Achin Kumar — Associate Partner

Strategic Leader | Fueling Global Organizations through Recruitment and Workforce Planning I am a dedicated professional with a deep-rooted passion for Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Stakeholder Management, Data driven Approach for hiring, motivational Leadership etc. . Over the past 15+ years, I've orchestrated dynamic strategies that have driven business growth by aligning talent with strategic goals . My Expertise: My journey has been a continuous pursuit of excellence in various facets: Strategic Planning: Crafting and executing recruitment strategies that intricately intertwine with business objectives is my forte. I specialize in building talent pipelines that not only address current staffing needs but also seamlessly align with future workforce requirements. Sourcing and Engagement: My approach to identifying exceptional talent goes beyond the transactional. By forging genuine connections and fostering trust, I've consistently nurtured relationships that yield remarkable results for both candidates and organizations. Process Optimization: My knack for efficiency extends to optimizing recruitment processes, informed by data and technology. I'm skilled in harnessing insights to make informed decisions that expedite time-to-fill while enhancing candidate experiences. Workforce Planning: An essential pillar of my expertise is strategic workforce planning. My experience in this domain empowers organizations to anticipate talent needs, adapt to changing market dynamics, and align recruitment strategies with long-term growth objectives. A Global Perspective: My career journey spans diverse industries, startups, and multinational corporations. What sets me apart is my proficiency in managing recruitments for multiple geographies, including APAC (India, Singapore), Middle East, Europe/UK, Canada, and the United States, all while integrating comprehensive workforce planning. Let's Connect and Collaborate: Whether you're a fellow global talent strategist, an enthusiast of workforce planning, or a collaborator exploring new frontiers, I'm excited to connect. Feel free to reach out if you're interested in discussing workforce planning strategies, cross-cultural talent management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong focus on strategic workforce planning in diverse industries.

Location: Telford, England, United Kingdom

Experience: 19 yrs

Skills

Talent Acquisition
Hr Business Partnering
Technical Recruiting
Leadership Development
Corporate Recruiting
Stakeholder Management

Career Highlights

Over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition.
Expert in strategic workforce planning across multiple geographies.
Proven track record in optimizing recruitment processes.

Work Experience

Coforge

Associate Director (1 yr 1 mo)

Group Head (3 yrs 8 mos)

BT

Vertical Head of Talent Acquisition ( BT Global, BT Enterprise, BT Finance and Corporate Functions) (2 yrs 5 mos)

InterGlobe Technologies

Recruitment Manager- GRO (4 yrs 6 mos)

Fujitsu Consulting India

Talent Acquisition (3 yrs)

OKAYA

Sales/ Recruitment Team Lead (4 yrs 5 mos)

Education

Masters Degree at University of Cumbria

B.TECH at I.M.S Engineering College

Master's Degree at Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - University

Achin Kumar

Associate Partner

Telford, England, United Kingdom19 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition.
Expert in strategic workforce planning across multiple geographies.
Proven track record in optimizing recruitment processes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong focus on strategic workforce planning in diverse industries.

Contact

achin.kumar@coforge.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr Business PartneringTechnical RecruitingLeadership DevelopmentCorporate RecruitingStakeholder Management

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsBenefits NegotiationCRMCollege RecruitingContingent RecruitmentContract RecruitmentDirector levelE-recruitmentEmployee EngagementEmployee Referral ProgramsEmployee RelationsEmployer BrandingExecutive SearchFinancial RecruitingGlobal Recruiting

About

Experience

19 yrs

Total Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Coforge

2 roles

Associate Director

Promoted

May 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

Partner with executive leadership to deliver talent insights, enhance organizational capability, and shape future-ready teams.
Serve as a strategic HR advisor, supporting business transformation, employee engagement, and performance enablement.
Collaborate cross-functionally to implement people strategies that foster a high-performance culture and align with organizational goals.
Lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, driving scalable hiring solutions aligned with business growth and workforce planning.
Champion inclusive hiring practices, employer branding, and candidate experience to attract and retain top talent.

HR Business PartneringTalent AcquisitionPeople DevelopmentHR PoliciesSenior Stakeholder Management

Group Head

Sep 2021 – May 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos · On-site

Technical RecruitingVendor ManagementLeadership DevelopmentStrategic Recruitment PlanningInternal RecruitmentOperations Management+7

Bt

Vertical Head of Talent Acquisition ( BT Global, BT Enterprise, BT Finance and Corporate Functions)

May 2019 – Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana

Technical RecruitingCorporate RecruitingFinancial RecruitingSenior Stakeholder Managementcontingent hiringMulti-location Management+4

Interglobe technologies

Recruitment Manager- GRO

Nov 2014 – May 2019 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Gurgaon, India

Developing recruitment strategies, plan for hiring cycles across multiple levels. Partnering with the management team to arrive at desied Cost Per Head; Mentoring and leading the Recruitment Delivery Team to work for a common Goal ; Analyzing hiring trends and proposing modifications based on current trends and future projection. Managed IT Recruitment Delivery Functions for Some of the Major Airlines / Cruises and Hotels Across the Globe.
Talent Acquisition
Driving manpower budget for respective functions in coordination with HOD’s & key stakeholders.
Preparing sourcing plan & deciding on the right sourcing channel basis the requirement.
Managing key stakeholders on regular basis.
Tracking TAT, Hiring cost, Hiring source etc. on regular basis.
Publishing hiring dashboard to HOD’s and key stakeholders.
Managing recruitment vendors on regular basis

Applicant Tracking SystemsStakeholder ManagementTeam BuildingTeam LeadershipGlobal RecruitingContingent Recruitment+1

Fujitsu consulting india

Talent Acquisition

Nov 2011 – Nov 2014 · 3 yrs · india

Talent Acquisition
Driving manpower budget for respective functions in coordination with HOD’s & key stakeholders.
Preparing sourcing plan & deciding on the right sourcing channel basis the requirement.
Managing key stakeholders on regular basis.
Tracking TAT, Hiring cost, Hiring source etc. on regular basis.
Publishing hiring dashboard to HOD’s and key stakeholders.
Managing recruitment vendors on regular basis.
Recruitment Partner
Partnering with business managers for identifying gaps.
Formulating and driving engagement agenda for the year.
Proactively facilitate and coach in change management and organizational development initiatives as a business partner.
Partnering with managers for retain & develop talent.
Identifying training needs and working with L&D team for delivery of the training basis the requirements.
Doing a pulse check for all new joiners and capturing the feedback.
Assisting business managers and employees on HR related issues.
Organizing employee wellness related initiatives.
Identifying policy & process related gaps and suggesting improvements.