Ramya K.

About Ramya K.

I’m a strategic and hands-on Senior Talent Acquisition partner with over 6 years of experience leading full-cycle hiring across technical and non-technical domains. I specialize in building scalable talent strategies, implementing recruitment technology, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences across global markets.My expertise spans Engineering, Product, Finance, HR, Security, Legal, AI and Operations, where I’ve led hiring in India, Netherlands, Poland, and Israel. I thrive in both volume recruitment, leadership hiring and niche searches—with a strong focus on stakeholder alignment, speed, and quality.What sets me apart? A bias for action, strong stakeholder alignment, and a candidate-first mindset—backed by results like reducing time-to-hire, elevating interview experiences, and launching global hiring initiatives.Technology & Systems Leadership Workday Recruiter POC – Led full implementation from design to hypercare; partnered with TopBloc, ran trainings, and launched global communications iCIMS POC – Streamlined workflows and championed scalable best practices HackerEarth POC – Integrated technical assessments to enhance engineering hiring efficiencyRecognition & Global Impact Successfully hired across multiple regions with 100+ roles managed Nicknamed the “Workday wizard” and known as the go-to recruiter across functions Frequently recognized for resilience, execution excellence, and a solution-oriented mindsetPeople & Process Excellence Trusted by hiring managers as a strategic advisor Strong stakeholder and vendor management throughout the hiring lifecycle Advocate for high-quality candidate experiences with seamless onboardingCore Skills & Competencies Full-Cycle Recruitment (Tech & Non-Tech) ATS Expertise: Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse Volume & Niche Hiring | Global Talent Acquisition Market Mapping & Competitive Intelligence DEI Hiring Strategies & Employer Branding Early Talent & Campus Hiring Offer Negotiation & Compensation Strategy Interviewer Training & Recruitment Enablement Process Design, Optimization & Reporting Proactive Sourcing & Talent PipeliningTools & Systems Mastery My toolkit spans a wide ecosystem of ATS, sourcing, communication, and analytics platforms:ATS & Recruitment Tech: Workday | iCIMS | Greenhouse Sourcing & Outreach: LinkedIn Recruiter | Naukri | instahyre | Hollyhires | Indeed Productivity & Collaboration: Slack | Miro | Coda | Okta | Zoom | MS Teams | Google Workspace | Outlook

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

   Gainsight

   Mar 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As a Senior TA Partner, I lead end-to-end hiring strategies across global markets, working across high-growth teams in Engineering, Product, Finance, HR, Security, and Operations. My scope includes both volume hiring and niche/executive searches, always with a focus on candidate experience and stakeholder alignment. Full-Cycle Recruiting & Stakeholder PartnershipOwn and manage the entire recruitment process from intake to close across technical (Engineering, Security) and non-technical roles (Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, Product, FP & A, TechOps)Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, business leaders, and People Ops—advising on job scoping, market insights, and compensation strategiesSuccessfully hired across all levels, from interns to Lead and Principal roles High-Volume Hiring with PrecisionManaged 100+ roles across multiple verticals while delivering high-touch, white-glove candidate experiencesBalanced speed, quality, and consistency throughout the hiring lifecycle Global & Cross-Functional ReachRecruited talent across the Netherlands, Poland, Israel, and India—bringing a global perspective to sourcing, outreach, and engagement strategies Talent Strategy, DEI, and Pipeline BuildingBuilt long-term, proactive talent pipelines using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and employee referral programsPartnered closely with teams to embed DEI principles into hiring strategies Recruitment Technology & Systems – Workday Recruiter (POC)Led the end-to-end implementation of Workday Recruiter as the primary point of contactCoordinated with TopBloc and cross-functional teams for seamless deploymentFacilitated manager trainings, live demos, and feedback sessionsDeveloped launch communications and candidate experience frameworksOwned post-launch hypercare support and defined long-term system strategy Tools & PlatformsLinkedIn Recruiter | Greenhouse | iCIMS | Workday | Google Suite | Slack | Zoom

Education

• Osmania University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• Osmania University

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