Omna Dharra

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in strategic talent acquisition across diverse geographies.
Proven track record in engaging early-career talent.
Strong stakeholder management and empathetic leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in early-career recruitment and strategic university relations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStrategic University HiringUniversity RecruitmentTalent BrandingUniversity Hiring

Other Skills

EngagementCampus RelationsCampus StrategyEarly CareersCampus EngagementUniversity RelationsDirector levelScreeningSourcingEmployee EngagementTalent ManagementRecruitingEmployee RelationsVendor ManagementPersonnel Management

About

Highlights of my professional experience: 1) Strategic Talent Acquisition Expertise * Proven ability to scale teams across diverse geographies. * Experience hiring for high-growth startups and enterprise-level companies. 2) Campus & University Relations Pro * Led early-career talent programs at OLA, strengthening the future pipeline. * Deep understanding of engaging and converting top young talent. 3) Startup & Corporate Versatility * Adaptable across hyper-growth startups (AJIO) and large-scale ecosystems (Flipkart, OLA). * Brings a balance of agility and structure to talent operations. 4) People-First Approach * Builds authentic connections with candidates and internal stakeholders. * Champions culture and long-term fit over short-term hiring metrics. 5) Process-Oriented Yet Flexible * Sets up scalable recruitment frameworks while staying nimble to business needs. * Embraces tech and tools for efficiency without losing the human touch. 6) Strong Stakeholder Management * Collaborates effectively with business leaders, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams. * Acts as a trusted advisor on workforce planning and talent strategy. 7) Empathetic Leadership * Leads with empathy, fostering a positive candidate and employee experience. * Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and influencing people decisions.

Experience

11 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Opptra

Talent Acquisition Lead (India, GCC, & South East Asia)

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Looking after Talent Acquisition (Tech & Non Tech ) and strategic University Hiring & Engagement.

Talent AcquisitionStrategic University HiringEngagement

Ola

2 roles

Group Head-Early Careers & Talent Branding

Nov 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

University RecruitmentCampus RelationsTalent BrandingCampus StrategyEarly CareersCampus Engagement

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition & Campus

Nov 2021 – Nov 2023 · 2 yrs · On-site

Portfolio handled
1) Led Campus Hiring
Developed and designed a comprehensive campus hiring strategy.
Led recruitment efforts at top Engineering, Management, Design, and other undergraduate campuses.
Successfully hired for the CEO’s office, sourcing top talent from premier campuses on Day 0, ahead of traditional recruitment timelines.
Fostered strong, long-term relationships with universities to build a robust year-over-year talent pipeline.
Launched a structured, results-driven internship program with clear, measurable outcomes.
Conceptualized and executed talent branding events to elevate the company's presence on campuses.
Managed the campus hiring budget, collaborating with the CHRO, Rewards, and Finance teams to secure necessary approvals.
2) Led talent acquisition business partnering for Vehicle Engineering, Marketing, GTM, and Finance:
Developed hiring plans across multiple business charters, aligning recruitment efforts with business needs.
Contributed to improving gender diversity within the GTM function by driving targeted recruitment strategies.
Collaborated closely with HR Business Partners and Rewards teams to ensure the right talent was placed in the right roles.