Kayal Singh

UXC Limited, an Australian services company across private and public sectors, delivers consulting, managed services, and IT solutions.

Led end-to-end talent acquisition across Australia and APAC, partnering with executives in technology, consulting, financial services, government, telecommunications, and enterprise sectors. Accountable for workforce planning, strategic sourcing, candidate engagement, onboarding, retention, and aligning talent strategies with organizational objectives.

Strategic Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Accelerated APAC hiring, closing 85% of leadership and critical roles within 3 months.
• Partnered with executives on workforce capability and succession planning, reallocating 15% of talent to priority projects.
• Embedded diversity & inclusion frameworks, increasing candidate pool diversity by 20%.

Culture, Engagement, and Retention

• Developed initiatives to strengthen culture, improving employee engagement scores by 18%.
• Launched recognition programs and feedback loops, boosting cross-functional collaboration and morale.
• Implemented career development and engagement programs, improving early-stage retention by 15%.

Team Leadership & Candidate Experience

• Led a high-performing TA team, ensuring seamless onboarding and collaboration.
• Enhanced candidate experience through structured communication, achieving 90% satisfaction in feedback surveys.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Conducted internal audits across 100% of requisitions, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, labor laws, and data privacy regulations.
• Implemented process controls and dashboards, reducing non-compliance incidents by 30%.
• Partnered with legal and compliance teams to anticipate and mitigate jurisdictional risks.

Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

• Defined and tracked KPIs: time-to-fill (30 days), cost-per-hire (↓8%), candidate satisfaction (90%), maintaining 95%+ SLA adherence.
• Leveraged analytics to improve pipeline efficiency by 40% and reduce mis-hires by 20% through behavioral interviews and psychometric tools.
• Drove digital transformation of recruitment processes via ATS optimization and real-time analytics, cutting external agency spend by 18%.

Employer Branding & Strategic Partnerships

• Executed targeted branding campaigns, generating 30% more qualified applications for critical roles.
• Built partnerships with executive search firms, universities, and networks to expand specialized talent access.
• Designed fast-track onboarding programs, improving new hire productivity by 25% in the first month.

Key Achievements

• Recognized for driving enterprise-wide talent strategy, improving leadership visibility and organizational workforce planning.
• Successfully implemented new recruitment frameworks and process improvements that were adopted across multiple APAC offices.
• Developed initiatives that strengthened talent retention, resulting in measurable improvement in employee engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Awarded internal recognition for innovation in workforce planning and strategic business partnership.

Driving enterprise talent strategy across APAC and emerging markets, focusing on technology and digital transformation. Delivering scalable recruitment solutions, building leadership pipelines, and partnering with HR and business leaders to enhance workforce capability, productivity, and organizational performance.

Strategic Talent Leadership and Business Partnering.

• Directed APAC talent acquisition, successfully placing 42 leadership hires in 4 months, ensuring critical initiatives remained on schedule.
• Collaborated with executive leadership and HR operations to shape workforce planning, succession readiness, and talent allocation across the region.
• Expanded leadership capacity by adding 28 internal leaders to strategic pipelines, reducing reliance on external hires, and saving USD 1.2M in recruitment costs.
• Led cross-country recruitment teams, enhancing team performance, and achieving 122 successful offers across multiple markets.
• Advised business units on talent capability gaps, and workforce deployment strategies to drive operational and strategic goals.

Talent Process Innovation & HR Operations Collaboration

• Introduced AI-based sourcing and predictive analytics to identify workforce demand, supporting over 420 open positions and shortening hiring cycles by 35 days per role.
• Partnered with HR operations to integrate recruitment workflows into workforce systems, cutting 1,500 hours of manual work annually and improving candidate throughput by 220 hires per quarter.
• Managed vendor networks of 10+ recruitment partners, reducing agency spend by USD 450,000 while improving quality-of-hire.
• Standardized candidate assessment methods with behavioral interviews and psychometric tools, lowering mis-hires by 18 employees annually.

