Linny. T Methaparampil

About Linny. T Methaparampil

Future-ready and results-driven Talent Acquisition Leader with 11+ years of experience building high-performing teams and driving large-scale hiring mandates across IT & Non-IT domains. Proven track record in strategic workforce planning, niche & leadership hiring, employer branding, Quality of Hire and process optimization—delivering measurable outcomes in speed, quality, and cost efficiency.I have led volume, niche, and leadership hiring for global services, digital engineering, and product organizations, while mentoring high-performing TA teams. My expertise spans AI/ML, Cloud, ERP/SAP, Data Engineering, Digital, and Enterprise applications along with critical Non-Tech domains (Finance, Sales, Marketing, Content & Translation).My core competencies include-Strategic Hiring Excellence – Aligning talent strategies with business priorities, delivering high-quality hires across tech & non-tech roles.End-to-End Recruitment Lifecycle: From manpower planning and strategic sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring seamless candidate journeys.Leadership & Team Development – Managed and mentored TA teams of 12+, driving cross-functional training, governance, and performance excellence.Innovative Talent Strategies – Leveraging hackathons, social recruiting (GitHub, Reddit, Stack Overflow), alumni networks & talent intelligence to accelerate hiring.Data-Driven TA: Implementing AI-driven screening, psychometric assessments, and dashboards to track funnel effectiveness, reduce leakage, and improve conversion rates.Employer Branding & EVP Campaigns – Boosting Glassdoor & Ambition Box ratings through authentic storytelling, social campaigns & candidate engagement programs.Candidate Experience Champion – Ensuring transparent, timely, and personalized interactions, improving joiner conversions by 20–25%.Diversity & Inclusion Advocate – Driving targeted hiring initiatives for women, PwDs, and alumni rehires.Acting as a strategic advisor to business heads and practice leaders across BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, and Energy domains.I am passionate about enhancing candidate experience, building diverse and inclusive workplaces, and positioning organizations as employers of choice.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Microsoft

   Oct 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• ST. Thomas College

  Masters in Literature

  2006 — 2008

• SRM College

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• SRM College

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services

  2008 — 2010

• SRM College

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Interpersonal Skill
• Training
• Hiring
• Team Management
• Communication Skills
• Human Resources
• Interviews
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Mentoring
• Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Linkedin Recruiter
• Team Leadership