Gourav Sharma

Recruiter

Hyderabad, Telangana, India10 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in delivering recruitment strategies and project closures.
Proven track record in managing high-performing teams.
Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in consulting and financial services.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementEnd To End RecruitmentEmployee Relations

Other Skills

Adaptability & InnovationAnchoringBulk HiringCommunicationCompensation NegotiationCompetency Based InterviewingDiversity & ComplianceDiversity & InclusionEmployee EngagementEmployer BrandingEvent ManagementExit InterviewGlobal RecruitingGlobal Talent AcquisitionHR Consulting

About

I manage and lead high-performing teams that find talented professionals and help them build great careers. I am a Talent Leader with expertise in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Sourcing, Employer Branding, DEI, Candidate Management and Negotiations. My experience has been indurated by working with trusted and reputed organizations like Deloitte, American Express, AMEX Global Business Travel and Jaquar, respectively. Primarily- I lead, develop and inspire a cadre of best-in-class specialists to unlock their potential and deliver bar-raising results. My forte is placed in delivering recruitment strategies, project closures, talent consultation and business partnership with active team engagements. As we navigate a digitally connected world- I encourage you to #Connect. Let’s exchange ideas, discuss your goals, or collaborate to bring outstanding talent to McDonald's :)

Experience

10 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

8 mos

Current Experience

Mcdonald's

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Oct 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

Deloitte

3 roles

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Promoted

May 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · Hybrid

I managed Talent Acquisition for Deloitte USI’s Human Capital and Risk & Financial Advisory businesses, where I delivered strategic, high-impact hiring solutions, and, with a team of TA leads and specialists spread across all major USI locations, we made an impact together.
Primarily, I led and inspired a team of experts to unlock their potential and deliver bar-raising results
I was also an enabler and an advisor, managing critical challenges for open/new projects
Managed resource mobilization along with channel allocation and utilization
Enabled the team’s specialization via job boards, AI tools, networking, and targeted sourcing strategies
Collaborated with business leaders and extended teams to address project timelines and challenges
Provided best-in-class consultation through market intelligence and process interventions
I was consistently recognized for:
Engagement, and leading the team through dynamic environments and organizational change
Building strong, consultative partnerships with stakeholders and upholding DEI standards
Driving innovation in BAU processes through technology and best practices

Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementDiversity & InclusionProcess Improvement

Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition

Dec 2023 – May 2024 · 5 mos · Hybrid

Assistant Manager - Sourcing | Talent Acquisition

Sep 2021 – Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hybrid

American express

Recruitment Lead - Global Talent Acquisition

Jan 2021 – Sep 2021 · 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Led end-to-end recruitment for key revenue-generating units in both the US and India markets respectively.
Promoted within six months for exceptional performance, and managed a team and drove hiring strategies for the Global Services Group and Travel & Lifestyle Services.
Joined as Recruitment Specialist - US Market
Inducted to the US Market with a team capacity of 3 members
End-to-End Recruitment: Sourcing, Interviews, Selection and Negotiations
Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed, along with using Artificial Tools like EightFold & HireVue
Partner in Improvement of Process metrics & dash-board framework
Lateral Promotion within 6 months: Recruitment Lead – India Specialist Hiring:
Taking care of End-to-End Recruitment: Sourcing, Interviews, Selection, Negotiations & Offer closure
Participate in WFM calls to understand the FTE requirements (New, Replacement & Secondment)
Enhance functional & Brand visibility by hosting Virtual meets & Job Fairs
Sourcing & hiring candidates through Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI's, Career page & Networking
Provide insights on Process Improvements and strategies associated with hiring & retention

End to End RecruitmentSourcingNegotiationsProcess ImprovementTalent Acquisition

American express global business travel

Talent Acquisition Partner - Asia Pacific

Feb 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Gurgaon, India

Managed end-to-end Recruitment for major business functions across Asia-Pacific (India, Hong Kong, Australia) for Analytics, Finance, Commercial Insights, Supplier Relations, Products and Operations.
End to End Recruitment process for the APAC regions- India, Hong Kong and Australia
Process Improvement, Operational Activities and Employee Engagement
During Pandemic, partnered as HRBP to assist with Respond, Reset & Recovery phase to ensure cost effectiveness and sustainability

End to End RecruitmentProcess ImprovementEmployee EngagementTalent Acquisition

Jaquar & company private limited

Senior Executive - Corporate HR

Jul 2015 – Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Manesar, India

My professional journey started with the Jaquar Group.
Advanced from Management Trainee to Senior Executive, while balancing Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner responsibilities.
Talent Acquisition & Executing End to End Recruitment for PAN India & Nepal
Employee Relations and Grievances for PAN India
Recruitment Vendor Management for CBS and CLS
Managed employee engagement initiatives at the Global HQ

Talent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsRecruitment Vendor Management