Darshan R

About Darshan R

I am an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with a versatile background in both Technical Recruitment and Staffing Operations — currently working as a Senior Process Executive supporting Google’s global hiring efforts through Cognizant, onsite at Google Bangalore.With 1.4 years of hands-on experience as a Technical Recruiter, I have built a strong foundation in sourcing top-tier technical talent, conducting candidate evaluations, and driving end-to-end recruitment cycles. Transitioning into my current role with Google Staffing, I now combine this recruiting expertise with a sharp focus on process excellence, data-driven hiring workflows, and strategic talent operations.At Google, I contribute to scaling high-impact hiring initiatives through: Resume mapping & alignment to business-critical roles In-depth profile screening & talent evaluation Advanced recruitment research leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, Google proprietary staffing tools, and ATS platforms Collaborating with Google Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and Staffing Coordinators to maintain pipeline accuracy, improve time-to-hire, and elevate the overall candidate experienceMy approach: blending recruiter instincts with operational precision — supporting Google’s mission to hire the brightest minds globally.I’m passionate about the intersection of recruiting, data, and process optimization — and I thrive in dynamic, high-scale environments where Talent Acquisition truly drives business outcomes.Core Competencies: Talent Acquisition & Technical Recruitment Google Staffing Operations Resume Mapping & POC Alignment Profile Screening & Talent Evaluation Recruitment Research & Sourcing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & HRIS Tools LinkedIn Recruiter Expertise Google Workspace & Proprietary Staffing Platforms Market Intelligence & Pipeline Management Cross-functional Collaboration Process Optimization & Recruitment Analytics Candidate Experience & Quality of HireAlways learning. Always growing. Always elevating the craft of Talent Acquisition.

Experience

1. Senior Process Executive Google Staffing & Talent Acquisition(on Behalf of Google Via Cognizant)

   Cognizant

   Apr 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Support Google’s global staffing operations as an embedded member of the Talent Acquisition team at Google Bangalore (via Cognizant). • Drive resume mapping, aligning profiles with Points of Contact (POC) across Google’s diverse hiring units. • Conduct detailed profile screening to ensure alignment with Google’s hiring standards and technical requirements. • Execute advanced recruitment research using LinkedIn Recruiter, Google proprietary staffing tools, and ATS platforms. • Partner with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and Staffing Coordinators to ensure hiring pipelines are accurate, timely, and optimized. • Maintain high data integrity, ensuring candidate profiles are accurately mapped, tracked, and reported. • Optimize Talent Acquisition processes, contributing to faster time-to-hire and exceptional candidate experience. • Leverage Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) for collaboration, data management, and reporting.

Education

• Kumaraguru College of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

  2019 — 2023