Ishita S.

Head of Talent

India21 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 23 years of experience in HR and recruitment.
  • Expert in developing comprehensive recruitment strategies.
  • Proven track record in managing diverse clients globally.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the BPO and services industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyHuman Resources ManagementSales ManagementBusiness Development

Other Skills

Strategic LeadershipOperational ExcellenceProcess & Technology OptimizationTeam ManagementStakeholder & Vendor ManagementCompliance & DiversityEmployer BrandingStakeholder ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementRecruitment Lifecycle ManagementClient ManagementHR Policies ManagementSales StrategiesClient Relationship Management

About

With 23 years of overall experience, including 16 years of HR expertise, I am dedicated to delivering an exceptional candidate experience and ensuring a seamless hiring process from initial contact to onboarding. My deep understanding of company culture enables me to align top talent with organizational goals effectively. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed diverse clients, both domestic and international, during various transitions. I specialize in developing and implementing comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives, including talent acquisition plans, employer branding initiatives, and diversity hiring strategies. As a leader, I have mentored and guided recruitment teams, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities. I oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews, evaluating talent, and making hiring decisions. Additionally, I manage recruitment budgets, optimize costs, and maintain strong vendor relationships to enhance efficiency. By collaborating closely with hiring managers across departments, I ensure a strategic and seamless recruitment process, identifying critical roles and securing top talent that drives organizational success. Passionate about connecting individuals with the right opportunities, I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at filling even the most challenging roles.

Experience

21 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
11 mos
Current Experience

Radical minds technologies pvt. ltd.

Head of Talent Strategy & Acquisition

Jun 2025Present · 11 mos · India · On-site

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Design and implement the overall talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce plans.
  • Partner with senior leadership, HRBPs, and business unit heads to forecast hiring needs and proactively plan sourcing strategies.
  • Build employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in the BPO and services industry.
  • Operational Excellence
  • Oversee end-to-end recruitment for volume, niche, and leadership roles across locations.
  • Drive key hiring metrics: time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, and offer-to-join ratio.
  • Leverage recruitment analytics and reporting to drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
  • Process & Technology Optimization
  • Identify and implement best-in-class recruitment tools, ATS systems, automation, and AI-driven sourcing strategies.
  • Standardize recruitment processes across geographies and ensure consistent candidate experience.
  • Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation within the TA function.
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, RPOs, job boards, and background verification partners.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for critical hiring challenges and ensure resolution in a timely manner.
  • Compliance & Diversity
  • Ensure adherence to labor laws, compliance standards, and internal policies in all hiring practices.
  • Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the hiring lifecycle.
Strategic LeadershipOperational ExcellenceProcess & Technology OptimizationTeam ManagementStakeholder & Vendor ManagementCompliance & Diversity+2

Teleperformance

Director Human Resources Recruiting

Feb 2022Feb 2025 · 3 yrs · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Radical minds technologies pvt. ltd.

General Manager Human Resources

Feb 2021Jan 2022 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  •  Responsible to manage end-to-end lifecycle of employees by complementing the business objectives with the overall HR policies and practices.
  •  Oversees the employee exit process, prepare attrition dashboards, deep dive on high attrition domain/accounts, retention practices to retain top talent
  •  Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes by partnering with operations to evaluate their demand and supply and then help them expedite the hiring through available internal resources
  •  Performance Management
  • o Creating effective performance management structures for Band 5 teams to ensure engaged and competitive work environment which syncs with the agreed upon SLAs with client
  • o Partnering with Top management for annual performance reviews for Band 4 teams for their session c ratings and timely bonus disbursement
  • o Annual salary planning basis the performance ratings of employees and financial objectives of organization
  •  Provide feedback for strategic and intelligent decision making for promotions, productivity releases, ramp-down, rewards and recognitions etc.
  •  Enabling overall employee engagement structures and partnering with operations to create a happy and stress-free work environment
  •  Administer compensation and benefit plans to meet C&B to revenue targets
  •  Enhance job satisfaction by resolving employee grievances promptly
  •  Partners with Corporate Communications and other stakeholders to produce regular internal corporate communications within the scope of HR Operations
  •  Prepare adhoc and scheduled dashboards/PPTs and MIS reports for Headcount, attrition and employee demographics
  •  Promoting HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
  •  Educate operations team on best practices, company policies and service excellence standards with the help of training sessions
  •  Talent Accusation through Vendors and internal resource managements, responsible to meet the 100% hiring requirements clients.
Performance ManagementEmployee EngagementTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources Management

