Shankar Natarajan
About Shankar Natarajan
Shankar Natarajan is a Senior Manager in Talent Acquisition at Bounteous, where he has worked since 2015. With a background in technology and human resource management, he specializes in leadership hiring and cultivating relationships with talent pools.
Work at Bounteous
Shankar Natarajan has been employed at Bounteous as a Senior Manager in Talent Acquisition since 2015. In this role, he collaborates closely with C-level executives and Business Unit Heads to manage technology and leadership hiring independently. He leads a team of recruiters, focusing on implementing best practices in talent acquisition. His responsibilities include coaching hiring managers throughout the hiring process and employing various candidate generation techniques to enhance recruitment efforts.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Bounteous, Shankar Natarajan held several positions in talent acquisition. He worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at ManpowerGroup from 2014 to 2015 and as a Recruitment Specialist at Acara Solutions from 2012 to 2014. His career began at Cognizant Technology Solutions, where he served as a Programmer Analyst from 2010 to 2012. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in recruitment and talent management.
Education and Expertise
Shankar Natarajan earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a focus on Human Resource Management from the All India Management Association (AIMA) between 2011 and 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Strategic Approach to Recruitment
Shankar Natarajan employs a research-oriented mindset in his role, which aids in developing strategic and pragmatic solutions to hiring challenges. He focuses on cultivating relationships with specific talent pools to convert passive candidates into active applicants. His experience in process re-engineering and fostering innovation in talent acquisition enhances his ability to address recruitment needs effectively.
Leadership in Talent Acquisition
In his current position, Shankar Natarajan leads and develops a high-performing team of recruiters. He is responsible for implementing best practices in the recruitment process and acts as a strategic business partner. His role includes coaching and consulting with hiring managers, ensuring that the hiring process aligns with organizational goals and standards.