Oct 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · London, England, United Kingdom

• Strategic recruitment leader specializing in delivering tailored talent acquisition solutions for clients in technology, engineering, consulting, and pharmaceutical industries. Partner with client leadership teams to co-create end-to-end recruiting strategies, encompassing university hiring, staffing and contracting, permanent placements (mid- and senior-level), and executive/leadership hiring through retained search.
• Drive business growth through new business development, cross-selling opportunities, and building robust inside sales capabilities. Recognized for designing fit-for-purpose approaches that align with unique industry needs, ensuring seamless recruitment delivery and long-term client success.
• Experienced in leading initiatives that transform hiring processes and foster strategic partnerships, delivering impactful outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

Oct 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

• Dynamic talent acquisition leader with proven expertise in scaling recruitment operations and enhancing employee engagement in diverse, multicultural regions. At Infosys, a global powerhouse in digital services and consulting, led transformative workforce strategies, growing annual hiring from 20 to 500 across EMEA by building agile, geographically dispersed teams. Designed bespoke onboarding and development programs for early-in-career talent, fostering retention and leadership pathways.
• A champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, drove initiatives for underrepresented groups, including partnerships with ERGs, government programs, and industry networks, while pioneering strategies for local talent sourcing across Europe. Enhanced employer branding through curated campaigns, LinkedIn Live panels, and 100+ employee stories, strengthening Infosys’ presence at top universities and creating vibrant talent communities.
• Optimized recruitment processes by streamlining operations—achieving efficiencies in ATS systems, GDPR compliance, candidate experience, and operational metrics—delivering high-impact outcomes aligned with business growth and employee success.

Oct 2016 – Sep 2021 · 4 yrs 11 mos · On-site

• Seasoned leader in business school hiring and employer branding, with a proven track record of fulfilling large-scale, strategic talent needs. Directed Infosys’ India MBA hiring program, delivering 1,200 Management Associates and 120 interns annually across 30 business units. Expanded global graduate hiring to Europe by leveraging market research, demand forecasting, and regional stakeholder collaboration, while filling critical senior leadership positions in technology.
• Designed and led high-impact internship programs focused on holistic development, acclimation, and conversion. Spearheaded Ingenious, Infosys’ flagship MBA business case competition and branding initiative, scaling its reach 15x and securing national recognition. Achieved this through innovative multimedia campaigns, strategic partnerships, and seamless cross-functional collaboration with the CEO’s office.
• Crafted a university cultivation strategy for 100+ premier institutions, driving measurable growth in hiring yield and engagement. Introduced psychometric gamification assessments to enhance candidate experience and selection. Advanced DEI initiatives by developing tailored programs for veterans and implementing higher education support policies for employees on study sabbaticals.
• Led a high-performing team of 10, balancing dynamic project portfolios to meet aggressive growth agendas, aligning talent strategies with Infosys’ business objectives.

Oct 2014 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

• Proven leader in technical graduate hiring and strategic talent acquisition, specializing in sourcing elite full-stack developers from premier institutions like IITs, NITs, and BITS. Designed and led Infosys’ recruitment strategy for high-value clients, including establishing a robust hiring framework for Visa Inc., scaling their India operations by recruiting 250 top-tier coders in under 12 months—a milestone that earned executive commendations.
• Built an internal job marketplace model promoting inter-unit mobility and vertical career growth, enhancing organizational agility. Spearheaded branding and talent pipelining initiatives across 300+ universities, ranging from hackathons to targeted roadshows, resulting in a robust pipeline of 75,000+ applications with a data-driven, diversity-focused approach.
• Introduced innovative candidate experience programs, including a keep-warm mobile app, red-carpet onboarding sessions, and leadership meet-and-greets, significantly boosting acclimatization and joining conversions. Recognized for designing scalable solutions that align talent strategies with business growth and operational excellence.

Apr 2011 – Sep 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos · On-site

• Versatile talent acquisition leader with extensive expertise in managing large-scale recruitment operations. Directed annual hiring of 8,000 engineers and STEM graduates for West and North India, leveraging both on-campus and off-campus channels. Led a team of five direct reports and an extended network to deliver seamless sourcing and recruitment outcomes.
• Designed and implemented panelist enablement workshops, training 2,000 employees in competency-based assessments and recruitment best practices. Introduced incentive programs to recognize panelist contributions, driving engagement in bulk-hiring efforts. Developed and executed a successful internship program across IITs and NITs, yielding 50 offers per cycle and strengthening the talent pipeline.
• Actively contributed to skill-based hiring for experienced professionals across technical and non-technical domains. Built lasting relationships with universities through travel and networking across 27 Indian states, enhancing Infosys’ campus brand and talent outreach.

Apr 2010 – Jun 2010 · 2 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India