Satya Damera

Talent Acquisition Specialist I @ CSG

About

Talent acquisition and HR professional with 3+ years of hands-on experience spanning international recruitment, high-volume hiring, and people operations across India, APAC, and the UK. I hold an MSc in International Human Resource Management (Merit) from the University of Edinburgh Business School and an Associate CIPD qualification — backed by a certified foundation in HR Analytics (UC Irvine) and completion of the McKinsey Forward Programme. At Global Placements, I managed candidate pipelines of 300–500 applicants across multi-geography mandates, reduced time-to-hire by 26 days, and coordinated interview scheduling across time zones. More recently, my role in people operations at Caffè Nero (Edinburgh) sharpened my understanding of frontline employee experience and operational HR. I'm now seeking a full-time role in talent acquisition, HR operations, or people analytics — ideally in a global or fast-scaling organisation where I can combine strategic thinking with practical execution. Open to roles in India, the UK, or remote. Let's connect.

Country

India

City

Hyderabad

Industry

Human Resources

Skill

Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking Systems, Global Talent Acquisition, Store Management, Volunteering, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Background Checks, Succession Planning, HR Management, Performance Improvement, Hospitality Management, HR Operations, International HR, HR Analytics, Strategic Human Resource Planning, Pre-employment Testing, Coordinating Schedules, Human Resource Development, Microsoft Office

Experience

Talent Acquisition Specialist I

CSG

2026-6 - Present · 4 mos

India

People operations

Caffè Nero UK

2024-2 - 2026-1 · 2 yrs

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Delivered customer-facing service in a high-footfall café environment, managing up to 1200 customers daily during peak periods. Collaborated with team leads on shift scheduling, onboarding new staff, and maintaining operational standards. Supported team wellbeing and communication, building insight into frontline employee experience and people management.

Recruitment Specialist

GLOBAL PLACEMENTS

2021-8 - 2022-9 · 1 yr 2 mos

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

· Reduced time-to-hire by 26 days through improved coordination, scheduling efficiency, and pipeline visibility. · Coordinated end-to-end recruitment processes, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and pipeline tracking across multiple international mandates. · Managed high-volume candidate funnels (300–500 applicants), ensuring timely scheduling and smooth coordination between candidates and hiring managers. · Maintained recruitment trackers, ATS records, and candidate databases, ensuring accuracy and real-time updates. · Supported pre-employment processes including documentation checks, background verification coordination, and onboarding workflows. · Partnered with recruiters and stakeholders across geographies to ensure timely hiring progress and positive candidate experience. · Responded to candidate queries and ensured clear, professional communication throughout the hiring process.