Parul Priyadarshan (She/Her)

Head of Talent

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India17 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in executive and strategic hiring.
Expert in enhancing candidate experiences and employer branding.
Strong leadership in talent acquisition across diverse markets.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in Tech and HR industries.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipProduct HiringDesign HiringDiversity, Equality, And Inclusion (dei)Talent Acquisition Strategy

Other Skills

.NETADO.NETASP.NETBenefits NegotiationC#CRM & ERP PracticeConsultingDesign PatternsE-commerceEmployee BenefitsEmployee RelationsInterviewingLeadershipManagementMicrosoft SQL Server

About

Accomplished recruitment leader with a track record of shaping thought leadership, steering data-driven decision-making, and nurturing team excellence. Elevated talent acquisition strategies, resulting in heightened recruiter efficiency and remarkable hiring successes. Proactively collaborates with business and technology leaders, skillfully identifying top-tier candidates and harmonizing with organizational talent aspirations

Experience

17 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Coforge

Talent Acquisition Leader – Executive & Strategic Hiring | India & APAC

Jul 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Talent Acquisition Leader with a global mandate, currently driving Executive & Strategic Hiring across India & APAC at Coforge. My focus spans Leadership, Sales, and Corporate Functions, partnering with senior stakeholders to build high-impact teams that fuel business growth across diverse markets.
With a passion for technology and talent strategy, I bring a blend of strategic vision and operational excellence to every hiring challenge. I thrive on building scalable frameworks, enhancing candidate experience, and aligning talent initiatives with business outcomes.

Talent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementTeam Management

Info edge india ltd

Associate Vice President Talent Acquisition

Nov 2019 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Guiding the Talent Acquisition function across the comprehensive Digital functions spectrum spanning InfoEdge group brands.
Showcasing robust process orientation and unwavering commitment to delivery, steering impactful team leadership, coaching, and empowerment with adept project management and engagement proficiency.
Engaging collaboratively with Business stakeholders to navigate the dynamic talent landscape, fine-tune recruitment best practices, and foresee emerging trends.

Talent AcquisitionTeam LeadershipProject Management

Expedia group

Talent Advisor

Jun 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India · On-site

Led Tech, Product, Design, and Leadership hiring across global Business Functions.
Owned and drove key global initiatives – Diversity & NPS, enhancing candidate experiences and marketplace presence.
Implemented Workday Recruitment Module globally, providing hands-on training to Recruiters across international locations.
Represented Expedia Group at GHCI 2018 & 2019, bolstering employer brand and attracting high-quality Women in Tech Talent.

Product HiringDesign HiringDiversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)

Fiserv

Sr Talent Partner- Talent Acquisition

Sep 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Developed and executed a comprehensive Talent Acquisition Strategy aligned with hiring trends and resource planning.
Cultivated a test-and-learn culture, driving successful change adoption with empathy.
Led a global team of 8 recruiters for Lateral and Early Talent hiring.

Talent Acquisition StrategyTeam Leadership

Zensar technologies

Manager Talent Acquisition

Jul 2014 – Sep 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos · Hyderabad Area, India · On-site

Zensar Technologies, a RPG group company, is a technology partner of choice for global organizations looking to strategically transform, grow, and lead in today’s challenging business environment.
Backed by a strong track-record of innovation, and footprint in more than 22 global locations, Zensar’s comprehensive range of software services and solutions enable its 400+ forward-looking customers to cross new thresholds of business performance.
Championed recruitment initiatives across ERP, Engineering, IT, and Consulting functions, while nurturing and upholding outstanding stakeholder relationships.

Talent AcquisitionStakeholder Management

Mindtree ltd.

Manager- Talent Acquisition

Aug 2011 – Aug 2014 · 3 yrs · Hyderabad Area, India · On-site

Talent Acquisition Leadership
Led the Talent Acquisition function for Hyderabad & Pune, playing a pivotal role in driving organizational talent objectives.
Crafted comprehensive SOP Documents, enhancing the hiring of Lateral and University talent and optimizing recruitment workflows.

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment Workflows

Microsoft

Senior Recruiter

Dec 2006 – Dec 2009 · 3 yrs · Hyderabad, India · On-site

Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts across diverse service lines at Microsoft Global Delivery India.
Single-handedly orchestrated a remarkable headcount growth, elevating CRM & ERP Practice from 68 to 300+ within 3 years.

Talent AcquisitionCRM & ERP Practice