Danish Saleem

Talent Acquisition Manager

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India14 yrs 7 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over 14 years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
Expertise in DEI-focused recruitment strategies.
Proven track record in building high-performing teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert in Healthcare and Technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStrategic HiringTechnical RecruitingHr OperationsTechnology RecruitmentIt Recruitment

Other Skills

AI/MLBenefits NegotiationCampus HiringCandidate ExperienceCertified LeanDashboardsData AnalysisDiversity RecruitmentEarly CareerEmployer BrandingEnd to End RecruitingHR ConsultingHR Process ImprovementHR Project ManagementHRIS

About

"Great vision without great people is irrelevant." – Jim Collins With over 14 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, I’ve had the privilege of shaping hiring strategies and building high-performing teams across diverse industries and functions. Currently at Optum, I focus on delivering value through strategic hiring, leadership recruitment, and DEI-focused initiatives that align with business goals and future capabilities. My journey includes impactful tenures at Samsung, GlobalLogic, and top-tier staffing and consulting firms—each enriching my understanding of tech and non-tech, digital, AI/ML hiring, and executive search. From confidential leadership mandates to niche technology roles and large-scale ramp-ups, I’ve consistently met business needs with speed, quality, and agility. My expertise extends beyond recruitment—into HR transformation projects, candidate experience management, and talent strategies that drive inclusion and innovation. Whether it's managing volume hiring or building future-ready teams, I bring a solution-oriented, people-first approach to everything I do. I love to meet people and learn new things, so feel free to say hello with me. Let's create a brighter future together!

Experience

14 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs

Current Experience

Optum

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Manager

Promoted

Feb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Spearhead end-to-end recruitment for technology, non-technology, leadership, and confidential roles across all levels and business functions.
Partner with senior executives and HR leaders to design and execute strategic hiring plans aligned with organizational objectives.
Build and sustain a high-quality talent pipeline for critical and niche roles through proactive sourcing, networking, and engagement strategies.
Leverage market intelligence, competitor benchmarking, and talent mapping to influence and optimize hiring decisions.
Manage strategic relationships with external search partners to deliver on specialized and high-impact hiring requirements.
Lead compensation discussions and negotiations, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and internal equity.
Drive employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice and attract top talent.
Champion compliance with hiring policies while embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion across recruitment processes.
Elevate candidate experience through streamlined processes, transparent communication, and personalized engagement.
Provide actionable talent insights and market trends to support workforce planning and business decision-making.
Contribute to TA process improvement initiatives, enhancing NPS, implementing digital forms, and driving DEI hiring campaigns and onboarding programs.
Play a pivotal role in strategic projects such as AI/ML, Six Sigma, WFM, Project/Program Management Round Tables, SOAR programs, and PwD & Veteran Hiring Events to strengthen organizational talent strategy.

Stakeholder ManagementStrategic HiringSix Sigma Green BeltHR Process ImprovementHR Project ManagementDashboards+11

Deputy Manager

Apr 2021 – Feb 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Optum is a health services and innovation company on a mission to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone.
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is powering modern health care by connecting and serving the whole health system across 150 countries. We combine cutting-edge technology, the world’s largest health care database and vast expertise to improve health care delivery, quality and efficiency. We are revolutionizing health care that serves more than 100,000 physicians, practices and other health care facilities, as well as 127 million individual consumers.
How we power modern health:
Data and analytics
Health care delivery
Health care operations
Pharmacy care services
Population health management
Advisory services
Simpler health plans, better experience, healthier lives.
Our Values:
Integrity - Honor commitments. Never compromise ethics.
Compassion - Walk in the shoes of people we serve and those with whom we work.
Relationships - Build trust through collaboration.
Innovation - Invent the future, learn from the past.
Performance - Demonstrate excellence in everything we do.
Learn more about Optum at: https://www.optum.com/
Search and apply for Optum careers at: https://www.workatoptum.com

