About

Kunal Roy is an experienced human resources professional with over 8 years of experience at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). He is currently serving as the Head of Lateral Hiring for India East, where he is responsible for niche and strategic hiring of experienced professionals for the region. Kunal has a strong background in human resource generalist roles, where he has handled day-to-day operations, talent engagement, talent management, and grievance handling. As the Head of Lateral Hiring, Kunal is managing the entire lateral hiring function for the Eastern region of India, ensuring that the recruitment process is efficient and effective. He is focused on identifying and hiring the best talent for TCS Kolkata, coordinating with business teams to understand the competencies required and strategically planning to source and select suitable manpower. Kunal has a particular focus on niche and ultra-niche IT skills for the business, building and maintaining rapport with business teams, candidates, and hiring agencies. Kunal's past experience includes HR Recruiter and HR Lead - Lateral Hiring roles at TCS, where he gained valuable experience in end-to-end recruitment processes, talent acquisition, and managing the lateral hiring function for the Eastern region. He has a strong educational background, with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource and Marketing from KIIT University, and a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) from MS Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce. With 11.95 years of relevant experience, Kunal is a highly skilled and experienced HR professional with a proven track record of success in talent acquisition and management. He is a strategic thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for identifying and hiring the best talent for his organization.