Harsha Tellakula

Scaled F5’s India operations from 0 to 1,000+ employees in five years, with a focus on building an inclusive workforce. Led a Talent Mobility Program that reduced attrition from 14% to 9%, providing clear career growth pathways. Developed Total Rewards programs and engagement initiatives aligned with F5’s core values, driving employee satisfaction and retention. Launched an Early Career Program, hiring over 300 graduates and interns, fostering a strong talent pipeline. Drove DEI efforts, including the NET-SYNCHRO event, which engaged 600+ women engineers and boosted workforce diversity. Played a key role in integrating acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment of new teams.

I am responsible for metrics and driving team performance and productivity; implementing strategic and tactical sourcing to find potential candidates to fill current and future needs. I build out sourcing strategies across multiple disciplines in the US & Canada and partner with the business to implement improvements as needed to ensure continuity of support. Lead North America IT Sourcing and Recruitment, Leadership hiring, Corporate support recruitment, and Vendor Management. Conducts applicant pre-screening and interviews Sourcing for top talent through social media sites including, LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, Dice and CareerBuilder Handles candidate workflow and campus recruiting program Initiated and completed special Human Resources projects to improve retention, referrals, and more Utilizes online recruiting services in researching and contacting candidates Partners with external search agencies as appropriate to ensure hiring deliverables Creates and disseminates job advertising to various social media

I am responsible for metrics and driving team performance and productivity; implementing strategic and tactical sourcing to find potential candidates to fill current and future needs. I build out sourcing strategies across multiple disciplines in the US & Canada and partner with the business to implement improvements as needed to ensure continuity of support.

Worked on Contract, Contract to Hire, Full Time and Part Time position in IT. Coach and prepare candidates through the client interview process. To arrange the interview and to ensure the availability of the consultant for the same. To remain in touch regularly with the client, consultant, employer and the sales manager with the updates and development. Placed Candidates on Contract and Full Time position. Searching for suitable profiles from own Database Network, Job portals like Dice, Monster, Google groups, LinkedIn and Tech Fetch. Managed database of more than 50 bench consultants.