Frankfinn airhostess training institute

Senior Human Resources Manager

Sep 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Ison xperiences ltd - leading global cx management company

Site lead Human resource

Jan 2018Aug 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Ienergizer

HR Manager

Sep 2009Oct 2017 · 8 yrs 1 mo · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Managing hiring for the entire corporate which all the businesses &  support
  • functions.
  • Understanding the business requirements in terms of the candidates profile and job description to shortlist the right candidates.
  • Handling major clients for travel , telecome e-commerce.
  • Hiring for US clients , gaming process.
  • Handling the complete recruitment life cycle for sourcing the best talent from various
  • sources such as job portals, employee referrals, and social media.
  • Pre-Screening of profiles, conducting further interviews with the technical panel.
  • Streamlining  the  recruitment process by using online tool  (HRIS) and reduced the lead
  • time which also include Managing the Application tracking system (HRIS) that ensures
  • that employees have visibility to all the jobs open within the organization.
  • Conducting HR interviews and salary negotiation with the selected candidates.
  • Preparing salary fitments templates and follow-ups for salary approvals.
  • Generating LOI & appointment letters.
  • Handling on boarding, joining formalities, welcome mail and Induction.
  • Managing HR policies as per guidelines and compliance.
  • Issuance of CAP letters policy and PIP plan as per guidelines and structure.
  • Managing Employee Relations.
  • Budget, Plan & achieve employee engagement drive and COE initiative.
  • Reporting directly to AVP HR.
Recruitment Lifecycle ManagementClient ManagementHR Policies ManagementHuman Resources Management

Justdial

Sales And Marketing Specialist

Sep 2008Aug 2009 · 11 mos · India · On-site

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
  • Identify new business opportunities and build strong relationships with clients.
  • Monitor sales performance and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Lead and motivate the sales team to meet and exceed goals.
  • Conduct market research to understand customer needs and trends.
  • Develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote products/services.
  • Manage digital marketing, social media, and content creation efforts.
  • Oversee branding, advertising, and promotional activities.
  • Analyze market trends and competitors to refine marketing strategies.
  • Collaborate with other departments to align marketing and sales initiatives.
Sales StrategiesClient Relationship ManagementSales Management

Ea water pvt ltd

Business Development Specialist

Jun 2007Sep 2008 · 1 yr 3 mos · India · Hybrid

  • Identify and research potential clients, markets, and business opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients and partners.
  • Generate leads through networking, cold calling, and digital outreach.
  • Support the sales team by preparing proposals, presentations, and pitches.
  • Collaborate with marketing to develop campaigns that attract potential clients.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify industry trends and competitive insights.
  • Assist in negotiating contracts and closing deals.
  • Track and report on sales performance and business development activities.
Business DevelopmentLead Generation

Live wire call centre services private limited

Sales Team Lead

Feb 2002Dec 2006 · 4 yrs 10 mos · India · On-site

  • Prospecting & Lead Generation: Identify and qualify potential customers through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
  • Sales Presentations: Deliver compelling sales pitches and product demonstrations to clients.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Negotiation & Closing Deals: Handle objections, negotiate pricing, and finalize contracts to close sales.
  • Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitors, and customer needs to refine sales strategies.
  • Sales Reporting: Track and report sales performance, pipeline, and forecasts using CRM tools.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, customer support, and product teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
Sales ManagementCustomer Relationship Management

Education

All India Institute of management studies. Banglore

Bachelors in Mass comm — Mass Communication/Media Studies

Doon University, Dehradun

CBSE

All india institute of management studies banglore

Mass communication — Journalism

All india institute of management studies banglore

Mass communication — Journalism

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