Bhavana Handa — Recruiter
I am a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader with nearly two decades of experience building high-performing teams, scaling hiring for global organisations, and shaping talent strategies that fuel business growth. My expertise spans across workforce planning, leadership hiring, employer branding, TA analytics, and process transformation. I’ve led TA functions for global tech and services companies, driving initiatives like competency-based hiring models, diversity & inclusion programs, rehire and apprenticeship models, and data-driven TA dashboards that improved visibility, efficiency, and outcomes. Having partnered with business leaders across engineering, consulting, GCCs, and managed services, I bring a blend of strategic foresight and operational excellence — ensuring talent acquisition is a competitive advantage, not just a function. Recognised for innovation and collaboration, I thrive on leading teams through change, adopting HR tech/AI solutions, and creating a superior candidate & stakeholder experience. Always curious, people-focused, and driven to elevate the future of hiring.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader in the SaaS industry, specializing in global recruitment strategies.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 18 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Talent Analytics
- Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Planning
- Recruiting
- Stakeholder Management
- Corporate Recruiting
Career Highlights
- Nearly two decades in talent acquisition leadership.
- Expertise in data-driven talent acquisition strategies.
- Proven track record in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Work Experience
Whatfix
Regional Talent Acquisition Head- India & Emerging (11 mos)
Senior Manger Talent Acquisition (2 yrs 10 mos)
Qualitest India
Head, Talent Acquisition (1 yr 1 mo)
Amazon
Lead Recruiter (10 mos)
Cisco
Career Services Manager (4 yrs 5 mos)
Talent Acquisition - Recruiter (5 yrs 6 mos)
Microland Limited
Senior Executive - Corporate Recruitment (1 yr 3 mos)
Apara Enterprise Solutions
Executive - Recruitment (7 mos)
Saviance Technologies
Recruiter (1 yr 5 mos)
Education
Advanced Strategic Management and Innovation at XLRI Jamshedpur
PGDHRM at Pondicherry University
B.Com at Bangalore University
2nd PUC at Bangalore University