Apr 2022 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

• Spearhead end-to-end recruitment for technical roles including AEM, Angular, Node.js, React.js, Java, .NET etc.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop precise and role-specific job descriptions.
• Coordinate with internal sourcing teams and external recruitment agencies to identify and attract top-tier candidates.
• Review resumes and applications to shortlist candidates based on required technical competencies.
• Conduct initial HR screenings to assess candidate fit and readiness for technical evaluation.
• Schedule and manage interview logistics between candidates and hiring panels, ensuring a seamless process.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of recruitment activities in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Lead HR interviews, negotiate compensation, and manage offer roll-outs to selected candidates.
• Contribute to process improvements that streamline and optimize the hiring workflow.
• Successfully hired 200+ mid-level IT managers, contributing significantly to project and delivery capabilities.

May 2021 – Mar 2022 · 10 mos · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

• Led strategic workforce planning to align talent supply with evolving project demands across global delivery centers.
• Managed end-to-end resource deployment, ensuring timely and optimal allocation of over 300+ resources monthly across diverse technologies (Azure, M365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform).
• Monitored utilization and implemented metrics-driven performance frameworks to improve delivery readiness and reduce bench time.
• Fostered internal mobility and career growth by identifying upskilling opportunities and enabling role transitions across business units.
• Provided structured support and counseling for underperforming employees, driving engagement and improvement outcomes.
• Partnered with senior leadership and project managers to align resource planning with business goals and client priorities.
• Coordinated with recruitment teams and external staffing partners to fulfill contract hiring and niche skill requirements.
• Leveraged data analytics to track resource trends, forecast demand, and support proactive workforce decisions.
• Unit Size: 15,000+ | Monthly Allocations: 300+ | Team Size: 10

Aug 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · Kozhikode, Kerala, India · On-site

• Took 2-year sabbatical break to pursue MBA in HR and system analytics sponsored by TCS, gained expertise in data analysis, HR management, and system analytics.
• Developed advanced skills in data analysis techniques.
• Acquired in-depth knowledge of HR management practices.
• Enhanced proficiency in system analytics methodologies.

Apr 2015 – Jul 2019 · 4 yrs 3 mos

• Being part of this team, my responsibilities include
• Planning and execution of trainee allocation and trainee competency building across locations.
• Regular interface with Business Leaders, Talent Acquisition, L&D and other stakeholders to take business needs into cognizance.
• Quarterly/Monthly collection of trainee requirements from different ISUs Branch-Stream wise
• Ensure that the trainee targets are in alignment with overall business demand.
• Plan the Trainee batching together with different teams.
• Compliance to training targets for faculty requirements.
• Allocation of Trainees, Faculties, Associates and also their tagging – de tagging, update status change.
• RMG sessions for new joiners to induct them to organization values and ethos. Providing clarity on organizational expectations.
• Effective deployment of resources to ensure optimum utilization of intellectual capital and Meantime Between Allocation
• Monitoring the Branch and Trainee unallocated count.
• Handling trainee relocation grievances across locations.
• FDFU activities for the Center in coordination with Kochi/Chennai Travel team
• Deputation/ Transfer facilitation
• Staffing Requirements
• 35000 plus trainee allocations per year, Team size: 4

Mar 2013 – Mar 2015 · 2 yrs

• Being part of this team, my responsibilities include,
• Understanding the client requirements and helping to enhance them with inputs to draft RFPs
• Moulding RFP prequalification requirements
• Evaluating technical requirements to meet overall the solution
• Coordination with various OEMs for individual solution components
• Technical compliance verification
• Technical Proposal preparation
• System integration planning
• Server hardware sizing and HA planning based on availability requirements
• Bill of material preparation as per solution requirements
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Preparing prequalification responses for bids
• Coordination with internal teams for appropriate profiles matching the tender requirements
• Bid status tracking and Response status tracking on day-to-day basis

Jul 2010 – Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Support the preparation and monitoring of HR digitization projects, including employee onboarding and data management portals, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Manage over 200,000 employee records for data analytics and report creation, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Assume project management responsibilities, including the preparation of training documents, execution of system tests, and compilation of system test reports.
• Conduct system training sessions for users, ensuring effective adoption and utilization of HR technologies.
• Provide first-level support for global admins, addressing system requests and facilitating prompt resolutions.