Sheni Krishnan
Summary
A seasoned professional in strategic talent acquisition, specialising in workforce planning and hiring strategy across APAC multi-country regions. Demonstrates expertise in talent intelligence, market mapping, and employer value proposition (EVP) development. Proven track record in talent pipelining, succession planning, and recruitment governance, ensuring delivery excellence in end-to-end recruitment processes for both volume and specialist roles. Adept at executive and senior IC hiring with a focus on offer strategy and negotiation to optimise candidate experience. Utilises advanced technology tools such as Workday for ATS optimisation and LinkedIn Recruiter for talent insights. Committed to continuous recruitment process improvement and enhancing stakeholder advisory through leadership influence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, APAC
ResMed
04.2022 - 04.2026
- Lead end-to-end and strategic recruitment delivery across corporate and technical functions including Finance, HR, Technology, Engineering, Product, and Medical Affairs
- Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and HRBPs, providing market intelligence, hiring trends, and workforce planning insights
- Drive regional hiring strategies aligned to business growth and organisational priorities
- Develop and execute proactive talent pipelining strategies for niche and future-critical roles
- Own and optimise Workday ATS processes, ensuring governance, data accuracy, and reporting integrity
- Strengthen Employer Value Proposition (EVP) through targeted sourcing strategies and candidate engagement initiatives
- Enhance candidate experience and hiring effectiveness through stakeholder coaching on interview frameworks and decision-making
- Influence hiring outcomes through data, benchmarking, and consultative engagement
- Key Achievements
- Built and scaled the Kuala Lumpur Shared Services Hub, delivering both high-volume and specialist hiring across multiple functions
- Improved pipeline strength and hiring predictability through structured talent mapping and proactive sourcing strategies
- Recognised by stakeholders as a trusted talent advisor, consistently delivering high-quality shortlists and market insights
- Strengthened hiring manager capability through coaching and structured interview practices
Talent Acquisition Advisor, APJ
Organon (via Alexander Mann Solutions)
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed end-to-end recruitment across APJ markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, and India
- Partnered with business leaders to deliver workforce planning, hiring forecasts, and talent strategies
- Provided consultative guidance to hiring managers on best practices, interview techniques, and selection frameworks
- Led market mapping and talent intelligence projects to support business expansion and hiring decisions
- Built strong stakeholder relationships across HR, business leaders, and regional teams
- Key Achievements
- Played a key role in supporting the Organon spin-off, building new organisational structures across multiple markets
- Awarded Best Talent Acquisition Advisor (APJ) for delivery excellence and stakeholder impact
- Improved hiring outcomes through structured advisory and stakeholder engagement
Global Talent Advisor
MSD (via Alexander Mann Solutions)
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed end-to-end recruitment across APJ markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, and India
- Partnered with business leaders to deliver workforce planning, hiring forecasts, and talent strategies
- Provided consultative guidance to hiring managers on best practices, interview techniques, and selection frameworks
- Led market mapping and talent intelligence projects to support business expansion and hiring decisions
- Built strong stakeholder relationships across HR, business leaders, and regional teams
- Key Achievements
- Played a key role in supporting the Organon spin-off, building new organisational structures across multiple markets
- Awarded Best Talent Acquisition Advisor (APJ) for delivery excellence and stakeholder impact
- Improved hiring outcomes through structured advisory and stakeholder engagement
Talent Acquisition Specialist
REA Group Asia
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivered full-cycle recruitment across Technology, Sales, Marketing, Product, and Business Services
- Executed strategic sourcing and competitor mapping initiatives to identify and engage high-quality talent
- Contributed to Employer Branding and EVP campaigns, enhancing candidate attraction and engagement
- Led TA projects including process improvement, automation, value-based interviewing, and talent attraction strategies
- Provided consultative recruitment support to hiring managers
- Key Achievements
- Reduced agency dependency and increased referral hires through targeted sourcing strategies
- Strengthened talent pipelines through market intelligence and proactive sourcing initiatives
Consultant, Banking & Financial Services
Ellwood Consulting
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Delivered mid-to-senior level recruitment across banking, insurance, and financial services
- Managed full-cycle recruitment including business development, client management, and candidate delivery
- Built strong client relationships and delivered consistent hiring outcomes
- Managed project-based hiring (up to 30 roles/month)
- Key Achievements
- Consistently achieved RM150,000 quarterly revenue targets
- Expanded client portfolio and contributed to business growth across verticals
Associate Consultant
Ambition Group
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment for banking and financial services roles
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients and candidates
- Key Achievements
- First hire in the Banking team, contributing to building the function from the ground up
- Exceeded RM100,000 quarterly revenue targets
Education
LLB (Hons) -
University of Hertfordshire
UKGCE A-Levels - undefined
Skills
Technology & Tools
- Workday (Advanced) – ATS optimisation, reporting, governance
- LinkedIn Recruiter & Talent Insights
- ATS & Recruitment Analytics
- Talent Mapping & Sourcing Tools
Strategic Talent Acquisition:
- Workforce Planning & Hiring Strategy
- Talent Intelligence & Market Mapping
- Employer Value Proposition (EVP)
- Talent Pipelining & Succession Planning
- APAC Multi-country Hiring
Leadership & Influence
- Hiring Manager Coaching & Capability Building
- Stakeholder & Leadership Advisory
- Cross-functional Influence
- Recruitment Governance & Best Practices
Delivery Excellence
- End-to-End Recruitment (Volume & Specialist)
- Executive & Senior IC Hiring
- Offer Strategy & Negotiation
- Candidate Experience Optimisation
- Recruitment Process Improvement
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, APAC
ResMed
04.2022 - 04.2026
Talent Acquisition Advisor, APJ
Organon (via Alexander Mann Solutions)
06.2021 - 04.2022
Global Talent Advisor
MSD (via Alexander Mann Solutions)
12.2020 - 06.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
REA Group Asia
06.2019 - 06.2020
Consultant, Banking & Financial Services
Ellwood Consulting
02.2016 - 08.2018
Associate Consultant
Ambition Group
01.2015 - 12.2015
GCE A-Levels - undefined
LLB (Hons) -
University of Hertfordshire