Sowmya Balasubramanya

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Achieved 30% increase in diverse candidate recruitment at IBM.
Specialized in executive search and strategic sourcing.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional specializing in recruitment and talent acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionDiversity HiringEmployer BrandingRecruitmentRecruitment ManagementClient Relationship ManagementHuman Resources

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsAttention to DetailBenefits NegotiationBusiness Process Outsourcing (BPO)CRMCall CenterCampus RecruitmentCandidate SourcingClient Relationship StrengtheningCollege RecruitingCommunicationContract RecruitmentEmployee InductionEmployee RelationsEnd-to-End Hiring

About

With over 20 years of expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition, I have successfully led high-impact recruitment strategies for some of the world’s leading companies, including IBM, Amazon, and Xerox. My career is defined by my ability to drive diversity hiring, enhance employer branding, and build strong talent pipelines. I specialise in executive search, cost-effective recruiting, and strategic sourcing, with a proven track record of increasing diverse candidate recruitment by 30% at IBM. I thrive in both IT and non-IT recruitment, adept at crafting job descriptions, managing external recruitment agencies, and leading teams to deliver exceptional results. I am passionate about contributing to organizations that value innovation, diversity, and excellence, and I am always eager to collaborate with forward-thinking teams to drive business success through strategic talent acquisition.

Experience

20 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Ibm

Recruitment Manager

Jul 2018 – Jul 2023 · 5 yrs · Bangalore · Hybrid

Partnered with hiring directors to define job descriptions and leadership qualifications.
Led diversity hiring initiatives, resulting in a 30% increase in diverse candidate recruitment.
Enhanced employer branding via strategic online recruitment campaigns.
Developed a robust talent pipeline by anticipating future hiring needs.
Managed external recruitment agencies and led performance evaluations for the leadership hiring team.

Diversity HiringEmployer BrandingTalent Pipeline DevelopmentJob Description CraftingExternal Recruitment Agency ManagementExecutive Recruitment+1

Amazon

Recruiter

Dec 2016 – May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore · On-site

Executed recruitment strategies for roles at L4 and above.
Maintained alignment with stakeholders on recruitment goals and expectations.
Sourced candidates through job boards, social media, and referrals, achieving a high placement rate.
Managed candidate relations, including salary negotiations and recruitment drives.

Recruitment StrategiesStakeholder ManagementCandidate SourcingSalary NegotiationRecruitmentTalent Acquisition

Xerox business services

Recruiting Manager

Jul 2011 – Dec 2016 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Bangalore · On-site

Led a recruitment team with a focus on performance reviews and strategic direction.
Strengthened client relationships and expanded service offerings within existing accounts.
Directed special recruitment projects in collaboration with APAC counterparts.

Team LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementPerformance ReviewsRecruitment Management

Sapient

Senior Associate – Hiring

Jan 2008 – Jul 2011 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Managed end-to-end hiring processes, specialising in niche IT skills recruitment.
Conducted interviews, negotiated offers, and ensured timely onboarding.

End-to-End HiringInterviewingOffer NegotiationRecruitmentTalent Acquisition