Varsha Unnikrishnan
About Varsha Unnikrishnan
Varsha Unnikrishnan is a Senior Associate Technical Recruiter at Thoughtworks, with a background in human resources and a focus on diversity hiring. She has over six years of experience in recruitment across various companies in India, complemented by her educational qualifications in Human Resources Management and Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Currently, Varsha Unnikrishnan serves as a Technical Recruiter - Senior Associate at ThoughtWorks in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to recruitment efforts and enhancing the hiring process. Her role involves developing hiring plans, managing stakeholder relationships, and participating in diversity hiring initiatives. Varsha engages in employee engagement and team-building activities, extending her influence beyond traditional recruiting duties.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Varsha Unnikrishnan has a diverse background in recruitment across various organizations. She began her career as an HR Recruiter at Black and White Business Solutions Private Ltd from 2015 to 2016. Following this, she worked as a Recruiter at KGiSL for one year in Coimbatore from 2016 to 2017. She then took on the role of Human Resources Executive at Smitiv Mobiles Technologies Pte Ltd from 2017 to 2019, before joining ThoughtWorks as a Technical Recruiter - Associate from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background
Varsha Unnikrishnan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management and Services from Bharathiar University, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering (BE-ECE) from Anna University, completing her degree from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in human resources and recruitment.
Skills and Expertise
Varsha Unnikrishnan possesses a data-driven mindset, which aids her in analyzing complex situations and answering critical questions during stakeholder discussions. She values continuous growth and learning, thriving in dynamic environments. Her expertise includes developing hiring plans from scratch, managing stakeholder relationships, and engaging in diversity and inclusion programs. Varsha's skills extend to employee engagement and team-building activities, reflecting her commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture.