Rakesh Bhagat

Talent Acquisition Manager

Thane, Maharashtra, India12 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • 14 years of experience in talent acquisition.
  • Expert in end-to-end recruitment processes.
  • Global hiring expertise across multiple regions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in global recruitment across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTeam Management

Other Skills

LeadershiprecruitmentStakeholder ManagementDatabasesReporting & AnalysisBusiness ExpansionStrategic Human Resource PlanningStaffing ServicesBenefits NegotiationScreeningRecruitmentsIT RecruitmentSourcingScreening ResumesHR Consulting

About

Transforming Talent Acquisition | 360Β° Recruitment Strategy | Business Growth Enabler With 14 years of experience in 360-degree recruitment and talent acquisition, I specialize in building high-performance hiring strategies that drive business success. My expertise spans across IT Product, BFSI, Manufacturing, Real Estate, and Consulting, ensuring that organizations attract and retain top talent. πŸ”Ή Expert in End-to-End Talent Acquisition – From sourcing, screening, interviewing, and shortlisting to strategic workforce planning, I ensure a seamless and efficient hiring process. πŸ”Ή Proven Leadership in Team Management – With 6+ years of experience leading recruitment teams, I empower professionals to achieve excellence in talent acquisition. πŸ”Ή Global Hiring Expertise – Successfully managed overseas recruitment for the USA, UK, Switzerland, UAE, and the APAC region, navigating complex international hiring landscapes. πŸ”Ή Stakeholder & Business Partnership – Adept at collaborating with C-suite executives, HODs, and stakeholders to align hiring strategies with business growth. πŸ”Ή Campus Recruitment Specialist – Driving university hiring initiatives for over 6 years, securing top talent for long-term organizational success. I am passionate about leveraging AI-driven hiring solutions, optimizing recruitment workflows, and scaling businesses through strategic hiring. Let's connect to discuss how I can help drive talent excellence and organizational growth!

Experience

12 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

Adani group

Talent Acquisition Manager

Nov 2025 – Present Β· 6 mos Β· Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Quess global recruitment services

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Apr 2023 – Nov 2025 Β· 2 yrs 7 mos Β· Mumbai Β· On-site

  • βœ… Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and implement strategic hiring plans aligned with business objectives.
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Optimize recruitment workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-hire.
  • βœ… Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 20 recruiters to achieve hiring targets.
  • Foster a high-performance hiring culture by implementing best recruitment practices.
  • Conduct weekly and monthly performance reviews to track recruiter efficiency.
  • βœ… Stakeholder & Business Collaboration
  • Partner with stakeholders, business heads, and leadership teams to define talent needs.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, ensuring the right talent is acquired.
  • Provide regular hiring updates and progress reports to leadership.
  • Oversee recruitment across 8 different plants and multiple
  • βœ… Data-Driven Hiring & Process Optimization
  • Utilize AI-driven recruitment tools and data analytics to improve hiring efficiency.
  • Monitor key recruitment metrics (TAT, cost-per-hire, candidate experience) for continuous improvement.
  • Implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent.
Team ManagementLeadershiprecruitmentTalent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementDatabases+2

Nomura

Talent Acquisition Manager

Sep 2022 – Mar 2023 Β· 6 mos Β· Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • βœ… End-to-End Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Managed the entire recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and coordination.
  • Ensured all hiring processes were executed efficiently to meet business objectives.
  • βœ… Stakeholder & Business Collaboration
  • Partnered with HODs and business leaders to forecast talent needs and fulfill hiring requirements.
  • Provided progress reports and recruitment insights to key stakeholders.
Strategic Human Resource PlanningTalent Acquisition

Etp group

Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition

Dec 2020 – Jan 2022 Β· 1 yr 1 mo Β· Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • βœ… End-to-End Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Managed the entire recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and coordination.
  • Ensured all hiring processes were executed efficiently to meet business objectives.
  • βœ… Stakeholder & Business Collaboration
  • Partnered with HODs and business leaders to forecast talent needs and fulfill hiring requirements.
  • Provided progress reports and recruitment insights to key stakeholders.
  • βœ… Team Leadership & Senior-Level Hiring
  • Led and mentored a team of 4 Recruiters and 1 HR Generalist, ensuring high-quality talent acquisition.
  • Managed senior-level hiring, ensuring leadership roles were filled with top talent.
  • βœ… Campus & International Hiring
  • Spearheaded campus recruitment programs across India to build a strong talent pipeline.
  • Led hiring initiatives across the APAC region, with a focus on Manila, Jakarta, and Singapore.
  • πŸš€ Played a crucial role in strengthening the company’s talent acquisition framework, stakeholder collaboration, and global hiring strategies.
Strategic Human Resource PlanningTalent Acquisition

