Sanavulla C

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI-driven recruitment strategies.
  • Proven track record in building high-performance teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management and candidate engagement skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert specializing in AI-driven recruitment for tech companies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionAi-driven RecruitmentStakeholder ManagementCandidate EngagementProgram ManagementSourcing Delivery ManagementMarket AnalysisRecruitment ProcessesCandidate ManagementClient Management

Other Skills

AutomationBenefits NegotiationConsultingData ManagementExecutive SearchHiringHuman ResourcesInterviewingInterviewsJob EvaluationManagementMarket ResearchMicrosoft OfficeNegotiationsOnboarding

About

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by". Engineer turned recruiter..!! What I do at Plivo - I work closely with the Tech & business leaders to scale teams that turn cutting-edge AI and high-throughput systems into products millions love. If you are - A polyglot engineer who ships elegant, production-grade code A force multiplier who sees around corners and raises the talent bar A curious mind that treats AI as a playground, not a buzzword Sound like you? Drop a note ➜ sanavulla@plivo.com or hit Connect—let’s build the future together.

Experience

10 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
4 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Plivo

3 roles

Principal TA Business Partner

Promoted

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Architecting the India Talent Acquisition at Plivo.
  • Transitioning into AI-driven recruitment, leveraging AI tools to optimise the hiring process from sourcing to candidate engagement, with a focus on data, technology, and automation for improved outcomes.
Talent AcquisitionAI-driven recruitmentData ManagementAutomation

Lead - Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Feb 2023Dec 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Leading the TA portfolio for the solutions business line at Plivo along with managing a high-performance team of recruiters.
  • I am mostly engrossed in
  • Attracting, Engaging & Hiring Passive talent from Start-ups ,Internet companies & Software companies.
  • Sourcing, Interviewing, Negotiations, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Reporting, Talent Analytics & Process Improvements.
  • Responsible for People Management, Hiring timelines, Cost Optimisation, Talent Branding & Process excellence.
Talent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementsNegotiations

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Feb 2022Feb 2023 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Built a world-class team for Plivo Engineering, Product Support, Product Ops, Design & Sales functions in India !
  • Attracting, engaging and hiring passive talent from start-ups, internet companies, software companies.
  • Deciphering job descriptions into meaningful conversations.
  • Hand-holding you through the Interview process ensuring memorable experiences.
  • Probably Extending an Offer and explaining Life at Plivo as you brace up to join us.
  • Providing a personalised candidate journey with us as you get to know us a little better every time
  • and finally... Planning the big welcome as you join the Plivo pack to ensure you have a stellar New-hire experience with us!
Talent AcquisitionCandidate EngagementInterviewingOnboarding

Harman international

Talent Advisor

May 2021Feb 2022 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Careernet technologies

Lead - RPO Programs

Apr 2019May 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Program Management / Sourcing Delivery Management for mid-sized to large RPO programs with Product Companies/GICs / Captives in Bangalore.
  • Involved in Hands-on Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, Delivery Management, Process Excellence, Strategic Planning, Account Management & People Management.
  • Delivery responsibilities include Planning, Sourcing Management, Data Management, Hiring Timelines & cost efficiency across the programs associated with.
  • Involved in Market Research & Analysis, Talent Mapping, and Compensation Bench Marking.
Program ManagementSourcing Delivery ManagementStakeholder ManagementMarket Research

Philips

2 roles

Senior Recruiter

Promoted

Jan 2018Dec 2018 · 11 mos

  • Talent Acquisition, Involved in building IT capability from scratch in Philips Global Business Services, Chennai.
  • Involved in Market Analysis, Role Bench-marking, Job evaluation, Grading, and new Org design for setting up the new IT CoE's in Philips GBS Chennai.
  • Organizing Recruitment strategy meetings to discuss the profile, Job description and interview process with hiring leaders.
  • Planning and implementing sourcing strategies.
  • Sourcing candidates through different channels. Good experience in sourcing passive candidates.
  • Leading candidates through the recruiting process ensuring efficiency in scheduling, timely
  • feedback.
  • Handling salary negotiations, salary closures, and issuance of Offer Letters. Manages to agreed service level agreement (SLA) throughout process.
  • Generate weekly and quarterly reports for the Recruitment Meetings, including updates against all Key Performance Indicator's.
  • Reporting the hiring status to Hiring leaders and Transition Managers.
  • Responsible for hiring timelines
Talent AcquisitionMarket AnalysisJob EvaluationRecruitment Strategy

