Rakesh Kumar
Senior Recruitment Specialist - University Hiring and Relations at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Role
- Talent Management Specialist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rakesh Kumar
Experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist | Campus Hiring | University Relations | Diversity Hiring I am a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with over 10 years of experience in Campus Recruitment, Early Career Programs, and University Relations. Currently working at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), I specialize in driving strategic hiring initiatives across functions like R&D, GBO, Go-to-Market, and Finance, partnering with premier institutions including IITs, NITs, IIMs, and more. Successfully hired students and 855+ engineers with niche certifications Scaled diversity hiring from 35% to 67% Expanded apprenticeship programs to Tier 4 cities and government colleges Delivered Cloud training enablement for employees, with certified in AWS, Azure, or GCP Awarded HPE’s “Unmute Super Squad 2024” and “Seamless Process 2025”With a passion for campus engagement, pre-hire skill development, and talent transformation, I’ve built strong university alliances and driven branding strategies to attract top talent. I’m also known for mentoring recruiters, streamlining recruitment operations, and achieving hiring goals with minimal deficit.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about early talent, future skills, or building inclusive workplaces.
Experience
Talent Management Specialist
Aug 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Passionate and results-oriented Campus Recruitment Specialist dedicated to identifying and nurturing emerging talent from educational institutions. With a focus on building strong relationships with universities and colleges, I bring a strategic approach to campus hiring, ensuring a seamless transition from academia to the professional world.
Education
Kalinga University, Raipur
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Rabindranath Tagore University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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