Pankaj Kumar
About Pankaj Kumar
Pankaj Kumar is a Talent Acquisition Manager with a background in Electronics and Telecommunications. He has extensive experience in recruitment across multiple regions and currently works at Bristlecone, focusing on building a diverse talent pool to support the company's growth.
Current Role at Bristlecone
Pankaj Kumar serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Bristlecone since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for talent acquisition. He focuses on building a strong and diverse talent pool to support the company's growth and innovation in supply chain solutions. His work involves close collaboration with business leaders, hiring managers, and external partners to define effective recruitment strategies.
Professional Experience
Pankaj Kumar has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles at OKAYA Inc from 2007 to 2021. He started as a Recruitment Executive and progressed to positions such as Recruitment Manager, Vertical Head-Recruitment, and General Manager of Recruitment/Talent Acquisition. He also held a position as Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at Valvoline Cummins Pvt Ltd for a brief period in 2021. His experience includes lateral hiring across multiple regions, including India, USA, Canada, UK, Philippines, South Africa, UAE, and Australia.
Educational Background
Pankaj Kumar earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Telecommunications from Motivational Pathway, studying from 2003 to 2007. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management through distance education at Sikkim Manipal University from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Workforce Development and Training from The Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) between 2021 and 2022.
Certifications and Skills
Pankaj Kumar holds several certifications that enhance his expertise in the field of talent acquisition. He is certified in data warehousing, ITIL V3, and digital marketing. These certifications complement his academic qualifications and provide him with a diverse skill set applicable to his role in recruitment and talent management.