Recruiter

Jun 2017Dec 2017 · 6 mos

  • As a Member of Philips Talent Acquisition Team I am entirely responsible for end to end Recruitment processes in multiple business groups, maintaining strong relationships with the stakeholders and developing a deep understanding on business requirements.
  • Gather job specifications from hiring managers with detailed job descriptions and skill requirements. Discuss the profile and requirement process with hiring managers.
  • Planning and implementing sourcing strategies.
  • Source candidates using multiple sourcing channels including job boards, internet searches, employee referrals, direct applications, database search and networking.
  • Leading candidates through the recruiting process ensuring efficiency in scheduling, timely
  • feedback.
  • Extending and explaining offers to the candidates. Handling salary negotiations, salary closures, and issuance of Offer Letters, and follow-up with candidates till their DOJ. Manages to agreed service level agreement (SLA) throughout process.
  • Generate weekly and quarterly reports for the Recruitment Meetings, including updates against all Key Performance Indicator's.
  • Hands on experience in hiring crucial in tight hiring deadlines.
  • Strong interface with Hiring Managers & Candidates.
Recruitment ProcessesCandidate ManagementReporting

Careernet technologies

2 roles

Talent Aquisition Consultant - II

Oct 2016May 2017 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Understanding client's manpower requirement on technical grounds.
  • Source, interview, and select applicants for technical positions.
  • Candidate Engagement – Good rapports with the candidate, understand their interest level, evaluate their skills, interview the aspirants when required, candidate selection, qualification determination, candidate counselling.
  • Client Management - Coordinating with the Client & business to initiate new requirements, sharing suitable profiles according to the requirements, follow-up on the status of the profiles shared on run-time basis, sharing interview schedules, follow-up till closure.
  • Enhancing the Relationship with the Existing Clients & ensure delivery.
  • Team Management and Mentoring teammates if required.
  • Maintain MIS reports as per the process requirements.
  • Ability to stay updated with skill set and industry trends, development and changes.
Client ManagementCandidate EngagementTeam Management

Talent Aquisition Consultant - I

Mar 2015Sep 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Understanding client's manpower requirement on technical grounds.
  • Source, interview, and select applicants for technical positions.
  • Sourcing potential candidates trough various sources like job sites, internet searches, employee referrals and database search.
  • Understanding & screening the resume based on technology, skill set, experience &
  • Education, Short-listing the appropriate profile, sourced.
  • Candidate Engagement – Good rapports with the candidate, understand their interest level, evaluate their skills, interview the aspirants when required, candidate selection, qualification determination, candidate counselling.
  • Briefing the candidates about the job opportunity.
  • Ensuring the necessary follow-ups.
  • Client Management - Coordinating with the Client & business to initiate new requirements, sharing suitable profiles according to the requirements, follow-up on the status of the profiles shared on run-time basis, sharing interview schedules, follow-up till closure.
  • Enhancing the Relationship with the Existing Clients & ensure delivery.
  • Team Management and Mentoring teammates if required.
  • Maintain MIS reports as per the process requirements.
  • Ability to stay updated with skill set and industry trends, development and changes.
Client ManagementCandidate EngagementTeam Management

Education

Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, RKValley (RAC)

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2010Jan 2014

Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, RKValley (RAC)

PUC — M.BiPC

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Z.P High School, Chowdepalle.

SSC

Jan 2008Jan 2008

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