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shivkumar varigonda Sr Manager - Recruitments, Xora Software Systems Pvt Ltd
 
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shivkumar varigonda
Sr Manager - Recruitments, Xora Software Systems Pvt Ltd
Xora Software Systems Pvt Ltd
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Bangalore, India
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Professional summary

 

HR Professional with 20+ years of overall experience encompassing HR/Executive Search/ Staffing & Selection apart from stints in Sales/Accounting /Administration.

shivkumar varigonda's Experience
Current :

Sr Manager - Recruitments, Xora Software Systems Pvt Ltd

IT Products
India, Bangalore

Working from 2010

Brief summary :

Responsible and accountable for entire talent acquisition for Xora involving specialized lateral hiring & junior level for Engineering Team and bulk hiring for US Support Team 

Previous :

Xora Software Systems Pvt Ltd

California.

Worked from 2010 to 2012

Brief summary :

Dec 10 - Present Xora Software Systems Pvt Ltd, Bangalore (Xora, Inc) Xora is a software products company headquartered in Mountain View, California. Established in 1999, Xora is the pioneer in inventing mobile workforce management software applications. Xoras combined wireless device and Web-based software solutions provide effortless oversight for companies with mobile workforces. More than 16,000 customers across four continents rely on Xora applications to manage their field operations every day. As Sr. Manager Recruitments, Responsible and accountable for internal hiring for Xora India based out of Bangalore. Volume hiring for Support and Inside Sales Team, Specialized lateral hiring for Engineering and Product Development, and MIS Team. Well versed in end to end recruitment, strongly believe in being hands-on with the team management responsibilities.

Previous :

Recruitment Manager, Kenexa Technologies Pvt Ltd

IT Products
India, Visakhapatnam

Worked from 2006 to 2010

Previous :

Kenexa Technologies Pvt Ltd

Hyderabad

Worked from 2006 to 2010

Brief summary :

Nov 06 - Nov 10 Kenexa Technologies Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad and Vizag Kenexa ( HYPERLINK http://www.kenexa.com/ www.kenexa.com ) is a US $ 250 million global recruitment software and services company headquartered at Wayne, Pennsylvania. I am designated as Manager Recruitments reporting to the Director RPO. The position assigns responsibility for: Talent acquisition and HR-related activities for Verizon Business India (as a Staffing Consultant), since Aug 2009 with a team of 4 recruiters; Research support for PAREXEL Global Program (as Ops Manager) leading a team of 3 researchers to provide sourcing support for the global program from April 2009 - July 2009; Full Cycle Recruitment support for PAREXEL India (Ops Manager) leading a team of 6 recruiters and 1 staffing consultant from Feb 2008 - Dec 2008; Lead generation for Microsoft India Development Center, sourcing talent from US for middle and senior level positions; was part of a four member team with a cumulative generation of 146 leads; Full cycle recruitment of about 50 employees (in 4 months) for MDL Technologies - India, a 100% EOU set up by MDL Corporation (US) in the Special Economic Zone at Visakhapatnam, generating revenues of about US $ 190K Role and Responsibilities (Verizon Business India): . Lead and drive the hiring with the Line function heads to - review the positions / job description, the candidate profile and salary/level benchmarks - develop a recruiting/sourcing strategy (where and how to find the right talent) - identify screening criteria and interview panel - educate the Hiring Manager on the recruiting process and Kenexa 2x Brass Ring process and agree on cooperation between Staffing and Hiring Manager . Ensure that the plan is implemented effectively to facilitate closure of open positions . Collaborate with HR business partners and business leaders to define appropriate specifications for approved immediate and future internal and external positions . Manage the entire external candidate process - sourcing, screening, and closing external candidates . Manage the entire Microsoft internal employee transfer process in strong collaboration with business leaders and HR business partners . Network and maintain relationships with key candidates and candidate communities (local and non-local) to enable short immediate hiring and long term opportunistic hiring . Ensure 100% compliance of recruitment tool (Kenexa 2x BrassRing) . Provide accurate documentation to facilitate offer and on boarding process including pre employment background verification . Support compliance with legal framework, SOX requirements, etc. . Support adoption and adherence to HR practices and policies, assuring that these are transparent to the respective organization . Coordinate and support the services, processes, and projects in scope . Provide support in managing external associates, vendors, and IT team Overseas Experience: From

Previous :

General Manager, Mitrajaya Texindo W.A. Ltd

Worked from 1999 to 2003

Brief summary :

Apr 99 to June 03, I was working as General Manager with Mitrajaya Texindo (W.A.) Ltd at Lagos, Nigeria. This company was part of US $ 400 million Mitrajaya Group of Indonesia which is in the business of construction projects, coal mining, flexible packaging and aerosol can manufacture, photocopier machine toner manufacture, and foundry and forging, etc. I was reporting to the Group President and was responsible for: Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements Importation and liaison with customs and C and F agents MIS and integration with HQ requirements Marketing strategy, product promotion, and distribution Systems-related arrangements Some of the achievements of this assignment were: Successful establishment of 100% subsidiary in Nigeria involving company incorporation, licensing, and business quota approvals, etc. Launch of new products and establishment of nationwide distribution channels Export orders for foundry and flexible packaging division of the group Past Experience (Sales Related):

Previous :

Marketing Manager, -

India

Worked from 1995 to 1999

Brief summary :

Dec 95 to Mar 99 Marketing Manager - India with P.T. Sarita Prima Coal (Mitrajaya Group of Indonesia)

Previous :

Branch Manager, -

Hyderabad

Worked from 1992 to 1995

Brief summary :

Aug 92 to Nov 95 Branch Manager - Hyderabad with Dyna Lamps and Glass Works

Previous :

Senior Sales Executive, Raja Bahadur Motilal Poona Mills Ltd

Hyderabad

Worked from 1988 to 1992

Brief summary :

Dec 88 to July 92 Senior Sales Executive - Chennai / Hyderabad with Raja Bahadur Motilal Poona Mills Ltd

Previous :

Sales Executive, -

Chennai

Worked from 1985 to 1988

Brief summary :

Jan 85 to Nov 88 Sales Executive - Chennai with Schutz Carbon Electrodes

Previous :

Sales Executive, -

Chennai

Worked from 1981 to 1984

Brief summary :

Jan 81 to Dec 84 Sales Executive - Chennai with Sobhana Filler Metals In all the above, I was responsible for: Direct sales: Identifying and developing and handling key accounts Channel management: Appointing and managing dealers across the country Area sales management: Identifying area-wise business potential and ensuring sustained revenue Sales force management: Recruitment, training, and appraisals

shivkumar varigonda's Education

Annamalai University, Chidambaram

PG Diploma
India
From 1990 to 1991
Brief summary :

I have done PG Diploma in Business Administration through distance education consisting of: Principles of Management, Marketing, Sales, Personnel, Financial etc

Presidency College, Chennai

B.A
India
From 1976 to 1979
Brief summary :

With Economics as major and Statistics & Principles of Commerce as elective subjects

 
 
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No, that will be disastrous, if u mean to have military govt. Now atleast we have print, visual media, NGOs, lot of others who can voice and act against the people who are corrupt atleast to some extent.
 
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