Achyut Menon "AK"

Options Executive Search Private Limited

As a seasoned Director of Talent Acquisitions and a pivotal member of a global recruiting consortium, I leverage an expansive network spanning 61 countries to pinpoint and engage exceptional LOCAL talent on an international scale.

Specializing in executive-level placements, I orchestrate full-spectrum talent acquisition services, ensuring a seamless alignment with corporate hiring objectives. My expertise encompasses:

- Executive Talent Sourcing: Strategic identification of C-suite and senior leaders.

- Tailored RPO Solutions: Customizable recruitment processes to fit your talent needs.

- Global Talent Acquisition: A deep understanding of diverse markets to attract and retain top talent

- Cultural Alignment: Ensuring optimal integration of new hires into organizational cultures, for long-term retention.

- Global Recruitment: Agile methodologies to attract and secure professionals worldwide to deliver candidates who not only meet but exceed expectations.

I guarantee a precise match for each critical position, leveraging innovative hiring solutions to deliver excellence in talent placement.

Managing Director

AskMenon.com

AskMenon.com is a one-to-one telephonic career coaching service where you can ask questions regarding YOUR career -you always wanted to ask but didn’t know whom to ask.

As a global hiring expert, I help candidates check their blind spots restricting their career transition and take a full charge to get ahead.

I also provide pointers to align your LinkedIn profile to your goals and target companies so you can unlock their true potential.

AskMenon Talent Advisory Services consults Startups regarding their hiring solutions by providing hourly consulting/recruiting services. This is a great way for business owners to get the recruitment services they actually need.

Feel free to schedule a call. Please visit http://askmenon.com/scheduletime.php.

Career Consultant

NPAworldwide Member-Owners

NPAworldwide is a member-owned global recruitment network. They have been connecting independent global recruiting firms to facilitate premium placements worldwide. Membership is offered on a selective basis to recruitment firms with a proven track record of experience and success.

Unlike non-member firms, NPA's global recruiters have access to a pool of passive candidates developed by more than 500 firms and 1300 recruiters.

My proven track record of experience and success in the recruitment industry has gotten me a membership in NPA, a global network of recruiters, talent scouts and remote hiring experts. It is a prestigious opportunity to be a part of such an esteemed network.

Executive Committee Member | Global Recruitment | Hiring | Talent Scout

IPTER

I am part of an international power team of 50+ Executive Recruiters and Assessment & HR Consulting experts, mainly HR company owners and managers.

We work on six continents, having a direct presence in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, UK, USA.

Our mission is to support our clients, as well as each other, in the areas of marketing, knowledge and resources sharing, cross-border assignments and new business development. We create a sustainable network that grows our business and is within quality guidelines for our clients.

We Think and Dream Big!

Global Talent Partner

BNI Global Power Team International Networking Group

I have been a member of the BNI Global Power Team from July 2018 to July 2022. Being a BNI member helped me have access to and develop strong relations with diverse talent worldwide.
Visit https://bniglobalpowerteam.com/members/

Executive Committee Member | Talent Network

BNI Global

Member till July 2022. 
I’ve helped over 1400 fellow members in the Hyderabad region orchestrate the global network of local businesses as a Founder Member of BNI India Hyderabad West Artha Chapter.

With over 270,000 members in 9,500-plus chapters worldwide, across 71 countries, from over 300 different types of professions, BNI is changing the way the World does Business! 

As a former member, I constantly invested in building relationships with a mission to help others find their calling. I have been fortunate to be amongst the founding members of the first chapter in Hyderabad, Artha and learned to add value to all stakeholders and be an active member of the BNI Global Power Team!

Founder Member of BNI India Hyderabad West Artha Chapter

RecruitLoop

RecruitLoop provided employers a smarter way to hire through technology and services that slash the cost and time it takes to find new staff.

The model consisted of two primary components:

1: Recruitment marketplace: A global network of independent recruitment professionals charging employers an hourly rate instead of a percentage based on a candidate's salary.
RecruitLoop aggregated a network of independent, professional recruiters who help employers find new staff. This gave employers access to professional recruitment support, with a charging model providing 80% lower cost than a traditional recruitment agency.

