Nikhil Philips — Head of Talent
I am an HR Team Lead passionate about building strong teams, scalable people processes, and cultures where both employees and business thrive. With experience across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Employee Engagement, and People Strategy, I lead HR initiatives that align workforce objectives with organizational goals. I work closely with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical, data-driven solutions that improve hiring outcomes, performance, and employee experience. As a team leader, I focus on empowering my HR team to perform at their best—providing guidance, mentorship, and clarity to ensure operational excellence and strategic impact. I am known for: • Leading and developing high-performing HR teams • Managing end-to-end recruitment for technical and business roles • Strengthening stakeholder partnerships to meet hiring goals • Driving employee engagement and Rewards & Recognition initiatives • Using data insights to improve HR processes and decision-making • Leading change and supporting organizational growth I believe HR should go beyond administration—it should actively shape culture, support leadership, and contribute directly to business success. 🔹 Areas of Expertise Talent Acquisition | End-to-End Recruitment M&A & Integrations HR Business Partnering HR Operations & Service Delivery People Strategy & Workforce Planning Employee Experience & Engagement Organizational Effectiveness Executive Development Succession Planning HR Technology & Systems People Analytics Culture Transformation HR Strategy
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in talent acquisition and employee engagement in the corporate sector.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 8 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Hr Operations
- Stakeholder Management
- End-to-end Recruitment
- International Recruitment
Career Highlights
- Proven track record in talent acquisition and HR operations.
- Expert in building high-performing HR teams and stakeholder partnerships.
- Data-driven approach to enhance employee engagement and retention.
Work Experience
GSH Group
Human Resources Team Lead (7 mos)
Senior Executive Human Resources (1 yr 5 mos)
ZaranTech
Senior Human Resources Recruiter (11 mos)
Madhu Infotech India Pvt Ltd
HR Operations & Talent Acquisition (11 mos)
SafeStorage
HR & Talent Acquisition (1 yr 9 mos)
Transguard Group
Global Talent Acquisition Executive (7 mos)
HR Recruiter | Bulk Hiring | Emigrate & Visa Processing Expert (2 yrs 3 mos)
Apprentice (1 yr 11 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration at Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at Indira Gandhi National Open University