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Nikhil Philips

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 1 mo experience
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Key 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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in talent acquisition and employee engagement in the corporate sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr OperationsStakeholder ManagementEnd-to-end RecruitmentInternational Recruitment

Other Skills

Human Resources ManagementWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsHR Compliance & Labor LawHR AnalyticsStrategic HR Business PartneringTalent Acquisition StrategyDiversity and InclusionEmployer BrandingEmployee Engagement & RetentionLeadership & Team ManagementOffer Negotiation & CompensationBulk / Volume Hiring

About

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

Experience

8 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 7 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 8 mos
Current Experience

Gsh group

2 roles

Human Resources Team Lead

Promoted

Nov 2025Present · 7 mos · On-site

  • Led HR operations and recruitment strategy.
  • Managed employee engagement and performance processes.
  • Partnered with leadership on workforce planning and people strategy.
  • Ensured compliance and resolved employee relations matters.
  • Used HR analytics to improve retention and business outcomes.
Human Resources ManagementTalent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementHR OperationsEmployee Engagement+4

Senior Executive Human Resources

Oct 2024Mar 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

  • Partnered with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and build strong, diverse talent pipelines for both technical and non-technical positions across India.
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding of top engineering and business talent.
  • Built and maintained strong stakeholder relationships across technical teams and leadership to ensure hiring objectives were met within defined timelines.
  • Collaborated with global HR and People teams to align recruitment strategies with overall organizational goals and diversity initiatives.
  • Developed, reviewed, and managed high-quality, market-aligned job descriptions to ensure role clarity and employer brand consistency.
  • Organized and facilitated Rewards & Recognition (R&R) programs to enhance employee engagement, morale, and performance.
  • Led and managed a team of 6 HR professionals, providing mentorship, operational guidance, and performance oversight to ensure effective HR service delivery.
Talent Acquisition StrategyEnd-to-End RecruitmentStakeholder ManagementWorkforce PlanningDiversity and InclusionEmployer Branding+5

Zarantech

Senior Human Resources Recruiter

Jul 2023Jun 2024 · 11 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

  • Identified, engaged, and nurtured high-potential candidates through social media platforms, networking, referrals, and proactive sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines.
  • Conducted initial candidate screenings and comprehensive assessments; shared structured evaluation feedback with hiring managers to ensure alignment on skills, experience, and cultural fit.
  • Supported the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring consistent candidate communication and delivering a seamless, positive candidate experience.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing sourcing strategies, leveraging market intelligence, and strengthening employer branding efforts.
  • Managed interview coordination, walk-in drives, reference checks, candidate tracking, salary negotiations, offer rollouts, and successful closures.
  • Maintained and analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly recruitment reports, including interview status reports, hiring pipeline tracking, and closure reports to drive data-informed decisions.
Talent AcquisitionEnd-to-End RecruitmentBulk / Volume HiringCandidate Sourcing & Talent MappingStakeholder ManagementInterview Coordination+4

Madhu infotech india pvt ltd

HR Operations & Talent Acquisition

Jun 2022May 2023 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Managed the complete recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles, including job postings, sourcing, screening, assessments, interviews, and final selection.
  • Developed comprehensive and role-specific job descriptions aligned with business requirements and organizational goals.
  • Supported end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, exit formalities, and maintaining accurate employee records and documentation.
  • Partnered with hiring managers and leadership teams to forecast workforce requirements and develop strategic hiring plans.
  • Prepared and maintained daily, weekly, and monthly recruitment dashboards tracking interview pipelines, offer rollouts, and closures.
  • Coordinated campus recruitment drives and built relationships with educational institutions to strengthen early talent pipelines.
  • Managed multiple sourcing channels and vendor partnerships to successfully deliver hiring mandates for key clients, including Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL).
Talent AcquisitionEnd-to-End RecruitmentStakeholder ManagementWorkforce PlanningCampus RecruitmentHR Operations+4

Safestorage

HR & Talent Acquisition

Sep 2020Jun 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Published job postings across multiple platforms including LinkedIn, Naukri, WorkIndia, and Apna to attract qualified candidates.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, shortlisting, internal hiring, onboarding, and final closures.
  • Conducted interviews, organized walk-in drives, negotiated salaries, rolled out job offers, and ensured smooth candidate closures.
  • Conducted interviews, organized walk-in drives, negotiated salaries, rolled out job offers, and ensured smooth candidate closures.
  • Handled HR operations including employee onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining employee records and documentation.
  • Monitored employee attendance and supported payroll preparation processes.
  • Conducted exit interviews for resigned and terminated employees to gather feedback and insights.
  • Developed HR policies and prepared statutory HR documentation in compliance with Indian labor laws.
  • Successfully recruited for entry-level, mid-level, senior-level, and managerial roles across departments.
  • Generated and maintained daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports including interview status and closure reports.
  • Designed SOPs and process flowcharts using Creately to streamline HR operations.
  • Ensured talent backup planning for critical roles to mitigate offer declines and hiring gaps.
Talent AcquisitionEnd-to-End RecruitmentInterviewing & ScreeningCandidate SourcingSalary NegotiationsHR Operations+4

