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Job Title: Manager-Strategic Resourcing

Company Name: Wipro Infotech

Role:Central Sourcing Team Lead

Location: Bangalore

Total no. of Positions: 1

Division: Group

Education: MBA

Experience: 6-10 Years

Wipro Infotech Business Profile:

Wipro Infotech is a part of USD 3.5 billion Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) with a market capitalization of USD 24 billion. The various accreditations that we have achieved for every service we offer reflect our commitment towards quality assurance. Wipro Infotech was the first global software company to achieve Level 5 SEI-CMM, the world’s first IT company to achieve Six Sigma, as well as the world’s first company to attain Level 5 PCMM. Currently, our presence extends to 9 regional offices in India besides offices in the KSA, UAE, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and other regions in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2007, Wipro Infotech recorded Revenues of Rs 9,312 million, a growth of 72% YoY and Profit before Interest and Tax of Rs. 691 million, a growth of 48% YoY. Services business contributed 31% to total Revenue during the quarter and grew by 40% YoY.
Wipro Infotech has close to 12000 employees operating from various geographies in India, Middle East and Asia Pacific. With over two decades of experience, Wipro has stamped its presence on the Indian market and leads the Indian IT industry

Please visit [1] www.wipro.in for more information

Responsibilities:

This is a critical role for the success of Recruitment Organization,The person will be handling entire Central Sourcing team of around 30 Sourcing executives.The roles and responsibilities will include but not limited to

• Collaborate with Recruiting Leaders of Functions (Consulting, Services, Software Solutions, and Sales etc) in understanding the recruitment Priorities for the Year.
• Set Metrics for the process, Conduct regular process reviews, analyze metrics and initiate corrective actions. Review / Study hiring pattern, Plan & Implement Sourcing strategy for closures
• Monitor & Improve Productivity of all Technology Towers, based on inputs from VSLs(Vertical Sourcing Leads) & taking required action. Review performance of VSLs against plan
• Review & drive usage of various sources (Portals, Head Hunting, References) to improve source mix
• Develop & Enhance a re-usable Internal Database - which will act as a pipeline for the various upcoming requirements.
• Escalation point & Action Owner for all requirements. To identify / approach / implement alternate channels for closure of the same along with the Divisional Recruitment Managers.
• Formulate & drive Competency Development Plan for Technology Teams along with VSLs & Business Teams from respective LOBs
• Action owner for Knowledge Management Repository - Account Dossiers, Reference docs, Validation Questionnaires, Skill write ups - (Target to be defined) which will act as the Reference site for CSTEs)
• Interface with Marketing Team for Employer branding, Communication mailers, Job Fairs & other visible modes of talent acquisition & Database Building
• Review Work Allocation, Load Balancing &Team Sizing, to cater to various Resource requirements & Ramp ups.
• Reviews with Strategic Resourcing Team to update on progress, identify gaps & drive closure through VSLs
• Reviews with Business to update on progress, gather inputs & formulate sourcing strategy
• People Management - Staff Welfare, Motivation, Rewards & Recognition, Conflict Resolution

Competencies:

• BE/MBA with 6-10 Years of Experience in Recruitment and related functions.
• He/She should have a good knowledge of the IT industry and talent market.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, ability to handle pressure, highly motivated and a result - oriented leader with good interpersonal skills
• Must have experience in Handling large teams.
• Must have extensive experience in front-ending with the management
• Should be an out-of-the-box thinker and a strategist

Contact Information:

Sagar Raina,

Wipro Infotech, Bangalore.

E-mail: [2] sagar.raina@wipro.com