Tanmay Gaikwad — Recruiter

With 3.9 years of hands-on experience in HR and talent acquisition, I specialize in recruiting for mid to senior-level roles and niche positions across IT, Non-IT, and Finance sectors. My expertise lies in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing top-tier talent to onboarding, while consistently delivering tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements of multinational (MNC) clients. I excel at deploying innovative sourcing strategies through platforms like IIM Jobs, LinkedIn, Naukri, and Monster, ensuring exceptional client and stakeholder engagement. My focus extends to niche roles, where a deep understanding of specialized skills and market trends is critical for successful placements. I handle pan-India and onsite recruitments for mid-level and senior-level positions, as well as niche hiring in sectors such as BFSI (Banking & Finance), Capital Markets, Insurance, Healthcare, and NBFCs. Additionally, I have extensive experience with onsite recruitment in countries like Saudi Arabia and Canada for Manager, Senior Manager, Associate Director, and Director-level roles. Core Competencies: - Mid & Senior-Level Recruitment: Expertise in sourcing and placing candidates in critical mid and senior-level roles, with a focus on specialized, hard-to-fill positions. Niche Industry Expertise: In-depth knowledge of recruiting for niche markets within IT, Finance, and other specialized sectors, ensuring precise alignment with client needs. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong track record of collaborating with clients and stakeholders to build recruitment strategies that align with business goals and talent requirements. Domestic & International Talent Acquisition: Proven success in managing recruitment for both local and global markets, with cross-cultural hiring expertise. HR Strategy & Leadership: Skilled in building and executing HR strategies, leading recruitment teams, and optimizing processes for efficient and high-quality hiring outcomes. Full-Cycle Recruitment: Comprehensive experience in managing the full recruitment process, from candidate sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in Tech and Finance sectors.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 3 yrs 2 mos

Skills

Mid & Senior-level Recruitment
Niche Industry Expertise
Full-cycle Recruitment

Career Highlights

Expert in niche talent acquisition across multiple sectors.
Proven success in managing full recruitment lifecycle.
Strong track record in client and stakeholder engagement.

Work Experience

eClerx

Consultant Talent Acquisition (8 mos)

Wissen Technology

Associate Consultant Talent Acquisition (4 mos)

CRISIL Limited

Associate Talent Acquisition (Contractual) (6 mos)

Search Synergy

Talent Acquisition Specialist (8 mos)

HR Executive - Talent Acquisition (1 yr)

Adhaan Solutions Pvt Ltd

Recruitment Consultant (4 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Management Studies(BMS) at University of Mumbai

Tanmay Gaikwad

Recruiter

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India3 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in niche talent acquisition across multiple sectors.
Proven success in managing full recruitment lifecycle.
Strong track record in client and stakeholder engagement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in Tech and Finance sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Mid & Senior-level RecruitmentNiche Industry ExpertiseFull-cycle Recruitment

Other Skills

ATS (Oracle)Applicant Tracking SystemsClient RelationsClient handlingCommunicationCross-vendor managementCustomer ServiceEnd to End RecruitmentsIT RecruitmentInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipMarketing ManagementMass HiringMeeting SchedulingNiche Talent Acquisition

About

Experience

Eclerx

Consultant Talent Acquisition

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:
Leading end-to-end recruitment for leadership-level positions in FM Tech and Digital Transformation verticals.
Expertise in handling niche recruitments for roles such as Adobe Multi-Solution Architect, Marketo Consultant, Braze Consultant, AIML + GenAI Architect, HubSpot Specialist (Director) Techno-Functional SME, .NET Delivery Lead, and Software Delivery Lead, etc.
Manage high-level recruitment projects for top-tier clients like Citi Bank, Santander, BOFA, Standard Chartered, Barclays, Adobe, and more.
Closed 28+ positions with a focus on Director, Senior Director, AVP, and VP-level roles.
Successfully delivered on a 2-month project for Zayo, closing 35 positions at PM, SPM, and leadership levels.
Responsible for end-to-end recruitment, including job description preparation, stakeholder management, and aligning with business clients and hiring managers.
Managing critical hiring managers including Shelly Arora, Sanjay K(Pricnciple (CTO)), Gokul P, Ashwini Bhole, and Anubhav Shah and etc. Almost 56 other Hiring Managers at the moment.
Expert in vendor coordination(Includes Vendor Onboarding as well), cross-functional hiring, and client management across multiple verticals.
Currently working on ATS (Oracle) to streamline recruitment processes and enhance candidate experience.

End to End RecruitmentsSenior Stakeholder ManagementClient handlingVendor coordinationATS (Oracle)Mid & Senior-Level Recruitment+1

Wissen technology

Associate Consultant Talent Acquisition

Mar 2025 – Jul 2025 · 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Key Responsibilities: -
✅ Managing end-to-end recruitment — sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
✅ Handling niche and leadership hiring requirements, closing critical roles across senior levels.
✅ Salary negotiations & fitment analysis to ensure candidate expectations align with organizational budgets.
✅ Cross-vendor management — collaborating with multiple recruitment partners to ensure timely and quality delivery.
✅ Stakeholder engagement — working closely with hiring managers and leadership teams to understand role requirements and drive closures.
✅ Leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for efficient recruitment process management and maintaining a strong candidate pipeline.
I work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless recruitment processes and delivering the best talent aligned with Wissen’s business goals.

End to End RecruitmentsStakeholder ManagementCross-vendor managementApplicant Tracking SystemsMid & Senior-Level Recruitment

Crisil limited

Associate Talent Acquisition (Contractual)

Sep 2024 – Mar 2025 · 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Manage end-to-end recruitment for internal teams and top-tier (Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance & Financial Services, Asset Management & Investment Services clients in IT & Non-IT domains, focusing on mid-to-senior level roles.
Handle vendor management, stakeholder engagement across 25+ global leaders, and strategic hiring initiatives.
Conduct offer negotiations, release offers, and manage onboarding processes for both internal hires and client-specific deployments and utilizing platforms like Naukri, LinkedIn, iimjobs, and internal tools (SAP, Darwinbox, Yono Hire, Zwayam, Cristy).
Partner with global financial institutions to support trading and risk management projects, driving operational efficiency and strategic transformation.
Key Achievements:
Successfully streamlined vendor collaborations to meet high-volume and niche recruitment demands.
Played a pivotal role in onboarding talent critical to CRISIL's business objectives and client projects.
Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging recruitment technologies and platforms to meet global hiring standards.
Partner with global financial institutions to support trading and risk management projects, driving operational efficiency and strategic transformation.

End to End RecruitmentsVendor managementStakeholder engagementRecruitment technologiesMid & Senior-Level Recruitment

Search synergy

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Sep 2024 · 8 mos · Mumbai

HR Executive - Talent Acquisition

Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr · Mumbai

Responsible for Technical & Non-technical Hiring along with sourcing/ Recruiting for Med to senior levels roles using IIM Jobs, Naukri, Monster. Develop relationships with Clients to build awareness of hiring needs, and job specifications, Write and post job descriptions on relevant platforms, especially IIM Jobs. Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to find quality candidates and prospect for new business. Screen resumes and CVs and manage job candidates throughout hiring process, from interview preparation to final-offer negotiation. Maintain database of candidate records, including active and passive prospects, hired, and fired employees, and other designations Provide coaching and guidance to junior-level recruiting staff, etc.

Talent DevelopmentIT RecruitmentMid & Senior-Level Recruitment