Chirag Desai

Head of Talent

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India10 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in BFSI and NBFC sectors.
Expert in transforming talent acquisition processes through automation.
Proven track record in enhancing recruitment efficiency and governance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in BFSI and NBFC sectors, specializing in talent acquisition and governance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr Business PartneringHiring Governance

Other Skills

Vendor ManagementData GovernanceHR OperationsStakeholder ManagementAssessmentBehavioral InterviewingSales RecruitmentNiche Talent AcquisitionTeam LeadershipHuman ResourcesRecruitingEmployee EngagementTeam ManagementTeamworkLeadership

About

With over a decade of experience in BFSI and NBFC sectors, core experience in HRBP role & Talent Acquisition. Spearheading initiatives to enhance recruitment processes through ATS automation and AI platforms, while ensuring hiring governance and cost optimization. Focused on transforming talent acquisition into a scalable and efficient function aligned with organizational goals.

Experience

10 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Aditya birla capital

3 roles

Lead Talent Acquisition & HR automation

Promoted

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

Spearheaded Talent Acquisition initiatives across PAN India for Aditya Birla Broking & PCG vertical, enhancing recruitment strategies.
Leading the digitization, handling the automation of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), integrating AI to streamline processes and reduce costs. Meeting New AI vendors and creating a robust process which is more cost efficient and helps to ease the recruitment cycle across Aditya Birla Capital.

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Lead Talent Acquisition & CoE

Aug 2024 – Apr 2025 · 8 mos · On-site

Spearheaded hiring governance initiatives, enhancing compliance and efficiency in the recruitment process.
Developed and published comprehensive Talent Acquisition dashboards, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
Streamlined existing processes by creating SOPs and process flow charts, resulting in a 20% reduction in hiring time.
Managed end-to-end vendor relationships, optimizing costs and improving service delivery for niche talent acquisition.

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HRBP & Talent Aquisition Lead

Feb 2022 – Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos · On-site

Currently Heading the Central Talent Acquisition Team & Playing a Dual Role of HRBP at Aditya Birla.
Elevated as an HRBP for Digital & Product Businesses
Setup the Central Desk for Talent Acquisition
involved in Talent Management activities like potential assessment, vibes survey, etc
Training the team on Retail Assets & Mortgages products
Reviewing the team's performance on regular basis
Bringing down the Cost of hiring Via Consultancy & Other paid channels
Working independent on Niche Profiles for Digital and Product team.
Handling Senior Level positions
Grooming & Mentoring Team of recruiters to handle PAN India requirements.
Goal Setting
Employee Engagement & Employee Retention
Employee Exit
Employee grievances

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Purnartha sebi registered equity investment advisor & portfolio manager

HRBP & Talent Aquisition Lead

Sep 2021 – Feb 2022 · 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Deputed as Recruitment Head for Purnartha
Handling PAN India recruitment for all verticals
Monitoring recruitment and taking review calls
Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
handling social handles of linkedin, facebook & Instagram
Arranging Employee Engagement activities
Involved in PMS & policies
Maintaining database & publishing dashboards

Mahindra group

Talent Acquisition Lead

May 2018 – Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

Working as a Key Account Manager with Mahindra & Mahindra (RPO SETUP - Peoplestrong)
Handling Retail Assets & Manufacturing Unit for PAN India Recruitment
Handling PAN India recruitment in various sectors of M&M
Involved in weekly Reviews with Business and Head HR.
Playing key strategic role for Stakeholder Management and Manpower planning.