Neha Nigam

Head of Talent

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India11 yrs 11 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 11 years of experience in IT & Non-IT recruitment.
Proven track record of exceeding hiring targets.
Expert in building effective stakeholder relationships.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in IT and Non-IT recruitment.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionEnd To End Recruitment Life CycleFull Life-cycle RecruitingSourcingCandidate Screening

Other Skills

Candidate sourcing and engagementNegotiation and offer managementNetworking and relationship buildingConfidentiality and ethical hiringHuman ResourcesScreeningTechnical RecruitingBenefits NegotiationRecruitingInternet RecruitingExecutive SearchScreening ResumesContract RecruitmentHR ConsultingTalent Management

About

Talent Acquisition professional with 11+ years of experience in IT & Non-IT recruitment, with a strong focus on the US Staffing domain. Proven track record in hiring across a wide range of roles including Sourcers, Trainee Recruiters, Recruiters, Senior Recruiters, Team Leads, and Recruitment Managers. Successfully recruited for diverse industries such as Telecom, BFSI, Accounts & Finance, and IT (e.g., Java Engineers, Quality Architects, Account Managers, BDEs). Experienced in campus hiring, onboarding, BGV, and using ATS tools like Bullhorn. Recognized for delivering quality talent and building effective stakeholder relationships across functions.

Experience

11 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

11 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

11 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Mastech digital

4 roles

Lead Executive - TAG

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

Key Responsibilities & Achievements
Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding for IT & Non-IT roles across domains like Telecom, BFSI, and Finance.
Successfully achieved hiring targets consistently year after year, with overachievement in most years; recognized as a top performer across multiple recruitment cycles.
Personally handled niche and critical requisitions, ensuring timely and quality closures under tight deadlines.
Sourced talent through job portals (Naukri, Monster), LinkedIn, employee referrals, and proactive headhunting, maintaining strong talent pipelines for current and future needs.
Built strategic partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders to understand role requirements, define candidate profiles, and align hiring with business goals.
Provided real-time updates, market insights, and hiring metrics to stakeholders for better decision-making and workforce planning.
Mentored and supported junior recruiters on sourcing strategies, market trends, and best practices, contributing to team skill development.
Conducted candidate screenings, coordinated interviews, gathered panel feedback, and facilitated selection discussions to ensure smooth and efficient hiring cycles.
Led offer management, including salary negotiation, counter-offer handling, and pre-joining engagement to reduce offer dropouts.
Ensured a strong candidate experience by maintaining respectful communication, timely updates, and a seamless recruitment process.
Promoted employer branding through social media, employee referral programs, and campus hiring initiatives to attract top talent.

End to end recruitment life cycleCandidate sourcing and engagementNegotiation and offer managementNetworking and relationship buildingConfidentiality and ethical hiringHuman Resources+18

Senior Executive – Talent Acquisition Group

Apr 2018 – Apr 2022 · 4 yrs

Executive -Talent Acquisition Group

Promoted

Jan 2016 – Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Data Support Specialist

Jun 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos

Entered job requirements accurately into the company’s recruitment software, maintaining up-to-date and organized databases.
Submitted candidate profiles through client portals, ensuring compliance with submission guidelines and deadlines.
Assisted Account Managers in maintaining and updating recruitment records to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and client managers, facilitating effective communication and timely follow-ups.
Monitored and updated statuses of client submissions, rejections, and interview feedback to support recruitment tracking.
Assigned requisition allocations to recruiters based on hiring priorities and domain specialization.
Created and managed consultant profiles on official client portals, ensuring adherence to client-specific requirements.
Collected and organized job-related information from various portals to support sourcing and recruitment activities.
Maintained comprehensive records of recruitment processes to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Bsl placement private limited

Executive HR

May 2013 – Jul 2013 · 2 mos · Noida Area, India

Sourced, screened, and conducted phone interviews for candidates supporting clients like Barclays, EXL, Wipro, American Express, and HCL.
Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and identify ideal candidate profiles for open positions.
Applied full life-cycle recruiting skills, including sourcing, networking, and candidate engagement, to meet hiring goals.
Leveraged job boards and social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to identify and connect with active and passive candidates, including cold calling when needed.
Utilized referrals, networking, and proactive outreach to build strong talent pipelines while managing recruitment budgets effectively.
Assisted in interview processes by shadowing hiring managers, extending offers, negotiating salaries, and maintaining candidate engagement.
Tracked and documented candidate activities using Excel and internal databases to ensure organized and efficient recruitment workflows.
Achievements :- 20 placements in three months

SourcingScreeningConducting phone interviewsCollaborating with hiring managersFull life-cycle recruitingLeveraging job boards+1

Signature staff pvt. ltd.

Associate consultant –ITES

Jun 2012 – Aug 2012 · 2 mos · Noida Area, India

Successfully completed hiring assignments for leading clients including Barclays, Dell, EXL, IBM, UnitedHealth Group, Hewitt, and Citibank.
Directly sourced candidates using social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook) and job boards to identify top talent.
Conducted thorough candidate screening, interviews, and negotiated competitive compensation packages.
Maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external vendors to ensure smooth recruitment processes and meet tight deadlines.
Provided coaching and mentorship to staff, contributing to onboarding and orientation programs.
Monitored and tracked candidate activity through Excel logs and internal databases to support efficient recruitment operations.
Achievements: 15 placements with 20 offers in three months

SourcingCandidate screeningConducting interviewsNegotiating compensation packagesMaintaining relationships with hiring managers

Unicon investment solutions

Intern – HR

Jan 2012 – Apr 2012 · 3 mos · Noida Area, India

Collaborated with Human Resources and hiring managers to fill open positions by reviewing resumes and identifying qualified candidates.
Executed full life cycle recruiting including sourcing, pre-screening, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communication before and after offers.
Drafted offer letters for new hires and coordinated comprehensive new employee orientation sessions.
Maintained clear and timely follow-up communication, addressing questions from managers and employees regarding recruitment and onboarding.
Organized and participated in career fairs and campus recruiting events to attract fresh talent.
Provided weekly recruitment status updates to management and conducted phone interviews on behalf of hiring managers.
Acted as a liaison to employees by answering inquiries related to benefits, payroll, company policies, and procedures.
Prepared candidate information packages, scheduled interviews, and managed logistical arrangements to ensure smooth hiring processes.
Conducted pre-screening of applicants, distributed applications, and provided benefit information to prospective candidates.
Created and maintained employee profiles and data in internal HR databases.
Updated and maintained Human Resource documents to ensure compliance and accuracy within the company.