Neha Uppal — Head of Talent
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader | Niche & Volume Hiring | TRM | DEI Champion Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with 18+ years of experience driving large-scale and niche hiring strategies across diverse industries. Proven track record in building scalable recruitment models, leading high-performing teams, and partnering with senior leadership to deliver business-aligned talent outcomes. After decades of successfully leading complex volume hiring programs, I now spearhead specialized Talent Strategies within the TRM space, leading hiring for highly niche platforms such as Murex, Endur, and Findur. I bring deep expertise in workforce planning, market mapping, and building talent pipelines for hard-to-find skill sets. Recognized for designing innovative, data-driven hiring solutions, strengthening employer brand presence, and enhancing candidate experience. Passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion — serving as DEI Hiring Lead at Publicis Sapient and actively contributing to multiple DEI Business Resource Groups, with focused initiatives around diversity hiring and disability inclusion. Core Expertise Talent Acquisition Strategy: Design and execution of enterprise-wide hiring strategies aligned to business growth. Niche & Volume Hiring Leadership: Proven ability to manage both high-volume recruitment models and complex niche talent acquisition mandates. TRM & Capital Markets Hiring: Leading recruitment for Murex, Endur, Findur, and other specialized platforms. Capacity & Workforce Planning: Strategic forecasting, scalable hiring models, and proactive talent pipeline development. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience: Strengthening brand positioning and delivering differentiated candidate journeys. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Inclusion & Equity lead for PS in India. Strategic focus on inclusive hiring practices, diversity programs, and disability hiring initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in Digital Commerce and Diversity Hiring.
Location: Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 20 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Niche & Volume Hiring Leadership
- Digital Commerce Hiring
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Hiring Management
Career Highlights
- 18+ years in strategic talent acquisition leadership.
- Expert in niche and volume hiring across diverse industries.
- DEI champion with a focus on inclusive hiring practices.
Work Experience
PublicisSapient
Senior Manager (9 yrs 4 mos)
Manager, Digital Commerce Hiring & Content Hiring (10 yrs 7 mos)
SapientNitro
Manager Hiring (7 yrs 1 mo)
Headstrong
Executive (2 yrs)
Pre Emptive Systems Private Limited Noida (Now Velocis)
Executive- Human resources (1 yr)
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Delhi University
at Sophia Girls School