Prashanth R
HR/Talent Acquisition at Incerebrum
Greater Bengaluru Area
13+ years of work experience
Apr 20251 yr 7 mosPresent
Dec 20232 yrs 11 mosPresent
As the Director – Talent Acquisition & HR at OneOrigin since December 2023, I’m responsible for leading and driving impactful HR and talent strategies across multiple business functions. My role involves overseeing global HR initiatives, such as the implementation of ISO audit protocols, POSH compliance, and the adoption of new HRMS/ATS platforms to streamline operations. I’m passionate about creating an outstanding candidate experience and strengthening employer branding, and I’ve led several successful campaigns to attract top talent.
Additionally, I work closely with leadership teams across various departments like Product, Technology, Sales, and Marketing to ensure alignment on workforce planning and organizational strategies. I also take pride in mentoring and leading a team of five recruiters, optimizing hiring processes, and implementing robust frameworks for candidate sourcing, assessment, and onboarding. One of my key focuses has been enhancing recruitment efficiency, as demonstrated by significantly improving the hiring selection ratio and introducing data-driven performance analytics.
My approach blends strategic thinking with a deep focus on people, ensuring that both organizational goals and employee experiences are consistently elevated.
Feb 20224 yrs 9 mosPresent
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
As a Principal Recruiter at Epsilon India from February 2021 to October 2023, I played a pivotal role in driving the talent acquisition strategy for the organization. I collaborated closely with senior leadership and HR teams to align recruitment strategies with business objectives and growth plans, ensuring that our talent pipeline met evolving workforce needs.
My responsibilities spanned full-cycle hiring across multiple functions, including technology, marketing, analytics, and business operations, where I managed sourcing, screening, assessments, and final selection for mid-to-senior level roles. I also led a team of six recruiters, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement to ensure timely and efficient deliverables.
I championed employer branding initiatives by creating compelling job content, EVP messaging, and targeted recruitment campaigns, ensuring a high-touch, professional experience for candidates. My proactive approach to relationship-building and participation in industry events helped build strong pipelines of passive and active candidates, ensuring we were prepared for future hiring needs.
Throughout my tenure, I monitored recruitment KPIs, leveraged ATS and reporting tools, and stayed ahead of industry trends to continually improve sourcing effectiveness and enhance process automation. This helped ensure compliance and gave us a competitive edge in talent acquisition.
Mar 201310 yrs 1 moMar 2023
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
As a Staffing Lead at PayPal India (formerly eBay, Inc.) from November 2012 to November 2018, I led a high-performing team of recruiters and coordinators, ensuring the seamless execution of recruitment activities across the APAC region. My role involved meeting diverse client hiring needs by recruiting top talent for various levels, including Senior Product Managers, Senior Technical Managers, and Recent College Graduates (RCGs), all while maintaining stringent SLAs. I developed and implemented innovative hiring strategies in close partnership with business units, enhancing candidate experiences and elevating selection processes.
A key achievement during my tenure was pioneering the adoption of Behavioral Interviewing (BI) methods across teams, which significantly improved the quality of interviews and helped in coaching hiring managers on best practices. Additionally, I spearheaded several Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) initiatives, ensuring stakeholder engagement and project compliance while also contributing to data-driven recruitment planning.
My efforts were recognized through multiple Spot Awards, including one for establishing the Compliance team and fostering strong recruitment partnerships across various locations. I also played a pivotal role in campus hiring initiatives, further enhancing PayPal’s recruitment capabilities and building a strong talent pipeline for the organization.
20084 yrs2012
During my tenure as a Recruiter at NetApp India Pvt Ltd from December 2008 to November 2012, I managed the full-cycle recruitment process, consistently achieving an average of 80 external hires within tight 30-day timelines across various technical domains. I championed inclusive hiring by employing diverse sourcing strategies to enhance gender diversity and broaden the talent pool. I also played a key role in the Engenio merger, redefining hiring processes and driving employee referral programs. Throughout my time at NetApp, I continuously introduced best practices to enhance the candidate experience and contributed to refining recruitment operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Education
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, BANGALORE
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
bangalore university
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