Pushpakanth Pk R

About Pushpakanth Pk R

I am a people-focused HR professional with strong experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and leading recruitment teams across India. Currently working as a Lead Recruiter at Founding Years Learning Solutions (KLAY), I manage a high-performing team and drive hiring strategies for large-scale and business-critical roles.Over the years, I have developed a passion for building scalable hiring models, improving recruitment processes, and creating positive employee experiences. My career vision is to grow into a strategic HR Leader / CHRO, and I’m actively expanding my expertise across HRBP, HR Operations, Compliance, Compensation, and People Analytics.What I bring: 360° recruitment leadership – high-volume, multi-city hiring Strong stakeholder management and business alignment Hands-on experience leading teams and improving processes Deep understanding of workforce planning for service-driven industries Data-driven decision-making using HR dashboards Passion for building inclusive, people-first workplacesCurrently upskilling in HR Business Partnering, People Analytics, HR Generalist responsibilities, and organizational development to transition into broader HR leadership roles.Always open to connecting with HR leaders, talent partners, and people strategy professionals.

Experience

1. Lead Recruiter

   Founding Years Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.,

   Oct 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   As a Lead Recruiter at KLAY Preschools and Daycare, I manage a team of five recruiters and lead the KLAY @ Home hiring project across India.My role involves end-to-end recruitment — from sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates to partnering with business teams to fulfill staffing requirements efficiently. I specialize in hiring for our KLAY @ Home program across multiple cities.I work closely with leadership to design sourcing strategies, build strong candidate pipelines, and ensure a smooth hiring experience. My focus is on aligning recruitment goals with the company’s mission of providing trusted childcare and early education services.

Education

• Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

  2014 — 2017

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting

  2011 — 2014