Sandeep Payal

About Sandeep Payal

With 18 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, I have built a strong track record in leading full-cycle hiring across all business functions — including engineering, sales, G&A, and customer success — for the APJ region.I am passionate about driving strategic hiring initiatives that directly support business growth. I specialize in developing and executing scalable talent strategies, fostering strong partnerships with business leaders, and mentoring high-performing recruiting teams.My approach is grounded in data-driven decision making, talent advisory, and market intelligence, enabling the hiring of top talent even in highly competitive markets. I am committed to enhancing processes, systems, and tools to deliver a world-class recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers.Collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of how I lead Talent Acquisition. I thrive in dynamic environments and am driven by the impact a great team can have on an organization’s success.

Experience

1. Director Talent Acquisition

   Pure Storage

   Oct 2021 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   As the Director of Talent Acquisition at PURE Storage, my crucial responsibility is to lead the organization\'s recruitment strategy by identifying potential candidates to join our team. I work closely with hiring managers and senior executives to understand their workforce needs and design strategies to build a talented and diverse team. In addition, I oversee the recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, and background verification of the candidates. I constantly seek to improve the candidate experience by ensuring efficient and transparent communication throughout the hiring process and aligning our processes with industry best practices.I also lead employer branding to attract top talent by partnering with internal teams to develop and promote the company\'s culture, values, and benefits to potential candidates. I continuously analyze and track data to measure the effectiveness of our recruitment efforts and use data-driven insights to make informed business decisions.Overall, as the Director of Talent Acquisition, I work tirelessly to ensure that our organization attracts, hires, and retains top talent to support our company\'s growth and success.

Education

• ICFAI Business School, Chennai

  MBA, HR & IT

  2004 — 2006

• Madurai Kamaraj University

  B.E., Computer Science

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Staff Planning
• Training
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Strategy
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Employer Branding
• Screening
• Talent Identification
• Executive Search
• Resource Management
• Management
• Leadership
• HR Consulting
• Search
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• HR Strategy
• Talent Acquisition
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Talent Scouting
• Headhunting
• Sourcing
• Interviews
• IT Recruitment
• Staff Augmentation
• Recruitment/Retention
• Outsourcing
• Candidate Screening
• Technical Recruiting
• Storage
• Consulting
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Employee Engagement