May 2018 – Nov 2023 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Remote

• About: Simpl is a leading fintech company offering simplified payment solutions.
• Kiran began his journey at Simpl as a consulting HR professional and transitioned into the role of Head of HR. Over the course of 7 years, he made significant contributions to the company's HR functions, building on his initial consulting work to drive impactful HR initiatives.

Feb 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 4 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · Remote

• About: Talentfind Advisors partners with early-stage founders to shape their company culture, develop effective policies, and craft strategic recruitment plans. Founded by Kiran Kumar, who brings over 15 years of expertise in people policy, Talentfind Advisors ensures startups attract, retain, and develop top talent for sustainable growth.
• Kiran works with early-stage founders to attract, retain, and develop talent. His main offerings include talent acquisition, talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational design.

Apr 2015 – Feb 2016 · 10 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

• About: CouponDunia is a leading coupon and deal platform owned by Times Internet.
• Kiran led the recruitment process at CouponDunia as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition. He managed a team of recruiters, developed and executed a comprehensive recruitment strategy, collaborated with hiring managers to create accurate job descriptions, and managed job postings on various channels. He focused on building strong relationships with hiring managers and ensuring efficient recruitment processes aligned with the HR strategy.

Apr 2014 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• About: Plancess EduSolutions is an early-stage EdTech company.
• As a Senior Manager of Human Resources at Plancess EduSolutions, Kiran reported to the founders and was responsible for building and managing the HR function. He oversaw all aspects of HR, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and HR compliance. He developed and implemented HR policies and procedures, led a team of recruiters, and focused on building a positive employee culture and competitive compensation packages.

Jan 2012 – Mar 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• About: Yalamanchili Software Exports Ltd is a company that specializes in providing payment solutions and software services. They offer a range of products and services related to card payments, transaction processing, and financial technology.
• Kiran supported Yalamanchili Software Exports' transition and ensured that HR functions were scaled accordingly for each entity. He developed and implemented HR policies and procedures for each entity, collaborated with the leadership team to understand growth plans, and developed comprehensive recruitment strategies. He was responsible for talent acquisition, training and development programs, and fostering a positive employee culture across all entities.

Jun 2010 – Dec 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

• About: Spanco BPO Services is a BPO company with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
• As the first employee at Spanco BPO Services in Coimbatore, Kiran built and grew the recruitment function, delivering a 400-seater call center from a recruitment perspective. He was promoted to Assistant Manager Recruitment, expanding his responsibilities to include training and development for new hires, managing to deliver a batch of 30 trainees every alternate day while ensuring proper onboarding and preparation for their roles.

May 2006 – Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• About: A personal project managing the construction of his own home.
• Kiran took on the role of Project Manager for his house construction, building extensive experience in project management and people policy to ensure the successful completion of his home.