Pushpa Latha B K

About Pushpa Latha B K

A collaborative leader in fostering an engaged and empowering work culture. Passionate about partnering with teams to unlock their full potential and drive collective success. Proven manager with exceptional skills in team leadership, strategic planning, and organizational excellence.I specialize in crafting and executing dynamic talent acquisition strategies that align seamlessly with business goals, ensuring scalable programs that attract and retain top talent. From identifying key manpower needs to managing the full recruitment life cycle, I thrive on sourcing diverse, high-impact talent through innovative channels.Committed to combating high attrition and building lasting employee engagement, I collaborate closely with business leaders and external partners across global units to deliver talent solutions that fuel growth and innovation.Let’s connect if you’re interested in how strategic talent management can elevate your organization’s future.

Experience

1. General Manager

   DriveX

   Sep 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Headed end-to-end Talent Acquisition for leadership, functional heads, and niche roles across Product, Analytics, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Tech.• Designed TA strategy aligned to business expansion; partnered with CXOs on workforce planning and succession pipelines.• Built structured interview frameworks, competency mapping, and JD standardization to improve quality of hire.• Implemented AI-based screening tools and ATS automation, reducing time-to-fill by over 30%.• Established recruitment governance, SOPs, offer approvals, and background verification controls.• Drove DEI hiring initiatives improving gender and regional representation.• Built and mentored high-performing TA teams; introduced sourcing and analytics capability programs.• Created recruitment dashboards and monthly leadership reviews on TAT, funnel ratios, cost, and attrition.• Strengthened employer branding through LinkedIn campaigns, referral programs, and leadership storytelling.

Education

• AIIBM

  BBA, Business Administration

  2008 — 2010

• Karnataka State Open University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2013 — 2015

• Giridhar Ramnarayan Institute of Commercial Practice

  Diploma, in Commercial Practice

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Screening
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Cold Calling
• IT Recruitment
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• College Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Executive Search
• Screening Resumes
• Staff Augmentation
• Negotiation
• Team Management
• Sdlc
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruitments
• Headhunting
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Sourcing
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Rpo
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Interviews
• Employer Branding
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Job Descriptions
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Hris
• Permanent Placement