 1997 – Jan 1999 · 2 yrs

• Academic Program Manager | Aptech
• Liaised with international and national universities, including Open University (British Columbia) and IGNOU, to manage B.Tech and BCA programs.
• Oversaw academic administration for centers across Karnataka and Goa, ensuring seamless course conduct, student registrations, and exam management.
• Certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor; implemented quality control measures to uphold academic standards.

Jan 1996 – Jan 1997 · 1 yr

•  Training & Human resource development
•  Responsible for managing the profit centre, Training students & corporate clients
•  Identifying training needs of employees and organizing the same
•  Planning, Scheduling and Assigning of batches,
•  Reviewing students' feedback and taking corrective measures
•  Designing case studies, Conducting weekly meeting to review overall operation of the centre
•  Planning manpower requirement, Conducting interviews & recruiting
•  Induction for new recruits, Projection of enrolments and collection for a year
•  Conducting performance appraisal & giving recommendations to the management
•  Generation & Analysis of MIS reports (Technical & Marketing)
•  Coordinating with the management on various aspects,
•  Responsible for marketing activities, Coordinating marketing related activities
•  Follow-up of enquiries, Preparation of quotation for corporate clients
•  Organizing college activities
•  Responsible for growth of business and target achievement
•  Responsible for student getting placed
•  Launching of new courses based on market survey

Jan 1995 – Jan 1996 · 1 yr

• Primary responsibilities include Placement, matchmaking, client Co-ordination, follow-up with both candidates and clients for recruitment.
• Co-ordination with all candidates for recruitment purposes for onsite as well as offshore, giving them requirements, scheduling interviews and giving them feedback. Screening resumes, sorting them in order of priority and handing them over to the Respective Clients for further processing.
• Taking care of client requirements for one-time and contract placement.
• Responsible in co-ordination with all S/W clients for their requisites & for S/W professionals as per client requirements.
• Resourcing mainly through Head Hunting, & References.
• Co-ordination with major MNCs on their requirements, scheduling interviews at client’s place, over viewing feedback, Billing.
• Actively involved in tying up with new clients.
• Responsible for drawing up systems and methods for the manpower consulting function.
• Involved as a functional member in the development of software for Resume tracking.