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Aashish Bharat Modak
Manager Talent Acquisition
Thane,Maharashtra
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Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Leader with over 14 years of experience driving end-to-end recruitment excellence across diverse sectors, including ITES, Healthcare, Finance, and Software in both Indian and US markets. Expertise in HR transformation and process re-engineering consistently optimizes time-to-hire while significantly reducing acquisition costs through innovative, data-driven strategies. Recognized for building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, leveraging advanced HR technology to enhance operational efficiency and deliver a superior candidate experience. Results-oriented professional known for strong analytical skills and a commitment to streamlining processes while adapting to evolving organizational needs.
Overview
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Strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Leader with over
Work History
Manager HR & Talent Acquisition
Omega Healthcare Management Services
Mumbai
06.2022 - Current
- Strategic Recruitment Oversight: Directing end-to-end lateral and bulk hiring operations for voice and non-voice processes, ensuring alignment with large-scale project ramp-ups and business growth.
- Leadership Hiring & Advisory: Spearheading team for IT/ Non-IT executive-level recruitment and screening for IT leadership positions, providing high-touch consultancy to business heads.
- Process Transformation: Successfully streamlined recruitment workflows to ensure minimal escalations and optimized delivery across Mumbai and Bangalore hubs.
- Data-Driven Leadership: Utilizing HR dashboards to analyse retention trends, attrition metrics, and employee experience indicators to drive proactive organizational changes.
- Employer Branding: Initiating and developing comprehensive employer-branding strategies to increase market visibility and attract top-tier talent.
- Performance Management: Monitoring team KPIs and conducting regular performance analyses to ensure consistent achievement of aggressive recruitment targets.
- Governance & Compliance: Managing vendor relationships with a strict focus on data security, SLA adherence, and platform upgrades.
Talent Acquisition Lead (US HRO)
Accenture Services (Client: UPS)
Mumbai
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Strategic Leadership: Managed a high-performing team of 20 recruiters, overseeing high-volume and voice-process hiring for global operations.
- Operational Excellence: Engineered bulk-hiring frameworks for lateral and fresher roles, consistently exceeding fulfilment SLAs through standardized RTA and performance metrics.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Developed and presented strategic TA decks and comprehensive reporting to leadership, facilitating data-driven decision-making and stakeholder alignment.
- Conflict Resolution: Acted as a point of escalation for complex recruitment issues and employee grievances, maintaining professional standards and a supportive culture.
Lead – HR Talent Acquisition
Medusind Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Regional Management: Led a 10+member team across Mumbai and Ahmedabad, supporting a workforce of 4,000+ through diverse sourcing channels (social media, campus, and referrals).
- Workforce Planning: Partnered with Business Unit (BU) heads to forecast demand and architected talent pipelines from Associate to BU Head levels.
- Comprehensive HR Lifecycle: Managed end-to-end recruitment policies, vendor ecosystems, salary negotiations, and performance improvement (PIP) frameworks.
Talent Acquisition SME
Accenture Services (Client: Microsoft / Alcatel Lucent)
Mumbai
09.2014 - 09.2016
- SME Leadership: Served as Subject Matter Expert for US IT recruitment, overseeing backend HR operations and Shared Services with minimal escalations.
- Sourcing Innovation: Optimized cost-per-hire by prioritizing employee referrals, Internal Job Movements (IJM), and digital sourcing platforms.
- Systems Expertise: Utilized SAP Citrix (Taleo) for advanced requisition tracking and managed complex onboarding and vendor coordination for global clients.
Talent Acquisition Executive
Fedbank Financial Services
Mumbai
12.2012 - 09.2014
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Orchestrated end-to-end recruitment for entry to senior-level roles across PAN India finance and non-finance functions, managing both bulk and lateral hiring mandates.
- Leadership Pipeline: Spearheaded nationwide campus recruitment and internship drives for high-impact roles (ASM, CSM, ZSM) to build a sustainable leadership pipeline.
- Offer & Onboarding Governance: Directed complex offer management processes, including salary negotiations, preparation of legal offer letters, and seamless candidate integration.
- HR Operations & Employee Relations: Provided comprehensive HR support to a workforce of 3,000+ employees across multi-state branch networks, driving employee connect initiatives and process compliance.
Senior HR Executive
Seaways Shipping and Logistics Ltd.
