Narahari

About Narahari

I am a Strategic HR & Talent Acquisition Leader with over 15 years of rich cross-functional experience driving people strategies aligned with business growth across India, North America, APAC, and Europe. My expertise spans executive hiring, employer branding, HR operations, performance management, and leadership development.Throughout my career, I have built high-impact talent acquisition teams, optimized talent ecosystems, and cultivated agile, inclusive workplace cultures that fuel innovation, collaboration, and retention. I’m passionate about partnering with C-suite leaders to deliver measurable outcomes across the full talent lifecycle—from workforce planning and recruitment to employee engagement and succession planning.Key strengths include:Designing and implementing data-driven people strategies that enable sustainable scaling and profitabilityEstablishing pipeline-driven hiring models and employer branding campaigns that enhance reputation and drive cost efficienciesBuilding HR operational frameworks, compliance processes, and deploying digital platforms for enhanced workforce productivityDriving performance management systems grounded in clear goal-setting and continuous feedbackChampioning diversity, equity, and inclusive culture initiatives that foster innovation and employee satisfactionLeading leadership hiring across CXO and specialized roles in SaaS, Cloud, R&D, and customer success sectorsDeveloping career pathways and learning programs that future-proof talent and leadership capacityExecuting HR transformation initiatives utilizing analytics and strategic workforce insightsI have successfully led global sourcing centers delivering 30-40% faster hire times and substantial cost savings, while enhancing quality and pipeline diversity. My leadership in employer branding has increased qualified candidate flow by over 40% and elevated employer-of-choice positioning.Recognition include Best Performer and Star Performer awards for outstanding recruitment delivery, Employee of the Year for overall performance, and Emerging Leader for strategic HR impact.I am driven by the vision to transform workplace cultures and talent ecosystems that empower people and organizations to realize their full potential. I am excited to connect with fellow professionals to exchange insights and collaborate on shaping the future of work.

Experience

1. Manager - Human Resources

   Deltek

   Oct 2016 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   At Deltek, I lead strategic HR and talent acquisition initiatives across India, North America, APAC, and Europe, partnering closely with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals. I spearhead talent acquisition programs, employer branding campaigns, and HR operations that drive measurable improvements in workforce quality, diversity, and productivity.Key contributions include:Building and scaling a high-performing global talent acquisition team and launching a centralized Global Sourcing Center in India that accelerated time-to-hire by 40% and reduced costs by 30%.Leading leadership hiring efforts, successfully sourcing CXO and key senior roles across functions such as Product Management, Sales, and Customer Success.Designing and implementing digital-first employer branding and recruitment marketing campaigns that increased qualified candidate flow by over 40%.Developing comprehensive HR policies, governance frameworks, and performance management systems to support growth and compliance across multiple geographies.Driving organizational culture enhancement through transparency, inclusion initiatives, and employee engagement programs, boosting retention and employer reputation.Partnering with global compensation and benefits teams to tailor programs optimized for regional needs while maintaining global consistency.This role has sharpened my expertise in strategic workforce planning, digital HR transformation, and operational excellence, enabling Deltek to remain competitive and agile in a dynamic marketplace.

Education

• Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

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

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Analytics
• Screening
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Talent Management
• Personnel Management
• Analysis
• Human Resources
• Sourcing
• Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management
• Recruiting
• Infrastructure
• Team Management