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pramod varma

@ukvarma

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GTM Talent expert with 10 years scaling teams across multiple regions for Tech SaaS companies.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my talent acquisition expertise while fostering a collaborative and innovative company culture.

I'm a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader with 10 years of experience specialising in GTM hiring across EdTech and HRTech SaaS industries. I've successfully built teams throughout APAC and Middle East regions, including challenging markets like KSA, Vietnam, and Thailand. My expertise lies in leadership hiring, stakeholder management, and employer branding that delivers results - I increased offer-to-join ratios from 50% to 85% while managing recruitment budgets exceeding 5Cr INR.

I excel at building and mentoring high-performance TA teams, implementing inclusive recruitment processes, and optimizing the candidate experience. I've consistently exceeded hiring targets with strict timelines, delivering 120+ offers in just 5 months with an average TAT of 2 weeks. I'm passionate about using market intelligence, social networking strategies, and Boolean search techniques to identify top talent in competitive markets.

Beyond traditional recruitment, I'm interested in talent advisory, improving interview techniques for hiring managers, and developing ATS/HRMS systems to enhance recruitment workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Talent Partner - Global Remote TA Expert

Current

KodeKloud

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Leading end-to-end recruitment processes and team building for a global remote talent acquisition role in the EdTech SaaS sector. Focused on strategic leadership hiring across APAC and Middle East regions.

Talent Acquisition Team Building Stakeholder Management Employer Branding Negotiation

Talent Acquisition Manager

Akrivia HCM / FactTwin

Jul 2023 - May 2024 (10 months)

Managed talent acquisition across APAC and Middle East regions, successfully hiring over 30 strategic leadership roles within 3 months. Focused on niche hiring in EdTech and HRTech sectors.

Talent Acquisition Stakeholder Management Market Research Team Management Employer Branding Negotiation

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Darwinbox

Dec 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Focused on building a potential talent pool through market intelligence and networking. Hired for customer success, implementation, payroll, and sales teams across India, Middle East, and SEA regions.

Talent Acquisition Market Research Stakeholder Management Team Management

Senior Talent Magnet

Technovert / KEKA HR

Jan 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 10 months)

Led talent acquisition efforts, focusing on building strong candidate pipelines and enhancing employer branding initiatives.

Talent Acquisition Employer Branding Stakeholder Management Team Management Market Research Negotiation

Business Associate - HR

GrabOn

Jun 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 7 months)

Supported HR functions, focusing on recruitment and employee engagement initiatives to enhance organizational performance.

Talent Acquisition Employee Engagement Stakeholder Management Market Research Team Management Negotiation HR Operations

Asst. Manager - Retail Hiring

Tech Mahindra

Sep 2014 - May 2017 (2 years 8 months)

Managed retail hiring processes, focusing on optimizing recruitment strategies to meet business demands.

Talent Acquisition Retail Hiring Recruitment Strategy Stakeholder Management Team Management Market Research Negotiation HR Operations

Recruitment Coordinator

ChannelPlay Pvt Ltd

Jul 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Coordinated recruitment processes and supported hiring initiatives to enhance organizational capabilities.

Talent Acquisition Stakeholder Management Market Research Team Management Negotiation HR Operations Employee Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology

Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management

2011 - 2013

Completed an MBA with a focus on Human Resource Management and Marketing, gaining insights into effective talent management and strategic marketing principles.