Archana AP
@archanaap
Talent Acquisition leader driving scalable, data-driven hiring and recruitment automation.
What I'm looking for
I am a Talent Acquisition Manager with 12+ years of experience building scalable, data-driven recruitment systems across corporate and staffing environments. I specialize in recruitment automation, ATS implementation, workforce planning, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and quality of hire.
At Paychex, I scaled headcount from 350 to 1,700 over four years, led a team of 10 recruiters, implemented iCIMS to save 40–50 recruiter hours per month, and managed a recruitment budget of ~USD 500K while improving time-to-fill and offer-to-hire metrics.
I partner closely with business leaders, global TA, HR Operations, and legal to align hiring with strategic goals, drive diversity and inclusion initiatives, launch programs like Apprenticeship in compliance with The Apprentices Act, and use analytics to optimize recruitment decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Designed and scaled recruiting operations from 350 to 1,700 employees, delivering 400+ hires annually and improving time-to-fill by 20% while saving 40–50 recruiter hours/month through ATS automation.
Delivery Manager
Software Specialists / SSi People
Dec 2014 - Jul 2021 (6 years 7 months)
Led end-to-end talent acquisition and delivery for US staffing, managing a team of 8 recruiters and improving speed-to-hire and client satisfaction through process and reporting optimizations.
HR Recruiter / Coordinator
ARCH International Group Inc.
Nov 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year)
Managed recruitment coordination and candidate selection remotely, supporting hiring activities across client requirements and ensuring timely onboarding and compliance.
Technical Recruiter
EP Technologies
Apr 2013 - Nov 2013 (7 months)
Executed technical recruitment for engineering roles, built candidate pipelines, and coordinated interviews to meet hiring timelines for Coimbatore operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication completed at Anna University, conferred in 2013.
Indian School of Business
Professional Certification, Human Resources / HR Analytics
Completed the professional program 'Transforming HR with Analytics and AI' focused on applying analytics and AI in HR contexts.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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