Sep 2023 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• ➔ Led transformative initiatives across Leaders'Edge Consulting, ExoTalent, and LinkCXO, redefining global talent acquisition paradigms with measurable impact across India, the USA, the UK, Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
• ➔ Spearheaded global talent acquisition across 7+ regions, achieving a 30% increase in successful hires for executive and niche roles in Technology, Automobile, and Manufacturing sectors.
• ➔ Implemented a data-driven employee engagement strategy, boosting satisfaction scores by 15% and reducing turnover.
• ➔ Designed and executed a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) framework, resulting in a 25% increase in diverse hires and foster an inclusive organizational culture.
• ➔ Developed leadership development programs for high-potential employees, leading to a 40% increase in internal promotions to senior roles.
• ➔ Leveraged advanced analytics to optimize recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire and improving quality-of-hire metrics by 22%.

Apr 2023 – Sep 2023 · 5 mos

• ➔ Led a cross-functional team to design and implement a cutting-edge talent acquisition tech stack, boosting recruiter efficiency by 35% and enhancing the candidate experience.
• ➔ Orchestrated a global university recruiting program that increased graduate hires by 50% and established partnerships with 15 leading institutions worldwide.
• ➔ Pioneered an AI-driven talent mapping initiative, creating strategic talent pipelines for critical roles.
• ➔ Implemented a data-driven performance management system to align individual goals with organizational objectives, increasing overall productivity by 15%.
• ➔ Developed a comprehensive employer branding strategy, resulting in a surge of inbound applications and improved offer acceptance rates.

Apr 2022 – Mar 2023 · 11 mos

• ➔ Executed a multi-faceted executive search strategy, successfully placing 30+ C-suite and VP-level positions across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
• ➔ Designed and implemented an innovative onboarding program, reducing new hire ramp-up time and increasing retention rates by 15% within the first year.
• ➔ Established a thought leadership program, increasing brand visibility by 70%.
• ➔ Implemented a competency-based hiring framework for senior mandates, resulting in an improvement in leadership hiring success rates.
• ➔ Spearheaded the creation of a talent analytics dashboard, providing real-time insights to stakeholders and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization.

Feb 2021 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Spearheaded recruitment for emerging technology roles while leading global talent strategies across multiple regions.
• ➔ Architected a comprehensive 5-pillar talent strategy (Plan, Attract, Hire, Develop, Engage), enhancing overall talent management effectiveness.
• ➔ Hired 300+ professionals in AI/ML and Cloud technologies, closing skill gaps by 40%.
• ➔ Developed talent intelligence centers, boosting hiring accuracy by 45% and significantly reducing bias.
• ➔ Established a mentorship program for high-potential employees, leading to an increase in internal promotions and improved employee retention.
• ➔ Redesigned campus recruitment strategy, achieving a 30% increase in offers to top-tier university graduates and a 25% improvement in acceptance rates.

Mar 2020 – Jan 2021 · 10 mos

• ➔ Led a team of 6+ recruiters, achieving 120% of hiring targets while maintaining a 95% hiring manager satisfaction rate across global markets.
• ➔ Developed talent marketing campaigns, increasing the talent pipeline for critical roles by 70%.
• ➔ Created and launched an employee referral program, generating 35% of all new hires and improving quality-of-hire metrics.
• ➔ Built a talent community of passive candidates, reducing time-to-fill for niche roles and improving pipeline quality.
• ➔ Designed and delivered recruiter training programs, boosting team productivity and enhancing candidate experience scores.

Sep 2019 – Feb 2020 · 5 mos

• ➔ Led the transformation of executive recruiting teams, optimizing processes to boost efficiency and reduce time-to-hire for senior roles.
• ➔ Managed a high-performing team of executive recruiters, successfully placing top talent across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations, achieving a 98% placement success rate.
• ➔ Implemented new hiring strategies at the executive level, resulting in a 45% improvement in candidate quality.
• ➔ Built robust, diverse talent pools and developed succession planning frameworks for senior leadership mandates.

Jun 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

• ➔ Established and drove global talent sourcing strategy to optimize talent generation efforts while delivering excellent partner experience.
• ➔ Led global center of excellence functions, including Talent Insights & Intelligence and Channel performance.
• ➔ Responsible for inclusive hiring initiatives and centralized talent marketing strategy.

Jan 2018 – May 2018 · 4 mos

• ➔ Managed recruitment for diverse IT profiles including Java Developers, Skype & Exchange, Network Management, Backup Specialists, Oracle DBS, Data Scientists, Data Analytics, Technical Architects, and Android & iOS Developers, ensuring alignment with global talent strategies.
• ➔ Drove digitization using innovative recruitment channels, enhancing efficiency and expanding candidate reach.
• ➔ Successfully managed the recruitment process in collaboration with stakeholders, supporting Talent Management and Client Management across regions.
• ➔ Achieved talent acquisition and management for 100+ external placements, contributing to organizational growth and success.

Mar 2017 – Jun 2017 · 3 mos · Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

• ➔ Created and analyzed information on Data Analytics
• ➔ Gathered and evaluated reporting requirements to support the digital team
• ➔ Organized, updated, and maintained large databases
• ➔ Performed routine statistical analysis for business short-term performance, long-term growth, and customer behavior

Jan 2016 – Apr 2016 · 3 mos · Greater Delhi Area