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Jagadamba: A Seasoned Talent Acquisition Expert
Jagadamba is a seasoned HR professional with extensive expertise in Talent Acquisition. Her versatile leadership spans various industries, including Services, E-commerce, Product, Retail, Consulting, and Fintech. She has contributed to prominent organizations such as Aztec, Igate, Target, Flipkart, PwC, HGS, Diageo, and Perfios.
Her experience encompasses scaling resources within Centers of Excellence (COE) and business teams such as Data Warehousing, SAP, Cybersecurity, FP&A, and Workplace COE. She has also played pivotal roles in scaling startups and mid-sized organizations from 0 to over 2,000 employees.
With two decades of experience, Jagadamba has managed campus, lateral, and leadership hiring. She has been instrumental in developing and implementing various ATS tools, including Workday, SAP, Greenhouse, Taleo, BrassRing, and Darwinbox. Leading teams to effectively use these tools and drive analytics, she has consistently contributed to team management, mentoring, and participating in Talent Acquisition (TA) and HR initiatives.
A champion of Diversity and Inclusion, Jagadamba has spearheaded initiatives like Spirited Women Network, JobsForHer, and Women in Tech. She has collaborated with businesses and teams to launch innovative projects, achieving 40-45% year-on-year growth in diversity hires.
She has led numerous branding initiatives, including the EVP project for Flipkart, the Be Spirited initiative for Diageo, and creative campaigns on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Yammer. Her efforts have significantly boosted LinkedIn follower numbers to 98.7K.
From her early days at Aztec, Jagadamba has been involved in campus hiring, traveling across the country to recruit from prestigious institutions like IIMs, IITs, and various graduate colleges. Her strategic approach and strong rapport with colleges have enabled her to successfully onboard up to 350 campus hires annually, achieving up to 60% diversity with the support of assessment tools like Pymetrics and Avature.
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She has built a robust network with industry vendors, bringing niche candidates into organizations. She has managed confidential searches using retainership and RPO models, ensuring cost-effective hiring with zero vendor utilization for a year.
Jagadamba has actively participated in numerous networking events, sharing her expertise as a panel member at LinkedIn, GTX, HR Shapers, and more.
Major Achievements:
Journey of Growth: Lessons Learned from Mentors, Adaptation, and Leadership in Talent Acquisition
Throughout my professional journey, I have gained invaluable insights from every organization and individual I've worked with. Witnessing the dynamic changes in the industry, I have learned to adapt to new generations and technologies. Talent acquisition is about shaping careers and hiring the right talent while adhering to processes and policies. I've implemented these principles across organizations.
Mentors have played a significant role in shaping my career and helping me achieve my goals. As a keen listener, advisor, and mentor, I have coached teams and contributed to their career growth. My leadership style is characterized by Empathy and Resilience.
Forging Success: Guiding Your Early Career Journey with Purpose and Passion
As a young professional entering the workforce, it's crucial to maintain your energy, passion, and drive to achieve the impossible. Focus on learning and acquiring knowledge during the initial years of your career. Treat your job with passion and a willingness to learn. Seek out a mentor who can guide and shape your career.
Understand your strengths and areas for improvement, make a plan, and work towards it. Everyone is learning, and so are you. Don’t hesitate to seek help and make the most of it. For technical graduates, periodically learning new skills will open up opportunities for growth.
Vice President Talent Acquisition @ Perfios | Diageo | HGS| Flipkart | PWC | Target | Igate | Aztec
5 个月Thank you Erecruit for giving me this opportunity to share knowledge with youngsters!