Sowrabh K

About Sowrabh K

As Deputy General Manager – Talent Acquisition at Cozentus, I lead Hiring strategies that power innovation across our technology, SCM & Logistics, and digital transformation verticals. My role centers on building agile, high-performing teams through data-driven recruitment, strategic workforce planning, and a deep commitment to excellence.Previously at Solera, Inc. and Applied Materials, I spearheaded end-to-end talent acquisition across India, Europe, South Korea, and Australia—driving SAAS hiring and embedding AI/ML into recruitment workflows. These efforts ensured a steady pipeline of top-tier talent across R&D, sales, and corporate functions.My mission is to attract and nurture exceptional talent while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and performance. I believe talent acquisition is not just about filling roles—it’s about shaping the future of the organization.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about building transformative teams or exploring talent strategies that drive business growth.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition

   Cozentus

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Strategic Talent Leadership • Lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy aligning hiring priorities with business growth across AI, Practice Centre, Engineering, Sales, and G&A functions. • Partner with CXOs & business leaders to define workforce planning, hiring forecasts, & talent roadmaps that support the company\'s expansion.• Oversee extensive hiring efforts across Software Engineering AI/ML-GenAI, QA, PM,DM, GTM,G&A teams to foster strong cross-functional collaboration and ensure outstanding delivery performance. Candidate Experience • Design and deliver a differentiated candidate experience through structured communication, real-time feedback, and employer branding initiatives. Data-Driven TA Transformation • Implement advanced analytics and dashboards to optimize recruitment funnel visibility, measure hiring efficiency, and enhance decision-making quality. • Leverage data insights to continuously improve time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and offer-to-join ratios, driving measurable business impact • Conduct regular recruitment funnel audits to identify bottlenecks and implement targeted improvements. Process Design & Operational Excellence • Redefine interview frameworks using competency-based STAR models, ensuring consistency and fairness across roles and levels. • Foster a culture of feedback by incorporating hiring manager and candidate input into process refinements. Stakeholder & Team Leadership • Manage and mentor a team of recruiters, fostering a performance-driven culture focused on agility, quality, and strategic delivery

Education

• SDM College Of Business Management, Mangalore

  B.B.M, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2008 — 2011

• A.J Institue of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Selection
• Management Consulting
• Head Hunting
• Recruiting
• Human Resource Planning
• Human Resources
• Team Management
• Industrial Relations
• Performance Management
• IT Recruitment
• Business Analytics
• Management
• Recruitments
• HR Consulting
• Project Management
• Employee Relations
• Screening
• Talent Management
• Analytics Recruitment
• Compensation & Benefit
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Sourcing
• Business Research
• Consulting
• Entrepreneurship
• Career Transitioning
• Payroll
• Staffing
• Employee Engagement
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition