Sindhu Madhavan (Varghese)

Actively recruiting for a Diverse & Inclusive Talent @ Hill International "Its just not about hiring it is about creating success stories" UAE Golden Visa Holder

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

As a seasoned global talent acquisition professional with over two decades of experience, I've successfully executed strategic initiatives that directly align with business objectives. My expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing recruitment processes, and attracting top talent across diverse industries. With a proven track record in infrastructure, energy, technology, and Giga Programs, I've demonstrated my ability to manage complex recruitment projects and foster high-performing teams. Expertise: Strategic Talent Acquisition: Developing and implementing comprehensive recruitment strategies to reduce time-to-hire and cost-per-hire. Team Leadership: Managing and coaching high-performing teams of up to 26 recruiters and coordinators. Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging metrics and analytics to measure recruitment effectiveness and optimize processes. Diversity & Inclusion: Promoting inclusive hiring practices to build diverse and innovative teams. Key Achievements: Successfully led the talent acquisition strategy for the establishment of India GID and the Giga program in Saudi Arabia. Implemented following initiatives to improve recruitment efficiency *ATS optimisation. *Candidate sourcing optimisation. *Interview process optimisation. *Offer acceptance rate. *Reduced time to hire and cost per hire. *Built and developed high-performing teams of 26 recruiters. Skills: *Talent Acquisition Strategy *Team Leadership *Data Analysis *Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) *Diversity & Inclusion *Market Analysis *Stakeholder Management *Communication *Negotiation #talent acquisition #recruitment #leadership #data analytics #diversity #inclusion #jacobs #india #middleeast

Experience

  • Talent Acquisition Manager - Middle East at Hill International, Inc.
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Jacobs (6 yrs)
    • Head of Talent Acquisition
      Oct 2022 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

      We deliver impactful global solutions to create a more connected, sustainable world. Continually seeking talented professionals who wish to pursue a career within a range of sectors across Saudi, Qatar, UAE and Globally.

    • Head of Talent Acquisition- India
      Sep 2018 - Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for all Talent Acquisition functions and initiatives . Jacobs, a Fortune 500 company is growing rapidly across a number of regions and sectors and as a result we are actively recruiting into the following teams; Transport Infrastructure; Road, Rail, Aviation and Ports ,Energy, Chemical ,Water & Environment, Geotech, Data centre ,Advanced Facilities Right talent pertaining to our sector are always welcome . If you would like to explore senior technical or management opportunities with us,you can write to me in confidence at [email protected]

  • Business Head Talent Acquisition & Operations (INDIA - APAC - MENA) EPC,O&G /EMPI,Pharma & Chemical at Hector & Streak Consulting Private Limited
    Aug 2009 - Sep 2018 · 9 yrs 2 mos

    Have been actively involved in cross - functional searches for top management including Expats,Managing Directors, CXO/ Senior management. Partnering with clients in Infrastructure,Power, EPC /Oil and Gas, Pharma ,Chemicals,IT, FMCG, Metals, Heavy engineering and other process-oriented industries.

  • Sr Manger HR at Mangalam
    Oct 2005 - Oct 2009 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Manager HR at Omam Consultants
    2004 - 2005 · 1 yr