Rikunjay Kumar

Head of Talent

Pune, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Reduced hiring time by 54% through process optimization.
Implemented zero-agency sourcing model for cost savings.
Spearheaded leadership hiring across critical verticals.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in strategic recruitment and employer branding.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Talent AcquisitionLeadershipStrategic Recruitment PlanningLeadership HiringEmployer BrandingTalent ManagementTalent AcquisitionResource Planning

Other Skills

Artificial Intelligence for BusinessBenefits NegotiationCampus EngagementCorporate RecruitingDashboardE-School Hiring ProgramEmployee EngagementEmployee Referral Program DesignEnd-to-End RecruitmentExecutive SearchHR OperationsHRMS Process CreationInterviewingLinkedIn RecruiterOnboarding Process Design

About

Rikunjay is a self-motivated individual, who strives for maximum productivity with interpersonal skills, a strong analytical mind, multi-tasking, and comprehensive problem-solving abilities.

Experience

Arabian industries

Global Manager - Talent Acquisition

Oct 2025 – Present · 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

In this role, I will be leading Talent Acquisition operations across India, Oman, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.

Global Talent AcquisitionLeadershipResource MobilizationCorporate RecruitingSenior Stakeholder Management

Kalyani group

Talent Acquisition Lead

Apr 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Driving Strategic Talent Acquisition at Kalyani Powertrain | Aerospace | R&D (KCMI & KCTI)
✅ Spearheading Leadership Hiring across critical verticals
✅ Reduced hiring TAT by 54% through process optimization and stakeholder alignment
✅ Implemented a zero-agency sourcing model, saving significant costs
✅ Revamped TA processes, interview design, and candidate experience journey

Strategic Recruitment PlanningLeadership hiringProcess optimizationStakeholder alignmentZero-agency sourcing model

Olx group

Talent Acquisition Lead

Sep 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

In this role, I led the Olx Autos commercial hiring pan India and Globally.
♦ Initiated the first-ever summer internship/campus program.
♦ Redesigned the onboarding process.
♦ Managing recruitment and other service vendors.
♦ Employer branding through sustained campus engagement initiatives and social media.
♦ Manages a team of recruiters for day-to-day deliverables while taking on key and critical roles.

Employer BrandingOnboarding Process DesignTeam ManagementCampus EngagementTalent Management

Arabian industries

TA Partner & Resource Planner

Jun 2019 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman · On-site

I was looking after recruitment and resource planning.
♦ Managed recruitment of 3 business units focusing on the quality of hire and candidate experience.
♦ Created the HRMS process and helped set up ATS - Epicor.
♦ Recreated the employee handbook as per the local labor law.
♦ Designed the employee referral program and increased the referral from 3% to 19% in a year.
♦ Make headway for the HR team between Abu Dhabi and Oman offices.
♦ Accountable for the implementation of headcount planning to ensure the mobilization of the right people to projects as per the business requirements.

Recruitment ManagementHRMS Process CreationEmployee Referral Program DesignTalent AcquisitionResource Planning

Honeywell

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Promoted

May 2017 – May 2019 · 2 yrs · Gurugram, Haryana, India

I was responsible for end-to-end Talent Acquisition Management activities for mid to senior levels in UOP and Advance Material BU.
♦ Premier E-School Hiring Program (IITs/NITs/regional govt. colleges) for specific roles under Honeywell UOP and Advance Materials business.
♦ Revamped a business unit in UOP, 150+ hires in 2 quarters.
♦ Creating the weekly and monthly report/dashboards.

Talent Acquisition ManagementE-School Hiring ProgramReporting and DashboardsTalent Acquisition

Senior Talent Acquisition

Apr 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

End-to-end recruitment of all vacant positions across functions at various levels through various sourcing channels.
♦ Led the recruitment along with 2 sourcers.
♦ was looking after recruitment drives pan India for tech and non-tech hiring.
♦ Employer branding through (Campus Connect Program) at premier colleges in the region and building a strong talent pipeline for UOP.

End-to-End RecruitmentEmployer BrandingRecruitment Drives ManagementTalent Acquisition

Shergroup

HR Executive

Apr 2014 – Sep 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Overseeing the complete recruitment life-cycle for the Noida office and managing the HR operations.
♦ Identifying specialized & potential candidates through various channels viz., job portal, placement agencies, employee referral, etc.
♦ Coordinating with the vertical head or technical panel for an interview.
♦ Generating the offer letter & sending joining emails to the selected candidates.
♦ Post offer/Inductions | HR Operations | Employee Engagement

Recruitment Life-Cycle ManagementHR OperationsEmployee EngagementTalent Acquisition