Mridul Sarma

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 15+ years in global talent acquisition leadership
  • Expert in diversity and inclusion strategies
  • Proven track record in cost optimization and compliance
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in global recruitment strategies and team management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStrategic HiringWorkforce PlanningEmployer BrandingTalent ManagementTeam ManagementRecruitment Team ManagementBranch ManagementClient RelationsStaffing

Other Skills

Account ManagementBenefits NegotiationCompensation & BenefitContract RecruitmentCost OptimizationCustomer ServiceCustomer-focused ServiceDesign ThinkingDiversity Program DevelopmentEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsEmployment Law ComplianceExceeding Customer ExpectationsExecutive SearchFulfillment Strategies

About

Dynamic and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience driving full-cycle recruitment across APAC, North America, and global delivery models. Proven track record in building high-performing recruitment teams, delivering scalable hiring strategies, and aligning talent goals with business objectives. Expert in talent strategy, workforce planning, executive hiring, campus hiring, diversity & inclusion (DEI), recruitment analytics, process automation, global sourcing, and employer branding. Adept at managing large-volume hiring (2000+ annually), reducing cost-per-hire by 20%+, and leading end-to-end TA operations across tech and non-tech domains. Recognized as a strategic hiring partner to C-suite and business leaders, delivering proactive talent insights and innovative sourcing techniques across direct sourcing, digital platforms, employee referrals, and vendor management. Skilled in ATS systems (Taleo, workday, Brushring, Smartsearch), compliance management, and candidate experience design. Strengths include: ✔️ Global Talent Acquisition Strategy ✔️ Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) ✔️ TA Transformation & Change Management ✔️ Talent Market Intelligence & Benchmarking ✔️ Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Hiring ✔️ High-Volume & Niche Talent Recruitment ✔️ Onboarding & Employee Value Proposition (EVP) I partner with forward-thinking organizations to build future-ready talent ecosystems and cultivate high-impact, diverse, and inclusive teams.

Experience

16 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
7 mos
Current Experience

Embark

Leader Talent Acquisition

Nov 2025Present · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Stefanini north america and apac

Senior Manager Total Talent

Oct 2021Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo · India · Remote

  • Talent Acquisition Leader driving strategic hiring across APAC & North America. I partner with senior leadership to deliver scalable, compliant recruitment strategies in complex onshore-offshore environments. Known for building high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and leading with a focus on business alignment, brand value, and cost efficiency. Passionate about turning talent strategy into a competitive edge.
  • Leadership Highlights:
  • Trusted Talent Partner to senior leadership across India, APAC, and North America
  • Delivered 100% recruitment compliance and 20% cost optimization
  • Built recruitment frameworks that are consistent, scalable, and business-aligned
  • Led initiatives in benefit negotiation, branding, and strategic talent engagement
  • I believe great talent strategy is a competitive advantage—and I’m committed to helping organizations unlock it.
Talent AcquisitionStrategic HiringRecruitment ComplianceCost OptimizationTeam BuildingProcess Optimization

Nokia

Talent Acquisition Partner

Aug 2020Oct 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Senior Talent Acquisition Leader driving recruitment operations across sub-regions, with a focus on delivering scalable, high-quality hiring solutions aligned with business strategy. I partner closely with business leaders, HRBPs, hiring managers, and external vendors to develop and execute workforce plans that support both immediate and long-term talent needs.
  • As a subject matter expert in talent markets, compensation trends, and sourcing strategy, I lead initiatives that strengthen Nokia’s employer brand and talent visibility within key market segments. I contribute to a broad recruitment approach—including social media, direct sourcing, and employee referrals—designed to attract top talent and reduce time-to-hire.
  • Key contributions include:
  • Strengthening talent partnerships across functions and regions
  • Improving hiring effectiveness through strategic vendor collaboration
  • Enhancing team capability in project management to support business execution
  • Championing employer branding initiatives across sub-regions
  • With a data-driven mindset and a commitment to operational excellence, I lead teams that deliver results, optimize recruitment performance, and drive competitive advantage through talent.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitment OperationsWorkforce PlanningEmployer BrandingSourcing Strategy

Itc infotech

Manager Talent Management

Jul 2016Aug 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

  •  2000+ Captive IT hire over the year.
  • Managing 42 member team across country
  •  Fulfillment within Lowest TAT of 25 days average
  •  Working closely with Leaders to understand their hiring needs planning & develop fulfillment Strategies.
Talent ManagementTeam ManagementFulfillment StrategiesHiring Needs Planning

Manpowergroup india

Manager Talent acquisition

Aug 2011Jul 2016 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Bangalore · On-site

  • Spearhead the Recruitment team that hires 2000+ (~200-250 per month) people a year in IT, Non IT, BPO, support, Sales, Retail & Insurance Space.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitment Team ManagementHiring Strategy

Adecco

2 roles

Branch manager

Jan 2011Aug 2011 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Heading most profitable branch (2009-2011) with more than 2500 contract employee with 10 FTE. Daily activity includes planning, client relation, escalation management, account mining etc.
Branch ManagementClient RelationsAccount Management

Asst. Manager Staffing

Jan 2009Jan 2010 · 1 yr

  • Contributed to the growth of most profitable Staffing branch (2009-2011) . Daily activity includes planning, , sourcing, client relation, escalation management etc.
StaffingClient RelationsSourcing

Teamlease services pvt ltd

Sr. Executive Business development

Mar 2008Mar 2009 · 1 yr

Education

Bangalore University

MBA — Human Resources Development

Jan 2004Jan 2006

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, www.mcu.ac.in

Bachelor's Degree — Computer science

Jan 2000Dec 2003

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