Aparajita Patra — Head of Talent
Embarking on an exhilarating journey through the talent acquisition landscape, I thrive on crafting innovative recruitment strategies and building exceptional teams. As the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Simplilearn, my role has evolved from an individual contributor in leadership hiring to overseeing global recruitment efforts for Simplilearn and Fullstack Academy (following the acquisition). This global exposure has allowed me to refine recruitment strategies and foster exceptional talent across India and US regions. In my previous role as Manager Talent Acquisition at Hopscotch Wholesale Trading Private Limited, I was responsible for leading the talent acquisition function across both tech and non-tech verticals, including leadership hiring. I focused on developing cost-effective recruitment strategies, enhancing process efficiencies, and managing stakeholder and vendor relationships. My efforts in streamlining hiring processes and optimizing sourcing led to significant improvements in turnaround times and cost-effectiveness. Before that, as Deputy Manager HR at Health & Glow.com, I managed mid-level, senior, and leadership hiring for the eCommerce vertical, oversaw onboarding, and led employee engagement and rewards programs across PAN India. My career began at Crossword Bookstore Ltd., where I gained experience in recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations across multiple zones. My diverse experience has equipped me with a strategic mindset and a hands-on approach, driving success and excellence in every organization I support.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in Education Technology and Retail sectors.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 11 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment Strategies
- Employee Engagement
- Human Resources
Career Highlights
- Expert in global talent acquisition strategies.
- Proven track record in leadership hiring.
- Skilled in optimizing recruitment processes.
Work Experience
Simplilearn
Associate Director - Talent Acquisition (1 yr 10 mos)
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (1 yr 9 mos)
Fullstack Academy
Associate Director - Talent Acquisition (1 yr 10 mos)
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (8 mos)
Hopscotch
Manager - Talent Acquisition (7 mos)
Health & Glow
Deputy Manager (7 mos)
Assistant Manager (2 yrs 5 mos)
CROSSWORD BOOK STORES
Assistant Manager Human Resources (1 yr 7 mos)
Senior Executive HR (1 yr 10 mos)
Tech Mahindra (formerly Mahindra Satyam)
HR Intern (1 mo)
Tata Motors
A field study on IR & HR practices (0 mo)
Dai-ichi Karkaria India
A field study on IR & HR practices (0 mo)
Verity Knowledge Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
HR Executive (1 yr 2 mos)
Education
PGDM at Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development
Master in Labour Law & Labour Welfare (MLL & LW) at Pune University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Holy Mary Business School, Hyderabad