Harsha Shekar

About Harsha Shekar

20+ years of experience with 10+ years leading recruitment and a proven track record of scaling and shaping GCC capability for a global bank. Over the past decade, led enterprise hiring across Technology, Data, Digital, Cyber Security, Analytics and Financial Operations, delivering large scale workforce expansion, critical capability builds and consistent cost, risk and delivery outcomes.Known for driving complex hiring programs, establishing Centres of Excellence, leading multi country transitions and strengthening TA governance, insights and operating models. Bring a uniquely broad background spanning Procure to Pay, Payroll Governance and HR Operations, enabling a deep understanding of people processes, controls and service excellence. A trusted advisor to senior leadership, recognized for building high performing teams, advancing diversity outcomes, modernizing TA systems, and creating sustainable early career talent pipelines that support long term organizational growth.At ANZ GCC Bengaluru, I collaborate with senior leaders to meet the talent demands of a strong global workforce by optimizing recruitment models for scalability and efficiency. My commitment centers on building high-performing talent acquisition teams to align capabilities with organizational needs, supporting innovation and operational excellence.Known for enabling ~50% workforce growth by scaling the GCC from ~6,500 to employees through high‑complexity hiring programs, delivering ~AUD 200M in annual cost savings, establishing multiple Centres of Excellence in Bengaluru, and successfully transitioning critical roles from Chengdu within six months while maintaining continuity, risk discipline, and delivery at scale.

Experience

1. Head of Talent Acquisition

   ANZ

   Nov 2016 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Full ownership of Talent Acquisition for ANZ GCC Bengaluru, supporting complex global work across Engineering & Digital Technology, Cloud & Cyber Security, Credit Modelling, Advanced Analytics, and Financial & Regulatory Operations• Accountable for enterprise hiring across volume and specialised roles, leadership hiring, strategic sourcing, graduate and early career programs and onboarding• Partner closely with senior leaders across geographies and complex organisational structures, providing labour market intelligence, competitive benchmarking and skill based insights to executive leadership, including CEO and Board level forums, to inform workforce and capability decisions• Lead and evolve recruitment delivery models to optimise outcomes based on demand, cost, scalability, and capability needs. • Build and develop high performing TA teams including multi layered managers with strong capability in strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, assessment quality and candidate experience.• Played a key role in the transformation of the ATS from Taleo to SAP SuccessFactors, enabling a unified hire to retire platform, stronger governance, and improved user experience.• Alignment to global TA governance, standards and operating rhythms• Collaborate with global and regional teams to localise the employer value proposition through digital campaigns and authentic employee advocacy• Co design enterprise hiring governance models improving demand discipline, transparency, and alignment across Business, Finance, Risk, and Talent & Culture • Strengthen hiring analytics and decision making through robust workforce insights and performance measurement frameworks

Education

• Seshadripuram First Grade College (S.F.G.C), Bengaluru

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Business Process
• Team Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Vendor Management
• Team Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Performance Management