Devender Kumar
About Devender Kumar
Devender Kumar is a Sr Manager Talent Acquisition at TYPSA, overseeing recruitment for Rail, Metro, and Infrastructure Division Projects across multiple regions. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles at companies like SMEC, Louis Berger, and Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd.
Current Role at TYPSA
Devender Kumar currently holds the position of Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at TYPSA. In this role, he manages recruitment efforts for the Rail, Metro, and Infrastructure Division Projects across India, the Middle East, and Asia regions. He leads a team of recruiters, providing daily guidance and support to ensure effective staffing solutions. His responsibilities include coordinating with sub-divisions and stakeholders to fulfill staffing needs for bids, proposals, and live projects.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining TYPSA, Devender Kumar accumulated extensive experience in talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked at Louis Berger as an Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition from 2018 to 2020 and as a Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2016 to 2018. His earlier roles included Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition at Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd. from 2011 to 2014 and Executive BD (Recruitment) at SMEC from 2014 to 2016. He also served as a Recruitment Manager at Antea Group India for six months in 2020.
Educational Background
Devender Kumar has a strong educational foundation in Human Resources and Business Management. He studied at the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, where he achieved a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Delhi University, focusing on Accounting and Business Management, from 2003 to 2006.
Recruitment Skills and Techniques
Devender Kumar utilizes various job portals and social networking sites for sourcing candidates. His recruitment process includes conducting initial candidate screenings via phone or Skype to assess suitability and interest in roles. He negotiates employment terms with candidates and ensures compliance with company processes throughout the recruitment cycle. Additionally, he maintains communication with candidates regarding their application status and manages onboarding documentation.
Career Break and Early Roles
In 2020, Devender Kumar took a four-month career break. His early career included roles such as Sr HR Executive (Recruitment) at Zito India from 2009 to 2011 and Resource Executive at New Era India from 2008 to 2009. He also worked as an HR Executive at M.M. Enterprises (Manpower Recruitment Consultancy) from 2006 to 2007, where he began his professional journey in human resources.