Architha Iyer

Partnering closely with senior leadership across India, Africa, and Bangladesh to support people and leadership priorities spanning talent, employee engagement, and inclusive people practices, aligned with business growth across consulting, investment banking, PE/VC, and impact sectors. Leading end-to-end global talent acquisition across leadership, senior, and niche roles, with accountability for pipeline strategy, hiring delivery, and talent continuity across multiple geographies, while contributing to organization-wide people initiatives. Partnering with CXOs and senior stakeholders to align hiring strategies with strategic business priorities, leadership requirements, and evolving organizational needs. Building and nurturing global talent pipelines across consulting, PE/VC, investment banking, DFIs, and impact-focused organizations to support long-term leadership and capability needs, while driving AI-enabled recruitment practices to improve efficiency in sourcing, assessments, and talent mapping. Anchoring DEI initiatives to embed inclusive and equitable hiring practices, supporting leadership diversity and fair representation across international markets. Spearheading employer branding, candidate experience, and campus engagement programs to strengthen talent attraction, leadership pipeline depth, and overall talent density.

Global Talent Acquisition at Aavishkaar Capital & Intellecap: Steering comprehensive talent acquisition initiatives at Intellecap, a trailblazing organization committed to sustainable business and development consulting on a global scale. Strategic HR Planning for Impact: Crafting and executing strategic HR plans aligning with Intellecap's mission to drive positive impact through innovative solutions. Leadership Hiring for Sustainable Development: Specialized in identifying and securing leadership talent crucial for steering Intellecap's teams towards excellence in sustainable development consulting. Cross-Geographical Recruitment for Sustainable Solutions: Successfully managing recruitment processes across diverse geographies, including India, Africa, and Bangladesh, aligning with Intellecap's global impact mission. Team Management & Ownership: Demonstrated leadership in team management, owning multiple HR initiatives from inception to successful execution. Intellecap Campus Recruitment Leadership: Leading the charge in campus recruitment at Intellecap, nurturing the next generation of talent dedicated to making a difference in the world. Join the Transformation: I invite you to connect and explore opportunities for collaboration, insights, and growth within the transformative space of Consulting and Investment Banking at Intellecap. Let's shape sustainable futures together. 🌱 #TalentAcquisition #Consulting #InvestmentBanking #GlobalImpact #SustainableDevelopment #Intellecap

Strategic Architect of Campus Hiring & Outreach Programs: Transformed Campus Hiring in the South Territory, particularly in Kerala. Implemented a strategic framework from planning to execution, contributing significantly to Teach For India's national hiring initiative. Cultivated a diverse talent pool aligned with the organization's mission. Operational Excellence Catalyst: Set meticulous standards for recruitment processes, fostering a culture of self-motivation, continuous learning, and quick adaptation. Proven record in end-to-end Talent Acquisition, navigating complexities to achieve outcomes aligned with Teach For India's goals. University Relations Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Drove Campus landscape hiring for Non-Technology roles, strategically building lasting connections with academic institutions. Fortified the talent pipeline and positioned Teach For India as the employer of choice through strategic university relations. Strategic Technology Integration: LinkedIn & Salesforce Proficiency: Power user of LinkedIn and Salesforce, seamlessly integrating these platforms into recruitment strategy. Orchestrated strategic outreach to global professionals, empowering Teach For India with precision and excellence in recruitment through data-driven decisions. Recruitment Selection & Review Expertise: Pivotal role in aligning talent with organizational goals. Ensured selected candidates were integral contributors to Teach For India's broader success. Effective Team Management and High-Performance Culture: Cultivated a collaborative and high-performing work environment through strategic guidance and mentorship. Certified POSH Internal Committee Member: Committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace through active participation as a certified POSH Internal Committee Member. Let's connect to explore synergies and possibilities in the dynamic field of HR! 👥✨

Strategic L&D Professional | LMS Administrator | Employee Engagement Champion L&D Analysis & Report Generation Expert: Drove data-driven insights in Learning & Development, excelling in analysis and report generation to optimize training programs. Leveraged analytics for continuous improvement and impactful decision-making. Training Content Development Maestro - Articulate 360: Crafted engaging and effective training content using Articulate 360, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Adept at translating complex concepts into digestible modules for diverse audiences. Employee Engagement Advocate: Passionate about cultivating a positive workplace culture. Designed and implemented employee engagement initiatives that fostered a sense of belonging and motivation among team members. Rewards Design, Develop & Implement Guru: Specialized in designing and implementing rewards programs that align with organizational objectives. Created impactful incentive structures to drive employee performance and satisfaction. New Hire Induction & Onboarding Facilitator: Led seamless onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires. Designed and facilitated engaging induction programs to integrate talent effectively into the organizational culture. OD Interventions Specialist: Championed Organizational Development interventions to enhance team dynamics and efficiency. Implemented strategies that align with long-term business goals and foster continuous improvement.

Recruitment : Led end-to-end recruitment for both Technical and Non-Technical functions, specializing in Diversity Sourcing. Excelled in candidate management, interview process, background checks, and offer rollouts, ensuring seamless onboarding. Conversions & Quick Turnaround: Achieved an impressive 84% conversion rate in FY'19 with a swift 50-day Turnaround Time (TAT). Closed 100% of positions in FY'20 with a TAT of 40 days in Campus Hiring. Project Management Pro: Demonstrated excellence in managing multiple searches and projects. Committed to continuous improvement, proactive networking, and building effective working relationships. Attrition Reduction Success: Successfully reduced attrition by 2% compared to the previous FY, showcasing strategic talent retention. L&D & Training Innovation: Evaluated training needs, ensured efficient LMS administration, and developed impactful content using Articulate 360. Provided strategic recommendations for improving training program effectiveness. Employee Engagement & Communication Dynamo: Led engagement initiatives and achieved a 15% improvement in employee engagement through strategic initiatives based on surveys and feedback. Enhanced team workflows and satisfaction through regular skip-level meetings. Planned and executed large-scale events, boosting employee participation by 89%, including Sports Day, Annual Day, and company-wide town hall meetings for effective communication of business updates.

Forecasting & Collaboration: Proactively collaborate with IT team leaders to forecast department goals and hiring needs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Grievance Handling & Employee Engagement: Expert in grievance handling and dedicated to enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Strategic Talent Outreach: Craft and deploy personalized recruiting emails to passive candidates, strategically connecting top talent with current job openings. MIS & Analytics: Responsible for generating MIS and Analytics reports, providing crucial insights for data-driven decision-making and enhancing overall organizational efficiency. Document Management : Proficient in preparing various HR letters, including offer letters, appointment letters, confirmation letters, increment letters, experience letters, and relieving letters. Decision Support & HR Metrics: Report to management, offering decision support through HR metrics. Manage the recruitment and selection process, ensuring precision and efficiency. Skills Assessment & Screening Specialist: Parse specialized skills and qualifications to effectively screen IT resumes. Conduct pre-screening calls and interviews using diverse methods such as structured interviews, technical assessments, and behavioral questions.

Process Optimization: Led the optimization of the Joining and induction process by updating training procedures, incorporating associate feedback, and collaborating with legal and compliance teams for enhanced efficiency. Onboarding Facilitation: Facilitated comprehensive onboarding sessions and on-the-job training, fostering a smooth integration for new hires and boosting their knowledge and skillset. LMS Revitalization: Collaborated cross-functionally to revamp the Learning Management System (LMS), aligning it with organizational goals and streamlining reporting processes for improved functionality. TNA & Training Facilitation: Conducted Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and facilitated targeted training sessions to address skill development needs aligned with organizational objectives. Training Material Oversight: Ensured accuracy and compliance in all training material by thorough review and editing, maintaining high standards in training documentation. Employee Experience Enhancement: Drove Employee Branding initiatives, utilizing Employee Journey Mapping to elevate the overall employee experience and strengthen the organizational brand.

Talent Acquisition; Talent Management; L&D

Recruitment Life Cycle Expert: Managed the entire Recruitment Life Cycle as a Technical Recruiter across all verticals, supporting businesses with the TAG initiative. Specialized in role specifications, including Sourcing, Screening, Shortlisting, Selection, and Offer Rollouts. Resume Pre-screening: Pre-screened resumes before submission to corporate hiring managers, ensuring alignment with role specifications and organizational needs. Efficient Correspondence & Interview Coordination: Promptly corresponded with all applicants and skillfully coordinated and conducted interviews, enhancing the overall recruitment process. Deadline Management & Personnel Lists: Tracked key dates and deadlines while maintaining organized personnel lists, ensuring a systematic and streamlined recruitment process. Diverse Recruitment Activities: Conducted diverse recruitment activities, from job postings and career fairs to screening and interviewing applicants, building robust candidate pipelines, and contributing to an enriched company culture. Resource Pool Development: Generated a specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic advertising, evaluating applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments. Social Media & Job Board Utilization: Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards for advertising open positions and engaging with potential candidates, ensuring a wide and diverse talent reach. Bulk Hiring & Niche Skillset Closures: Achieved a 100% closure rate for positions in all bulk hiring events, surpassing the target by achieving a 35-day Turnaround Time (TAT) against a target of 60 days. Secured 90% closures for niche skillsets. Manpower Planning & Job Development: Maintained a comprehensive filing system for current, prospective, and future positions. Developed detailed job descriptions and qualifications, contributing to effective manpower planning.

Talent Acquisition; Talent Management; Capability Building; L&D

Specializing in human resource management - keen interest in talent management(work force management and Learning & Development.