Sanya Raina

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

17+ years of talent acquisition experience
Established multiple Global Capability Centers
Champion of diversity and inclusion initiatives

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in technology and retail sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingRecruiting

Other Skills

Account ManagementApplicant Tracking SystemsBackground ChecksBenefits NegotiationCRMClient RelationsCollege RecruitingContract RecruitmentCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Diversity and InclusionEmployee EngagementEmployee Referral ProgramsEmployer BrandingExecutive SearchHRIS

About

17+ years of extensive experience in talent acquisition, successfully established multiple Global Capability Centers (GCCs), Global Innovations Centers (GICs), & Global Technology Centers (GTC) from inception. My expertise includes generating cost savings, enhancing gender diversity, and attracting top-tier talent to set up greenfield Global Technology Centers for companies such as New Relic, Nike, and Itron. Recognized for strategic planning and team assembly, I consistently contribute to organizational growth. Navigating the recruitment landscape with precision, I support organizations in talent acquisition and drive successful outcomes.

Experience

18 yrs

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

New relic

Sr Manager Talent Acquisition (Bangalore & Hyderabad)

Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · India · Hybrid

Leading and mentoring high-performing team of 15 recruiters and coordinators, fostering collaborative and results-driven environment.
Spearheading talent acquisition efforts across multiple domains, including engineering, product design, and general administration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Partnering closely with CXO-level executives to develop and execute strategic hiring plans, driving recruitment of top-tier talent to meet business objectives.
Organizing and managing targeted hiring drives, successfully filling critical software engineering and product management roles through efficient and effective recruitment processes.
Built and scaled recruitment teams across diverse domains, ensuring robust hiring pipelines and talent pools to support company growth.
Implemented innovative recruitment strategies and best practices, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the talent acquisition process.
Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics to continuously improve hiring practices and achieve target hiring goals.
Maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring a seamless and positive recruitment experience aligned with company culture and values.
Championing diversity and inclusion initiatives within the recruitment process, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture & goals. Partnered with specialized diversity hiring vendors to attract the diversity talent.

Client RelationsPeople ManagementStakeholder ManagementTechnical RecruitingRecruitingTalent Acquisition+1

Nike

Manager Talent Acquisition-India

Aug 2020 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Led the establishment of high-performing teams from the ground up, attracting top
talent and making significant contributions to organizational growth, and fostering a
strong employer brand.
Effectively translated business strategy into comprehensive talent acquisition plans,
driving innovation in processes and providing leadership to high- performing teams.
Led a team of 15 Technical Recruiters, Coordinators & University Recruiter.
Developed and executed a talent acquisition strategy, implementing effective systems
for attracting talent and designing impactful programs, worked closely with various
leaders from different departments to understand the tech landscape, and current &
future scope of work which helped the talent acquisition team to create a compelling
elevator pitch & attract right talent effectively.
Managed various virtual events focused on diversity and inclusion to achieve gender
diversity goals, took charge of talent branding and recruitment marketing initiatives,
including LinkedIn-sponsored campaigns.
Worked closely with Finance & HR to make sure salaries to contract resources, vendor
payments & Referral bonuses are paid on time.
Candidate experience - Streamlined the onboarding process through seamless
collaboration with HR, IT, and Administration team, built a robust onboarding plan &
Day 1 Orientation for New hires by collaborating with multiple stakeholders in enabling
functions like HR/ IT & People solutions team to make sure we are on-boarding
candidates on time & with a great candidate experience so that they get their laptops
and IT assets on time. Provided necessary information and resources in advance so
that new employees feel welcomed and prepared.
TA Process Audit - Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance and
optimize the efficiency of the talent acquisition process.

Client RelationsPeople ManagementTechnical RecruitingTalent AcquisitionOnboardingDiversity and Inclusion

Itron, inc.

Talent Acquisition Lead -APAC

Feb 2017 – May 2020 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Led the Talent Acquisition function for the APAC region, optimizing recruitment processes across multiple countries.
Collaborated with Business Unit Heads and their teams to develop the TA Strategy, serving as their trusted talent advisor.
Successfully oversaw hiring for diverse business units, attracting highly skilled technical professionals from renowned product development companies across different levels.
Implemented cost-effective strategies by leveraging social networking sites and career portals to enhance candidate sourcing.
Enhanced and streamlined employee life cycle processes from hiring to onboarding, ensuring exceptional candidate experiences both internally and externally.
Provided active coaching and development opportunities for team members, fostering continuous improvement and skill development within the team.
Led campus recruitment initiatives, establishing solid partnerships with prestigious engineering colleges in India.
Championed Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives and organized Hackathons to attract top talent.
Managed vendor relationships and implemented governance measures, including internal and external audits for the TA function.
Revitalized various policies, such as Rehire/Referral schemes, and Relocation policies.

Talent AcquisitionRecruitingDiversity and InclusionVendor ManagementTechnical Recruiting

Harman international

Associate Manager - Talent Acquisition

May 2013 – Jan 2017 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience in managing full life-cycle/end-to-end recruitment, sourcing the best talent at all levels.
Built the teams from scratch for Analytics & Technology Business Unit.
Closely worked with Hiring Managers by assisting them with Hiring Needs.
Specialise in Volume & leadership hiring.
Coordinated with technical panel for screening candidates and scheduling of interviews.
Conducted HR Interviews, assessed cultural fitment
Built a strong partnership with external recruitment agencies,
Mentored and trained new joiners to adapt them to the recruitment process.

RecruitingClient RelationsOnboardingTalent Acquisition

Genpact headstrong capital markets

Sr. Recruitment Executive

Jun 2011 – May 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore

Worked closely with Business Heads to prioritize manpower needs, created a talent pool ready for future needs,
Sourced technical professionals through employee referrals, internal job postings & Job Portals.
Coordinated with technical panels for screening candidates and scheduling interviews.
Conducted HR Interviews to asses the cultural fitment
Successfully conducted weekend drives in Bangalore & other cities.

RecruitingClient RelationsTalent Acquisition