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Shivapriya S Pillai

Talent Acquisition@ Amazon| Reduced Time-to-Fill by 20–27% | Data, AI & Product Hiring | Stakeholder Partner | Full Life Cycle Recruitment

Bengaluru

7+ years of work experience

Amazon
Jul 20242 yrsPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

•Led end-to-end hiring for niche, high-volume, and tech roles (AI/Prompt Engineering, BA, Compliance) across India , reducing time-to-fill by 23%, surpassing internal targets (78 days) & industry benchmarks. • Achieved a 100% Positive Candidate Response Rate (vs. 85% goal) and maintained 0% Negative Response Rate, ensuring exceptional candidate experience . • Owned Promise Metrics #2 (Candidate Experience) and #5 (Hiring Efficiency), delivering org-wide training to recruiters and improving hiring quality and turnaround. •Drove sourcing excellence by adopting AI sourcing tools (Cedric, Amazon Q, HireEZ) leading to a higher relevance ratio and improved top-of-funnel efficiency. •Built diverse, high-quality talent pipelines, improving slate diversity by 40–50%, and enabling faster hiring decisions for niche technical & leadership roles. • Spearheaded DEI programs including the Rekindle Program (Women Restart Program), building a pipeline of 20+ returnees and successfully hiring women professionals across BA, Compliance & Technical Writing roles. •Improved recruiter & panel capability by driving structured role-intake conversations, interviewer calibration, bar-raising alignment, and competency-based assessments.
Amazon
Jun 20224 yrs 1 moPresent

Amazon
Jun 20222 yrs 2 mosJul 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Grand Hyatt
Feb 20202 yrs 2 mosMar 2022

Kochi, Kerala, India

• Implemented a structured Buddy Program and launched 30–60–90 day check-ins, which elevated early employee engagement and improved first-year retention by 25%.. • Reduced probationary attrition by 15% by proactively addressing new-hire concerns and strengthening manager touchpoint. • Managed PeopleSoft updates, employee files, and HR documentation with high accuracy, ensuring audit-ready records at all times. • Negotiated with vendors, maintained contract compliance, and optimized HR service partnerships for improved efficiency. • Supported hiring teams by scheduling, screening, and facilitating interviews, speeding up the selection process. • Delivered clear and engaging new-hire orientation sessions to ensure smooth integration into hotel operations. •Partnered with department heads to align manpower needs and streamline recruitment workflows.
Renaissance Hotels
Dec 20181 yr 3 mosFeb 2020

Bangalore

• Supported recruitment lifecycle: job postings, screening, interview coordination, and offer management. • Streamlined interview scheduling, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate turnaround. • Facilitated comprehensive onboarding programs and delivered engaging orientation sessions for new hires. • Maintained employee files and ensured accurate HRIS updates, contributing to process efficiency and audit readiness.

Education

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies

PGDM, Human Resources and Marketing

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies

20162 yrs2018

B.com(hons), Accounting and Taxation

ICG THE IIS UNIVERSTY

20133 yrs2016

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Headline

Talent Acquisition@ Amazon| Reduced Time-to-Fill by 20–27% | Data, AI & Product Hiring | Stakeholder Partner | Full Life Cycle Recruitment

About

I’m a Recruiter with 6+ years of experience hiring for Data, BI, Product, Program Management and Analytics roles, currently at Amazon. I specialize in translating complex business needs into scalable hiring strategies, partnering closely with stakeholders to build high-impact teams. Over the years, I’ve led full lifecycle hiring for niche and high-demand roles, consistently reducing time-to-fill by 20–27% through proactive sourcing, market mapping, and pipeline strategy. I’ve delivered 100% positive candidate experience metrics, leveraged AI-driven sourcing tools to improve funnel quality, and driven initiatives across diversity hiring—including Women Returnship, PWD, and Veteran programs. Beyond hiring, I’ve owned key recruitment metrics, trained teams, and influenced hiring decisions through data-backed insights. What excites me next is building and scaling hiring strategies for fast-growing tech teams—especially in data, AI, and product spaces—where talent is a true competitive advantage. I’m particularly interested in roles where I can combine recruiting with talent intelligence, stakeholder consulting, and innovation in hiring practices. If you’re building high-impact teams or looking for a recruiter who brings both strategy and execution—I’d love to connect.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Recruiter at Amazon, Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, •Led end-to-end hiring for niche, high-volume, and tech roles (AI/Prompt Engineering, BA, Compliance) across India , reducing time-to-fill by 23%, surpassing internal targets (78 days) & industry benchmarks. • Achieved a 100% Positive Candidate Response Rate (vs. 85% goal) and maintained 0% Negative Response Rate, ensuring exceptional candidate experience . • Owned Promise Metrics #2 (Candidate Experience) and #5 (Hiring Efficiency), delivering org-wide training to recruiters and improving hiring quality and turnaround. •Drove sourcing excellence by adopting AI sourcing tools (Cedric, Amazon Q, HireEZ) leading to a higher relevance ratio and improved top-of-funnel efficiency. •Built diverse, high-quality talent pipelines, improving slate diversity by 40–50%, and enabling faster hiring decisions for niche technical & leadership roles. • Spearheaded DEI programs including the Rekindle Program (Women Restart Program), building a pipeline of 20+ returnees and successfully hiring women professionals across BA, Compliance & Technical Writing roles. •Improved recruiter & panel capability by driving structured role-intake conversations, interviewer calibration, bar-raising alignment, and competency-based assessments.

Recruiter at Amazon, Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

Senior Associate Recruiting Services at Amazon, Jun 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Human Resources Coordinator at Grand Hyatt, Feb 2020 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Kochi, Kerala, India, • Implemented a structured Buddy Program and launched 30–60–90 day check-ins, which elevated early employee engagement and improved first-year retention by 25%.. • Reduced probationary attrition by 15% by proactively addressing new-hire concerns and strengthening manager touchpoint. • Managed PeopleSoft updates, employee files, and HR documentation with high accuracy, ensuring audit-ready records at all times. • Negotiated with vendors, maintained contract compliance, and optimized HR service partnerships for improved efficiency. • Supported hiring teams by scheduling, screening, and facilitating interviews, speeding up the selection process. • Delivered clear and engaging new-hire orientation sessions to ensure smooth integration into hotel operations. •Partnered with department heads to align manpower needs and streamline recruitment workflows.

Human Resource Ambassador at Renaissance Hotels, Dec 2018 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bangalore, • Supported recruitment lifecycle: job postings, screening, interview coordination, and offer management. • Streamlined interview scheduling, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate turnaround. • Facilitated comprehensive onboarding programs and delivered engaging orientation sessions for new hires. • Maintained employee files and ensured accurate HRIS updates, contributing to process efficiency and audit readiness.

Education

PGDM, Human Resources and Marketing, Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies

B.com(hons), Accounting and Taxation, ICG THE IIS UNIVERSTY