Diversity, Inclusion & Employer Brand Development

• Designed DEI initiatives across APAC, hiring 75 underrepresented candidates and strengthening employer positioning in the market.
• Represented NTT Data at 12+ executive-level industry events, generating 180 passive candidate leads and elevating quality-of-hire metrics.
• Developed targeted talent branding campaigns in emerging markets, producing 320 qualified applications for critical roles.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Ensured regional recruitment practices complied with labor laws, data privacy, and corporate governance standards.
• Partnered with HR operations and legal teams to proactively address jurisdictional risks, avoiding potential exposure of USD 1.5M.
• Implemented governance dashboards and standardized audit checkpoints, reducing preparation hours by 600 annually.

Organizational Transformation & Workforce Impact

• Aligned recruitment strategies with digital and business transformation programs, hiring 210 technology specialists to support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborated with HR operations to optimize onboarding, workforce planning, and early productivity programs, improving first-month performance for 95 new hires.
• Directed workforce redeployment initiatives, moving 50 internal employees to priority projects, enhancing operational efficiency and business delivery.

Notable Accomplishments

• Instrumental in establishing a regional TA center of excellence, improving cross-country coordination and recruitment efficiency.
• Partnered with HR operations and business leaders to redesign workforce planning workflows, increasing agility for high-priority projects.
• Received recognition for leadership in regional talent strategy and contribution to business transformation initiatives.

Global Leadership Recruitment & Strategy

• Led enterprise-level recruitment initiatives for WPP, its agency network, and key clients across 12 international markets, ensuring that senior leadership and critical roles were filled efficiently to support business priorities.
• Advised C-suite and senior management on leadership capability, succession planning, and workforce allocation, strengthening internal leadership pipelines and readiness.
• Applied workforce analytics and predictive modeling to identify talent gaps, forecast executive hiring requirements, and align staffing with strategic business objectives.

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Developed multi-channel sourcing strategies, leveraging internal talent networks, external executive search partners, and industry contacts to build strong candidate pipelines.
• Maintained and utilized a global database of 10,000+ executive candidates, enabling proactive talent planning and reducing dependency on external recruitment agencies.
• Monitored candidate engagement and pipeline conversion, improving recruitment cycle times and enhancing the quality of hires.

Internal Mobility & Succession Planning

• Partnered with HR Business Partners and Executive Development teams to facilitate internal promotions and leadership transitions, placing 20+ executives in critical positions.
• Produced quarterly workforce reports on leadership movement, attrition risks, and bench strength to inform strategic talent decisions.
• Forecasted upcoming leadership needs over 12–24 months, closing talent gaps and supporting long-term business continuity.

Vendor & Recruitment Partner Management

• Oversaw executive search firm relationships, negotiating agreements, KPIs, and service standards to improve candidate quality and reduce costs by USD 350,000 annually.
• Established performance tracking dashboards for external partners, accelerating placement timelines for high-priority leadership roles.
• Coordinated internal recruitment teams and external vendors to ensure consistency in selection standards and candidate experience.

Business Partnership & Employer Branding

• Built strong relationships with senior executives, agency leaders, and client stakeholders to align talent acquisition strategies with business objectives.
• Represented WPP and clients at global industry events and professional forums, generating 120+ passive candidate leads for executive roles.
• Designed targeted employer branding initiatives in APAC and emerging markets, producing 200+ qualified applications and strengthening executive talent pipelines.
• Developed a forward-looking leadership talent pool, reducing reliance on external searches and increasing organizational agility.

Career Highlights

• Built a high-quality executive talent network that enabled faster response to market opportunities and critical role placements.
• Developed employer branding campaigns that significantly strengthened WPP’s visibility among senior talent across APAC.
• Recognized for fostering cross-functional collaboration with client and agency leadership, improving executive recruitment outcomes.
• Honoured for leadership in strategic workforce initiatives and contribution to succession planning effectiveness.

Leadership in Regional Talent Strategy

• Managed talent acquisition across APAC and Japan for Dell and partner organizations, managing mid-level to executive hires in Technology, Digital, Cybersecurity, Sales, and Finance.
• Partnered with senior business leaders, HR operations, and key stakeholders to shape workforce strategies, succession planning, and talent deployment, ensuring alignment with regional and global business goals.
• Managed recruitment for 1200+ positions annually, including director- and C-level roles, ensuring timely placement for critical business initiatives.
• Developed strategic talent pools and communities for hard-to-fill roles, increasing candidate readiness and organizational flexibility.

