Nishant Kumar S.

About Nishant Kumar S.

10+ years building elite technology teams at Google, Atlassian, and Jio. From AI/ML engineers to Product leaders and C-suite — I attract, assess, and hire the talent that drives business impact.Currently leading APAC talent strategy at Google, managing 20+ vendor partners and 500+ hiring managers across the fastest-growing tech region in the world.WHERE I CREATE IMPACT:• Time-to-hire reduced by 30% through scalable, data-driven recruiting solutions• Developed and executed strategic hiring frameworks including Build–Borrow–Buy approaches to guide senior leaders on optimal talent decisions• Led end-to-end recruitment for complex technology roles — AI/ML, Product, Engineering, Design — across hyper-competitive markets• Underrepresented talent representation boosted 20%+ via targeted diversity sourcing• 4.8/5 candidate satisfaction score — obsessed with exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience• 50+ strategic hires delivered for Google Search, Ads & AI at L5-L7 levels• 8 recruiters mentored and coached through structured development programs• Partnered with senior business leaders to translate business priorities into actionable talent strategies using market insights and recruitment analyticsMY EDGE:Full-cycle technical recruiting depth (AI/ML, Product, Engineering, Design) combined with strategic talent advisory expertise. I don\'t just fill roles — I build talent pipelines, architect hiring strategies, and create scalable systems that compound over time.I bring an AI-first mindset to talent acquisition — leveraging intelligent tools and automation to simplify workflows, accelerate sourcing, and drive smarter, more efficient hiring outcomes.I\'ve done it across startups and global tech giants: led complex technology searches with autonomy, built AI teams from zero, closed mission-critical hires in hyper-competitive markets, and driven cross-market collaboration across US, India, and APAC.Passionate about operational excellence, structured hiring practices, and building inclusive cultures where top talent thrives.Let\'s connect if you\'re building something extraordinary.

Experience

1. Program Manager - Apac

   Google

   Jan 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Own APAC talent acquisition strategy end-to-end — 20+ vendor partners, 500+ hiring managers, multiple markets• Cut time-to-hire by 30% and lifted candidate quality scores through scalable, automated recruiting solutions• Drove 20%+ growth in underrepresented talent pipeline via targeted diversity sourcing and campus outreach• Act as strategic talent partner & SME — leverage data and talent intelligence to influence leadership decisions• Lead cross-functional workstreams, identify interdependencies, and deliver risk-mitigation recommendations• Built standardized recruiting frameworks in collaboration with stakeholders across TA and People Operations

Education

• New Delhi Institute Of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resource Management & Organizational Leadership

  2013 — 2015

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Executive Development Program - Human Resource Management, Human Resources Leadership & Talent Management

  2017 — 2018