Kavitha Ramakumar

Recruiter

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India17 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI-powered recruiting and HR transformation.
  • Led large recruitment teams with high compliance rates.
  • Pursuing Ph.D. focused on future-of-work and AI.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior HR Leader specializing in AI-driven Talent Acquisition and HR Transformation across multiple sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent Acquisition LeadershipWorkforce PlanningHr OperationsTalent Acquisition StrategyEmployee EngagementPerformance Management

Other Skills

Recruitment analyticsTechnical RecruitingService Delivery ManagementOperations ManagementHR Project ManagementStaffing ServicesAI for HRAI GovernanceEmployee RelationshipsNiche Talent AcquisitionApplicant Tracking SystemsScreeningHR ManagementStakeholder ManagementRetention Management

About

Senior Talent Acquisition and HR Transformation Leader who architects enterprise recruitment strategies and scalable workforce solutions across IT, Engineering, BFSI, and Services sectors. Recognized for driving HR transformation initiatives, including ATS optimization, recruitment automation, internal hiring models, and governance frameworks aligned with ISO and CMMi standards. AI-enabled HR professional with hands-on expertise in Generative AI for HR, AI-powered recruiting, and ethical DEI-aligned AI adoption, supporting bias-aware hiring, recruiter productivity, and decision intelligence. Strategic partner to senior leadership on workforce forecasting, cost optimization, talent scalability, and organizational change. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management, with a strong focus on future-of-work and AI’s impact on talent ecosystems. 📌 Core Focus Areas: Talent Acquisition Leadership | Workforce Planning | HR Operations | Recruitment Delivery | ATS & HR Technology | Employee Engagement | Compliance & Governance | Stakeholder Management| Talent Acquisition Strategy| AI Initiatives| 📩 Open to connect with: - Organizations seeking senior TA/HR Transformation leadership - HR Tech innovators and AI practitioners - Thought leaders in Future of Work and Digital HR

Experience

17 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Galent

Recruitment Manager

Mar 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • Lead a 45-member recruitment team delivering IT and Engineering hiring for enterprise clients.
  • Own end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including workforce planning, sourcing strategy, interview management, offer rollout, and onboarding.
  • Achieve 95% quality compliance and 90% SLA adherence across key client accounts.
  • Strengthen client retention and delivery predictability through data-driven recruitment planning.
  • Manage an Employee Assessment Program for a large US Banking client, overseeing planning, execution, reporting, and delivery governance.
  • Partner with leadership on capacity planning, recruiter productivity metrics, and hiring forecasts.
Recruitment analyticsTechnical RecruitingService Delivery ManagementOperations ManagementHR Project ManagementStaffing Services+4

Augray

Senior Human Resources Manager

Oct 2021 – Mar 2022 · 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Employee RelationshipsNiche Talent AcquisitionApplicant Tracking SystemsScreeningHR ManagementStakeholder Management+21

Rencata

Human Resources Manager

Mar 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Managed recruitment across three offshore delivery centers, closing 90% of niche roles within defined TATs.
  • Designed and executed employee engagement and retention initiatives during COVID-19.
  • Drafted and governed HR policies, SOPs, and statutory compliance frameworks.
  • Optimized ATS workflows (Ceipal, JobDiva) to improve recruiter efficiency and reporting accuracy.
  • Acted as HR Business Partner to leadership on workforce planning and employee relations.
Employee RelationshipsEmployee EngagementApplicant Tracking SystemsScreeningHR ManagementHR Audit+24

String information services, a situsamc company

Human Resources Manager

Jun 2016 – Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Eliminated third-party vendor dependency, achieving 100% hiring cost savings.
  • Set up and operationalized a DRC center, hiring 250+ employees within one year.
  • Revamped the Performance Management System, reducing appraisal cycle time by 30%.
  • Established the POSH Committee and led ISO and CMMi HR audits.
  • Standardized HR operations and governance across multiple business units.
Employee RelationshipsEmployee EngagementNiche Talent AcquisitionHR PoliciesScreeningHR Management+27

Career break

Professional development

Jan 2016 – Jun 2016 · 5 mos · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Completed Fellowship Program in Strategic HRM from SP Jain Dubai and Middle Earth HR

Isource ites

Manager Human Resources

May 2014 – Nov 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Managed end-to-end HR operations across four locations.
  • Led offshore and onshore recruitment for IT and services roles.
  • Implemented HRIS upgrades and standardized HR processes.
  • Delivered workforce analytics and compliance reporting to leadership.
Employee RelationshipsEmployee EngagementEmployer BrandingScreeningHR ManagementRetention Management+20

Sra systems

Senior Executive Human Resources

Jul 2008 – Jan 2014 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • SPOC for recruitment across BI, Support, and Engineering divisions.
  • Managed onboarding, exit processes, employee engagement surveys, and HR documentation.
  • Supported ISO and CMMi audits and handled H1B, H4, and UK visa processing.
Employee RelationshipsEmployee EngagementScreeningHR ManagementHR AuditRetention Management+17

Education

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD — Human Resources Management and Services

Jan 2018 – Dec 2024

SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore & Sydney

Fellowship program in HRM — Human Resources Management and Services

Jan 2016 – Jun 2016

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Master of Business Administration - MBA — HRM

Apr 2009 – Mar 2013

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

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