Chandravijay Thapliyal (CV)

Head of Talent

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India14 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20 years of experience in talent acquisition.
  • Expert in building diverse recruitment teams.
  • Data-driven approach to optimize hiring strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in talent acquisition within the Fintech sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyTalent Market InsightsLeadership HiringTeam ManagementIt Recruitment

Other Skills

Benefits NegotiationCampus HiringCoachingCoaching & MentoringCollege RecruitingConsultingContract RecruitmentCost ControlData AnalysisEmployee EngagementEmployer BrandingExecutive SearchFull-life Cycle RecruitingHR ConsultingHRIS

About

Chandravijay is a talent acquisition professional with two decades of experience in hiring, building teams, and architecting recruitment solutions. He was raised in the family of a sailor (proud Indian Navy), & growing up in this environment, he developed a deep appreciation for discipline, integrity, strong work ethics, and teamwork. Chandravijay was born in Vizag (Andhra Pradesh), the eastern coast of India, moved to coastal areas during childhood, and is now temporarily stationed in NCR for work with family. Being a statistics student, things like data analysis, trends, and predictions come in handy for him. He has an eye for detail, and with a data-driven approach, he continuously optimizes performance through metrics and identifies opportunities for improvement. Throughout his career, Chandravijay has consistently delivered measurable results by leveraging his strategic thinking, creativity, and analytical skills. Beyond his technical skills, he is a strong communicator and has a passion for building relationships with all stakeholders at all levels. He believes in collaborating closely with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and exceed expectations. Predominantly, Chandravijay's experience has been in setting up technology teams (Adobe, IBM, MS, etc.) to support the company's flagship technology products and services, however, he is currently leading hiring for NatWest Group's banking operations & support functions (Finance, Risk Models, Internal Audit, FinCrime, Data & Analytics, Operations) in India. He is fortunate to lead a brilliant diverse team across locations, they bring fresh ideas and energy to work. With great team camaraderie, we deliver bespoke recruitment solutions to multiple businesses with c9k headcount, and over five dozen of distinct skill sets. NatWest Group India provides world-class services and solutions to our c20 million banking customers globally, by leveraging India’s technology talent, best-in-class back office operations, and fast-growing FinTech eco-system. Should you be interested in joining the NWG India team, check out our career site at https://jobs.natwestgroup.com/search/jobs/in/country/india We track all job applications via a digital system, therefore, we encourage candidates to apply online only.

Experience

Natwest group

3 roles

Vice President – Talent Acquisition (Banking Operations & Functions)

Apr 2024Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Spearhead the comprehensive recruitment strategy for all banking operations and support functions, which contributes to the c55% of India's headcount
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure seamless alignment, driving strategic hiring initiatives and promoting best practices across the organization
  • Lead a diverse team of recruitment professionals across locations, providing coaching, mentoring, and guidance to ensure exceptional talent delivery
  • Manage and analyze the India talent landscape, providing insights to India executives, enabling informed decisions on talent hiring and supporting the company's location strategy
  • Serve as a culture change champion. As a Male Ally and active member of the Employee Network (ELN), supporting DEI initiatives and promoting employee engagement and community building.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyStakeholder CollaborationTeam LeadershipData Analysis

Vice President - Talent Acquisition (Finance, Risk, Internal Audit, Financial Crime Operations)

Promoted

Apr 2021Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Developed and executed a tailored recruitment strategy for 10 business units, driving long-term synergies, and fostering strategic relationships with stakeholders
  • Provided actionable talent market insights, supporting business leaders in informed decision-making, workforce planning, and talent development
  • Led a team of seasoned recruitment professionals, leveraging direct sourcing channels, controlling recruitment costs, and driving ROI on talent acquisition initiatives
  • Spearheaded talent mapping and nurturing initiatives for future roles, ensuring a robust pipeline of skilled professionals
Recruitment StrategyTalent Market InsightsStakeholder EngagementTeam LeadershipCost Control

Associate Vice President - Talent Acquisition (Leadership Hiring & Talent Market Insights)

Apr 2018Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Architected and implemented "Leadership Hiring" function and "Centralized Internal Mobility" models, driving leadership development, and succession planning
  • Provided strategic talent market insights, supported business leaders in identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent
Leadership HiringTalent Market InsightsSuccession Planning

Adobe

Senior Technical Recruiter

Feb 2008Jul 2010 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Design & Implement strategies for hiring quality candidates.
  • Managed team for recruitment deliverables.
  • Successfully implemented the Adobe’s Global TA policies & set-up new business line "Product Support Function".
  • Engaged in Campus hiring.
  • Managed the recruitment consultants/vendors.
Recruitment StrategyTeam ManagementCampus Hiring

Elixir web solutions

Sr.Consultant - IT

Sep 2005Jan 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • To Track & Hunt...Excellent & Talented IT Professionals and Recruit them for our clients(fortune 50 companies)
IT RecruitmentTalent Acquisition

Ibm global business process services

Sr Executive

Jul 2003Aug 2005 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad)

General Management (3TP) — General Management

Jul 2025Aug 2025

Delhi University

Bachelor's degree — Mathematics and Statistics

Jan 2002Present

Teachers association

Mathematics Olympiad — Mathematics

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Executive Programme - Advance Human Resource Management — Human Resource

Dec 2018Present

Sikkim Manipal University

Master's degree — Human Resources Development

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