Dec 2022 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Developed tailored recruitment strategies to address client staffing needs across various industries.
• Enhanced candidate engagement through personalized outreach, improving candidate retention and satisfaction.
• Partnered closely with clients to craft scalable hiring solutions and optimize resource allocation for diverse projects.
• Monitored recruitment metrics to ensure alignment with business goals, improving hiring efficiency by 30%."
• Compliance and Policy Development, ensuring all recruitment activities comply with legal regulations and company policies.
• Roles Managed in due course
• Software Development: Full Stack, Frontend (React, Angular), Backend (Java, Python, .NET), and Mobile Developers (iOS, Android, Flutter).
• Cloud & DevOps: Cloud Engineers, DevOps/Site Reliability Engineers (SRE), Solutions Architects, and Platform Engineers across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Data & AI: Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Analysts, Machine Learning Engineers, and AI/ML Specialists using tools like Python, SQL, Spark, and TensorFlow.
• Product & Program Management: Technical Product Managers, Program Managers (TPMs), Product Owners, and Agile Coaches driving delivery and innovation.
• Quality Engineering: QA Engineers (Manual & Automation), Test Automation Specialists (Selenium, Cypress), and Performance Testers.
• Emerging Tech & Niche Roles: Embedded Systems, IoT Engineers, Robotics Developers, Blockchain Specialists, and AR/VR/Game Developers.

Aug 2019 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• . Led end-to-end Services hiring across the APJ region, delivering both technical and non-technical recruitment for roles including Senior Account Managers, Channel Partners, Sales Managers, Customer Success Managers, Product Managers, and leadership positions up to Senior Director and Executive level.
• . Supported high-volume hiring across Japan, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea, managing 80–85 active roles simultaneously across APJ.
• . Designed and executed innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent while continuously improving the candidate experience.
• . Spearheaded talent acquisition for a new regional sales office by creating and executing a structured project plan to ensure on-time delivery of hiring milestones.
• . Implemented a compelling Employer Value Proposition, driving a 40% increase in applications from targeted sales profiles.

Apr 2016 – Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore

• Led the Diversity Hiring across BU, mainly focused on GTM and R&D.
• Initiated and worked closely with Business on a company-wide DE&I recruitment strategy that increased the diversity of hires in sales roles by 15% within two years.
• Orchestrated a referral program that increased employee participation by 50% and brought in high-quality sales candidates.
• Cultivated solid relationships with sales leadership to comprehend and predict recruitment needs, achieving an alignment rate of 95% between candidate profiles and sales roles.
• Actively utilized social media channels to engage with passive candidates, increasing our talent community by 20,000 members.

Aug 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore

• Led the restructuring of the sales recruitment process to focus on quality candidate sourcing, increasing the percentage of accepted offers by 30%.
• Implemented a data-driven recruitment strategy, utilizing CRM and ATS systems to track and analyze recruitment KPIs, resulting in a 20% reduction in time-to-hire.
• Collaborated with marketing to develop employer branding materials that elevated our industry presence and attracted 20% more candidates.
• Adopted a consultative approach with hiring managers to ensure a thorough understanding of the skills and cultural fit required for sales positions.

Sep 2010 – Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bangalore · On-site

• Oversaw Oracle applications Sales across the SAARC region and India. In parallel, managed hiring for the Oracle Manufacturing unit based in Thailand.
• Executed a targeted headhunting campaign that attracted high-caliber sales talent from Fortune 500 companies.
• Initiated and maintained a proactive talent scouting approach, securing top talent and reducing dependency on external recruitment agencies by 20%.

Mar 2008 – Apr 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Oversaw Middle East hiring across industries, with a particular focus on Information Technology, Finance, Electronics, Manufacturing, healthcare sector & Conglomerates
• Predominantly used primary and secondary search techniques and headhunting as the main sources of hiring.
• Key R&R involved, Market Mapping, Competition benchmarking, and creating Job Descriptions based on the intake session.

Sep 2004 – Feb 2008 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bangalore

• Responsible for driving the Referral program across by initiating an active employee referral program for all positions
• Managed Referral portfolio end - end which involved screening profiles, scheduling, coordinating, and conducting interviews/technical tests, reference checks, post offering follow-up until the candidate comes on board
• Maintain internal candidate database, sort resumes, and provide timely feedback.
• Successfully planned, and executed the INTERNAL JOB POSTING & FRIENDS FOR HIRE.