Sai Charan

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India13 yrs 2 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

12+ years of experience in global talent acquisition.
Led diversity initiatives increasing workforce diversity from 12% to 22%.
Recognized as Best Talent Advisor in India for exceptional performance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert specializing in IT, Finance, and Life Sciences sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyDiversity ManagementEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

Project ExecutionStakeholder CollaborationTalent SourcingData-Driven Decision MakingStakeholder ManagementRecruitment Metrics AnalysisFeedback IntegrationConflict ResolutionTeam ManagementBranding StrategyVendor ManagementTraining FacilitationChange ManagementEmployee RetentionWorkforce Growth

About

With over 12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, I have a strong track record of designing and executing recruitment strategies that drive business growth and organizational success. I specialize in full-cycle recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and leadership hiring across global regions, including India, the US, Singapore, and the UK, with a focus on high-growth sectors such as Information Technology, Finance, and Life Sciences. I am passionate about creating diverse and inclusive teams, and I’ve led initiatives that have significantly improved workforce diversity and optimized recruitment processes. My expertise in business partnering allows me to align recruitment strategies with organizational objectives, ensuring that talent acquisition is a strategic lever for growth. Throughout my career, I have led large-scale recruitment projects, developed targeted campaigns to attract top talent, and managed senior-level hires with a data-driven, process-oriented approach. My commitment to continuous improvement and employee engagement has earned me multiple recognitions, including awards for outstanding recruitment performance. If you're looking for a results-driven Talent Acquisition leader who can deliver on global hiring needs and drive impactful change, let's connect! I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations that foster talent growth and organizational excellence.

Experience

13 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Visa

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Jun 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Spearheading recruitment strategy for multiple business units, focusing on critical technology roles across Software Engineering, Data Engineering, AI, and Product/Program Management.
Acting as a strategic recruitment partner to senior leaders across India, US, and Singapore, ensuring alignment with organizational talent needs and business objectives.
Leading lateral recruitment initiatives for mid-to-senior-level and leadership roles, optimizing candidate pipelines and engagement.
Overseeing end-to-end recruitment processes, including offer management and negotiations.
Developing targeted recruitment campaigns and job advertisements through social media platforms to attract top-tier talent.
Partnering with HR and business stakeholders to enhance recruitment processes and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Project ExecutionStakeholder CollaborationTalent SourcingRecruitment StrategyData-Driven Decision MakingTalent Acquisition

Merck group

Delivery Lead – Talent Acquisition

Aug 2016 – May 2021 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Built and managed a high-performing recruitment team that drove growth for Merck’s Global IT Centre from 250 to 1,350 employees (409% increase) by implementing targeted recruitment strategies.
Led recruitment efforts for senior leadership roles, including managing executive searches for high-priority positions within IT and related sectors.
Played a critical role in Merck’s M&A activities, leading recruitment to integrate Sigma Aldrich and facilitate seamless transitions.
Recognized as the Best Talent Advisor in India and received Spot Recognition Award for exceptional performance and commitment.
Championed diversity initiatives, increasing the organization’s diversity composition from 12% to 22%.
Managed large-volume hiring for emerging technology roles, ensuring recruitment compliance and efficiency.

Project ExecutionStakeholder ManagementTalent AcquisitionDiversity ManagementRecruitment Metrics Analysis

Marlabs inc.

IT Recruiter – Employee Engagement

Apr 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for IT roles across various business units, working closely with HR business partners and hiring managers.
Developed and implemented employee engagement strategies to enhance retention and workplace satisfaction.
Utilized data-driven approaches to monitor and report on recruitment metrics, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Project ExecutionEmployee EngagementData-Driven Decision MakingRecruitment StrategyTalent Acquisition

Quess corp limited- previously magna infotech

IT Recruiter – Talent Acquisition

Jul 2012 – Apr 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Led recruitment for IT positions, ensuring alignment with business needs and organizational objectives.
Supported hiring managers in recruitment planning, job marketing, and candidate sourcing.

Project ExecutionTalent SourcingRecruitment StrategyTalent Acquisition