Mumbai
09.2011 - 10.2012
- Strategic TA: Directed end-to-end talent acquisition specialized for the shipping and logistics sector.
- Workforce Planning: Partnered and supported business leaders on strategic workforce planning, departmental budgeting, and hiring approvals.
- Employee Experience: Championed employee engagement programs and grievance resolution frameworks to boost organizational satisfaction scores.
- Compliance & Audit: Conducted regular branch audits across Mumbai to ensure stakeholder alignment and 100% compliance with corporate HR processes.
HR Officer
Goradia Special Steels Ltd.
Khopoli
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Core HR Management: Managed end-to-end recruitment for plant-based and corporate office roles, ensuring rapid hiring turnaround and smooth onboarding.
- Vendor & Statutory Compliance: Improved staffing efficiency through streamlined vendor coordination and ensured strict adherence to statutory labour compliance.
- Operational Oversight: Managed administrative and housekeeping operations to maintain workplace safety and organizational standards.
Education
MPM - Human Resources Management
D Y Patil Management institute
07.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Management and HRD
University of Mumbai
06.2006
Key Strategic Achievements
- Cycle Time Reduction, Engineered sourcing optimizations that reduced average time-to-hire by 50-60%.
- Internal Talent Optimization, Boosted internal fill ratios to 60-65% through the revitalization of referral programs, IJP initiatives, and social recruiting.
- Cost Optimization, Achieved sustained recruitment cost savings of 30-50% by diversifying the sourcing mix and reducing dependency on premium agencies.
- Future-Ready HR, Completed advanced training in Generative AI-powered HR to integrate automation and AI into the talent acquisition lifecycle.
Core Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Talent Planning
- Performance-Driven
- Recruitment Cost Saving
- HR Technology & Analytics
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Education And Professional Development
- D Y Patil Management Institute, Pimpri Pune, MPM: Human Resources Management, Full-Time, 2006-07-01, 2008-07-01
- University of Mumbai, Khopoli, Bachelor of Commerce: Management and HRD, 2003-06-01, 2006-06-01
Certifications And Continuous Learning
- Certified Leadership Presence (Leap), Completed advanced leadership training focused on executive-level communication and cross-functional influence.
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training (POSH-2026), Completed Successfully.
- Generative AI-Powered HR Workshop, Specialized in TA integrating AI and automation within lifecycle.
Skills
Team leadership
Time management
Verbal and written communication
Goal setting
Strategic planning
Operations management
Cross-functional teamwork
Performance management
Policy implementation
Performance evaluations
Negotiation
Recruiting and interviewing
Data analysis
Vendor management
Stakeholder management
Cross-functional team management
Teamwork and collaboration
Effective communication
Problem resolution
Adaptability and flexibility
Positive attitude
Multitasking
Problem-solving
Multitasking Abilities
Team development
Process improvement
Problem-solving aptitude
Employee development
Certification
- Certified Leadership Presence, [Omega Healthcare Management Services] - 2024-2025
- [Generative AI-Powered HR Workshop], Omega Healthcare Management Services - 2025-2026
- [Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training - 2025-2026
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of UPS.
- Supervised team of 15-20 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved 100% by completing 250 with accuracy and efficiency.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Affiliations
- D Y Patil Management institute Pimpri Pune MPM: Human Resources Management.
- University of Mumbai
Quote
Reality is nothing but a collective hunch.
Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner
Software
Taleo,
People Strong
Power Query
Cisco Finesse
Cisco Jabber
Citrix
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Listening old and new songs
Playing indoor & outdoor sports like Cricket, Football, Tabel tennis, badminton
Listening motivation speakers
Cooking food
Timeline
Manager HR & Talent Acquisition
Omega Healthcare Management Services
06.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Lead (US HRO)
Accenture Services (Client: UPS)
06.2021 - 02.2022
Lead – HR Talent Acquisition
Medusind Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2019 - 08.2019
Talent Acquisition SME
Accenture Services (Client: Microsoft / Alcatel Lucent)
09.2014 - 09.2016
Talent Acquisition Executive
Fedbank Financial Services
12.2012 - 09.2014
Senior HR Executive
Seaways Shipping and Logistics Ltd.
09.2011 - 10.2012
HR Officer
Goradia Special Steels Ltd.
07.2008 - 07.2011
MPM - Human Resources Management
D Y Patil Management institute
Bachelor of Commerce - Management and HRD
University of Mumbai