Data-Driven Talent Insights & Workforce Planning

• Conducted market research, talent mapping, and competitor analysis to inform recruitment strategies and anticipate skill gaps.
• Built dashboards to monitor time-to-fill, candidate quality, pipeline health, and executive placements.
• Provided workforce advisory to leadership, optimizing internal mobility, succession planning, and resource allocation.

Executive Recruitment & Strategic Projects

• Led high-impact hiring campaigns for digital, IT, and leadership roles, achieving placements in under 28 days for priority positions.
• Designed innovative sourcing approaches using professional networks, talent communities, and executive referrals, boosting pipeline depth.
• Supported diversity and inclusion initiatives, strengthening representation in technical leadership roles and enhancing employer brand visibility.
• Optimized recruitment operations, balancing speed, quality, and cost for senior hires.

Talent Advisory, Capability Building & HR Collaboration

• Trained hiring managers and TA teams on recruitment best practices, candidate assessment, and engagement strategies, improving hiring outcomes.
• Partnered closely with HR operations to improve onboarding, workforce planning, and internal mobility programs, enhancing first-month productivity for new hires.
• Ensured compliance with local labor laws and regulations across APAC, maintaining governance standards and mitigating organizational risk.

Recognition & External Engagement

• Contributed to Dell’s ASIA HR Excellence Award-winning initiatives for talent acquisition excellence in APAC.
• Represented Dell at regional career fairs, university talks, and professional networking events, engaging over 3,000 students and early talent candidates annually.
• Built Dell’s external talent brand in APAC, strengthening relationships with universities, industry partners, and emerging talent pools.

Impact & Achievements

• Maintained robust executive pipelines, reducing reliance on external search firms and improving placement quality.
• Delivered predictive workforce insights, closing critical leadership gaps and enabling proactive talent planning.
• Enhanced candidate experience across APAC, achieving consistently high feedback scores.
• Contributed to regional workforce agility and organizational resilience through strategic talent initiatives.

Leader with a proven track record of delivering high-impact talent solutions for multinational clients across IT, digital media, mining, oil & gas, semiconductor, finance, and construction sectors. Expert in fulfilling complex client hiring needs, building leadership pipelines, and advising C-suite executives and business stakeholders across APAC.

Core Responsibilities & Impact

• Directed APAC recruitment operations, providing tailored talent solutions that meet the workforce demands of leading multinational clients.
• Partnered with client executives, internal business leaders, and stakeholders to design workforce strategies, succession planning, and talent deployment programs aligned with business goals.
• Developed innovative sourcing strategies, market intelligence, and talent pools for niche and high-demand roles, ensuring fast, high-quality placements.
• Managed full lifecycle recruitment for 200+ hires annually, including onboarding, performance support, and career guidance, maintaining strong client satisfaction.
• Negotiated staffing solutions with clients and external vendors to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Led HR change management and workforce restructuring initiatives to improve operational efficiency and support client projects.
• Built, mentored, and led a high-performing regional recruitment team, strengthening delivery capability and retention.
• Enhanced client employer branding and candidate engagement strategies, positioning clients as preferred employers in competitive talent markets.

Impact & Recognition

• Delivered client-focused talent acquisition programs that consistently met or exceeded hiring expectations, reducing time-to-fill for critical roles.
• Established and maintained strategic talent pipelines for leadership and hard-to-fill positions, ensuring readiness for key client projects.
• Optimized contractor and contingent workforce strategies, achieving measurable cost efficiencies without compromising talent quality.
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement through regular reporting, workforce insights, and proactive advisory, improving client trust and satisfaction.
• Led initiatives that improved recruitment team productivity and service delivery by 20%, supporting high-volume MNC hiring projects.
• Recognized for excellence in client service, stakeholder management, and strategic recruitment execution, contributing to long-term agency growth and client partnerships.

Proactive talent acquisition and development leader, driving workforce strategies and career development programs to align with organizational goals.

Key Achievements & Impact:

• Implemented talent development and succession planning programs, increasing internal promotion rate by 25%.
• Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing average time-to-hire from 42 days to 30 days
• Provided individualized career coaching and reassignment support, enhancing employee engagement and retention.
• Partnered with business leaders to forecast talent needs, ensuring workforce alignment with business objectives.
• Introduced metrics-driven reporting frameworks, improving decision-making efficiency and recruitment transparency.