Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Seasoned Talent Manager with deep expertise in driving large-scale, end-to-end recruitment for non-tech functions across mid to senior levels. Currently leading talent acquisition for high-impact roles at Flipkart across Analytics, Sales, Planning, Marketing, Operations, Loyalty, Digital, Ad Sales, Strategy, Finance, SCM, and more. •Manage a team of 6 recruiters and 2 coordinators, collectively closing 600 800 lateral mandates annually to support rapidly scaling business units. •Building and developing team capability by setting clear performance goals, defining recruitment metrics, creating personalized development plans, and guiding career growth. •Skilled in building high-performing teams, designing scalable hiring strategies, and partnering with senior stakeholders to align recruitment with business priorities. •Partnering with Key stakeholders across levels Business , HRBP , Rewards, HR Ops, HR system, Talent Branding) to enable hiring . •Timely presentations of reports and data to showcase the key TA metrics, TAT , Diversity Hiring , Source Mix and candidate NPS with coordination with the HR analytics •Orchestrating external and internal hiring initiatives like Make Your Mark, Include, and career fairs to drive top-of-funnel growth and strengthen employer branding. •Actively engaged in talent mapping & Research exercises across roles and grades to proactively identify and engage potential future talent and succession pipelines. •Fast-tracked growth within the organization by leveraging core strengths, actively seeking learning opportunities, and consistently exceeding performance expectations. •Well-versed in using modern recruitment technologies and tools, including Greenhouse, SAP SuccessFactors, Zwayam, and Power BI, to streamline hiring workflows, track key metrics, and enhance data-driven decision-making.
Led end-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing to offer negotiation and closure for mid to senior-level roles across diverse functions including Analytics, Sales, Planning, Marketing, Operations, Loyalty, Digital, Ad Sales, Strategy, and Category Management. •Acted as a strategic partner to business units such as Paytm Wallet, Paytm Marketplace, and Paytm Payment Bank, delivering tailored hiring solutions aligned with business goals. •Spearheaded talent acquisition reporting, ensuring timely presentations of key TA metrics including TAT, Source Mix, Diversity Hiring, and Candidate NPS in collaboration with the HR Analytics team. •Managed offer fitments and negotiations, balancing candidate expectations with internal equity and budgetary considerations, in close coordination with business and HR stakeholders. •Tracked and analyzed key hiring metrics (e.g., TAT, Source Utilization, Cost of Hire, Hiring Quality Index, Gender Diversity) to drive process improvements and enhance hiring efficiency.Successfully led campus hiring initiatives, establishing strong relationships with academic institutions and developing early talent pipelines across functions. •Oversaw blue-collar and white-collar hiring efforts, including vendor management and execution in collaboration with staffing partners.
•Talent Acquisition Strategy Managed recruitment activities for business teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and collaborating closely with hiring managers. •TA Metrics & Reporting Provided timely presentations of key Talent Acquisition metrics such as TAT, Source Mix, Diversity Hiring, and Candidate NPS, in collaboration with the HR Analytics team for ongoing process improvement. •Offer Management & Negotiations Oversaw offer fitments and negotiations, balancing internal stakeholder needs and candidate expectations to secure high- quality hires. •Efficiency & Metrics Tracking Maintained key hiring metrics TAT, Source Utilization, Cost of Hire, Hiring Quality Index, Gender Diversity) to measure and improve the recruitment process efficiency. •Campus Recruitment & Relationship Building Led campus hiring initiatives, fostering relationships with universities and creating a sustainable talent pipeline for entry- to mid-level positions. •Employee Engagement Played a key role in employee engagement activities, including TGIF events, LSA, reward functions, Gems awards, and CSR initiatives. Organized recreational activities as part of the business HR role to enhance team morale. •Grievance Handling Actively managed employee grievances via the Speakup platform, ensuring a transparent and fair process for addressing employee concerns. •HR Automation Contributed to the automation of HR processes by helping the organization transition to the HRIRIS system, streamlining operations and
Opportunity Identification Identified unique job openings through direct interactions, sourcing from competition sites, career portals, newspapers, and expired job listings to ensure a broad candidate pool. •Profile Sourcing & Screening Actively sourced profiles from online job portals like Naukri and FirstNaukri, screening candidates for alignment with job requirements. •Walk-In Drives Organized and executed walk-in recruitment events to engage directly with potential candidates, accelerating the hiring process. •Candidate Coordination & Onboarding Maintained consistent follow-up with candidates from initial interview to final joining, assisting in documentation and onboarding through the iJoin platform for smooth integration. •Campus Recruitment Drives Conducted campus drives, coordinating with universities, students, and HR teams to attract top talent and build a strong recruitment pipeline. •Client Management Managed recruitment for high-profile clients including Berger, Vishal Mega Mart, Perfetti, Headfield, Accenture, hCentive, and ITC, ensuring satisfaction through effective recruitment strategies and timely