Pratik Potdar, Assoc. CIPD

Head of Talent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates12 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of HR and talent acquisition expertise.
Proven track record in improving recruiting metrics.
Strong commitment to diversity and employee engagement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional specializing in global talent acquisition and employee services.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr ManagementGlobal Talent AcquisitionRecruitingBusiness Development

Other Skills

Account ManagementAssessment CenterBulk-Hiring CampaignsCIPD qualifiedCandidate SourcingChange ManagementClient AcquisitionClient ManagementCompetency Based InterviewingContract ManagementDatabasesDesign ThinkingDigital RecruitingDiversity and InclusionEmployee Benefits Design

About

Bringing over 10 years of dedicated human resources and talent acquisition expertise to Shalina Healthcare, my mission is to spearhead global recruitment initiatives and enhance employee services. My core competencies lie in crafting strategic talent solutions, optimizing recruiting metrics, and fostering a culture that values diversity and excellence. At Shalina Healthcare, I am committed to aligning my efforts with the organization's goals to attract and retain top-tier professionals, enriching our diverse team with dynamic perspectives and shared ambitions.

Experience

12 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

6 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Shalina healthcare

Head of Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 5 mos · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Heading talent acquisition globally and delivery of employee services for the senior employee group across all our business divisions

Global Talent AcquisitionEmployee ServicesTalent SolutionsDiversity and InclusionTalent AcquisitionHR Management

Dubai electricity & water authority - dewa

Divisional Recruiting Lead

Nov 2016 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for delivery of recruiting services for two large divisions at DEWA
Partnered with business to firm-up with annual recruiting plans and correspondingly design the
recruiting strategy to meet project timelines.
Improved key recruiting metrics viz.Time to Fill (Reduced by 36%), Internal Sourcing Efficiency (Increased to 82%), Cost per Hire (Reduced by 37%)
Managed multiple bulk-hiring campaigns in India, Philipinnes for niche-technical skills/roles.
Significantly improved internal customer experience ratings by designing, and implementing HR (TA) service delivery standards (SLAs)
consistently achieving/surpassing them for FY 2017, 2018, and 2019

RecruitingStakeholder ManagementRecruiting MetricsBulk-Hiring CampaignsGlobal Talent Acquisition

Abc consultants

Recruitment Consultant

Aug 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Managed end-to-end recruiting multiple key/mid-senior roles across sales, marketing, finance, technology, HR and front-line roles for
client’s real-estate, retail and pharmaceutical industries
Personally, realized revenue to the tune of Dhs XXX (FY 2015 – 2016) by ensuring effective candidate sourcing and offer management.
Managed a hot desk with clients/key-accounts worth a revenue of Dhs XXX (FY 2015 – 2016)
Effective relationship and account management lead to high client satisfaction and repeat business

End-to-End RecruitingClient ManagementCandidate SourcingRecruiting

Damac properties

Resourcing Specialist

Jul 2014 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Part of internal research team supporting the in-house recruiting for technical roles at DAMAC
Successfully completed multiple talent mapping projects to augment and update the talent pool.
Supported talent research for active mid-senior roles in the design, engineering and fit-outs functions

Talent MappingResearchTechnical RecruitingRecruiting

Empressaria group plc

Key Account Manager

Jun 2013 – Jun 2014 · 1 yr · Ahmedabad Area, India · On-site

• Hired from campus, as an Account Manager for the firm's Global Recruitment Services team with a responsibility to manage existing relationships and acquire new clients in Middle East and Africa region

Account ManagementClient AcquisitionBusiness Development