Ujjwal Jha

Recruiter

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India10 yrs 3 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over 10 years of global talent acquisition experience.
Expert in data-driven recruitment strategies.
Passionate about diversity and candidate experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert in the Healthcare and Technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Talent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementDiversity HiringTalent Acquisition

Other Skills

AI for LeadershipAI for ManagementATS ExpertiseAdvanced Sourcing ExpertiseAdvanced Sourcing StrategiesArtificial Intelligence (AI)Behavioral InterviewingBenefits NegotiationBusiness Decision MakingBusiness Process Outsourcing (BPO)C#CRMCampus Hiring LeadershipCampus Recruitment InitiativesCampus hiring

About

"Great things in business are never done by one person; they're done by a team of people." – Steve Jobs Experienced Talent Acquisition leader with 10+ years of expertise in global hiring across APAC and MENA regions. Currently Deputy Manager – Talent Acquisition at Optum (UnitedHealth Group), driving end-to-end recruitment for technology roles and delivering strategic hiring solutions through data-driven insights and market intelligence. Proficient in talent sourcing, campus recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management. Skilled in ATS platforms including Kenexa BrassRing, Taleo, and SuccessFactors, with strong capabilities in salary negotiations and offer management. Certified LinkedIn Recruiter and trained in Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt. Passionate about building high-performing teams, ensuring diversity hiring, and creating exceptional candidate experiences. Adept at leveraging innovative sourcing strategies and market trends to meet organizational goals. Always ready to embrace challenges and deliver results under tight timelines. Successfully mentored and led teams, fostering collaboration and high performance. Experienced in guiding team members on sourcing strategies, process improvements, and achieving recruitment SLAs while maintaining quality and diversity standards.

Experience

10 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Optum

Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition

Mar 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Talent Strategy Partner: Advise business leaders on talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Market Intelligence & Insights: Provide data-driven recommendations and market research to guide hiring decisions and optimize recruitment outcomes.
Stakeholder Consulting: Collaborate with senior leadership and hiring managers to define role requirements, craft job descriptions, and implement best practices.
Process Optimization: Recommend improvements in recruitment workflows, interview structures, and candidate experience to enhance efficiency and quality.
Vendor & Community Engagement: Build strategic partnerships with external vendors, recruitment agencies, and technical communities to strengthen talent pipelines.
Metrics & Analytics Advisory: Analyze recruitment KPIs, prepare dashboards, and present actionable insights to leadership for continuous improvement.
Candidate Experience Champion: Advise on communication strategies and engagement models to ensure a seamless candidate journey from sourcing to onboarding.
Compliance & Governance: Guide teams on background verification processes and compliance standards to mitigate risks and maintain organizational integrity.

Talent Strategy PartnerMarket Intelligence & InsightsStakeholder ConsultingProcess OptimizationVendor & Community EngagementMetrics & Analytics Advisory+4

Ey

Assistant Manager - Human Resources

Jun 2021 – Mar 2022 · 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Strategic Talent Acquisition: Drive end-to-end recruitment lifecycle (sourcing, screening, offer management, onboarding) for technology and niche roles, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Consulting & Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadership, providing guidance on job design, competency frameworks, and recruitment best practices.
Market Intelligence & Workforce Planning: Deliver insights on talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive analysis to influence strategic hiring decisions.
Advanced Sourcing Strategies: Utilize multi-channel sourcing (job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, employee referrals, internal mobility, vendor networks) to build diverse and high-quality talent pipelines.
ATS Expertise: Skilled in Taleo, Kenexa BrassRing, SuccessFactors, and other applicant tracking systems for streamlined recruitment operations.
Offer & Compensation Advisory: Lead compensation discussions, salary benchmarking, and offer negotiations to ensure competitive and compliant hiring.
Vendor & Ecosystem Management: Develop strategic partnerships with recruitment agencies and technical communities to enhance talent acquisition efforts.
Data-Driven Insights: Track recruitment KPIs, prepare dashboards, and present actionable analytics to leadership for process optimization and continuous improvement.
Candidate Experience Leadership: Design engagement strategies to deliver a superior candidate journey from initial contact to onboarding.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and mentor recruitment teams, fostering collaboration, performance excellence, and capability building across sourcing and hiring functions.
Compliance & Governance: Advise on background verification processes and regulatory adherence to mitigate risks and maintain organizational integrity.

Strategic Talent AcquisitionConsulting & Stakeholder ManagementMarket Intelligence & Workforce PlanningAdvanced Sourcing StrategiesATS ExpertiseOffer & Compensation Advisory+7

Protiviti middle east member firm

Senior Specialist-Talent Acquisition

May 2019 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Global Talent Acquisition: Accountable for end-to-end hiring across diverse geographies (APAC, MENA) and multicultural talent pools including bilingual and international candidates.
Stakeholder Management : Partner with senior leadership (Directors, Managing Directors, Country Heads) to advise on workforce planning, job design, and recruitment strategies.
Campus Hiring Leadership: Manage relationships with Tier-1 institutions (IITs, IIMs, SP Jain) and lead campus recruitment drives to build future talent pipelines.
Market Intelligence & Advisory: Analyze and present hiring trends, competitor insights, and best practices to influence strategic decisions.
Diversity & Inclusion Strategy: Ensure diversity mix across levels by implementing inclusive hiring practices and sourcing strategies.
Advanced Sourcing Expertise: Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, internal databases, networking leads, referrals, and agency partnerships for cost-effective talent acquisition.
Process Optimization & SLA Compliance: Drive timely closures of staffing requirements within defined SLAs while maintaining quality standards.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Provide strategic market data and recruitment analytics to leadership for continuous improvement.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor recruitment teams, fostering collaboration, performance excellence, and capability building.
Candidate Experience Advisory: Design engagement strategies to deliver a superior candidate journey from sourcing to onboarding.

Global Talent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementCampus Hiring LeadershipMarket Intelligence & AdvisoryDiversity & Inclusion StrategyAdvanced Sourcing Expertise+5

Ameriprise financial services, inc.

Sr Associate-Talent Acquisition and Diversity

Mar 2016 – May 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Conduct job briefings and recruitment strategy meetings with hiring managers to align role requirements and sourcing plans.
Execute end-to-end talent sourcing for niche and super-niche technology roles using job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, internal databases, referrals, networking, and campus channels.
Pre-screen resumes and manage candidate data through ATS platforms ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Develop innovative sourcing strategies and pipeline projects to meet current and future hiring needs while optimizing cost-per-hire and time-to-fill metrics.
Drive campus recruitment initiatives for Tier-2 institutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand workforce planning and expansion goals, ensuring timely delivery of quality talent across multiple verticals.
Ensure exceptional candidate experience and adherence to SLAs throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Coordinate management interviews and scheduling, ensuring a seamless process for candidates and interview panels.