Blesson Cherian

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 16 years of HR experience across multiple sectors.
Expert in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Proven track record in employer branding and diversity initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR professional specializing in talent acquisition and recruitment for the IT sector.

Contact

blesson.cherian@gomotive.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment

Other Skills

Account ManagementAnalyticsApplicant Tracking SystemsBenefits NegotiationBusiness DevelopmentCampus HiringCloud ComputingCold CallingConsultingContract RecruitmentCoordinationDiversity ProgramsERPEmployee EngagementEmployee Relations

About

With over 16 years of progressive HR experience in top-notch and multi-sector industries,. I am passionate about finding and attracting brave minds who share our vision and values and can contribute to our innovative and collaborative culture. My core competencies include HR policy design, talent acquisition, training and inductions, HR analytics and technology, employee engagement, and compliance management. I have a proven track record of delivering excellence in all my HR endeavors, from setting up and scaling HR functions for start-ups, to streamlining interview processes, initiating diversity programs, and building great relationships with cross-functional teams. I am a certified LinkedIn Recruiter, with a PGDM in Marketing and an MBA in HRM. I am always eager to learn, adapt, and grow with the changing needs and expectations of the organization and the industry.

Experience

18 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

2 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Motive

2 roles

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · On-site

Managed the entire recruitment process for the India Development Center (IDC), from sourcing and screening candidates to offer negotiation and onboarding.
Partnered with hiring managers across various technical specializations to understand talent needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
Utilized various sourcing techniques, including online job boards, professional networks, and employee referrals, to identify top talent in the Indian IT market.
Conducted in-depth phone screenings and technical assessments to evaluate candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit for the IDC environment.
Maintained and nurtured a strong network of talent across diverse technical disciplines relevant to the IDC.
Presented candidate slates with detailed evaluations and recommendations to hiring managers for selection.
Negotiated competitive compensation packages and employment terms to attract and retain top talent for the IDC.
Streamlined the onboarding process for new hires at the IDC, ensuring a smooth transition and positive candidate experience.
Provided ongoing support to new IDC hires by addressing any questions or concerns during their initial integration period.
Maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders in India, including universities, recruitment agencies, and industry associations.
Developed and implemented recruitment process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for the IDC.
Contributed to employer branding initiatives to attract top talent to the company's IDC location.
Analyzed recruitment data and metrics to identify trends and inform future recruitment strategies for the IDC.

Technical RecruitingSourcingScreeningHiringTalent AcquisitionRecruitment Advertising+4

Head Talent Acquisition India

May 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

At Motive, we are on a mission to build technology to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. Our team serves more than 120,000 businesses, across a wide range of industries including trucking and logistics, construction, oil and gas, food and beverage, field service, agriculture, passenger transit, and delivery. We're motivated by the opportunity to impact and improve every facet of a trillion-dollar industry that touches everyone's lives. We're hiring! Join our team today-- https://gomotive.com/company/careers/

Spotnana

Recruiting Lead

Sep 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dialpad

Manager India Recruiting

Feb 2019 – May 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · India

Responsible for end-to-end Talent acquisition for Dialpad India.
Proactively built the recruiting team to meet the hiring needs for the year, resulted in closing hiring needs for the year.
Streamlined interview process by making interviewer metrics a part of business goals and performance evaluation.
Built great relationships with staffing and other cross-functional teams across Bangalore and Americas to work seamlessly.
Worked on various internal branding initiatives for programs related compensation demystification and career development.
Initiated Diversity related programs.
Initiated and executed many process development and pipeline building related projects such as market mapping, industry mapping, and interviewer metrics.
Campus hiring and engagement programs.
Drove strategic initiatives to better engage with business groups and build a stronger partnership and credibility.
Leadership hiring.
Successfully evaluated and implemented the ATS for India.
Building and implementing the hiring strategy for Dialpad Bangalore
Working closely with marketing team to improve employer and talent brand for Dialpad

Talent AcquisitionDiversity ProgramsProcess DevelopmentCampus Hiring

Opentext

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

May 2016 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Recruitment Lead for OpenText India taking care of Professional service , Engineering and IT infra Hiring

Software ag

Lead - Talent Acquisition & Social Media Advisor

Jan 2015 – May 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Hiring Enterprise sales and Software professions for Software AG across the Globe.

Ibm

2 roles

Recruiter

Aug 2013 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos

Recruiter

Human Resource

Mar 2011 – Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Taking care of End to End Recruitment for IBM Software Labs.Hiring Worldclass software engineers from Product organizaions all across the globe.Hiring Engineers with following Skills.
Big Data
Cloud Computing
Machine Learning
C++,C
High Performance Computing
Java
CIM

Google

Recruiter

Jan 2010 – Feb 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Taking care of End to End Recruitment for IBM Software Labs. Hiring World-class software engineers from Product organizations all across the globe. Was Deputed to Google for 1 year to support there hiring need. Was Deputed to IBM Middle east to hire for there RPO Clients

Dell perot systems

TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Feb 2007 – Jan 2010 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Taking care of End to end recruitment for Dell Perot System for IS (Infrastructure Solutions) for Bangalore and Delhi for Dell Health Care Clients like Catholic healthcare west,Medstar,daughter of charity.Hired best Techinal Support candidates from all across India.Hired the candidates with following skills.
Microsoft Support
Technical Support Executive
Service Desk Executives
Storage
Networking
Servers
Desktop Support