Rohit Pillai

Experience

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  SBE - B2B Tata Teleservices

  Oct 2008 - Oct 2011

  Senior Executive - HR & TA

  • Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Identifying staffing needs, sourcing and attracting qualified candidates, conducting interviews, and coordinating the hiring process.• Onboarding and Orientation: Facilitating the smooth integration of new employees into the organization, conducting orientation programs, and ensuring necessary paperwork is completed.• Employee Relations: Handling employee grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary actions, promoting a positive work environment, and addressing employee concerns.• Compensation and Benefits: Managing compensation and benefits programs, conducting salary reviews, administering employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Performance Management: Implementing performance management systems, conducting performance reviews, providing feedback and coaching to employees, and identifying training and development needs.• Policy Development and Compliance: Developing and updating HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations, and maintaining employee records.• Training and Development: Identifying training needs, organizing and delivering training programs, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.• HR Analytics and Reporting: Collecting and analyzing HR data, preparing reports on key HR metrics, and using data-driven insights to inform HR strategies and decision-making.• Employee Engagement and Retention: Implementing initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, such as employee recognition programs and career development opportunities.• HR Administration: Managing HR documentation and records, maintaining employee files, and ensuring compliance with administrative requirements. Show less

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  IPlace

  Nov 2011 - May 2019

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives and growth plans. Collaborate with senior leadership to understand workforce needs and create a recruitment roadmap. • Lead, mentor, and manage the talent acquisition team, including recruiters, sourcers, coordinators, and hiring specialists. Set clear performance goals, provide feedback, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. • Create and implement innovative employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies. • Design and implement efficient and effective recruitment processes that deliver high-quality hires in a timely manner. Continuously assess and improve the candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. • Develop strategies for building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs. • Manage relationships with external partners, including recruitment agencies, technology vendors, and industry networks. • Utilize data-driven insights to track and analyze recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire. Use analytics to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement. • Stay abreast of emerging recruitment technologies and tools and assess their potential to enhance recruitment processes. Implement innovative technologies to streamline workflows and enhance candidate engagement. • Ensure adherence to labor laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring. • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on talent acquisition initiatives, progress, and challenges. Present data-driven insights to support strategic decisions and showcase recruitment effectiveness.• Stay informed about industry trends, talent market dynamics, and competitive intelligence to drive proactive recruitment strategies. • Develop and manage the talent acquisition budget, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Show less • Talent Acquisition Strategy: Developing and implementing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.• Job Analysis and Position Description: Conducting job analysis to determine the requirements and responsibilities of various positions, and creating accurate and compelling job descriptions.• Sourcing and Attracting Candidates: Utilizing various sourcing channels such as job boards, social media, networking, and referrals to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.• Screening and Selection: Reviewing resumes, conducting initial screenings, and coordinating interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for the organization.• Interviewing and Assessment: Conducting in-depth interviews, behavioral assessments, and skills evaluations to assess candidates' suitability for specific roles.• Employer Branding: Developing and maintaining a positive employer brand to attract top talent, including managing online presence, participating in career fairs, and creating a positive candidate experience.• Recruitment Process Improvement: Continuously evaluating and improving the recruitment process, including streamlining processes, implementing innovative sourcing techniques, and leveraging technology solutions.• Candidate Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with potential candidates, ensuring effective communication throughout the recruitment process, and providing timely feedback and updates.• Recruitment Metrics and Reporting: Tracking and analyzing recruitment metrics, generating reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), and providing insights to support data-driven decision-making.• Compliance and Legal Requirements: Ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws, regulations, and equal employment opportunity guidelines throughout the recruitment process. Show less • As a Global Recruiter. I conduct in-depth [technical and non-technical] interviews for positions from startups to Fortune 500 corporations worldwide.• Source candidates using Internet-based sourcing techniques: job boards, web crawlers, search engines, social networking tools, university alumni sites, blogs, local organizations websites, discussion groups, and public and proprietary resume databases.• Full lifecycle recruiting experience - understanding the job order, sourcing and qualifying the right candidates, handling negotiations, and closing deals.• Conduct professional assessment and verification for skills, experience, availability, compensation, willingness to travel/relocate and overall suitability for the position.• Work on job orders from startups to Fortune 500 companies.• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Vendor Management Systems (VMS portals.• Prepare submittal documents for each shortlisted candidate and schedule interviews.• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.• Maintain daily and weekly client reports.• Was awarded Recruiter of the month multiple times. 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  • Head of Talent Acquisition (US & APAC)

    May 2016 - May 2019

  • Recruitment Manager

    May 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Senior Recruiter

    Nov 2011 - May 2015
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  IDC Technologies, Inc.