Stakeholder ManagementBenefits NegotiationLeadership HiringVendor ManagementTechnical RecruitingNiche Talent Acquisition+3

Samsung sds

Assistant Manager

Mar 2019 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gurgaon, India

Samsung SDS is a Global Software Solutions and IT Services Company. Samsung SDS has been a key partner in executing process & IT innovation across Samsung Group, helping SEC to become a top global company through operational excellence. We provide software and solutions for enterprise mobility, security, analytics, and mobile sales and training, also enable our customers in government, financial services, retail and other industries to drive business in a hyper-connected economy by helping them increase productivity, safeguard assets, and make smarter decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for end-to-end technical hiring from market and through strategic partner initiatives for the newly set up ‘Samsung Global Delivery Centre’ in India.
Manage recruitment process life cycle, including initial assessments, interviews, offers and on boarding’s documentation for the various positions.
Coordinate with onshore/offshore stakeholders to get their project requirements.
Worked directly with Centre Head, VPs, Business heads, TPMs to identify current and future project hiring needs of the organization, directly impacting the successful selection and timely placement of critical positions.
Provides guidance to hiring leaders regarding available skills/talent in the market /competition and salary offers through market mapping.
Identify significant cost savings opportunities to attain yearly cost reduction targets.
Coordinate with finance for the POs, Invoices and manage it through SAP (Openplace).
Manage master data and publish weekly/monthly reports.

Stakeholder ManagementSupplier EvaluationSuccession PlanningNegotiationTalent PipeliningVendor Management+1

Globallogic

2 roles

Assistant Manager, People Development

Jan 2018 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Noida Area, India

GlobalLogic is a full-lifecycle product development services leader that combines deep domain expertise & cross-industry experience to connect makers with markets worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, GlobalLogic operates design and engineering centers around the world, where it builds & operates R&D 'labs' for customers in high-tech, digital media, consumer electronics, medical devices, and telecom sectors. The company works with both start-ups and industry leaders, including over 80% of the world’s top technology brands.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify hiring need and provide full recruitment lifecycle support timely to the different business groups and stakeholders.
Managed a team of resources comprising of both new and experienced members.
Handle stakeholder relationships and drive the recruitment processes, which includes talent branding, sourcing strategies and overall recruitment related activities.
Understand business, hiring leader’s needs and delivering value by crafting right solutions.
Build proactive talent pipeline for critical upcoming positions to serve immediately.
Processed all new hire paperwork, following up as required to ensure that all documentation is completed and accurate prior to the new employee start date.
Handled mass hiring events locally and outstation for immediate hiring.
Mentoring and coaching new team members about the internal process and policies.
Enhanced and maintains company's Twitter and LinkedIn accounts in order to strengthen employer branding, engaging with target talent pool and increasing the follower base on different social media platforms.

Stakeholder ManagementStrategic HiringEmployer BrandingLeadership HiringCandidate ExperienceUniversity Recruitment+6

Senior Associate - People Development

Aug 2015 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Noida Area, India

GlobalLogic is a full-lifecycle product development services leader that combines deep domain expertise & cross-industry experience to connect makers with markets worldwide.Headquartered in the United States, GlobalLogic operates design and engineering centres around the world, where it builds & operates R&D 'labs' for customers in high-tech, digital media, consumer electronics, medical devices, and telecom sectors. The company works with both start-ups and industry leaders, including over 80% of the world’s top technology brands.
Key Responsibilities :
Involved in Service and Product based Technical Recruitment for PAN India level.
Owns and managing the entire Recruiting Cycle from the time the requisition is received till the time candidate is On-boarded.
Extensive co-ordination with Managers and BU heads to share market insight, recruiting strategy, set realistic expectation.
Manage social media CoE strategy for employment branding and hiring on channels like Twitter, LinkedIn and Alumni network.
Manage the Campus & off Campus hiring.
Responsible for Vendor and Stakeholder management.
Increased the Brand visibility of in India and the work we deliver through various communication channels.