Mar 2024 – Jun 2024 · 3 mos · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

• In that pivotal role, I was deputed at the client location, the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) company, where I spearheaded end-to-end Talent Acquisition (TA) strategies, focusing on innovation and efficiency to accelerate the recruitment process. My responsibilities went beyond traditional tasks, extending to building robust Talent Acquisition strategies and actively consulting with the leadership team of the SWF.
• Leading a skilled RPO team, I orchestrated seamless recruitment processes that prioritized speed without compromising on quality. A key facet of my leadership involved ensuring the successful acquisition of top-tier EXPATs and Emirati talent for the SWF project. I was committed to strategically navigating the intricacies of recruitment to swiftly identify, engage, and onboard exceptional professionals.
• I lead, strategize, and consult in the realm of talent acquisition for this esteemed organization at their Abu Dhabi location.

Nov 2021 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Hybrid

• As the Global Talent Acquisition Manager for the Research & Development Business Unit at Adenza, I am at the helm of driving transformative strategies and roadmaps for our global Talent Acquisition function. In my role, I lead a dynamic team of recruitment managers, recruiters, and sourcers across the globe, steering hiring initiatives for the NORAM, EMEA, and APAC regions, with a specialized focus on technology hiring.
• Key Highlights:
• Strategic Leadership: Spearheading the design and execution of innovative Talent Acquisition strategies, I contribute to positioning Adenza as a talent magnet on a global scale.
• Establishing Excellence: Pioneering the development of a Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence, I ensure that our recruitment processes align with industry best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Market Mastery: Leveraging market intelligence and benchmarking, I guide our team in making informed decisions, staying ahead in the dynamic landscape of talent acquisition.
• Holistic Hiring Leadership: Taking the lead in lateral and leadership hiring, I bring top-tier talent on board, contributing to the growth and success of Adenza.
• Campus Excellence: Crafting and implementing a robust campus strategy and university relations program, I drive initiatives that attract and nurture the next generation of industry leaders.
• I am passionate about reshaping the recruitment landscape, and my role is not just a job – it's a commitment to ensuring Adenza remains at the forefront of innovation and talent excellence globally.

Jul 2021 – Nov 2021 · 4 mos · Hybrid

• As the India and APAC Talent Acquisition Head, I operate under the guidance of the Global Talent Acquisition Head, overseeing the entire recruitment life cycle in these strategic regions. My passion lies in connecting individuals with transformative opportunities, and this role perfectly aligns with my ambitions.
• My Responsibilities:
• In my capacity as the Talent Acquisition Head for India and APAC, I lead a global, high-performing team, serving as a trusted partner and subject matter expert in Capital Markets and Technology talent acquisition. Taking charge of the end-to-end hiring process, I define and deliver a world-class experience, guiding my team to position Calypso as the employer brand of choice for top-tier candidates.
• Crafting and executing individual hiring strategies across all business sectors in India.
• Leading and coaching a team of Talent Acquisition partners and sourcers.
• Managing the entire recruitment process to ensure a positive experience for hiring managers, candidates, and HR Business Partners.
• Leveraging recruitment expertise and best practices to elevate Calypso's employer brand, driving high candidate engagement and supporting business objectives.
• Initiating and supporting process improvements as needed.
• Acting as a strategic talent acquisition business partner with key stakeholders, providing thought leadership in shaping talent acquisition and sourcing activities.
• Supporting, influencing, and guiding hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interview and selection techniques, and applicable training.
• About Calypso:
• Calypso is on a mission to pioneer innovative technology solutions that redefine capital markets. The company presents exciting opportunities to be part of a uniquely innovative, highly successful organization bridging the realms of technology and finance.

Jul 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr · India · Hybrid

• I play a crucial role at Verizon, leading talent acquisition efforts for the Infrastructure business unit in India. My mission is to discover exceptional individuals whose experience and potential can propel our business and make a significant impact on our customers.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Leveraging in-depth knowledge of talent acquisition and business functions to build strong relationships with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners.
• Developing market intelligence, steering client/account management, prioritization, and delivering exceptional recruiting services at scale.
• Mentoring recruiters across multiple sites in India, ensuring a high standard of recruitment practices.
• Orchestrating the complete life-cycle recruitment process to bring top talent into Verizon.
• Innovating recruitment strategies to identify and attract the best candidates in a competitive market.
• Managing external agency relationships and collaborations with industry-specific organizations.
• Ensuring strict compliance with recruiting processes and KPIs.
• In addition, I serve as the Diversity Recruitment Lead for India, representing our team at global forums and collaborating closely with Verizon's Diversity and Inclusion leaders. I drive diversity-specific recruitment strategies, aiming to meet the company's diversity targets. I also build and maintain partnerships with external diversity vendors and NGOs.
• About Verizon:
• Verizon stands as a pioneer in technology, communications, information, and entertainment, transforming global connectivity. Our diverse network, fueled by ambition, is united in shaping a better future. At Verizon, we learn and grow at the pace of technology, creating within every role. Together, we move the world forward, and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

