Shankara Narayanan R

About Shankara Narayanan R

Hiring is not just about filling positions - it’s about shaping futures, building businesses, and creating opportunities that matter.”I help organizations across the GCC and APAC hire exceptional technology and leadership talent. I specialize in end-to-end recruitment for SAP, Oracle, Cloud, AI/ML, DevOps, Data Science, and Digital Transformation roles while driving sourcing efficiency, improving candidate experience, and supporting global workforce planning.I build high-performing talent pipelines, optimize hiring processes, and collaborate with leadership teams to ensure the right talent aligns with the right business goals.Now seeking GCC opportunities across Talent Acquisition, IT Recruitment, and Tech Hiring roles. Currently based in India and open to immediate relocation across UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait. Familiar with GCC visa processes, local hiring norms, and in-country recruitment cycles. Why Me 3+ years of experience hiring niche and leadership talent for global brands Proven success across multiple industries - Banking, Energy, Construction, Telecom, IT Services Strong understanding of GCC hiring, immigration requirements, and local/compliance frameworks Data-driven decision-maker with a record of reducing TAT, improving offer conversion, and enhancing CSAT Multilingual professional (English, Hindi, Arabic–Basic) with strong stakeholder leadership and communicationCORE SKILLS & EXPERTISERecruitment & Sourcing Expertise: End-to-End Global IT Recruitment • Mass Hiring & Lateral Hiring • Contract-to-Hire (C2H) & Permanent Staffing • Headhunting & Cold Calling • Boolean & X-Ray Search Strategies • Candidate Pipeline ManagementTechnical & Domain Proficiency: Oracle & SAP Recruitment • Cloud, AI/ML, Data Science & Digital Transformation Hiring • Technical Needs Analysis • Role Mapping & Skill Gap AssessmentTools & Platforms: ATS Proficiency: Ceipal, Auzmor, Zoho Recruit, Darwinbox • Job Portals: Naukri, LinkedIn, Monster, Dice, Shine, Freshersworld, Indeed, Apna • CRM & HRIS Systems • Data Analytics for RecruitmentStakeholder & Client Engagement: Client Relationship Management • Hiring Manager Collaboration • Requirement Gathering & Prioritization • Negotiation & Offer Management • Vendor CoordinationStrategic & Analytical Skills: Data-Driven Decision Making • KPI & SLA Tracking • Process Optimization & TAT Reduction • Recruitment Metrics & ReportingPeople & Culture Initiatives: Employee Engagement • Pre-Onboarding Experience • Employee Relations • Employer Branding • Diversity & Inclusion

Experience

1. Information Technology Recruiter

   Tiger Analytics

   Oct 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Lead end-to-end global hiring for technology and consulting roles, redesigning the recruitment lifecycle and reducing Time-to-Hire by 35%.• Manage full-cycle hiring across Analytical Consulting, Experience Consulting, BFSI, and Technology Consulting functions aligned with global workforce plans.• Specialize in sourcing top-tier niche tech talent across AI/ML, Blockchain, IoT, AR/VR, Cloud, and DevOps using advanced platforms and technical communities.• Built and maintained a high-quality talent pipeline of 500+ prequalified candidates for critical and niche roles.• Collaborate with hiring managers to refine job descriptions, evaluation structures, and competency mapping for improved selection accuracy.• Strengthened candidate experience by ensuring 100% feedback within 48 hours and achieving 95% candidate satisfaction scores.• Actively promote Tiger Analytics’ employer brand across global markets through strategic candidate engagement and communication.• Partner with leaders across GCC, APAC to forecast talent needs and drive leadership and diversity hiring.• Manage critical recruitment metrics, compliance requirements, and reporting to ensure transparency and operational efficiency.• Implemented workflow automation improvements that reduced administrative effort by 25% and enhanced recruiter productivity.

Education

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  Company secretary , Company law

• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

  2019 — 2022