Santhosh Iyer

About Santhosh Iyer

With over 20 years of experience in IT and Non-IT recruitment, I am a seasoned talent acquisition leader responsible for securing bright talent for Deloitte US India Tax function. I have proven expertise in developing comprehensive campus and experienced hiring strategies, building high-performing teams, and implementing innovative recruitment technologies. I have also earned multiple credentials from prestigious institutions such as ISB, IIM, MIT enhancing my knowledge and skills in business administration, management, data analytics, and digital transformation.My keen interest in Data Analytics has driven me to develop, manage, and lead significant advancements in talent analytics tools, enabling TA professionals to make data-informed decisions. In my current role, I manage stakeholders across the APAC, EMEA, and US regions and oversee the entire recruiting lifecycle, from strategy to execution.Additionally, I have led Talent Market Intelligence reports for various functions and skills, aiding business growth and expansion. I remain committed to staying ahead of industry trends, leveraging social media platforms, and utilizing data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes and enhance overall hiring outcomes.Received Six Sigma Certification from Cummins, Inc. for completing and implementing the \"Manpower Planning\" project at KPIT Cummins. Contributed significantly to resource management by overseeing the organization bench and ensuring effective utilization and reskilling of professionals.

Experience

1. Vice President - Talent Acquisition

   Deloitte

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• National Institute of Business Management

  Master's in Business Administration, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2007 — 2009

• Indian School of Business

  Applied Business Analytics

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Executive MBA

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  SSC, Science

  1997 — 1998

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Digital Transformation & Strategies

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

  2001 — 2004

• Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Masters in Personnel Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2004 — 2006

• Asian School of Cyber Laws

  Diploma in Cyber Law

Skills

• Screening
• Hiring
• Recruiting
• Strategy
• Analysis
• Talent Management
• Human Resources
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Team Management
• Interviews
• Project Management
• Six Sigma
• Business Process
• Employee Engagement
• Manpower Planning
• Recruitments
• Sdlc
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Resourcing,Human Resource
• Sourcing
• Strategic HR
• Business Analysis
• Process Integration
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Business Intelligence
• Recruitment
• Screening Resumes
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Resource Management
• Sap
• Team Building
• Management
• Change Management