Vinay Kumar

Dynamic HR Manager with 15+ years of progressive experience spanning talent acquisition, HR operations, employee engagement, compliance, and workforce planning. Demonstrated success in building HR functions from the ground up, leading multi-location teams, and implementing HR strategies that align with business objectives. Skilled at partnering with senior leadership to drive organizational development, manage the full employee lifecycle, and foster a high-performance culture.

Proven record of delivering measurable results — including scaling teams by 200+ hires under tight timelines — while maintaining regulatory compliance and employee satisfaction.

HR Manager – India - Enovis (Formerly DJO India Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.) - Hyderabad

(2026-02 - 2026-04)

Established end-to-end HR and recruitment operations for a greenfield setup in Hyderabad — designed processes, policies, and workflows from scratch with minimal resources.

• Led all aspects of workforce planning and rapid-scale hiring, closing 180+ positions in 2 months while maintaining quality standards.
• Managed 2,000+ candidate interviews end-to-end, including assessment coordination, feedback tracking, and offer management.
• Designed and implemented sourcing strategies (social media, campus drives, flyers) to build a high-quality candidate pipeline rapidly.
• Handled stakeholder management, collaborated with business leaders to define role requirements, and aligned hiring with project transition timelines.
• Managed complete onboarding lifecycle ensuring new hires were productive and compliant from day one.
• Recognized by senior business leadership for delivering hiring targets within aggressive deadlines with limited team support.

HR Manager - ACN Healthcare RCM Services

(2024-06 - 2026-01)

• Led a team of 10 HR/recruitment professionals and 2 Team Leads across multiple locations, overseeing volume hiring, HR operations, and strategic workforce planning.
• Partnered with CEO, Director HR, and Asst. Director HR to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business growth and compliance requirements.
• Drove employee onboarding and induction programs, reducing time-to-productivity for new hires during project transitions.
• Implemented data-driven HR practices: tracked key metrics including cost-per-hire, attrition rates, TAT, and offer-to-join ratios.
• Managed compensation benchmarking, offer negotiations, and ensured equitable pay structures across levels.
• Oversaw vendor partnerships and external agency relationships, optimizing hiring outcomes and cost efficiency.
• Ensured HR compliance across all locations, adhering to applicable labour laws and company policies.

Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition & HR - Gebbs Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

(2023-08 - 2024-05)

• Managed a team of 7 recruiters, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality hires for critical business functions.
• Developed and executed talent sourcing strategies, improving quality-of-hire and reducing recruitment costs through budget planning and channel optimization.
• Ensured compliance with hiring policies, equal opportunity mandates, and cultural alignment during the selection process.
• Strengthened vendor and agency relationships to diversify talent pipelines and improve time-to-fill metrics.
• Supported HR operations including employee engagement initiatives, policy communication, and documentation management.

Associate Program Manager – Human Resources - R1 RCM Healthcare

(2021-04 - 2023-08)

• Led high-volume, multi-location recruitment operations, consistently delivering quality hires within defined TAT benchmarks.
• Managed and developed a team of 10 recruiters, establishing performance standards, review cadences, and skill development programs.
• Spearheaded strategic HR projects including center setup, workforce transition planning, and headcount ramp-ups.
• Supported employee engagement initiatives and HR process improvements for the Hyderabad center.
• Awarded the Inclusion Star Award for exceptional management of Hyderabad center HR operations.

Lead – Talent Acquisition - Conneqt Business Solutions Ltd. (Formerly TBSS)

(2014-06 - 2021-01)

• Managed a team of 7 recruiters, overseeing lateral and bulk hiring for global BPO operations across multiple business units.
• Ramped up 200+ hires within compressed timelines for business-critical projects — recognized with the Best Performer Award.
• Designed campus hiring programs and entry-level pipelines to support large-scale business expansions.
• Managed end-to-end HR recruitment operations: sourcing, screening, interviews, salary negotiation, onboarding documentation.
• Awarded Outstanding Performer by the CEO in 2018 and 2020 for sustained excellence in recruitment delivery.

Senior Executive – Talent Acquisition - Aegis Ltd.

(2010-07 - 2014-02)

• Managed full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and candidate onboarding.
• Developed recruitment MIS dashboards to improve tracking, reporting accuracy, and data-driven hiring decisions.
• Contributed to employer branding and talent engagement initiatives, improving candidate experience and offer acceptance rates.

MBA - Human Resources Management - Holy Mary Group of Institutions, Osmania University (2013-01)

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com - A.V. Degree College, Osmania University (2010-01)