Seasoned Talent Acquisition Manager with 12+ years driving strategic hiring across 15+ countries and 10+ industries. Expert in SAP SuccessFactors RCM and a passionate advocate for AI-powered recruitment, currently leading the development of Talent AI at Power International Holding — a group operating across 24+ countries. Known as a trusted SME, team trainer, and project manager who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and technology.
Where Strategy Meets Human Insight
I'm a Talent Acquisition Manager with a rare blend of deep recruitment expertise and strong analytical capability. I believe hiring is not just filling roles — it's building the future of an organisation. My approach transforms recruitment from a reactive function into a strategic business driver powered by AI, data, and human connection. Beyond data, I harness social media, SEO, and targeted digital marketing to craft employer branding campaigns that attract candidates who don't just fit the role but align deeply with the organisation's values.
Currently at Power International Holding (PIH) — a group operating across 24+ countries — I lead the development of Talent AI, an in-house end-to-end recruitment automation platform integrated with SAP SuccessFactors. I partner with executive leadership to align talent strategy with business expansion across Qatar, KSA, UAE, Iraq, Egypt, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Guyana, Seychelles, Rwanda, Algeria, Morocco, UK, Syria, Tajikistan and more.
Building Talent AI — an in-house automation platform transforming how PIH attracts and selects talent globally, fully integrated with SAP SuccessFactors.
Leveraging Power BI, Tableau, Excel Power Query, and advanced analytics to build recruitment dashboards and drive informed hiring at leadership level.
Strategic hiring across 15+ countries with deep cross-cultural expertise, supporting a group that operates across 24+ countries worldwide.
A unique intersection of recruitment mastery, AI innovation, data intelligence, employer branding, and digital transformation — across some of the world's most complex hiring environments.
End-to-end recruitment for high-volume, leadership, and niche roles across Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Construction & Contracting, Real Estate & Property Management, HORECA, Agriculture, Executive/C-Suite, and more.
Leading Talent AI development — integrating automation, candidate scoring, and intelligence into SAP SuccessFactors RCM. Automated majority of repetitive workflows using Power Automate and custom solutions.
Building Power BI and Tableau dashboards that make KPIs visible, measurable, and actionable — translating raw hiring data into leadership-ready insights and strategic people decisions.
Crafting targeted employer branding campaigns using social media, SEO strategy, and digital marketing — attracting candidates who align with organisational values. Understands how the internet works and uses it strategically for talent attraction.
Bachelor's in Computer Applications. Adapts to any ERP or platform rapidly. Built SharePoint environments from scratch, manages Microsoft 365 ecosystem end-to-end, and applies technical thinking to every workflow. Built websites and digital tools independently.
Led full PIH group recruitment training sessions in Egypt. Trusted SME across cluster functions — SharePoint setup, data, and digital enablement. Project managed the Egypt Offshore HR operation end-to-end.
12+ years of progressive experience — beginning with early career roles during graduation in India, growing through promotions, and now leading AI-powered recruitment transformation across one of Qatar's largest conglomerates.
Driving talent strategy and AI-led recruitment transformation across a multi-industry, multi-country conglomerate. Leading development of Talent AI integrated with SAP SuccessFactors. Partnering with executive leadership on business expansion strategies across Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Seychelles, Iraq, Libya, Egypt, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Guyana, Latin America, UK and more.
Promoted to lead a dedicated team of recruiters overseeing global talent attraction. Supported SAP SuccessFactors governance, utilized analytics to optimize recruitment efficiency, and built the team SharePoint environment from scratch — adopted across multiple cluster functions.
Joined PIH as a Talent Acquisition Specialist — contributing to recruitment dashboards for healthcare divisions including The View Hospital, MMC, and KMC, and building exceptional teams across diverse sectors.
Leading the full HR and recruitment operation for PIH's Egypt Offshore expansion — a major cross-functional project requiring coordination across multiple teams, management-level escalation, and comprehensive training delivery.
PIH General Services · UCC Holding (Construction, Energy & Oil & Gas — Qatar, KSA, Maldives, Iraq, Guyana, Seychelles, Egypt, Rwanda, Algeria, Morocco, UK, Syria, UAE, Tajikistan) · Apex Health · KMC (Korean Medical Center) · The View Hospital (In Affiliation with Cedars Sinai) · EWS · SAC · Baladna (Agriculture & Food Industries) · Aura Group (Hospitality & Entertainment) · Assets (HORECA & Property Management) · Joury Tours & Travel · PrintShop
Temporarily worked in an extremely dynamic environment supporting HMC's critical COVID-19 operational reporting and analytics during the height of the pandemic.
Promoted to Recruitment Specialist — managing end-to-end recruitment across Construction, Real Estate, FMCG, IT, Hospitality, and Manufacturing. Also led social media design and commercial ads initiatives to enhance the company's employer brand, despite this being beyond the official recruitment scope.
Joined Bandary International Group as HR Admin — handling HR administrative operations, screening, employee records, and HR processes. Quickly demonstrated capability and was promoted to Recruitment Specialist.
Graphic design, layout, typography, web design layout, photography, and brand guidelines. Worked on multitasks simultaneously across a wide range of media. Had to leave due to visa unavailability.
Early career foundation in India — dual role covering HR Administrative support (recruitment screening, payroll, employee benefits, records management, orientation) and Graphic Design (layouts, illustrations, typography, web design, and brand content). This grounding in both HR operations and creative design has been fundamental to the unique skillset KT brings to every role today.
A powerful combination of HR expertise, AI fluency, technology mastery, and creative tools — built over 12+ years across complex, multi-sector environments.
Leading a team wellness programme — a daily walking challenge via the Pacer app where the team competes and cheers each other on daily. Also introduced standing workstations to promote health during long working hours. Wellness is embedded into the team culture, not just a programme on paper.
Continuously investing in professional development across recruitment, AI, technology, leadership, and design — with several certifications currently in active progress.
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Words from leaders and colleagues who have worked alongside KT across different organisations and functions.
Working with KT in HR is such a great experience! She's super energetic and always finds a way to tackle any challenge that comes her way. It's incredible to see how far she and her team have come in terms of recruitment. Over the years, they've delivered amazing and almost impossible projects, bringing in top talent from various countries around the world from different industries, including healthcare, HORECA, and even the UCC Oil & Gas international expansion. What I love about KT is that she doesn't just settle for the usual solutions; she always goes the extra mile to find something that really works. Plus, she's got a real passion for graphic design, photography, and videography, and it totally shows in everything she does. She's not just a great colleague but also a fantastic friend, always bringing loads of positive vibes and fresh ideas. If you need someone who's not just skilled but also incredibly creative and fun to work with, KT is your go-to person!
I have worked with KT for 3 years in Bandary. Since we were working in different departments, she can still manage having personal relationships with her colleagues in a very professional way. She is smart, flexible and humble. Her skills of leadership and management come out naturally, that's why she was being recognised in Recruitment and became our Recruitment Specialist.
All the intangibles that lead to success in the workplace are in order with Kiruthika. There will be no unpleasant surprises and I am confident she will fit in and add to office morale.
Whether you're a fellow HR professional, someone curious about AI in recruitment, or simply want to exchange ideas about talent and technology — I'm always open to a good conversation with like-minded people.