Tarun Kaushal
About Tarun Kaushal
Tarun Kaushal is the Program Lead for Talent Acquisition at Aditya Birla Group in Mumbai, India, with a background in HR and talent management from companies like Cognizant and Wipro.
Program Lead, Talent Acquisition at Aditya Birla Group
Tarun Kaushal currently holds the position of Program Lead, Talent Acquisition (Talent Staffing) CoE at Aditya Birla Group in the Mumbai area, India. In this role, he manages talent staffing teams across 19 business lines globally. He specializes in co-creating and implementing frameworks for the digitization of the candidate experience, and is known for crafting a signature virtual candidate experience. His expertise extends to managing Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and social employee referral programs.
Human Resources Roles at Cognizant
Before joining Aditya Birla Group, Tarun Kaushal worked at Cognizant, first as a Senior Executive - HR from 2015 to 2018 in the Bengaluru area, India, and subsequently as Manager Human Resources from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in redesigning the performance management system, focusing on enhancing quality and human connection. His time at Cognizant honed his skills in talent acquisition analytics and employer branding.
Educational Background
Tarun Kaushal has a strong educational background. He earned his PGDM in Human Resource Management from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he completed his B. Tech. in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Amrita School of Engineering, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he holds a High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates from Ramjas School R.K. Puram, where he studied from 1993 to 2007.
Career Beginnings and Early Roles
Tarun Kaushal began his career at Accenture as a SAP Basis Consultant, Tidal Enterprise Scheduler, where he worked from 2011 to 2013 in the Bengaluru area. Following this, he interned as a Summer Intern at Wipro in 2014 for two months in the Bengaluru area. His early roles helped establish a foundation in both technical and HR domains, contributing to his diverse expertise and skills in human resource management.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tarun Kaushal is passionate about improving and perfecting old recipes. He also enjoys exploring the world through books and travel. These personal interests provide a balanced approach to his life, complementing his professional endeavors and contributing to his overall well-being.