Pujaa Baranwaal — HR Manager
" Hiring Talent - Train Skills " A result-oriented professional with over 8+ years of qualitative cross-cultural experience in Recruitment & Resourcing, Microsoft Power BI Certified and currently pursuing PG degree from IIM Kozhikode batch (2025-2026) in the area of Human Resource Management and Data Analytics . Proficient in leading the Recruitment & Resourcing function and successfully building a team of qualified professionals. Ability to manage complex and sensitive situations in an analytical & logical manner. • Proficiency in entire recruitment life cycle from obtaining the opening, sourcing the candidates, prescreening, technical interviews, manager/client feedback, negotiations, closing the hire and maintaining the candidates in the position for both permanent and contractual positions. • Excellent negotiation and closing skills with emphasis on candidate and vendor relationship management. • Strategize and able to perform well under stressful, time-sensitive conditions. KEY SKILLS • Talent Acquisition and Talent Business Partnering o Client Engagement and Servicing o Recruitment Life Cycle Management o HR Operations Management o Technical and Non-Technical Hiring o Vendor Management o Employee Induction o P&L Optimization o HRMS o ATS Application Tracking o Team Management o Employee Engagement o Employee Retention o Onboarding Specialist o Effectively engage with broad spectrum of industries. Proficient in leadership level hiring for various industries. Expertise in Recruitment of junior, middle and senior levels in Technical Hiring and NON Technical Hiring An effective communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills. I specialize in sourcing experienced professionals for a diverse range of client projects — from highly niche roles to more generalized skillsets. I have been recognized twice with the Star Performer of the Month award for consistently exceeding sourcing targets and delivering high-quality candidates. I hold a master’s degree in human resource and IT Operations (MBA) with a specialization in Human Resource Management from Amity University, and a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Calcutta University. I am committed to enhancing my skills in talent acquisition and HR strategy. I pride myself on being empathetic, confident, and adaptable, and strive to deliver exceptional value to both candidates and clients. I aim to grow my career while making meaningful contributions to the organization's success and that of its partners.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in Automotive and Chemicals industries.
Location: Mumbai, India
Experience: 11 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Leadership Hiring
- Talent Acquisition
- Stakeholder Management
Career Highlights
- Over 8 years of experience in recruitment and resourcing.
- Microsoft Power BI Certified with strong analytical skills.
- Recognized as Star Performer for exceeding sourcing targets.
Work Experience
Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]
Senior Recruitment Specialist - Leadership Hiring (7 mos)
BASF
Senior Lead Consultant -Lateral and Leadership Hiring (8 mos)
Tata Motors
Senior Recruitment Associate -Lateral Hiring (11 mos)
John Deere
Client Manager- Lateral and Leadership Hiring | Exotalent (1 yr 7 mos)
ExoTalent Group
Delivery Manager - Lateral Hiring (1 yr 9 mos)
Team Leader ( Technical IT & Leadership Hiring) (1 yr 11 mos)
Nityo Infotech
Senior Sourcing Specialist -Tech and Non Tech Hiring (1 yr 11 mos)
Integrated Personnel Services Limited
IT Recruiter (8 mos)
Focus Management Consultants Pvt Ltd
Research Associate (1 yr 1 mo)
ICICI Bank
Customer Service Officer-NRI Operations (6 mos)
Education
Postgraduate Degree at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Amity University
Postgraduate Diploma at NIIT Institute of Finance, Banking & Insurance Training Ltd.
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at University of Calcutta