Invenio business solutions

Assistant Manager TA

Sep 2018 – Aug 2020 Β· 1 yr 11 mos Β· Mumbai Area, India

  • βœ… End-to-End Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Operations
  • Managed the complete HR recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and coordination.
  • Ensured adherence to recruitment processes and compliance standards, aligning with business objectives.
  • βœ… Stakeholder Collaboration & Global Hiring
  • Coordinated with stakeholders in India, the UK, and the USA to fulfill ongoing recruitment needs.
  • Provided regular progress updates and hiring insights to business leaders.
  • βœ… Campus Recruitment & Talent Pipeline Development
  • Led campus recruitment initiatives across India to build a strong pipeline of emerging talent.
  • βœ… Specialized SAP & Tech Hiring
  • Recruited professionals for SAP modules including MM, PP, FICO, SCM, QM, as well as Data Scientists and other niche technology roles.
  • πŸš€ Focused on streamlining hiring processes, collaborating with global teams, and securing top talent across industries.
Strategic Human Resource PlanningTalent Acquisition

Futureworks media limited

HR Manager

Jul 2017 – Aug 2018 Β· 1 yr 1 mo Β· Mumbai Area, India

  • βœ… End-to-End HR & Talent Acquisition Management
  • Overseeing sourcing, interviewing, and coordination to ensure a seamless recruitment process.
  • Developing and implementing recruitment strategies aligned with business needs.
  • βœ… Performance Management & Employee Development
  • Managing annual appraisals and promotion cycles, ensuring fair and performance-driven growth opportunities.
  • βœ… Payroll & Attendance Management
  • Handling attendance tracking and payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • βœ… Employee Lifecycle Management
  • Overseeing onboarding, exit formalities, and employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace culture and retention.
  • πŸš€ Committed to optimizing HR processes, enhancing employee experience, and driving business-aligned recruitment strategies.
Strategic Human Resource PlanningTalent Acquisition

Interactive brokers

Corporate HR

Aug 2014 – Feb 2017 Β· 2 yrs 6 mos Β· Mumbai Area, India

  • βœ… IT & Volume Hiring – Specialized in high-volume and IT recruitment, ensuring seamless talent acquisition.
  • βœ… Recruitment Strategy & Process Adherence – Ensuring all recruitment processes align with business requirements while maintaining efficiency and compliance.
  • βœ… Talent Sourcing & Acquisition – Exploring diverse recruitment channels including vendor partnerships, referrals, job portals, company websites, and direct sourcing.
  • βœ… Process Improvement & Optimization – Identifying and implementing recruitment process enhancements to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
  • βœ… Target-Driven Hiring – Achieving recruitment targets as per the organizational hiring plan.
  • Specialized Hiring Domains
  • πŸ”Ή Investment Banking Hiring – Recruiting for critical roles within financial services and banking operations.
  • πŸ”Ή Campus Recruitment – Building a strong entry-level talent pipeline through university hiring initiatives.
  • πŸ”Ή Operations Hiring – Managing recruitment for business operations and support functions.
  • Additional Skills & Competencies
  • πŸ“Œ Data-Driven Recruitment – Proficient in MIS, market research, and talent intelligence to drive informed hiring decisions.
  • πŸ“Œ Candidate Engagement & Assessment – Skilled in psychometric assessments, networking, and headhunting to identify top talent.
  • πŸ“Œ Advanced Sourcing Techniques – Expertise in Boolean search, internet searches, and social media recruitment.
  • πŸ“Œ Salary Negotiations & Offer Management – Ensuring competitive compensation structures while aligning with company policies.
  • πŸ“Œ Onboarding & Employee Engagement – Managing induction sessions, documentation, and employee referral programs.
  • πŸ“Œ Event & Social Initiatives – Leading recruitment events, employer branding initiatives, and CSR-driven hiring programs.
  • πŸš€ Passionate about scaling recruitment operations, leveraging market insights, and building high-performance teams.

Hcc

Sr. Recruiter (SAP Hiring)

Feb 2014 – May 2014 Β· 3 mos Β· Mumbai Area, India

  • βœ… Specialized SAP & Tech Hiring for Middle East
  • Recruited professionals for SAP modules including MM, PP, FICO, SCM, QM, as well as Data Scientists and other niche technology roles.

Global search services inc

Sr.HR Officer

Jan 2010 – Oct 2012 Β· 2 yrs 9 mos Β· Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • βœ… Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Managed IT recruitment for top-tier clients, including IBM, TCS, Accenture, WNS, and Deloitte, for their Pan-India hiring needs.
  • βœ… Team Leadership & Performance Management
  • Led and mentored a team of three recruiters, ensuring high engagement, retention, and performance excellence.
  • Implemented performance management strategies to drive productivity and meet hiring goals.
  • βœ… Strategic Hiring & Workforce Planning
  • Collaborated with managers and directors to develop and execute manpower planning strategies aligned with business needs.
  • Acted as a key member of the internal hiring, recruitment, and selection panel.
  • βœ… Employee Onboarding & Training
  • Facilitated induction and training programs for new hires to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
  • βœ… Target Achievement & Attrition Control
  • Conducted weekly and monthly review meetings to track recruitment performance, achieve hiring targets, and implement retention strategies.
  • πŸš€ Focused on building high-performing teams, optimizing recruitment strategies, and enhancing client partnerships to drive business success.

Education

ADMIS

BMS β€” HR

Jan 2006 – Jan 2009

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