2: Recorded video interview platform: A game-changing innovation in the recruitment process. 
RecruitLoop has developed a technology for recorded video interviews. This was not a ‘live’ video-capability like Skype, but an automated one that recorded candidate responses to customised written questions via their webcam. This innovation removed hours from the screening process for both employers and recruiters.

View my profile: http://recruitloop.com.au/recruiter/achyut-menon

Talent Consultant

TalentExperts uk

We are a bunch of independent talent advisers working primarily with product companies & funded startups (including Series B & C) in the Mobile, Internet, and E-Commerce domains in India. 

It is no secret that the world has seen more disruptions in the past couple of decades -and the Indian ecosystem is now poised to foster innovation and transform the way the world has been doing business.

I am scouting for the best professionals in the industry, understanding what makes them tick. Get an insight into their aspirations and explore how (if) they can transplant their skills to leverage their expertise to help grow our clients.

Mentor | Talent Acquisition | Global Hiring | Human Resources

Shriram Pistons and Rings Ltd

During the 6 yrs -handled different roles-Responsible for product management /sales and distribution of automotive spare parts in South India. The challenge was to battle the domineering market share of MICO BOSCH, -a generic brand name. 

Led a team of about 10 distributors with 70 odd field force to improve awareness, adoption and build loyalty among different segments of users..farmers/planters/fleet owners/ corporates,/ State government undertakings.

Sales Manager South

Pierce

Joined as Management Trainee in the Agribusiness Division of Pierce Leslie in 1984.

Management Trainee

► WHAT I DO: I help senior professionals of Indian origin with international experience pursue
leadership roles in MNCs setting up operations in India. My focus is on removing the guesswork
involved in transitioning back to India.

► HOW I DO IT: Utilizing my extensive network of 5000 companies, and over 550 recruitment
partners across 51 countries, I find suitable opportunities in middle and senior management,
aligning aspirations and competencies with the right roles in growing companies.

► WHY IT WORKS: My approach is empowered by over 30 years of global recruitment
experience, coupled with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by Indian
professionals abroad as well as the cultural nuances required for MNCs to succeed in India. This
enables me to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity efficiently.

► SERVICES I PROVIDE: Strategic Repatriation Recruitment | Global Network
Leveraging for MNCs | Leadership Position Placement | Networking and Mentorship
Opportunities | Indian Diaspora Career Counselling
► WHERE YOU'VE SEEN ME: Top 20 HR Influencers in India | Featured in SHRM, People
Matters, Economic Times HR World | NHRD and NIPM Recognitions

► TYPES OF BUSINESSES I'VE HELPED:  IT, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals,
Banking & Financial Services, Automobiles & Infrastructure | Funded Startups & Family
Business Groups

► WHAT OTHERS SAY: "When I first engaged AK about needing some help learning about the India market, we were all in the middle of the pandemic. There was no way I could travel to India at that time, but still needed to move forward with my hiring plans. AK showed tremendous patience helping me to navigate the complex hiring process in India. He helped me with many things. Including: understanding the India market, creating the appropriate JD, identifying candidates and even educated me on the complex India pay structure. . 
We have been successful in India in large part due to AK’s guidance and coaching.. He has provided pragmatic advice and solutions about a wide variety of challenges over the 3+ years I have known him. 
Whether you are just getting started in India or have a mature team and need to know how to continue to grow, I strongly recommend AK as a valuable resource for all things India." - Client Testimonial

► READY TO TALK? Connect with me here on LinkedIn! ☎ Book a Call with me on
topmate.io/achyutmenon Or you can reach me on menon@optionsindia.com

#GlobalRecruitment #LeadershipRoles #MNCs #TalentAcquisition #HRInfluencer #Repatriation
#IndianDiaspora #NRI

Career Architect

Smart Working

I carry out initial screenings for diverse IT roles in the UK market, conducting thorough video interviews to evaluate candidates' skillsets. By maintaining an efficient feedback loop with stakeholders, I continuously refine selection criteria to ensure top-quality hires and enhance client satisfaction.

