Rakesh Kumar — HR Manager

I am a seasoned leader with extensive experience in talent management and talent acquisition across multi-regional Global Capability Centers (GCCs). My expertise spans various sectors, including IT, Financial Services, Aviation, and Technology, where I have successfully managed recruitment for senior leadership and specialized roles in India, MEA, and APAC regions. I am passionate about implementing innovative campus recruitment strategies at premier institutions, focusing on building strong talent pipelines for high-demand sectors such as digital transformation and fintech. Throughout my career, I have showcased excellence in strategizing and designing talent acquisition processes, including the establishment of Centers of Excellence (COEs) in emerging markets. I leverage AI-powered recruitment tools to streamline sourcing and engage passive candidates, ensuring high-quality hires. With a proven track record of managing vendor relationships and driving the sourcing of specialized talent, I am committed to delivering exceptional results in talent acquisition and organizational success. Key Achievements: - Delivered over 150 onboardings per month for ITC Infotech GCC unit and ramped up 10+ GCCs at ANSR with over 800+ hires in just over two years. - Closed 80+ leadership mandates, specializing in U.S. Taxation, SOX, FP&A, and Digital Transformation roles across multiple GCCs. - Led the implementation of AI-based sourcing tools, enhancing candidate engagement by 25% and reducing time-to-source by 30%. Skills: Talent Solutioning, Strategy Development Recruitment Marketing, Employer Value Proposition (EVP) End-to-End Talent Operations Management Stakeholder Engagement, Business Partnering Global Talent Acquisition, Market Intelligence Diversity Hiring, Inclusive Talent Programs Leadership Hiring, Succession Planning Talent Pipeline Development, Talent Pool Management Talent Market Intelligence, Workforce Planning, Honors & Awards Title: ITC Infotech Long Service Award Associated with: ITC Infotech Issuer: ITC Infotech Issue Date: Sep 2022 Description: Recognized for outstanding service and contributions to the organization for 15yrs Title: Spot Awards Associated with: ITC Infotech Issuer: ITC Infotech Issue Date: June-2012, Mar 2013, July 2014, Aug 2018, Sep 2021 Description: Awarded for exceptional performance and contributions to team success. Title: Most Valuable Manager Associated with: TAP Nite Issuer: ITC Infotech Issue Date: 2011 and 2013 Description: Nominated twice for demonstrating outstanding leadership and team management skills.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Global Talent Acquisition across IT, Financial Services, and Technology sectors.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 20 yrs