Jul 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• Leading end to end Talent Acquisition function - Campus/Graduate Hiring, Lateral Hiring, Leadership Hiring and Onboarding.
• Deliverables Include:
• 1. Be a strategic advisor and providing thought leadership to business leaders across regions and zones, assessing their requirements, designing and deploying diverse talent strategies
• 2. Constantly look at adopting and implementing technology injections to boost productivity/efficiency in TA function. Implemented Workday and an AI driven ATS for managing the recruitment process. Also digitised the onboarding process by implementing Leena.ai
• 3. Build a data driven function and open gaps using data and insights. Partners with regions and zones and build the right systems, metrics and dashboards
• 4. Innovate and implement the university program/strategy and introduce disruptive programs
• 5. Bring subject matter expertise on recruitment and focus on building innovative, diverse and scalable solutions
• 6. Embrace and advocate AbInBev's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Champion diversity and inclusion through every aspect of the hiring process.
• 7. Infuse globally successful industry best practices across regions and zones

Sep 2020 – Jun 2021 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Leading lateral hiring for ANI Group Companies across -
• 1. Fleet - India & Global expansion into UK & ANZ markets
• 2. Financials - India
• 3. Food - Expansion of business across India
• 4. Electric Mobility - Hiring for Green Field Manufacturing setup in India
• 5. Leadership Hiring across Fleet/Food and Financial business

Aug 2019 – Apr 2020 · 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Heading Talent Acquisition & Staffing for Oyo Hotels & Homes, Oyo Cloud Kitchen and Oyo - Upscale & Luxury Hotel Business for India

Mar 2017 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Leading Talent Acquisition for India Operations - Warehouse, SCM, Logistics and Transportation verticals.
• Stakeholder Management
• Recruitment Delivery Strategy & Execution
• Partner with Business as Talent Advisor
• Team & People Management
• Projects
• MIS & Analytics

Sep 2015 – Mar 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai

May 2014 – Aug 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos · DAKC, Navi Mumbai

• With the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence at Business Head Quarters managing the Talent Acquisiiton and Employee Value Proposition and Employee Branding initiatives of the RCOM group business across Consumer Mobility, Enterprise, DTH and Global Cloud Exchange.
• 1. Driving Talent Acquisition for the Consumer Business
• 2. Leadership Hiring across Circles and Corporate
• 3. HR related areas in Operations, Engagement, C&B
• 4. HR Strategic Initiatives
• 5. Compensation Benchmarking Surveys
• 6. Employee Grievances
• 7. HR Business Partnership
• 8. Employee Value Proposition & Employer Branding
• 9. HR Digitization Initiatives across SAP and Reporting

Jul 2011 – Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Gurgaon

• As a Talent Acquisition Partner, I engage with hiring managers on all aspects of hiring including recruitment strategy, candidate selection, compensation recommendations and presenting/negotiating offers for all professional level roles.
• Responsibilities include:
• Proactively recruiting candidates using internet resources, social media, employee referrals, headhunting techniques and other creative methods.
• Utilizing Applicant Tracking System (Peoplefluent) to efficiently process and track candidates
• Developing and maintaining reporting and metrics for recruiting initiatives as needed
• Maintain contact with agencies and staffing firms as needed.
• Partnering with Business on various employee related programs like training, engagement and development
• Salary bench marking surveys
• Employee Value Proposition & Employer Branding Programs
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external candidates of interest
• Develop/Maintain relationships with professionals/ organizations and other sources of applicant referral
• Advocate candidates to hiring managers and hiring focal points

Jul 2009 – Jul 2011 · 2 yrs · Delhi, India · On-site

• Handling Executive and Senior level recruitment for Telecom Enterprise, Telecom VAS, IT - Hardware/Software & Enabled Services, Internet, BFSI & Consulting domains
• Key Performance Areas included the following:
• Active Business Development & Client Relations
• Maintain TAT, Quality and other delivery parameters
• Managing Recruitment / Talent Acquisition (Top & Middle Level)
• Handling Full Life Cycle Recruitment process for Clients.
• Understanding Client Requirement (Technical / Non-tech)
• Searching for profiles from various sources like Portals, References, Head Hunting
• In many cases preparing JDs to be shared with the Candidates
• Screening and shortlisting profiles based on the competencies required for the role
• Scheduling Interviews (Telecon/VC/Personal meeting etc.) coordinating with the Client and the Candidates
• Gathering post interview feedback from the Client and passing on to the Candidates
• Helping Candidate and Client during salary negotiation process
• Ensure Joining of the Candidate
• Market & Industry Research and Analysis:
• Gather information about Market Developments, Launch/expansion plans of existing/potential clients
• Competition tracking and Market share analysis etc.
• Business Analysis and preparation of Business Plans

Jul 2007 – Jul 2008 · 1 yr · New Delhi

• Handling Top level recruitment for Telecom Enterprise, Telecom VAS, IT - Hardware/Software & Enabled Services, Internet, BFSI & Consulting domains
• Key Performance Areas included the following:
• Active Business Development & Client Relations
• Maintain TAT, Quality and other delivery parameters
• Managing Recruitment / Talent Acquisition (Top & Middle Level)
• Handling Full Life Cycle Recruitment process for Clients.
• Understanding Client Requirement (Technical / Non-tech)
• Searching for profiles from various sources like Portals, References, Head Hunting
• In many cases preparing JDs to be shared with the Candidates
• Screening and shortlisting profiles based on the competencies required for the role
• Scheduling Interviews (Telecon/VC/Personal meeting etc.) coordinating with the Client and the Candidates
• Gathering post interview feedback from the Client and passing on to the Candidates
• Helping Candidate and Client during salary negotiation process
• Ensure Joining of the Candidate

May 2005 – Jul 2007 · 2 yrs 2 mos · New Jersey/ London

• Successfully helped the company gets its First Fortune 100 client in a US Financial Service Provider.
• Successfully helped the company set up its presence in the US and UK markets.
• Drive Sales & Marketing for the company in the regions like US and UK.
• Steering marketing & sales activities involving Positioning, Media interactions, Website management, PR activities, Financial Analysis, short listing of relevant RFI/RFP of companies in Financial Services, Auto, Telecom, and Utilities verticals in the US and UK region.
• Work with entire sales and marketing team to develop new marketing strategies and perform quantitative analysis and industry research
• Develop and implement best practices for the sales and marketing team
• Actively involved in Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances in coordination with the top management.
• Accountable for process transition, create SOPs and client interaction.
• Successfully handled key projects like;
• 1. Explore business of Credit & Receivables Management in the US
• 2. Exploring the CARM business in United Kingdom
• 3. Exploring M&A options and finding suitable opportunities and being deeply involved in the M&A process.
• 4. Exploring with VC/PE players for sourcing adequate funding

May 2004 – May 2005 · 1 yr

• Business Development in US & UK Markets for CARM Industry

Jan 2001 – Jan 2004 · 3 yrs