Headline

Talent Acquisition Specialist | Technical Hiring | Talent Intelligence | Recruitment Analytics | AI Recruitment | Employer Branding | Slot Game

About

I am passionate about leveraging my 4 years of global HR experience to design and implement innovative talent deployment strategies and cross-border mobility programs that drive business growth and employee satisfaction. With a strong background in expatriate tax, international assignments, and immigration advisory, I specialize in advising Fortune 500 companies on compliant and cost-effective solutions that align with their global HR objectives. My approach centers on delivering employee-centric mobility programs while ensuring regulatory adherence and strategic workforce planning. I am also deeply committed to building strong stakeholder relationships and driving impactful policy development and program transformation. By combining a keen understanding of international HR dynamics with a collaborative mindset, I help organizations navigate complex global talent challenges with agility and precision. My goal is to continue creating scalable, efficient, and compliant HR frameworks that empower businesses and employees alike to thrive in an interconnected world. I am currently looking for new ways to advance and contribute to a dynamic organization. Feel free to contact me if you know of any opportunities that match my skills or if you want to connect. Thank you for visiting my profile! You can contact me at bakilana.chethan@gmail.com

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

notion

openai

perplexity

Work experience

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Zitro, Sep 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, ▸ Own end-to-end talent acquisition for engineering, product, creative, and QA verticals — from workforce planning and JD development to offer closure and onboarding. ▸ Partner directly with C-suite and department heads to translate headcount plans into phased recruitment roadmaps, aligning hiring timelines with product delivery milestones. ▸ Built hiring infrastructure from scratch: defined SLAs, interview frameworks, assessment rubrics, and ATS workflows (Workday) for a greenfield talent function. ▸ Sourced passive senior talent using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, referral networks, and targeted vendor partnerships — consistently meeting aggressive hire targets. ▸ Managed post-offer experience including offer generation, BGV, and document collection, achieving near-zero candidate drop-off at the offer stage.

Talent Acquisition Partner at Zitro Technologies, Sep 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo, Own end-to-end talent acquisition for engineering, product, creative, and QA verticals — from workforce planning and JD development to offer closure and onboarding. Partner directly with C-suite and department heads to translate headcount plans into phased recruitment roadmaps, aligning hiring timelines with product delivery milestones. Built hiring infrastructure from scratch: defined SLAs, interview frameworks, assessment rubrics, and ATS workflows (Zoho, Workday) for a greenfield talent function. Sourced passive senior talent using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, referral networks, and targeted vendor partnerships — consistently meeting aggressive hire targets. Managed post-offer experience including offer generation, BGV, and document collection, achieving near-zero candidate drop-off at the offer stage.

Human Resources Executive at EF Education First, Sep 2023 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As an HR Executive at EF Education First, I have successfully driven recruitment strategies by filling over 20 technical and non-technical positions, improving the hiring cycle efficiency by 20% through proactive sourcing and pipeline management. My focus on identifying the right talent has strengthened the team and supported the company’s growth goals. As part of HR operations, I optimized processes for more than 150 employees by automating onboarding and payroll systems using SAP HCM and GreytHR. This automation enhanced accuracy and reduced processing time, allowing HR functions to run more smoothly and efficiently. As a key liaison for vendor and stakeholder management, I have overseen third-party staffing partnerships and spearheaded employee engagement programs that improved retention and overall workplace satisfaction. Additionally, I ensure compliance through regular HR audits, maintaining 100% adherence to statutory and company policies.

Associate Consultant at Wenger & Watson, Sep 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Delivered full-cycle recruitment services for technology clients across Software Engineering, Product, QA, DevOps, Mobile Engineering, and Technology functions. Successfully closed 25+ niche technical positions including Java, Node.js, .NET, DevOps, QA, Product, and iOS roles. Conducted extensive market research, talent mapping, and competitive intelligence to identify high-potential candidates. Built passive talent pipelines through strategic sourcing methodologies and direct candidate engagement. Managed stakeholder expectations throughout recruitment lifecycle including intake discussions, candidate calibration, interview management, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Advised hiring managers on talent availability, compensation trends, and market conditions to support hiring decisions. Delivered recruitment metrics and hiring progress updates in a performance-driven environment.

Talent Acquisition Consultant at Wenger & Watson, Sep 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs, Closed 25+ niche technical roles for marquee clients including Cred, Symphony, and Verizon — consistently within defined SLA timelines. Recruited across Java, NodeJS, QA (Manual/Automation), DevOps, .NET, iOS, MuleSoft, and Product/Program Management, developing deep domain expertise in tech hiring. Reduced time-to-fill by 25% by proactively building talent pipelines, leveraging market mapping, and engaging passive candidates before mandates opened. Delivered high-impact employer branding and candidate communication strategies, measurably increasing offer acceptance rates for key clients. Managed the full hiring lifecycle — job scoping, multi-channel sourcing, screening, assessment coordination, interview scheduling, and offer rollout.

Management Trainee at Wenger & Watson, Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 · 4 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Intern at Hatti Food and Beverages Pvt Ltd, Feb 2021 - May 2021 · 4 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, HR Internship

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and HR, Global academy of technology

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Finance, General, Christ University, Bangalore