Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Senior Talent Acquisition / Lead | 9+ Years | IT Specialist I bridge the gap between high-impact talent and business growth. With over 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, I have successfully delivered recruitment solutions across core IT and non-IT domains, handling everything from high-volume hiring to complex niche and leadership roles in global markets. I bring a strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, partnering closely with stakeholders to align hiring strategies with organizational goals. My expertise lies in building scalable hiring processes, strengthening employer branding, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. Areas of Expertise • Full-Cycle Recruitment – Technical, Niche & Bulk Hiring • Global Recruitment – Multi-region & diverse market exposure • ATS Expertise – Workday, Oracle, Jobvite • Stakeholder Management – Business & leadership alignment • Team Leadership – Mentoring and performance-driven delivery Key Contributions • Led end-to-end hiring initiatives across IT and non-IT verticals • Optimized recruitment workflows using ATS platforms, improving efficiency and turnaround time • Acted as a strategic talent partner to senior leadership • Delivered consistent candidate satisfaction through transparent and structured hiring processes I am passionate about driving recruitment excellence, building strong talent pipelines, and contributing to long-term organizational success through strategic hiring.
As a Senior Talent Acquisition professional at Bristlecone, I lead and deliver end-to-end recruitment for enterprise IT, digital, and niche technology roles, supporting business growth across multiple projects and geographies. I work closely with hiring managers and leadership to translate workforce needs into effective talent strategies. Key Responsibilities & Impact: • Manage full-cycle recruitment for IT and niche roles, from requirement intake to offer closure • Drive bulk and specialized hiring to meet aggressive project timelines • Partner with stakeholders to understand technical and business requirements, ensuring quality and speed • Leverage ATS platforms (Workday / Oracle) to track pipelines, improve reporting, and maintain compliance • Optimize sourcing strategies across job portals, social media, referrals, and direct search • Ensure a positive candidate experience through clear communication and structured interview processes • Coordinate with HR, onboarding, and operations teams to ensure smooth hiring closures • Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen Bristlecone’s talent presence in the market Key Skills Applied: Talent Acquisition | IT Recruitment | Niche Hiring | Stakeholder Management | ATS (Workday, Oracle) | Global Hiring | Team Coordination | Process Improvement
• Working in IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and all BFSI roles, I closely collaborate with foreign and Indian stakeholders/business heads (in the U.K., US, Australia, Bulgaria, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.) to comprehend their responsibilities and ensure prompt position closure. • Lead and manage a team of recruiters or talent acquisition specialists. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, ensuring they have the necessary resources and tools to succeed. • Effectively and proactively communicate with candidates, recruiters and hiring managers, regarding their status and questions within the recruitment cycle especially related to progress with interview scheduling, contract or offer letters, pre- employment and pre-offer checks, and onboarding. • Expertise in Application Tracking Systems, in creating new jobs with specific POS, updating pre-assessment scores and moving stages and offer initiation through ATS. • Serving as a bridge between the candidate and the Stakeholder by providing timely updates regarding the process. • Review resumes, conduct initial screenings, and coordinate interviews. Collaborate with hiring managers to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. Ensure a fair and efficient selection process. • Collaborate with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and other vendors to leverage their services and ensure a positive candidate experience. • Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and company policies. Foster diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process by implementing strategies to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds.