May 2018 – Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Bangalore

• Responsible for end-to-end hiring support for all business units at Huawei Bangalore R&D Centre.
• During my nearly four years at Huawei , I was responsible for providing comprehensive end-to-end recruitment support across all business units. My role was pivotal in building multiple high-performing teams from scratch, particularly for the rapidly evolving technology and product divisions. I was specialized in hiring for senior and highly niche roles such as Architect, Senior Architect, Chief Architect, Technical Adviser, and Distinguished Engineer—positions critical to driving Huawei’s innovation agenda.
• A significant part of my mandate involved managing talent acquisition for advanced domains including Big Data, Enterprise Intelligence, Search/Ads, Database, Storage, and Cloud technologies. This required a deep understanding of each domain’s talent landscape and a proactive approach to sourcing and engaging with some of the best minds in the industry. Leveraging market mapping, headhunting, and strategic sourcing, I successfully attracted top-tier technical talent, often recruiting for roles that demanded rare skill sets and global expertise.
• My experience at Huawei also demanded strong stakeholder management skills. I worked closely with business leaders and hiring managers to understand evolving requirements, provide strategic recruitment insights, and ensure alignment between talent acquisition efforts and business objectives. I prioritized open communication and a consultative approach, ensuring a seamless recruitment process and delivering a superior candidate and stakeholder experience. My initiatives consistently contributed to building robust teams and supporting Huawei’s growth in the competitive tech space.

Jan 2011 – Apr 2018 · 7 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

• During my tenure at New Era, I evolved from an entry-level recruiter into a recruitment leader, gaining end-to-end exposure to all facets of the talent acquisition process. Starting as a recruiter, I was responsible for sourcing, screening, and seamlessly onboarding candidates, where I quickly demonstrated a knack for identifying the right talent that matched both the technical and cultural needs of our clients. My role naturally grew to encompass more complex responsibilities as I began managing multiple accounts, particularly for large product-based companies operating in domains such as Storage, Networking, Systems, and E-commerce.
• One of my key contributions was conducting comprehensive market research to understand talent availability and wage trends, and supporting business development efforts that ultimately helped expand our client portfolio. I collaborated closely with hiring managers to craft precise job descriptions, clarify role requirements, and align search strategies to business objectives. Leveraging a variety of channels, I developed and curated a robust resume database, which significantly reduced time-to-hire and improved the quality of candidate submissions.
• As I moved into a leadership position, I began overseeing a team of recruiters, guiding them on sourcing techniques, candidate engagement, and best practices in client management. My experience in negotiating offers, overcoming candidate objections, and ensuring consistent follow-up until successful onboarding became invaluable in maintaining high offer-to-join ratios and candidate satisfaction.
• My holistic approach—combining hands-on recruitment, data-driven insights, market intelligence, and consultative stakeholder engagement—not only supported successful team building for our clients, but also established New Era’s reputation as a reliable talent solutions partner.