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Arvind Anand

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I build scalable IT talent sourcing strategies, pipelines, and hiring programs across India and APAC.

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead scalable IT talent sourcing and workforce planning programs, build high-impact pipelines and sourcing teams, and use analytics and innovation to improve hiring outcomes.

I lead talent acquisition and sourcing strategy for IT hiring across India and South Asia, building multi-channel programs that improve candidate quality and reach. I launched proactive talent mapping and pipelining for critical IT roles, reducing time-to-fill by 30%.

Across IBM, Ericsson, Publicis Sapient, and Randstad India, I've led workforce planning, early-career hiring, employer branding, employee referrals, and recruitment for advanced technology roles. I've hired more than 5,000 IT professionals and built sourcing models that combine AI tools, referrals, social recruiting, and niche talent communities.

I build practical sourcing playbooks, analytics dashboards, and centers of excellence that help recruiters work more effectively. My work focuses on critical and hard-to-fill roles, diverse talent pipelines, stronger candidate experiences, and hiring strategies aligned to evolving business needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Global Delivery Leader - Talent Acquisition

Current

IBM

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Launched a multi-channel sourcing strategy integrating job boards, social media, employee referrals, and AI-powered sourcing tools. Developed a sourcing center of excellence and introduced proactive talent mapping, reducing time-to-fill by 30%.

Talent Sourcing AI Powered Tooling And Sourcing Techniques Job Board Social Media Recruiting Employee Referrals Talent Mapping Workforce Planning Sourcing Center of Excellence

Talent Acquisition Leader – Early Careers, Niche Programs & Industry Consulting

IBM

Jul 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Built strategic partnerships with niche job platforms and coding communities to source specialized tech talent. Implemented a sourcing analytics dashboard and piloted AI-based sourcing automation to improve recruiter productivity.

Talent Sourcing Niche Job Platforms Hackerrank GitHub Sourcing Analytics AI Tools Passive Candidate Sourcing Recruiter Productivity

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager – IBM Systems Development Lab

IBM

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Led recruitment for advanced technology roles including virtualization, cloud computing, and system development. Built hiring frameworks for critical technical functions to ensure a steady influx of top-tier IT talent.

Technical Recruitment Virtualization Cloud Computing System Development Employer Hiring Frameworks IT Talent Acquisition

Senior Manager – Early Professional Hiring & Employer Branding

IBM

Jul 2018 - Jun 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Created a campus sourcing playbook to streamline engagement, branding, and conversion strategies across Tier 1 and Tier 2 institutions. Revamped employee referral programs with gamification and targeted campaigns, increasing referral hires by 40%.

Campus Hiring Employer Branding Employee Referral Programs Gamification Sourcing Strategy Early Career Hiring

University Hiring Manager – Employee Referral & Campus Branding

IBM

Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 10 months)

Developed strategies for university hiring to ensure a robust pipeline of fresh IT talent. Strengthened employee referral programs to enhance sourcing efficiency and talent quality.

University Recruiting Campus Branding Employee Referral Programs Talent Pipeline!Sourcing Optimization

Cloud Program Manager – Competence Building

Ericsson

Apr 2014 - Jul 2016 (2 years 3 months)

Managed cloud technology hiring and workforce upskilling initiatives, aligning talent with evolving business needs. Spearheaded competence development programs for IT professionals.

Technology Hiring Workforce Upskilling Competency Development Talent Alignment IT Training

Staffing Manager

Publicis Sapient

May 2013 - Jan 2014 (8 months)

Led IT recruitment for a workforce of 750+, focusing on career growth, retention, and engagement.

IT Recruitment Workforce Management Employee Retention Career Development Engagement

Project Manager – Workforce Management

IBM

May 2008 - Apr 2013 (4 years 11 months)

Oversaw demand management and workforce planning for large-scale IT hiring projects. Recognized as 'Best of IBM' for exceptional contributions in staffing critical SAP demands.

Workforce Planning Demand Management IT Recruiting SAP Staffing Project Management