Manikanta A N

> Spearheaded end-to-end talent acquisition for engineering roles across multiple business units, ensuring timely and quality hires. > Built functional teams for strategic expansions in India and Malaysia, contributing to successful business ramp-up. > Partnered closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, align expectations, and implement structured processes. > Managed relationships with recruitment platforms (LinkedIn, Naukri), including seat allocation & usage tracking. > Optimised job board performance by collaborating with LinkedIn, Indeed, and their SPOCs; conducted internal training sessions to improve sourcing efficiency. Branding Efforts: > Led LIFE@TE EVP activation projects for India in collaboration with the Global EVP team, significantly improving candidate engagement and feedback. > Partnered with the EVP activation team to optimise automated communication templates in SuccessFactors, ensuring alignment with EVP messaging. > Coordinated with the branding team and external vendors to design creative assets for social media job postings, adhering to corporate guidelines. > Served as the Point of contact (POC) for all branding initiatives across India and SEA. > Designed and executed employer branding campaigns aligned with global Talent Attraction strategy, contributing to an increase in Glassdoor & Ambition BoX ratings from 3.8 to 4.3. > Created engaging content for recruitment marketing channels and managed TE’s presence on job boards and social platforms. > Oversaw LinkedIn Life page updates, including publishing employee spotlights and testimonials. > Represented TE’s employer brand during orientation sessions and gathered feedback on social media engagement from new hires.

* Candidate Sourcing: Utilized advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, social networking, and third-party platforms, to identify top talent in the engineering industry. *Pipeline Development: Built and maintained a robust pipeline of qualified candidates, ensuring readiness for critical roles. *Market Research: Conducted market analysis to understand talent availability and industry trends, informing strategic hiring decisions. *Candidate Engagement: Managed candidate relationships through personalized communication, improving engagement and reducing dropout rates. Achievements: * Enhanced candidate sourcing efficiency, reducing time-to-fill by 15%. * Provided critical sourcing support for high-priority R&D positions across overseas , successfully identifying top-tier candidates in a competitive talent market.

>Technology-Focused Recruitment: Led the recruitment for roles specific to the electric vehicle and sustainable energy sectors, ensuring alignment with Lithium's pioneering vision. > Proactive Talent Acquisition: Developed and executed targeted sourcing strategies, including networking at industry events and utilizing niche job boards, to attract high-caliber candidates. > Candidate Relationship Management: Maintained strong, ongoing relationships with passive candidates, ensuring readiness for future opportunities. > Data-Driven Recruitment: Utilized recruitment metrics to analyze hiring trends, refine strategies, and present actionable insights to senior management.>