Pawankumar Kakarla

Dedicated Talent Acquisition professional with over 9 years of expertise in end-to-end recruitment across BPO, Sales, IT services, and consulting environments. Proven track record in high-volume and niche hiring, specializing in technical and leadership recruitment. Skilled in sourcing Sales Managers, Team Leads, and technical specialists across emerging technology platforms.

Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders to deliver strategic hiring outcomes with strong negotiation, sourcing, and stakeholder management abilities.

Senior Analyst – Talent Acquisition Specialist - GlobalLogic - Hyderabad, India

(2022-05)

• Led end-to-end hiring for tech and non-tech roles, aligning hiring strategies with business goals and unit-specific requirements.
• Acted as a strategic partner to hiring managers and business leaders, defining role mandates and tailoring selection criteria based on evolving organizational needs.
• Designed and executed data-driven recruitment strategies, including sourcing plans and funnel optimization to meet quarterly and annual hiring targets.
• Sourced niche talent through LinkedIn, job portals, professional forums, and employee referrals to build strong talent pipelines.
• Conducted competency-based and behavioral interviews to assess candidate fit across technical, functional, and cultural dimensions.
• Led compensation negotiations, managing CTC discussions aligned with market benchmarks, internal parity, and candidate expectations.
• Maintained strong market intelligence on hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive talent landscapes.
• Delivered a high-quality candidate experience through proactive communication, timely updates, and end-to-end hiring lifecycle support.
• Mentored junior recruiters on sourcing strategies and effective interview techniques, improving overall team performance.
• Strengthened employer branding through engaging candidate interactions and representation of company values during hiring processes.
• Proficient in Workday and ATS platforms for recruitment management and candidate tracking.

Senior Analyst – Talent Acquisition Specialist - Paytm - Hyderabad, India

(2020-12 - 2022-05)

• Handled end-to-end recruitment for BPO and IT roles across multiple business units.
• Built a diverse talent pipeline through strategic use of job portals, employee referrals, and networking.
• Conducted pre-screening, technical and behavioral interviews, and shared detailed evaluation insights with clients and hiring managers.
• Managed offer negotiation and candidate onboarding, ensuring smooth transitions and positive candidate experience.
• Reduced time-to-hire with a focus on targeted candidate outreach and timely follow-ups with both candidates and hiring managers.

Senior HR Associate - Choosen Frames Pvt Ltd - Hyderabad, India

(2019-12 - 2020-12)

• Partnered with hiring managers to define job requirements and hiring strategies aligned with business goals.
• Managed full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Implemented multi-channel sourcing strategies to attract active and passive candidates.
• Analyzed recruitment metrics to optimize hiring processes.
• Enhanced candidate experience through structured communication.
• Built and maintained talent pipelines.
• Mentored junior recruiters.

HR Executive - Triumphpe Pvt Ltd - Hyderabad, India

(2018-09 - 2019-12)

• Found candidates on job portals and conducted initial telephonic interviews for shortlisting.
• Scheduled interview rounds and managed communication between candidates and hiring managers.
• Handled joining formalities, document verification, and conducted new hire induction sessions.
• Monitored daily attendance and leave records to provide accurate monthly payroll inputs.
• Managed resignation documentation and conducted exit interviews.

HR Recruiter Coordinator - Bookmydarshan Pvt Ltd - Hyderabad, India

(2016-09 - 2018-09)

• Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and align hiring strategies with business objectives.
• Oversaw end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Utilized diverse sourcing channels to attract both active and passive talent.
• Leveraged recruitment metrics to improve hiring efficiency and outcomes.
• Ensured a positive candidate experience through clear and consistent communication.
• Built and maintained talent pipelines.

B.Tech - ECE - JNTUK (2011 - 2015)