Transguard group

3 roles

Global Talent Acquisition Executive

Aug 2019Mar 2020 · 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Issued demand letters to recruitment agents for sourcing skilled workers from India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
  • Generated Emigrate contracts for Indian candidates to ensure smooth immigration clearance at Indian airport.
  • Drafted and issued offer letters and employment contracts for selected candidates
  • Prepared detailed recruitment reports for the Managing Director, Business Unit Heads, and departmental managers
  • Coordinated and scheduled interviews between recruitment agents, business units, and hiring managers
  • Collected and consolidated recruitment progress updates from agents
  • Drafted and finalized recruitment agreements between Transguard and external agents
  • Raised purchase requisitions and supported related recruitment documentation processes
Overseas RecruitmentBulk HiringTalent Acquisition SupportEnd-to-End RecruitmentInternational Hiring CoordinationEmigrate Portal & Immigration Processing+6

HR Recruiter | Bulk Hiring | Emigrate & Visa Processing Expert

Jan 2016Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos · On-site

  • Managed high-volume international recruitment across India, Nepal, Pakistan, Africa, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, ensuring timely mobilization aligned with business demand.
  • Issued and tracked demand letters to overseas recruitment agents, ensuring compliance with contractual SLAs and workforce planning targets.
  • Generated and processed Emigrate contracts for Indian candidates to ensure smooth immigration clearance at Indian airports.
  • Drafted and issued offer letters and employment contracts, maintaining accuracy and adherence to company policies and local labor regulations.
  • Facilitated consulate attestation and documentation compliance, minimizing onboarding delays.
  • Coordinated multi-stakeholder interviews between agents, business units, and hiring managers to accelerate selection and closure timelines.
  • Assigned and managed workforce demand on the Emigrate Portal, ensuring real-time tracking and reporting.
  • Designed detailed process maps and SOPs using Lucidchart, improving operational efficiency and standardization.
  • Collaborated with agents to plan and execute recruitment drive itineraries, ensuring seamless bulk hiring campaigns.
  • Prepared and reviewed recruitment agreements in alignment with SLAs, safeguarding organizational compliance and vendor performance standards.
  • Supported agent onboarding by assisting with Tejari registration via procurement portal and coordinating HR360, TR360, and EPT inductions.
  • Developed and maintained mobilization dashboards and recruitment analytics using Power BI and Excel for leadership reporting.
  • Processed employment visa cancellations as per agent and business requirements, ensuring legal compliance and documentation accuracy.
Talent AcquisitionInternational RecruitmentBulk HiringWorkforce PlanningRecruitment OperationsRecruitment Vendor Management+4

Apprentice

Jan 2014Dec 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

  • Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Installed, configured, and maintained computer systems and IT infrastructure
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network-related issues
  • Logged and tracked customer and employee IT queries to ensure timely resolution
  • Analyzed call logs and service records to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Administered and evaluated skill assessment tests to verify candidate competencies
  • Conducted employee orientation and onboarding sessions to ensure smooth integration
  • Managed time and attendance records to support accurate payroll processing
  • Compiled, analyzed, and prepared employee data reports for management review
  • Maintained and updated employee records, including status changes and documentation
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support (data entry, documentation, communication, and office coordination)
  • Ensured compliance with organizational standards and service quality benchmarks
  • Participated in professional development initiatives to enhance HR and technical expertise
  • Supported team objectives by contributing to cross-functional tasks and process improvements
  • Procurement
  • Reviewed purchase requisitions and validated purchase orders for accuracy and compliance
  • Coordinated with suppliers to obtain competitive quotes and ensure timely delivery
  • Managed vendor communication for order placement, tracking, and schedule updates
  • Resolved invoice discrepancies and ensured accurate financial documentation
  • Analyzed material consumption trends to forecast procurement needs
  • Communicated order status, pricing, and delivery timelines with internal stakeholders
  • Monitored inventory levels and initiated replenishment to avoid stock shortages
  • Assisted the Purchasing Manager with sourcing strategies and additional procurement tasks
Talent Acquisition SupportHR Operations & Administrative SupportIT Support & TroubleshootingPurchase Requisition & Order ProcessingData Entry & DocumentationCompliance & Quality Standards+3

Education

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Master of Business Administration — Human Resources Development

Jan 2025Dec 2026

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

Jun 2015Jun 2018

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