Mohammed Zaheer Hussain
About Mohammed Zaheer Hussain
Mohammed Zaheer Hussain serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition for India, JPAC, ME, and Australia at Uniphore. He has extensive experience in human resources, having held various leadership positions across multiple companies since the 1990s.
Current Role at Uniphore
Mohammed Zaheer Hussain serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition for India, JPAC, ME, and Australia at Uniphore. He has held this position since 2022, operating from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he leads a team of 10 members dedicated to achieving recruitment targets across the specified regions. His responsibilities include optimizing recruitment processes and enhancing team collaboration.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current role, Hussain held several key positions in talent acquisition. He worked at SUN Mobility as the Head of Human Resources from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he was the Recruitment Head at Amadeus Labs from 2017 to 2019. His experience also includes leadership roles at vMoksha Technologies, Philips Software, and Tektronix, where he focused on recruitment strategies and team management.
Educational Background
Hussain completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore, where he studied Economics, Political Science, and Sociology from 1983 to 1986. He also holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Bangalore University, which he pursued from 1986 to 1988. Earlier, he completed his Pre-University Course (PUC) at St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science, Bangalore, with a focus on History, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology from 1981 to 1983.
Expertise in Recruitment Tools
Hussain has developed expertise in customizing recruitment tools such as Lever and Workday to enhance recruitment processes. His strategic approach includes optimizing offer closure timelines, which contributes to improved recruitment efficiency. He emphasizes building trust with team members and stakeholders to foster effective recruitment practices.
Career Progression
Hussain's career in human resources began in the mid-1990s, with roles at Infosys Technologies Ltd as Assistant Manager HR and later at Tektronix as Manager HRD. He transitioned to senior management positions, including Senior Manager HR at Zensar Technologies in San Jose, California, from 1998 to 2000. His diverse experience spans various industries and roles, reflecting a strong background in talent acquisition and human resources.