Delivery Consultant

Worked in the capacity of a Sourcing Specialist with FlexAbility HR Solutions - RPO initiative of ABC Consultants, which later got acquired by AMS.

• Collaborated with hiring partners to understand their talent needs
• Sourced, screened resumes, and conducted preliminary interviews using WASP and STAR techniques
• Built a high-quality candidate database by executing Boolean and Google X-Ray searches
• Scheduled interviews and logged candidate information in the Applicant Tracking System in real time
• Conducted post-interview debrief meetings to unravel a candidate's experience
• Provided workflow guidance and training to new hires

Clients served: Google (GOC), Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), JSW Steel, 7-Eleven, Bayer, Rochem

Senior Executive - Agile Business

Executive - Agile Business

Associate - Projects Vertical

Sourcing X-Press : In affiliation with Microsoft for Startups

Successfully completed an intensive training program in sourcing and recruitment, acquiring essential skills such as conducting precise Boolean searches, mastering Google X-Ray searches, and navigating deep nested searches using Boolean logic. Became adept at leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and others to their full potential for talent acquisition.

Talent Sourcing Bootcamp: In-Depth Sourcing, AI, and Automation Tools Training

Fever FM (HT Media Ltd.)

•	Posted job descriptions on iimjobs and LinkedIn
•	Evaluated incoming applications and conducted pre-screening interviews
•	Scheduled candidate interviews via Outlook whilst collaborating with recruiting partners (Hiring Managers, RPO Team)
•	Maintained hiring trackers on Excel and updated all stakeholders on candidate status
•	Collected and tracked new hire paperwork and other related documents
•	Drafted onboarding email templates, induction plans and welcome mailers
•	Conceptualized employee engagement activities
•	Collaborated with the Creative team to design birthday and work anniversary mailers
•	Conducted secondary research and exploratory conversations to identify potential successors and comprehended their career aspirations
•	Compiled daily attendance records for approximately 300 employees across 9 locations
•	Synced attendance rosters with revised seating plan as per the new working model
•	Created Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Radio Presenters regarding incentive schemes
•	Translated HR Policies into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clarity and consistency

Human Resources Intern

Indian0

• Developed Engagement Plans for Interns
• Created and distributed pulse survey to analyze the experience of interns
• Resolved issues related to HR processes that impacted the internship experience
• Designed Intern Retention Programmes

Revidly

• Drafted fair HR Policies
• Outlined a detailed Contract Layout for Employee Enrolment
• Designed Employee Exit Checklist and Conducted Exit Interviews
• Collaborated with 7 colleges PAN India for presence in Revidly clans

HCL Technologies

• Performed Ergonomics Market Analysis
• Conducted Secondary Research on 'Emerging Technologies and People Trends in IT 2018' across select industry verticals namely Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare & Life Sciences and BFSI 
• Undertook Secondary Research to create an online business platform and a marketplace to digitize and consumerize the efforts around start ups and larger ecosystem

Summer Research Intern

Wipro Limited

• Created Technical Design Documents
• Performed Functional, Regression and Performance Testing
• Hands on experience on Team Foundation Server (TFS) and practiced Agile Methodology

Project Engineer

S. O. Infotech Pvt. Ltd.

• Developed a Content Based Image Retrieval System using JAVA

Summer Intern

Hi there!👋

My name is Nikita,

I am an HR Professional with a secret weapon: the art of finding elusive talent like a pro detective (without the magnifying glass and trench coat, of course). 

I create talent pipelines filled with exceptional individuals who will bring a spark to your organization. 

From cold calling to social media sourcing, I employ a wide range of techniques to uncover those hidden gems and bring them into the limelight. 

For me, it's not just about finding the right fit; it's about making the entire hiring experience enjoyable. 

Hence, you can expect interviews that feel more like conversations...

After all, hiring should be positive and painless, and I'm here to make that happen!

Feel free to reach out to me at 28nikita.gupta@gmail.com for potential collaborations. 

Let's connect and bring the right talent to your team!🌟

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