Dec 2018 – May 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• Established and executed a global recruitment model, leading a team of sourcers and recruiters for technology hiring across India and the United States. Orchestrated a structured interview model, enhanced candidate engagement, and introduced tools like online assessments and AI for virtual interviews, optimizing efficiency. Integrated our ATS with AI to leverage our CV database effectively.
• Key Achievements:
• Established network outreach via employee connections, alumni, and referrals.
• Implemented a robust talent acquisition strategy, creating a scalable pipeline.
• Crafted diverse recruiting strategies, covering campus, experienced hires, alumni, referrals, internal mobility, contractors, and consultants.
• Led recruiting efforts across all levels, ensuring a comprehensive approach.
• Initiated process improvements for leadership involvement, cultural integrity, and efficiency.
• Designed reports and analytics for projection, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Developed market intelligence data to analyze shifts, industry dynamics, and emerging trends.
• Performance Evaluation, Coaching, and Mentoring:
• Designed performance matrices and KPIs, coaching the global leadership team on key hiring processes.
• Built, managed, directed, and developed a high-performing global team.
• Diversity and Inclusion Leadership:
• Served as the Diversity and Inclusion Leader for the South Asia region at Nielsen, fostering an inclusive workplace.

Aug 2012 – Dec 2018 · 6 yrs 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Responsible for recruitment cycle and acquisition of right talent for business
• Responsible for Sourcing, Interviewing, tracking, Salary negotiations and on-boarding
• Handling stake holders and hiring managers; understand critical requirements and set deadlines to meet hiring numbers.
• Estimate, plan, strategize and deliver against experienced/ multi-group lateral hires tagged against renowned Australian & US financial clients.
• Talent Mapping through Non- Conventional Sources like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook for high demand and skilled roles
• Providing market intelligence to business for strategic decision making; sharing current hiring trend of the industry
• Expertise in metrics & reporting of recruiting effectiveness (recruiting throughput, source mix, hire loss ratios etc.)
• Keen strategist and conceptualizer, involved in improving hiring processes
• Rewards & Recognition since 2012 :
•  Honored with seven ‘Knock Out’ awards for filling critical positions in
•  Won iPAD Mini for filling highest number of positions for Mumbai project in 2013
•  Honored twice with ‘Best Recruiter Award’
•  Won ‘Best Track (Team) Award’ thrice in 2013-14

Jul 2010 – Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

• I was a part of PES business unit of iGATE. In this division. PES business provides end-to-end product development and product life cycle management -- right from research and evaluation, electronic and engineering design, up to sustenance and maintenance. The business caters to sectors such as auto, industrial automation and control, consumer electronics, mobiles and semiconductor. In this PES space, I was responsible for acquiring talent for A-PAC (Asia Pacific) region.
• I have explored lateral as well contractual hiring for iGATE. Kindly find bullet points of my key responsibilities as under in this tenure.
• End – to – end recruitment (sourcing, screening, scheduling & closing)
• Campus Recruitment
• HR Interviews
• Market Intelligence
• Vendor Management
• Compliance & Audit
• Offer Negotiations
• Offer Roll Outs
• Positions Recruited: Core Java, C++, embedded, .Net-WPF, testing skills, etc.
• Few months I have even spend on recruitment's operations where in I was heading vendor management team for Patni Computers. In this I was responsible for below mentioned bullet points.
• Vendor Empanelment
• Vendor BGC
• Invoicing
• Team management
• Recognition:
• During my tenure with iGATE, I have received multiple appreciations emails from Stake Holders for closing their requirements within time frame.

May 2009 – Jul 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Anlage HRO Services, an HR & IT consulting organization. I was involved in providing recruitment and executive search services for Investment Banks, Asset Management, Captive, Product set ups & few other clients of Anlage by recruiting talents for them.
• In below bullet points kindly find my key responsibilities:
• Sourcing (Coventional & Unconventional)
• Manpower Planning
• Stake Holder Management
• Negotiation
• Managing Walk – in interviews at Client location & In house
• Team Management (3 members)
• MIS
• Positions Recruited: IT & Non - IT Skills

Jun 2008 – May 2009 · 11 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• I was an part of placement consultancy. I have worked for clients in Telecom, FMCG, Healthcare, financial & few others.
• End – to – end recruitment :
•  Handled end to end recruitment for non IT client’s requirement
•  Worked on mid and senior level hiring
•  Stake holder management.
• Positions Recruited: Focused on Non IT Hiring & IT hiring for Telecom domain.