Sumit Premi

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Architected data-driven hiring strategies for rapid growth.
Recognized as HR 40 under 40 for excellence in talent acquisition.
Championed DEI initiatives to enhance workplace inclusivity.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in Fintech and E-commerce industries.

Contact

sumitpremi01@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployer Branding

Other Skills

AIBenefits NegotiationCampus HiringCampus RecruitmentCandidate ExperienceCompensation & BenefitCompensation & BenefitsContract RecruitmentDEIData AnalyticsDiversity RecruitmentEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsEnd-to-End RecruitmentGlobal Talent Acquisition

About

Results-driven Talent acquisition leader with a track record of scaling world-class teams in hyper-growth environments. As Global Head of TA at Razorpay, I architect data-powered hiring strategies, build high-performing teams, and shape employer branding across India’s leading fintech. Obsessed with innovation and operational excellence, I leverage AI and digital tools to deliver 3x growth, reduce time-to-hire, and elevate candidate experience. My leadership approach blends analytics, agility, and relentless focus on business outcomes, enabling organizations to hire for both today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. Recognized as an “HR 40 under 40”, I thrive on mentoring teams, championing DEI, and driving the future of work through campus, lateral, and leadership hiring. Let’s connect to reimagine recruitment for the next generation. In addition to my TA expertise, I’ve also held HR Business Partner (HRBP) leadership roles, enabling me to influence broader people strategies and support organizational growth through a holistic talent lens.

Experience

Razorpay

Senior Director & Global Head: Talent Acquisition

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Spearheading end-to-end talent acquisition for Razorpay during an era of hyper-growth, scaling the team to meet business expansion while driving a culture of innovation, agility, and excellence.
Building and leading a high-performing TA organization, transforming hiring strategies across tech, product, and business verticals, delivering top talent for both core operations and fintech platforms.
Pioneering the adoption of AI, automation, and data analytics in recruiting, resulting in substantial reduction in time-to-hire, improving candidate experience, and achieving best-in-class quality-of-hire metrics.
Architecting award-winning employer branding campaigns and campus programs that are positioning Razorpay as an employer of choice in the Indian startup ecosystem.
Partnering closely with CXOs, engineering, product, and HRBP leaders to align talent strategy with Razorpay’s mission, business goals, and DEI priorities.
Championing thought leadership: Regularly sharing insights on the future of hiring, digital, transformation in HR, and building inclusive workplaces—amplifying Razorpay’s reputation at industry events, panels, and on social media.

Talent AnalyticsGlobal Talent AcquisitionEmployer BrandingAIData AnalyticsDEI+1

Flipkart

Director: Talent Acquisition

Nov 2019 – Jan 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Spearheaded Tech & Product recruiting initiatives, as well as national campus engagement, delivering record-breaking hiring volumes that fueled rapid scale for new and existing business portfolios.
Designed, piloted, and operationalized innovative hiring models tailored for digital ventures and B-School talent programs, dramatically accelerating time-to-hire and enhancing talent diversity.
Championed employer branding campaigns and implemented advanced HR technologies (AI-driven assessment tools, analytics dashboards) that won major industry accolades and elevated Flipkart’s reputation as a top employer.
Led transformation projects to improve candidate experience scores, streamline interview and onboarding processes, and optimize recruitment touchpoints for both tech and non-tech functions.
Stepped into HRBP leadership for over a year, partnering with fintech brands and technology platforms within Flipkart to drive workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness.
Supported cross-functional teams in the rollout of DEI initiatives, change management programs, and culture-building activities aligned with business expansion goals.
Regularly collaborated with CXOs, engineering, and product leads to align hiring outcomes with innovation and growth targets.

Talent AnalyticsEmployer BrandingHR TechnologiesDiversity RecruitmentCampus RecruitmentTalent Acquisition

Samsung r&d institute india

Manager: Talent Acquisition

Mar 2018 – Nov 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Led high-volume technical recruitment and built sourcing strategies to attract top-tier engineering and digital talent for Samsung’s R&D verticals.
Managed complete lifecycle recruiting and drove process enhancements for better candidate experience and faster turnaround times.
Collaborated globally with business leaders on workforce planning, talent mobility, and skills gap initiatives supporting new product launches and R&D innovation.
Designed and executed specialized hiring sprints, improving offer acceptance rates and broadening Samsung’s talent pipeline in emerging technologie

Technical RecruitmentCandidate ExperienceWorkforce PlanningTalent Acquisition

Kpmg

Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition

Sep 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Managed recruitment delivery for multiple business lines, specializing in sourcing and onboarding high-caliber professionals for consulting and advisory practices.
Developed and executed innovative hiring campaigns, efficiently meeting dynamic growth targets in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Collaborated closely with business leaders to design strategic workforce planning, identify skill gaps, and ensure alignment of hiring outcomes with client needs.
Leveraged data analytics to optimize recruitment processes, improve cost-efficiency, and elevate candidate experience.
Supported employer branding and campus engagement initiatives to strengthen KPMG’s reputation as a destination employer.

Recruitment DeliveryData AnalyticsEmployer BrandingTalent Acquisition

Tata consultancy services

Assistant Manager: Talent Acquisition

Jul 2011 – Sep 2016 · 5 yrs 2 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Oversaw end-to-end recruitment operations for multiple technology domains, delivering consistently against volume and quality targets within India’s largest IT services organization.
Developed campus and lateral hiring programs, coordinated mass onboarding, and maintained superior candidate experience metrics across all regions.
Partnered with delivery and HR teams for talent mapping, succession planning, and skill-building initiatives to support organizational growth.
Leveraged HR analytics for hiring forecast, managed vendor relationships, and contributed to process automation projects for continuous improvement.

End-to-End RecruitmentCampus HiringHR AnalyticsTalent Acquisition