Kanchhan Sharma

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India17 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in driving inclusive hiring initiatives.
Proven track record in optimizing ATS operations.
Strong background in workforce planning and analytics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader specializing in diversity hiring and workforce optimization within the HR Tech industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ats Operations & OptimizationGlobal Stakeholder ManagementWorkforce PlanningHiring GovernanceDiversity Hiring StrategiesEmployee Lifecycle ManagementHr GovernanceRecruitment Management

Other Skills

Candidate AssessmentClient ManagementCompensation BenchmarkingCompliance & Audit SupportData AccuracyData-Driven InterventionsEmployee EngagementHR AnalyticsHR ConsultingHiringInclusive Hiring InitiativesInterviewsJob DescriptionsManagementMicrosoft Excel

About

Dynamic and results-oriented HR leader with 13+ years of progressive experience across the full talent lifecycle — from strategic workforce planning and HR governance to diversity hiring, talent acquisition operations, and HR generalist functions. Known for driving people-centric transformation through a unique blend of technology-enabled process design, inclusive hiring, and workforce optimization across complex, multi-business environments. Currently leading global Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Operations & Governance, ensuring seamless recruitment tech workflows, compliance, and experience for recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates. Previously served as DEI Hiring Strategist, working with global TA leaders to design and operationalize inclusive hiring initiatives, bias-free assessments, and representation-focused programs. Adept at building scalable HR processes, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and leveraging data and automation to enable smarter, faster, and fairer workforce decisions. My foundation spans corporate HR roles in manufacturing, end-to-end WFM leadership across service lines, and deep experience in Talent Acquisition and HR analytics. Passionate about creating workplaces where technology meets empathy, where data informs equity, and where HR truly partners with business to unlock long-term value.

Experience

Tech mahindra

3 roles

Head- Applicant Tracking System

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Leading end-to-end operations, governance, and optimization of the Org-wide Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring seamless integration with recruitment processes, compliance standards, and user experience across global talent functions.
Key Responsibilities :
Own and manage the enterprise-wide ATS platform, ensuring seamless performance, configuration control, and adherence to data privacy and recruitment policies.
Define and implement governance frameworks, user access controls, and process workflows to ensure global compliance and system integrity.
Collaborate cross-functionally with TA, HRIS, Legal, and IT teams to enhance system capabilities, improve recruiter and candidate experience, and ensure alignment with evolving business needs.
Lead end-to-end change management for system enhancements, including UAT coordination, release planning, issue resolution, and user communications.
Create and maintain real-time dashboards and MIS reports to track funnel metrics, recruiter performance, and system usage trends.
Provide training and support to global user groups, including recruiters, hiring managers, and HRBPs, on system best practices and new features.
Act as the central point of contact for audit readiness, vendor coordination, ticket escalations, and strategic roadmap planning.
Drive continuous improvement through process audits, feedback loops, and adoption of automation to reduce manual effort and improve turnaround time.

ATS Operations & OptimizationGlobal Stakeholder ManagementProcess AutomationCompliance & Audit SupportReporting & Dashboards

DEI Hiring Strategist

Aug 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

Served as the central DEI Hiring Champion, working closely with global Talent Acquisition leadership to shape and execute enterprise-wide diversity hiring strategies. Spearheaded initiatives to embed inclusion across the recruitment lifecycle, strengthen underrepresented talent pipelines, and drive measurable impact through data-driven interventions.

Diversity Hiring StrategiesData-Driven InterventionsInclusive Hiring Initiatives

Resource Manager

Mar 2016 – Present · 10 yrs

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Managed end-to-end workforce planning, including demand forecasting, supply readiness, bench movement, and hiring coordination across multiple verticals.
Worked closely with delivery heads, recruitment teams, and business HR to align workforce supply with project pipeline, ensuring timely onboarding and resource availability.
Conducted periodic capacity vs. demand reviews to identify gaps, proactively propose solutions (redeployment, hiring, cross-skilling), and minimize bench cost.
Implemented WFM dashboards and reporting frameworks to provide visibility into utilization, skill inventory, hiring needs, and attrition trends.
Optimized internal fulfillment by enabling talent redeployment through Internal Job Posting (IJP) programs and strategic reskilling.
Played a key role in hiring governance by validating demand plans, prioritizing niche skill hiring, and reducing turnaround time.
Partnered with finance and business planning teams for headcount budgeting, cost forecasting, and resource mix strategy (onshore/offshore/contract).
Improved WFM maturity by streamlining SOPs, introducing automation in tracking tools, and enhancing data accuracy in resource management systems.

Workforce PlanningWFM DashboardsTalent RedeploymentHiring GovernanceData Accuracy

Radeus technology solutions

Asst. Manager Human Resource

Mar 2011 – Mar 2016 · 5 yrs · Pune Area, India

Served as an HR Generalist managing the full employee lifecycle across business units, supporting strategic HR initiatives and ensuring operational excellence in people processes. Acted as a key HR business partner to line managers and leadership teams to foster a high-performance, engaged, and compliant workforce.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Provided end-to-end HR support across onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy implementation, and exit management.
Collaborated with business leaders to identify talent needs, manage workforce planning, and support succession initiatives.
Implemented employee engagement programs, pulse surveys, and action plans to improve morale, retention, and inclusion.
Advised line managers on grievance handling, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and employee well-being interventions.
Managed HR operations, including HRMS data integrity, compliance reporting, documentation, and HR audits.
Drove performance management cycles including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end appraisals, ensuring consistency and fairness.
Facilitated training and development programs in collaboration with L&D to support upskilling and career growth initiatives.
Led HR analytics reporting and dashboards, providing insights on attrition, diversity, and workforce health.

Employee Lifecycle ManagementPerformance ManagementHR Analytics

Microtek international pvt ltd

Sr Hr Executive

May 2010 – Mar 2011 · 10 mos

Served as part of the corporate HR team overseeing strategic HR initiatives and ensuring consistent implementation of people policies across manufacturing units and business divisions. Worked closely with business leaders, plant HR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to align HR practices with organizational goals.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Supported corporate-level HR governance including policy creation, SOPs, employee handbook updates, and compliance audits.
Coordinated with unit-level HR teams to standardize employee life cycle processes across locations (onboarding to separation).
Participated in strategic manpower planning, budgeting, and headcount control aligned with business growth and operational efficiency.
Led HR data consolidation and analysis across sites to generate monthly dashboards for leadership review (attrition, absenteeism, diversity, etc.).
Assisted in compensation benchmarking, salary revision cycles, and annual performance appraisal processes.
Contributed to corporate HR projects such as talent pipeline development, internal job postings (IJP), and succession planning.
Handled employee communication programs, policy awareness campaigns, and supported leadership in organization-wide change management.
Ensured timely compliance reporting and readiness for statutory/HR audits across units in coordination with plant HR.

HR GovernancePolicy ImplementationCompensation Benchmarking

Omcs pvt ltd

Team Leader Recruitment

Mar 2009 – Apr 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

Leading a team of 8 consultants, Requirement & Assessment Structuring
Positions profiling as per requirements from various departments and clients
Work closely with the Hiring Managers to develop position profile and to understand the overall needs and requirements (Description, timing, salary expectations etc).
Create a comprehensive job description based on hiring manager specifications to be used to present to candidates and to post to job boards and internal gateways
Get complete detail of the candidates and check their market references.
Complete handholding of the candidates till he takes up the new job.
Developing new clients& managing open positions from existing clients

Recruitment ManagementClient ManagementCandidate Assessment