Himani Gera

Head of Talent

Gurugram, Haryana, India15 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in building high-performing talent acquisition teams.
Proven track record in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Strong analytical skills driving recruitment efficiency.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader in the Telecommunications industry with a focus on diversity and strategic hiring.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionDiversity, Equality, And Inclusion (dei)Technical RecruitingHr Business Partnering

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsCampus ProgramsCollege RecruitingCorporate hiringData AnalysisDeferred CompensationDiversity RecruitmentEmployee RelationsIT hiringInductionInterviewingInterviewsJoining and InductionLeadership hiringManagement

About

Dynamic Talent Acquisition leader with 13 years of experience building high-performing teams, driving strategic hiring initiatives, and partnering closely with business leaders to meet fast-paced organizational needs. I specialize in tech & non-tech hiring, leadership hiring, diversity hiring, campus programs, and process transformation. With deep expertise across TA, HRBP, and HR Operations, I bridge strategy and execution to deliver scalable hiring solutions. Known for improving recruitment efficiency, strengthening employer branding, and enabling business growth through intelligent workforce planning. Passionate about creating inclusive hiring frameworks and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Experience

Airtel

2 roles

TA Lead - (DGM)

Promoted

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Leading national hiring by managing large-scale volume recruitment for Sales, Retail, DTC, and Network functions, along with mid–senior level hiring across India, while directing and developing a high-performing team of 10 recruiters.
Developing proactive talent pipelines to anticipate future hiring needs, reducing dependency on reactive recruitment.
Introducing and managing an employee referral program that accounts for 20% of new hires, significantly reducing hiring costs.
Drove campus hiring strategy and successfully hired 200+ Management Trainees (ETs) from Tier 3 MBA institutes
Delivered monthly business reviews with hiring metrics, funnel analysis, and ROI insights.
Collaborating with department heads to align staffing requirements with business priorities and growth objectives.
Directing a high-performing talent acquisition team, optimizing efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate experience.
Partnering with leadership to drive a high-performance culture, supporting continuous skill development and internal mobility initiatives.
Leveraging people analytics to identify retention risks and implement preemptive interventions to enhance employee engagement.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across talent management processes, tracking and reporting key metrics.
Trained recruiters on sourcing techniques, compliance, and candidate engagement
Administering talent acquisition budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources & implementing cost-effective recruitment strategies.
Conducting HR audits to ensure compliance, governance, and strict adherence to recruitment policies.