Rajesh R Panicker Email & Phone Number

Results-driven professional with a proven track record in talent acquisition and human resources management. As the Head of Talent Acquisition I am dedicated to attracting and securing top talent to drive organizational success and growth. With a strong understanding of the automotive R&D space and its evolving talent landscape, I leverage my expertise in recruitment strategies, employer branding, and candidate experience to build a high-performing workforce. Lead and manage the Talent Acquisition team, overseeing end-to-end recruitment processes and strategies to fulfill the talent needs of the organization. Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies, including direct sourcing, social media recruitment, networking, and partnerships with universities and industry professionals. Collaborate closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand their talent requirements and align recruitment strategies accordingly. Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle, from initial contact to onboarding Implement and leverage HR technology solutions to streamline recruitment processes and enhance efficiency. Monitor and analyze talent acquisition metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven decisions. 18 years of experience in staffing high volume automotive R&D hiring with special focus towards D&I.Led the hiring of more than 15000+ Engineering R&D talents in the past 18+ years Specialties: Talent Acquisition planning and strategy Building and setting up of TA teams Coaching and mentoring Leadership and university hiring D&I initiatives in hiring Automation Social media initiatives Special projects Market intelligence AutomationCross functional projects Personal characteristics that include integrity, high quality of work, driven and highlyself-motivated with good stake holder management Passionate towards automobiles and cars , industry trends and technologies Winner of the prestigious Continental Automotive award from the Continental AG board Germany