Neha Sikka

Head of Talent

New Delhi, Delhi, India18 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 16 years in talent acquisition.
Expert in strategic recruitment planning.
Proven track record in high-growth environments.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic talent acquisition expert in the Education and Fintech sectors.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStrategic Recruitment PlanningRecruitingRecruitment

Other Skills

Benefits NegotiationClient ManagementData AnalysisEmployee EngagementExecutive SearchHR ConsultingHuman ResourcesManagementMarket MappingNegotiationNiche Talent AcquisitionPerformance AppraisalPersonnel ManagementScreeningSourcing

About

With over 16 years in talent acquisition, I’ve had the opportunity to build hiring strategies that are not just efficient but also closely aligned with what businesses truly need as they evolve. Whether it's tech or non-tech roles, I’ve enjoyed the challenge of finding the right talent quickly, thoughtfully, and with long-term fit in mind. I’ve led recruitment end-to-end, often from the ground up—whether scaling teams in fast-paced fintech and edtech environments or supporting leadership hiring in higher education. What drives me is more than filling roles—it's about crafting a hiring experience that reflects the company’s vision, culture, and future. For me, recruitment works best when it’s a genuine partnership. I collaborate closely with business leaders, using data, insights, and a bit of intuition to ensure every hire contributes to meaningful, sustainable growth.

Experience

Gus global services india pvt. ltd.

Assistant Director - Talent Acquisition

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

UPES | Pearl Academy | GUS Global
I lead end-to-end recruitment strategies for leadership and critical roles across GUS Global, UPES, and Pearl Academy, ensuring a strong alignment with business goals and institutional priorities.
My role involves:
Spearheading talent headhunting and strategic mapping initiatives to proactively identify and engage top-tier candidates
Collaborating with senior leadership to understand evolving talent needs and build tailored recruitment strategies
Driving the full hiring lifecycle — from need identification to onboarding — for key positions across diverse functions
Leveraging data and market insights to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and improve candidate quality
Fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless, high-touch hiring experience.
With a focus on strategic hiring and stakeholder partnership, I aim to deliver talent solutions that drive long-term organisational success.

Strategic Recruitment PlanningStakeholder ManagementTalent MappingTalent AcquisitionRecruitingSourcing+1

Credgenics

Lead Talent Acquisition

Sep 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Fintech | SaaS | High-Growth Start-Up
At Credgenics, I spearheaded end-to-end hiring across tech, non-tech, and operations, managing strategic and bulk mandates in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key responsibilities and contributions included:
Leading a team to execute bulk hiring initiatives, ensuring a consistent pipeline of qualified talent across business-critical roles.
Partnering with hiring managers to understand function-specific needs and craft targeted sourcing strategies.
Leveraging data and recruitment analytics to drive process improvements and influence hiring decisions.
Managing recruitment dashboards and metrics to provide actionable insights and regular reporting to senior leadership.
Driving a high-quality candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding, maintaining brand consistency and engagement.
This role honed my ability to scale hiring in a fast-paced, start-up environment while balancing speed, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

Talent AcquisitionRecruitingData AnalysisSourcingScreening

Educomp solutions ltd.

Senior Human Resources Manager

Dec 2010 – Sep 2022 · 11 yrs 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Worked across multiple group entities under the same parent organization, progressing through strategic TA roles in Educomp Solutions, Smartclass, and Fliplearn.
Fliplearn Education (A Group Entity) - Senior Manager Talent Acquisition | Aug 2018 – Sep 2022
Led end-to-end tech & non-tech hiring across Fliplearn and its strategic partners.
Scaled and managed a high-performing TA team; ensured timely, quality closures.
Closed senior roles; acted as a strategic talent advisor.
Created HR dashboards; provided actionable recruitment insights.
Led Glassdoor branding, eNPS, and careers page improvements with Marketing.
Smartclass Educational Services (A Group Entity) - Manager – Talent Acquisition | Aug 2016 – Jul 2018
Handled full-cycle hiring under aggressive timelines and cost targets.
Led recruitment planning, budgeting, and analytics.
Educomp Solutions (Parent Organization) - Deputy Manager – Talent Acquisition | Dec 2010 – Jul 2016
Managed full-spectrum hiring in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Built strong relationships with hiring managers; improved closure effectiveness.
Specialising in converting passive talent through direct outreach and engagement.

Talent AcquisitionRecruitingData AnalysisPerformance AppraisalEmployee Engagement

Keane worldzen

Human Resource Trainee

Apr 2008 – Jun 2008 · 2 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Unison international consulting pvt. ltd

Sr.Consultant

Jan 2008 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Responsible for Recruitment and selection for FMCG, Consumer Durable, Retail clients.
Retaining existing candidates and tapping potential candidates through various sources of recruitment.
Ensure Quality Compliance of all profiles before forwarding the same to the client
Ensuring a good pipeline of profiles to maintain a healthy recruitment turnaround time.
Ensuring optimal use of the internal database.
Servicing the existing clients and expanding opportunities with them.
Monitor client feedback on service delivered and suggest improvements.
Market Mapping

RecruitmentMarket MappingClient Management