Bikash Kathwar
Talent Acquisition Manager-APAC
- Role
- Talent Acquisition Manager Apac at Caterpillar Inc.
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bikash Kathwar
Visionary professional offering around 12+ years of sound experience in recruitment currently associated with Caterpillar INC as Talent Acquistion Supervisor for India Operation.An accomplished Talent Acquisition professional with proven expertise in Recruitment, Hiring Practices, negotiations and Team Handling. Possess leadership skills and negotiation skills, experience in sourcing passive candidates; excellent candidate assessment skills and strong sourcing skills.
Experience
Talent Acquisition Manager Apac
Aug 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Lead end-to-end recruitment operations across India, Indonesia, and China, ensuring alignment with global and regional talent strategies.•Manage a cross-country high performing TA team driving performance, collaboration, and process excellence.•Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent across diverse skill domains including Software, Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, and Functional roles.•Utilize recruiting intelligence tools such as LinkedIn Insights & Recruiter, Talent Pulse, Talent Neuron, Indeed, and Naukri.com to drive data-informed hiring decisions and proactive sourcing.•Partner with business leaders and stakeholders across multiple geographies to understand workforce needs, hiring priorities, and deliver recruitment solutions aligned with business goals.•Identify, evaluate, and manage external vendors to support niche skills hiring and diversity talent acquisition efforts across the region.•Ensure recruitment processes comply with internal policies and local labor regulations while delivering a consistent and inclusive candidate experience.•Lead workforce planning initiatives, talent mapping, and market benchmarking to support long-term talent pipeline development and readiness.
Education
Dalmia College (Orissa)
B.Com, Business Communication, Legal Aspect of Business & Accountancy
2004 — 2007
BET College of Management & Studies (A ISBR Group Institution)
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management
2008 — 2010
Skills
- Executive Search
- Sourcing
- Recruiting
- IT Staffing
- Talent Management
- Team Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Permanent Placement
- Interviews
- Technical Recruiting
- Screening Resumes
- Employer Branding
- HR Consulting
- Human Resources
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- IT Recruitment
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