Jul 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Part of HR Shared Services (HRSS) in a GCC setup:
• Playing a pivotal role within the HR Shared Services framework of a GCC setup, streamlining talent acquisition operations and aligning sourcing strategies with organizational goals.
• Strategic Sourcing & Continuous Improvement
• Developed and implemented talent sourcing strategies across multiple regions (UK, India, USA, Canada, Middle East), achieving 93%+ YoY success in hiring.
• Continuously improved sourcing practices and pipeline health through targeted campaigns and data-driven adjustments.
• Metrics, Reporting & Insights
• Established key performance metrics and reporting structures to monitor sourcing impact, pipeline health, and areas for improvement.
• Prepared monthly business reviews and delivered regular updates on sourcing delivery and key programs.
• Thought Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Partnered with stakeholders to provide market insights and optimize hiring strategies.
• Collaborated globally to align on headcount plans, hiring goals, and operational metrics.
• Team Leadership & Diversity Advocacy
• Led a team of 24 sourcers, driving a proactive approach to sourcing and delivering diverse candidate slates.
• Mentored team members and championed diversity, equity, and inclusion in all sourcing activities.
• Adaptability & Growth Mindset
• Adapted sourcing strategies to evolving business needs and optimized hiring processes to enhance recruiter-sourcer collaboration.

Jun 2021 – Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Talent/Team Management
• Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent
• Build & lead a team of sourcers/recruiters across India, Singapore & Japan
• Responsible for hiring Product Managers, UX Designers, and SDET roles (Achieved 125% + QoQ)
• Created, conceptualised and implemented the entire reporting structure for multiple sourcing teams
• Overseeing the recruitment process, including passive candidate reach-out, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection of candidates
• Also managing the team which reviews direct applications(50k+ Applications screened with 61 Offers)
• Coaching, mentoring new joiners and existing teams based on business need
• Ensure hiring goals are met at the team and individual level (Achieved 133%+ QoQ)
• Project Management
• Optimized the hiring process which improved operational efficiency between recruiters and sourcers
• Developed a program to attract talent and improve time to hire
• Manage new initiatives based on the requirements
• Collaboration with multiple teams across APAC to meet hiring goals
• Developed and established key performance metrics for the team,
• Stakeholder / Client Management
• Partner with stakeholders, hiring managers, and business leaders to create strategies and address issues
• Solve problems and provide solutions by collecting and ​analyzing data, ​identifying alternatives amidst changes​, and seeking ways to improve the business process

Apr 2018 – Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos · On-site

• Team Management
• Managing a team of 30 sourcers and data analysts.
• Managing team which reviews online applications via careers page for APAC (1L+ Applications screened with 111 Offers)
• Managed teams for Tech / Non Tech, Cloud, Analytical roles, executive search, DEI specific roles, campus mapping, target company searches and events & conference.
• Managing bulk data operations team actioning on the internal hiring tool./ATS( 50K+ tickets with 100% SLA)
• Coaching, mentoring and grooming associates for the next role.
• Responsible for weekly, monthly and quarterly business reports.
• Project Management
• Large scale project management and account management, key representative for Cognizant with Google.
• Collaboration with multiple teams across Google to meet hiring goals.
• Created and delivered training content for new hires & refresher sessions.
• Create and implement performance management and competency building programs
• Trained Interviewer for Cognizant.
• Stakeholder / Client Management
• Partner with business leaders / hiring managers to create customised solutions and strategize for staffing requirements.
• Solve problems and provide solutions by collecting and analysing data, identify alternatives amidst changes and seek out ways to improve the business process.
• Prioritise recruitment requests based on client needs
• Process Improvement
• Conceptualised and Implemented BulkOps Teams quality audit model which resulted to 1 Error in 2020 Vs 18 Errors in 2019.
• Created a dashboard based on domain expertise which resulted in faster output with an impact of $56K & 4 FTE.
• Created a framework which sends out automated emails to various stakeholder giving them updates on the process.
• Initiate and manage multiple ideation programs throughout the year to come up with Process improvement ideas

Mar 2016 – Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo · On-site

• Focusing on global talent acquisition for The world's largest search engine
• .Delivering highly qualified candidates by sourcing, research and delivering a high caliber pipeline while assisting in meeting aggressive hiring goals as a team
• .Managing a team of 11 in terms of mentoring, providing training and continuous growth
• .Boolean search capability
• .Initiate in-depth and innovative sourcing strategies for human resource
• .Working in an environment of rapid change and changing needs
• .Experience in usage of in-house/internal recruitment tools very effectively
• .Demonstrated understanding of the talent market and how to research, develop, and execute against a plan to produce talent for immediate and future needs
• .Maintain current knowledge of emerging technology to stay abreast of innovative sourcing trends, social media outlets and best talent acquisition channels
• Experience in organising employee engagement activities

Oct 2014 – Mar 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

• My team supports hiring initiatives by sourcing, talent mapping & generating a high quality pipeline of leads for the Engineering & sales staffing teams worldwide.
• As a part of the Research Team, my role involves a pro-active approach to recruiting whereby I generate a pipeline of quality leads, develop profiles for the selected roles and skills and in turn build a real-time and strong database which can be effectively utilized by the company
• My responsibilities include - Sourcing, Talent Mapping and Talent Mining of qualified leads via Open Web search and other external social networks to create a talent pipeline to meet the current and future needs across the business
• Working closely with the functional sourcing teams in US to develop and complete profiles of talent leads for select roles, skills and of educational backgrounds
• Leveraging internal tools and databases to run internal reference checks for applicants.
• Working extensively in various sourcing events in partnership with the clients across the globe in hiring for niche roles
• Maintaining accurate, updated, and compliant information on our candidate management system

Jun 2008 – Jul 2012 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore

• Roles & Responsibilities as a Recruiter
• .Handling End to End Recruitment process
• .Understanding the requirements from the Panel
• .Looking after the entire cycle of recruitment that includes searching/sourcing potential candidates
• .Sourcing candidates from various job portals, referrals, internal database and networking
• .Short listing resumes by evaluating the candidate’s communication skills, presentation and technical skills based on the requirements
• .Involved in re-sorting & screening the resumes, closely working with Managers for scheduling meetings/appointments with the candidates
• .Negotiating & convincing candidates to accept the offer and make them join as soon as possible
• .Preparation of Weekly and Monthly report relating to Interviews with number of interviews happened, Offer made and Candidates Joined
• Roles & Responsibilities as a Business Development Executive
• .Identifying new market sectors for revenue growth and maintaining relationship with customers to achieve repeat/ referral business
• .Handling Pan India Clients
• .Client Relationship Management
• .Prepare Pitches, Presentations and E-mailers to potential clients thereby responding to Request for Information (RFI), Proposal (RFP), and Quotation (RFQ)
• .In-depth Mapping and lead generation through cold calling and meetings
• .Handling new client actuation for Perm Recruitment and temp staffing divisions
• .Meeting prospective clients, their HR Head & Directors/ Sr. Managers to review and negotiate on terms and conditions
• .Responsible for performance monitoring, guiding team members and provide help to resolve issues if any, and to enhance their performance