Malathi Babu

About Malathi Babu

Talent Acquisition professional with 12+ years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, including stakeholder management, diversity hiring, employer branding, and HR operations. Expertise in sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding across industries like Industrial Automation, IT, and BFSI. Proficient in global recruitment, managing pipelines for diverse talent, and using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Phenom ATS, and SAP eRec. Known for driving inclusive hiring initiatives, partnering with stakeholders, and promoting a positive candidate experience. Successfully managed recruitment for multiple business units globally, ensuring timely hiring for critical roles. Awarded for innovative sourcing strategies, quick turnaround times, and efficient use of ATS tools. Passionate about aligning recruitment strategies with business goals, delivering high-quality candidates, and contributing to organizational growth.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition

   ABB

   Aug 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Talent Acquisition• Managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple verticals: Process Automation, Energy, Electrification, Motion, Measurement & Analytics, Marine & Ports.• Driving sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Phenom ATS, and other platforms to build diverse talent pipelines globally.• Conducting technical assessments and evaluating candidates for cultural fit aligned with ABB’s inclusive values.• Recruiting for full-time, contract, and niche roles, focusing on critical positions and immediate/15-day joiners.• Ensuring seamless candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding, with a focus on efficiency and quality.• Updating and maintaining a database for niche and underrepresented talent pools to support diversity initiatives.• Leading inclusive hiring by collaborating with hiring managers to attract diverse candidates and eliminate biases.Diversity Hiring• Contributing to ABB’s global diversity hiring goals by sourcing underrepresented talent and ensuring gender balance across technical and leadership roles.• Promoting diversity through inclusive job descriptions, targeted sourcing, and leveraging diversity-focused channels.Employer Branding• Enhancing candidate experience and promoting ABB’s employer brand throughout the recruitment process.• Collaborating with employer branding teams to align candidate communications with ABB’s EVP across platforms.Stakeholder Management• Partnering with hiring managers, HRBPs, and business leaders to define hiring needs and align sourcing strategy with business goals.• Sharing progress reports and supporting monthly hiring reviews.Tools & Technologies• ATS: Phenom, Workday, SAP eRec• Sourcing: LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, internal databasesKey Achievements• Recognized for strong resume quality, shortlisting ratios, and reduced turnaround time.• Globally acknowledged for innovative use of Phenom ATS in ABB’s recruitment ecosystem.

Education

• S.N.D.T Womens University

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), I.T

  2008 — 2010

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2012 — 2014