Rachna Patel

Co-Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India14 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in scalable talent acquisition strategies.
  • Led innovative BOT hiring programs for global clients.
  • Proven track record in streamlining recruitment processes.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in HR technology and recruitment automation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategiesEngineering HiringProcess DesignProcess ManagementBusiness DevelopmentHr OperationsSoftware Development

Other Skills

Data AnalyticsStakeholder ManagementEmployer BrandingWorkday IntegrationProcess EfficiencyBOT HiringRecruitment WorkflowChange ManagementHiring FrameworksCross-Functional CollaborationATS ImplementationProcess MappingClient EngagementVendor ManagementOnboarding

About

With great services and brilliant people, it's no surprise that Fractal is such a successful and fast-growing company. That's why we are always on the look-out for new, talented people who can help us achieve our goals. if you are looking for a fun & exciting workplace with talented and passionate colleagues, this is definitely the place to be. It is my goal to drive our business forward by finding the best and brightest talent to join our dynamic team. I have worked in recruitment industry for almost 9 years, ultimately gaining experience in human resources practices, sourcing and recruiting at a variety of levels. As a Talent Finder, I strongly believe in getting candidate with 'right attitude' on board. For a current list of the openings at Fractal, please visit our website at https://fractal.ai/job-openings/ I can be contacted directly at rachna.patel@fractal.ai

Experience

14 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Fractal

4 roles

Talent Acquisition Lead | Driving Scalable Hiring Across India, MEA, Singapore & Australia

Promoted

Oct 2023Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Collaborating with a talented team of six talent partners to deliver end-to-end hiring across India, the Middle East, Singapore, and Australia. Responsible for developing and executing scalable hiring strategies that align with Fractal’s business priorities and global growth plans.
  • Partner closely with business and HR leaders to define workforce needs, design hiring roadmaps, and deliver on critical leadership and niche mandates. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring alignment on talent quality, timelines, and market insights.
  • Serve as the SME for Fractal’s in-house Recruitment Assessment and Interviewing BOT tool, driving automation, enhancing candidate evaluation standards, and improving recruiter productivity.
  • Leverage data and analytics to track and optimize key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience, while continuously improving processes for greater efficiency and impact.
  • Represent Fractal at employer branding and marketing events from a recruitment standpoint, strengthening the company’s position as an employer of choice across regions.
  • Oversee team performance, mentor recruiters for skill and career growth, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture rooted in accountability and innovation.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategiesData AnalyticsStakeholder ManagementEmployer Branding

Lead, Talent Acquisition | Consulting Vertical, Engineering & Strategy

Oct 2021Oct 2023 · 2 yrs

  • Role progression:
  • Progressed through multiple levels within Fractal’s TA team, growing from leading engineering hiring to heading talent acquisition for the entire consulting vertical.
  • Key achievements:
  • Led engineering hiring across product and data science teams, streamlining the end-to-end recruitment process for tech roles.
  • Spearheaded Workday integration as the recruitment module lead, driving automation and enhancing process efficiency across all TA workflows.
  • Designed and led a first-of-its-kind BOT hiring program successfully to help a global pharma client establish their first development center in Pune, enabling their entry into India.
  • Transitioned to leading TA for Fractal’s consulting vertical, overseeing strategic hiring, stakeholder management, and workforce planning across multiple geographies.
Engineering HiringWorkday IntegrationStakeholder ManagementProcess EfficiencyTalent Acquisition

Senior Manager, TA | Engineering Hiring Lead & Strategic Projects

Promoted

Oct 2018Oct 2021 · 3 yrs

  • In my role at Fractal, I streamlined and elevated the hiring operations for one of our key CPG accounts by setting up a structured, insight-driven recruitment workflow. This included redesigning the hiring funnel, improving stakeholder alignment, and ensuring faster, high-quality closures across levels.
  • Alongside this, I was entrusted with multiple strategic projects, including the implementation of Greenhouse (ATS) across the BU. I worked closely with cross-functional teams to map processes, drive adoption, and ensure a smooth change-management experience.
  • Additionally, I led the Engineering Hiring Program from the ground up and became one of the first TA partners to build the foundation of Fractal’s engineering talent function. This involved establishing hiring frameworks, introducing evaluation mechanisms, and building strong pipelines to support long-term tech talent needs.
Recruitment WorkflowChange ManagementHiring FrameworksCross-Functional CollaborationTalent AcquisitionEngineering Hiring

Manager - Human Capital

Sep 2017Oct 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

Talent tree placements

Co-Founder

Jul 2016Sep 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Responsible for end-to-end recruitment for senior and mid-level leadership roles across India, covering IT and Non-IT sectors.
  • Partner closely with hiring managers to interpret business needs, refine job descriptions, and define ideal candidate profiles.
  • Drive proactive sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and attract top talent through job boards, professional networks, and referrals, ensuring strong talent pipelines.
  • Accountable for key recruitment metrics such as turnaround time, quality of hire, and candidate experience.
  • Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, fostering a high-performance, data-driven culture.
  • Business Development
  • Build strong relationships with CXOs, Business Heads, and HR leaders to understand strategic workforce requirements and deliver tailored talent solutions.
  • Lead client acquisition initiatives across sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Engineering, FMCG, IT/ITES, BFSI, Automobile, and Energy & Infrastructure.
  • Manage end-to-end client engagement—from understanding hiring needs to successful delivery—while continuously identifying opportunities for account growth and partnerships.
Talent AcquisitionBusiness DevelopmentClient Engagement

Nec software solutions (india)

2 roles

Executive Recruitment - HR

Jun 2014Jun 2016 · 2 yrs

  • Managed end-to-end Talent Acquisition for PAN-India roles across diverse functions, including sourcing, job postings across portals/IJPs/internal platforms, screening, and coordination.
  • Supported salary discussions and managed vendor-related processes, including smooth vendor onboarding and conversions.
  • Led campus hiring initiatives focused on recruiting engineering graduates as ASEs and strengthening early-career talent pipelines.
  • Facilitated the complete onboarding and orientation process for new joiners, ensuring seamless communication and stakeholder alignment.
  • Drove HR marketing and communication efforts, including employee engagement and fun-at-work activities, while managing career-page job postings.
  • Handled recruitment MIS and data management by generating accurate reports, dashboards, and maintaining up-to-date hiring trackers in line with SLAs.
Talent AcquisitionVendor ManagementOnboardingHR Operations

Associate Recruitment -HR

Mar 2013Jun 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos

Hindustan petroleum corporation limited

Management Trainee (Summer Internship)

May 2011Jun 2011 · 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

  • To examine and find out how far the provisions and stipulations of the Online ESI Compliance Act are complied with by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mumbai.
  • To find out and examine as to how far the benefits of the ESI Act, 1948 actually accrue to the laborers. Lots of research, surveys, and interactions with the ESI officers were done to come up with solutions. These solutions were carefully examined by the supervisors of various departments. Also, one of the solutions got implemented in HPCL recently.
Software DevelopmentTestingClient Requirements Analysis

Oracle financial services software ltd.

Associate Consultant

Nov 2009Jul 2011 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • ● Developing new software by analyzing problem definition and client requirements.
  • ● Testing the module to ensure that it operates satisfactorily.
  • ● Creating Test Cases for the modules developed.
  • ● Understanding the requirement and performing the enhancement as per analysis.

Education

IES's Management College and Research Centre (IESMCRC)

Post Graduate Diploma in Management — Human Resource

Jan 2011Jan 2013

SIES Graduate School Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Computer Science

Jan 2005Jan 2009

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