Hemal Thakker

Associate Partner

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India25 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 15+ years in Talent Acquisition leadership.
  • Expert in AI and Analytics team scaling.
  • Pioneered data-driven recruitment processes.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition leader specializing in AI and Analytics sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStrategic HiringDigital & Advanced Analytics Hiring

Other Skills

Diversity & InclusionUniversity RecruitmentIT RecruitmentStakeholder ManagementTechnology & Analytics HiringStrategic Talent AcquisitionLeadership HiringEmployee EngagementGlobal Talent AcquisitionTechnology HiringAnalytics HiringMicrosoft OutlookRecruitmentLeadershipBusiness Process

About

Building the talent engines that power the AI economy. ​With 15+ years of experience across global leaders like Amazon, upGrad, and C5i, I specialize in the architecture of high-performing teams within AI, Analytics, and Digital domains. I don’t just fill roles; I transform Talent Acquisition into a high-impact business enabler that aligns human capital with rapid digital transformation. ​My leadership is driven by the G.O.A.T. Framework—a signature methodology for building future-ready organizations: ​Growth: Scalable hiring initiatives that move at the speed of business, from niche AI hubs to global enterprise expansions. ​Operations: Data-driven workflows that optimize time-to-hire and quality-of-hire through measurable, lean recruitment processes. ​AI: Expert-level talent mapping for the engineers and data scientists shaping the future, while leveraging AI-driven tools to modernize the TA function. ​Talent: Strategic employer branding and campus programs that turn organizations into talent magnets for elite digital professionals. ​Currently leading Talent Acquisition at Course5i, I am focused on scaling cutting-edge teams in the AI and Analytics space—ensuring we don't just keep pace with the tech landscape, but define it.

Experience

C5i

2 roles

Director Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Apr 2025Present · 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Spearheading strategic hiring for AI & Analytics functions across global markets.
  • Implemented data-driven TA dashboards to track hiring efficiency and quality.
  • Partnered with business leaders to forecast workforce needs and align hiring plans.
Diversity & InclusionUniversity RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionStrategic Hiring

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Mar 2023Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Leading Digital & Advance Analytics hiring and Campus Recruitment for C5i India
IT RecruitmentDiversity & InclusionTalent AcquisitionUniversity RecruitmentDigital & Advanced Analytics Hiring

Amazon

Lead - Talent Acquisition

May 2022Dec 2022 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • Managed TA for high-growth tech and non-tech verticals
  • Reduced time-to-fill by 20% through strategic sourcing and process optimization
  • Championed DEI-focused hiring practices across teams
Diversity & InclusionTalent Acquisition

Edubridge learning pvt. ltd.

Asst. Vice President - Talent Acquisition

Sep 2021May 2022 · 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Headed TA across business units and skill domains
  • Built strategic partnerships to enhance talent pipelines
Diversity & InclusionUniversity RecruitmentTalent Acquisition

Upgrad

Career Services and Corporate Relations

Sep 2020Aug 2021 · 11 mos · Mumbai

  • Partner with organizations for hiring| Connecting Talent with right opportunities

Eclerx

Senior Process Manager

Apr 2014Sep 2020 · 6 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • leading the shared services and Technology Services hiring PAN India, Leadership hiring and heading campus recruitments for eClerx India.
Diversity & InclusionUniversity RecruitmentTalent Acquisition

People edge management pvt. ltd.

Senior Manager - Leadership Recruitments

Sep 2011Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

  • Managing Leadership recruitments and CXO hiring for BFSI, IT, ITES, Manufacturing and Infra companies.

Datamatics financial services limited

Manager - Human Resources

Mar 2011Sep 2011 · 6 mos · Mumbai, India

  • Handling end - end recruitment for F&A Business, Corporate Functions and working on Management Level assignments E-Commerce.
  • HR Business Partner for FNA BPO and also handling end - end recruitments for E-Commerce and Corporate. Taking care of R&R, E-SAT, Skip Levels and employee grievances.
  • Part of the Talent Engagement team.

Sterlingbackcheck

Process Leader - Talent Acquisition

Sep 2005Feb 2011 · 5 yrs 5 mos

  • Recruitment:
  • Responsible for end – to – end recruitment of Senior & Executive Level in the organization within TAT, Quality & Cost parameters. Contributed in the growth of the organization from 65 personnel to 700 in No’s
  • Moved up the ladder as a Team Leader – Talent
  • acquisition.
  • Building up network for strong Head-hunting
  • resources.
  • Campus recruitments for building up the India
  • Development Center (in house Software
  • Development Team) at Thane location.
  • Expertise in recruiting on JAVA J2EE, ASP .Net,
  • PHP, Oracle, UX and UI platforms.
  • Processing the requirements, planning and
  • strategic sourcing.
  • Identifying the sources of head hunting.
  • Usage of networking and job portals to maximize
  • the output.
  • Moved up the ladder as a Process leader
  • Talent acquisition
  • Sourcing as per the requisitions for various
  • departments for all levels and further coordinating
  • executive level interviews.
  • Develop and maintain relationship with
  • employment agencies and other recruitment
  • sources.
  • Core HR
  • Conducting Joining formalities, Induction &
  • Operational handover for new recruits.
  • Coordination with IT & Operations for smooth on
  • boarding of new recruits
  • Maintaining HR MIS.

Gtl limited

Senior Client Response Executive

Jan 2004Sep 2005 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Lead generation and outbound sales for Discover Financial Services (Discover Bank).
  • Selling Discover Bank credit cards to pre-approved customers who have excellent credit history.
  • Taking balance transfer of the customer’s outstanding balances.
  • Taking escalation calls for team members and help them to close sales.
  • Conducting OJT for New Joiners.
  • Maintaining daily MIS reports for the team.
University Recruitment

Greys exim

Assistant Manager - Merchandising

May 2002Nov 2003 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Solely responsible for the production and sampling for various clients.
  • Sole responsibility for the performance of the trainees.
  • E-mail co-ordination with the clients, styling, fabric & accessories sourcing, vendor management.
  • Meeting the shipment deadlines and achieving the quality standards.

Sairam

Senior Merchandiser

May 1999Feb 2002 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Handling production, vendor management and co-ordination with the buying houses.
  • Individually manage the sampling and e-mail co-ordination with the clients.
  • Played a part in product designing and legal documentation related to export.

Education

Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration — Retailing and Retail Operations

Jan 2015Jan 2018

Welingkar Institute of Management

Diploma of Education — Human Resources Management and Services

Jan 2010Jan 2011

S.K Somaiya College

HSC — Economics

Jan 1997Jan 2001

Friends High School

SSC — English

Jan 1983Jan 1996

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