Srinivas Datta

About Srinivas Datta

Global Talent Acquisition Leader | 13+ Years Architecting & Scaling High-Impact Hiring Strategies for Fortune 100s & Tech | US & India Expertise | AI-Driven TA Transformation A results-oriented Global Talent Acquisition Leader with over 13 years of proven experience partnering with C-suite executives and senior business leaders to design, execute, and scale world-class talent functions for Fortune 100 companies and dynamic, high-growth technology environments across the US and India. I champion a data-driven, strategic approach to attract, engage, and secure top-tier talent, fostering inclusive hiring practices and exceptional candidate experiences. Key Differentiator & Impact: I thrive on transforming and modernizing recruitment. My recent success includes spearheading the implementation of AI-powered screening tools, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-fill and increase in qualified applicants, significantly boosting operational excellence and talent quality. My Core Competencies & Expertise Include: Strategic TA Leadership: Developing and executing comprehensive global talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives, workforce planning, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) principles. Full-Cycle & Executive Recruitment: Overseeing end-to-end recruitment and successfully building out Full-stack development squads, Core Platform Engineering, Data Governance & Quality Assurance groups, Specialized Data Platform units, Mobile Engineering groups(IOS/Android), GenAI/ML teams, Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence(BI) and critical cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) & DevOps/SRE functions to drive innovation and support key product roadmaps, including robust talent pipelining for critical and niche positions. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience: Driving impactful Employer Branding initiatives, enhancing the Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and consistently optimizing the candidate journey. HR Technology & Analytics: Expert proficiency in ATS/VMS, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM, and emerging AI/HR Tech tools. Leveraging analytics and KPIs (Time to Fill, Quality of Hire, CPH, Source Effectiveness) to drive decision-making and report on TA effectiveness. Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders at all levels and effectively managing external vendors. Specialties: Strategic Talent Acquisition, Global Recruitment (US & India), IT & Technology Hiring, Leadership Recruitment, AI in Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Recruiting

Experience

1. Associate Director - Talent Acquisition

   Photon

   Jun 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• University of Mysore

  Bachelor's degree

• Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development

  Master of Business Administration - MBA