Avinash Poojari

Head – HR Practices (with continued TA leadership): - Took over additional charge of HR Practices, leading policy design, engagement, compliance, and performance cycles. - Continued to oversee Talent Acquisition, ensuring alignment between people strategy and hiring execution. - Drove integration between TA and HR, improving employee lifecycle continuity and internal process synergy. - Supported leadership with talent insights, workforce planning, and people-related strategic initiatives.

Head of Talent Acquisition: - Led Talent Acquisition across 8 business units, managing a team of 8 recruiters. - Scaled company headcount from 350 to 500+ in under 12 months through structured, scalable hiring strategies. - Built and operationalized recruitment KPIs, performance dashboards, and cadence reviews. - Standardized recruitment processes, reducing TAT and enhancing candidate experience. - Partnered with business heads and tech leaders to deliver high-quality talent pipelines aligned with business goals. About Sedin Technologies: Sedin Technologies is a leading IT Consulting, System Integration, and Software Services company. We specialize in delivering user-friendly, innovative, and efficient solutions to startups and enterprises. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and a commitment to continuous improvement, we provide our clients with enhanced business value and superior ROI.

Sahaj Software is a boutique software consultancy driven by a team of software artisans. Specialized in solving complex technology and innovation challenges while creating intellectual property for clients' businesses. Staying true to its Sanskrit origin, "Sahaj" embodies simplicity and natural elegance. • Led end-to-end talent acquisition for various technical roles, encompassing sourcing strategy development, candidate engagement, offer finalization, and onboarding. • Built a high-performing talent pool aligned with Sahaj's ethos by attracting like-minded professionals passionate about innovation and excellence. • Cultivated a deep understanding of business and technology to engage effectively with senior leadership and technologists, fostering excitement and alignment with organizational goals. • Leveraged social media platforms to enhance employer branding and expand reach within the talent market. • Designed and successfully implemented remote campus recruitment strategies, delivering outstanding results across two consecutive seasons.

Aeries Technology Group is a global services provider specializing in technology, business process management, and consulting services for leading global organizations. • Played a pivotal role in setting up an Engineering/Development Center from the ground up, recruiting top-tier talent across key technical and functional domains. • Led and mentored a team of recruiters, fostering skill development and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality hiring outcomes. • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job role definition, candidate screening, and offer negotiations. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define talent requirements and ensure seamless alignment with organizational goals. • Partnered with C-suite executives to align hiring strategies with broader business objectives, providing regular updates and insights. • Spearheaded vendor management processes, optimizing external partnerships to support scalable hiring initiatives.

Atos Syntel is a global leader in integrated information technology and knowledge process services, catering to a diverse range of industries. • Managed end-to-end recruitment delivery for the BFSI vertical, supporting two major client accounts with a focus on high-quality talent acquisition. • Partnered with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand business needs and define recruitment strategies tailored to client requirements. • Conducted full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates across various technical and functional roles. • Mentored junior recruiters, providing guidance on sourcing techniques, candidate engagement, and process optimization to ensure consistent recruitment delivery. • Ensured compliance with organizational policies and client-specific recruitment guidelines while maintaining a seamless candidate experience.

Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets is a global leader in consulting and IT services, specializing in delivering innovative solutions to the financial services industry. • Spearheaded the recruitment of high-caliber technical professionals for major investment banking projects in Mumbai and Pune. • Collaborated with project managers and hiring stakeholders to identify talent needs and deliver tailored recruitment strategies. • Managed full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers to candidates across specialized technical roles. • Ensured a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear communication and providing timely updates throughout the hiring process.

NET HR is a boutique executive search firm specializing in IT, internet, and e-commerce sectors, delivering high-quality recruitment solutions for leading organizations. • Played a pivotal role in shaping my foundational expertise in recruitment, focusing on the IT and financial services sectors. • Collaborated with prestigious clientele, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Nomura Holdings, Barclays Capital, Credit Suisse, Fidelity, Atos Origin, and Deloitte Consulting. • Gained in-depth experience in sourcing, screening, and placing candidates for specialized technical and functional roles. • Developed strong client management skills by liaising with hiring teams to understand role requirements and deliver tailored talent solutions. • Honed my ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, laying the groundwork for a successful career in talent acquisition.