Archana Singh

Head of Talent

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 5 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in leadership hiring and campus recruitment.
Proven track record in DEI hiring initiatives.
Successfully built teams for advanced technology roles.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert with a strong focus on strategic hiring and team building across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionLeadership HiringStrategic HiringRecruitingHr Management

Other Skills

ATS ImplementationArtificial Intelligence for BusinessCampus HiringCompensation & BenefitsConflict ManagementCustomer ServiceDEI HiringData AnalysisDiversity RecruitmentEmployee Learning & DevelopmentEmployee TrainingEnd-to-End HiringFull-Cycle RecruitmentGenerative AI for RecruitingHR Operations

About

Talent Acquisition leader with 9+ years of experience in Executive & Leadership Hiring, Campus Programs, and Early Careers. I specialize in building future-ready teams by aligning talent strategy with business growth. Adept at managing CXO and strategic hires, closing complex mandates, and running high-impact campus programs. Trusted advisor to leadership teams — known for thoughtful candidate journeys, sharp closure instincts, and an eye for org culture fit. Passionate about meaningful careers, inclusive hiring, and business-aligned talent outcomes.

Experience

Abhinandan ventures

Assistant General Manager - TA & Campus

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

About Abhinandan Ventures
A formidable powerhouse driven by a visionary ethos, Abhinandan Ventures serves as the launchpad for audacious ideas that evolve into cutting-edge businesses. At the core of this dynamic ecosystem is The House of Abhinandan Lodha — India’s largest branded land developer — transforming the land investment experience through a fully digital, technology-backed model.
The diverse Abhinandan Ventures ecosystem also nurtures trailblazing ventures such as Tomorrow Capital, India’s most profitable (IRR-wise) venture fund; Bonito Designs, India’s largest full-homes-only interior design firm; BeyondSkool, India’s leading skill education company; and Easiloan, the country’s first unified digital marketplace for home loans. Each business embodies a spirit of innovation, pushing industry boundaries and setting new benchmarks for excellence.
At Abhinandan Ventures, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence are not just aspirations — they are the foundation on which we build the future every day.
About Me
I lead Leadership Hiring across Abhinandan Ventures and all its group businesses, including our vibrant Incubation Companies. In addition to leadership mandates, I drive our Campus Hiring Flagship Program and manage Early Careers initiatives, shaping the next generation of talent that powers our ambitious growth journey.

Leadership HiringCampus HiringTalent AcquisitionStakeholder Management

Hotstar

Senior Recruiter (Non-Tech)

Nov 2021 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Led strategic hiring for business-critical and revenue-impact roles across 12+ teams, including Sales, AdTech, Brand Labs, Content (Sports & Originals), Marketing, and PR.
Delivered hiring for marquee events like IPL 2022, Asia Cup 2023, and Cricket World Cup 2023 — ensuring readiness across leadership and execution layers.
Managed a lean TA team and consistently met high-volume targets with quality, speed, and CX focus.
Championed DEI hiring; represented the brand at RISE Job Fairs (2022, 2023) with a focus on LGBT+ inclusion.
Partnered with the People Programs team to reimagine onboarding, driving faster integration and stronger early engagement.

Strategic HiringDEI HiringOnboardingTeam ManagementTalent Acquisition

Ola (ani technologies pvt. ltd)

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Feb 2021 – Jul 2021 · 5 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Led full-cycle lateral recruitment efforts for Ola Cabs (India, UK & ANZ), focusing on key departments such as Revenue, Category, Supply, Partner Performance, Analytics, HR Shared Services, and Customer Support teams, encompassing roles ranging from Assistant Manager to Director level.
Oversaw the hiring of Analysts for critical business verticals across all Ola businesses.
Spearheaded end-to-end hiring for Ola ANZ & UK during my tenure and managed the international onboarding process for new joiners.
Built the AI & Advanced Systems team from scratch for Ola Electric.
HIRED FOR niche roles at Ola Electric including Associate Director/Senior Manager/Manager positions, specifically in domains such as Research Engineers for areas like Path Planning, Mapping (SLAM), Control Systems, Perception/Deep Learning, Computer Vision, CRM (Marketing), Optimization - Delivery, Reinforcement Learning, Speech Enhancement, Voice & Text, and NLP.
Successfully extended offers to over 160 candidates across a span of 6 months for Ola Cabs (India, UK & ANZ), Ola Electric, and Ola Financial Businesses. Achieved exceptional speed while maintaining quality and recruitment metrics for candidates.

Full-Cycle RecruitmentInternational RecruitmentStakeholder ManagementTalent AcquisitionRecruiting

Ninjacart

5 roles

Manager - HRBP & Talent Acquisition

Sep 2020 – Feb 2021 · 5 mos

Led HRBP initiatives for 700+ FTEs in 2 BUs, overseeing end-to-end HR activities
Managed mid-senior level hiring for both Tech & Non-Tech functions with a team of 10

HRBP InitiativesTeam ManagementStrategic PlanningTalent AcquisitionHR Management

Associate Manager - HRBP & Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Mar 2020 – Aug 2020 · 5 mos

Managed HR operations and initiatives, including R&R, Skip Level Meets, and Manager upscaling. Rolled out Organization charts, Hiring Dashboards, SOPs, and tailored Induction programs. Implemented Grade Levelling Exercise, Internal Job Posting, and Employee Referral policies.
Led mid-senior level hiring across tech & and non-tech functions, achieving 95% closures. Successfully onboarded 114 new joiners during the COVID-19 peak, with an 83% offer acceptance rate.
Implemented policies for internal mobility and talent acquisition, optimizing organizational talent structure and facilitating smooth recruitment and onboarding processes.

HR OperationsTalent AcquisitionOnboardingHR Management

Associate Manager - Talent Acquisition Team

Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 · 11 mos

Led a team of 14 Recruiters to fill 322 Managerial positions across 15 functions and 8 locations in India in 14 months. Eliminated Non-Tech vendor hiring costs and reduced Tech-Hiring dependency on vendors.
Managed internal forums, resolving queries and concerns. Conducted 3 Hackathons on HackerEarth for Tech hiring. Orchestrated Campus hiring, recruiting 150+ students, and hosting a national-level case study challenge.

RecruitingTeam ManagementCampus HiringTalent Acquisition

Senior Recruiter - Talent Acquisition Team

Promoted

Apr 2017 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

Managed end-to-end hiring for AM and above roles in 6 new cities with a team of two. Recruited talent for the CEO's and COO's office, working closely with co-founders. Expanded tech team from 17 to 37 members in a short span of 2 months.
Implemented ATS Freshteam for streamlined candidate tracking. Created 50+ job descriptions and sourced candidates from various platforms.

End-to-End HiringATS ImplementationTalent Acquisition