  Jun 2019 - Feb 2021

  Business Unit Head - TA (ANZ & ASEAN)

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives and growth plans. Collaborate with senior leadership to understand workforce needs and create a recruitment roadmap. • Lead, mentor, and manage the talent acquisition team, including recruiters, sourcers, coordinators, and hiring specialists. Set clear performance goals, provide feedback, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. • Create and implement innovative employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies. • Design and implement efficient and effective recruitment processes that deliver high-quality hires in a timely manner. Continuously assess and improve the candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. • Develop strategies for building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs. • Manage relationships with external partners, including recruitment agencies, technology vendors, and industry networks. • Utilize data-driven insights to track and analyze recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire. Use analytics to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement. • Stay abreast of emerging recruitment technologies and tools and assess their potential to enhance recruitment processes. Implement innovative technologies to streamline workflows and enhance candidate engagement. • Ensure adherence to labor laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring. • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on talent acquisition initiatives, progress, and challenges. Present data-driven insights to support strategic decisions and showcase recruitment effectiveness.• Stay informed about industry trends, talent market dynamics, and competitive intelligence to drive proactive recruitment strategies. • Develop and manage the talent acquisition budget, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Show less

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  IPlace

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2023

  Senior Vice President (NA, UK, EMEA, APAC)

  Heading the Talent Acquisition at iPlace, servicing mid-sized to large corporations in IT, BFSI, Telecom, manufacturing and engineering.• Led the development and execution of comprehensive global talent acquisition strategies to support business growth, spanning multiple regions and industries. • Oversaw a high-performing team of talent acquisition professionals, driving collaboration and alignment with business leaders to ensure recruitment needs were met effectively. • Championed the enhancement of the employer brand on a global scale, resulting in increased candidate engagement, improved candidate quality, and reduced time-to-fill metrics. • Designed and implemented innovative sourcing techniques and recruitment initiatives to attract diverse and top-tier talent, fostering an inclusive hiring environment. • Collaborated closely with senior leadership to understand business goals, workforce planning, and talent requirements, translating these insights into actionable talent acquisition plans. Leveraged data-driven insights and metrics to continuously optimize recruitment processes, resulting in streamlined operations, improved candidate experiences, and enhanced stakeholder satisfaction. • Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and optimized resources to maximize the effectiveness of external partnerships.• Played a pivotal role in integrating mergers and acquisitions from a talent perspective, ensuring a seamless onboarding process and alignment with the organization's culture and values. • Served as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives, providing insights into talent market trends, competitive intelligence, and recruitment best practices to drive informed decision-making. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement innovative technologies and tools, enhancing efficiency and enabling data-driven talent acquisition strategies. Show less

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  Synechron

  Aug 2023 - now

  Senior Manager - Global Talent Acquisition (APAC,ANZ & EMEA)

  • Lead a multinational talent acquisition team responsible for executing a comprehensive recruitment strategy across diverse regions, resulting in a streamlined and effective hiring process.• Develop and implement global talent sourcing strategies that attract top-tier candidates from various industries and geographies, increasing the quality of hires and reducing time-to-fill.• Manage a team of recruiters, sourcers, and hiring specialists across multiple continents, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture that consistently exceeds recruitment targets.• Drive initiatives to enhance the company's global employer brand, resulting in increased candidate engagement and a strengthened online presence.• Lead the design and standardization of recruitment processes that optimize candidate experience, improve hiring manager satisfaction, and ensure compliance with regional labor laws and regulations.• Spearhead diversity and inclusion efforts within the recruitment process, resulting in a more diverse candidate pipeline and improved representation across all levels of the organization.• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and regional HR teams to align talent acquisition strategies with business goals, workforce planning, and market trends• Utilize data-driven insights to analyze recruitment metrics and make informed decisions, providing actionable recommendations to enhance recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.• Manage vendor relationships across various regions, negotiating contracts and optimizing external partnerships to achieve cost-effective and high-quality recruitment solutions.• Play a pivotal role in talent integration during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a seamless onboarding process and cultural alignment of acquired talent.• Present regular reports to senior leadership, providing updates on recruitment progress, key performance metrics, and strategic initiatives. Show less