Abhijit Patil - SHRM SCP
Pune,MH
Summary
Talent Acquisition Leader with over 20 years of experience in North America, APAC, Europe region, specializing in the development and execution of innovative recruitment strategies and processes. Expertise in sourcing and screening top-tier candidates while establishing corporate policies for talent benchmarking, assessment, and interviewing. Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives to attract and select a high-caliber, diverse workforce that aligns with organizational culture and values. Committed to enhancing the overall recruitment experience and driving organizational success through effective talent management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - TAG - Leadership Hiring
Innova Solutions
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
Sr. Manager - TAG - Leadership Hiring
Virtusa Corporation
04.2018 - 05.2024
- Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications and social media to source candidates for positions
- Developed and strengthened relationships with key executives and hiring managers throughout the company for Leadership Hiring's
- Eliminated all 3rd party recruiting fees resulting in over $200,000 in savings
- Presented candidates, scheduled interviews, managed offer process through salary recommendations and extending offer
- Successfully used a new applicant tracking system (Oracle Taleo) resulting in improved user and candidate experience
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
Director - Recruitment
Compunnel Software Group
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted leadership with launch of start-up team to achieve active recruitment target of 60 members
- Oversee the Talent Acquisition department including managing a team of Account Managers, Recruitment Managers, Team Lead, Seniors recruiters, Jr
- Recruiters, Quality & Training Department, implementing recruiting initiatives and strategies, managing department budget
- Developed, drove, and executed comprehensive search strategies for employees to recruit senior and niche candidates in limited candidate spaces
- Managing a team of 60+ people, including hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, and allocation of requirements and P&L responsibilities for our specialized vertical market
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
AVP - Talent Acquisition
Ampcus Inc
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders, and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues related to recruitment
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Managing a team of 80+ people, including hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, and allocation of requirements and P&L responsibilities for our specialized vertical market
- Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants.
Director - Recruitment
Parallel HR Solutions
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget
- Managed teams to guarantee successful Talent pipeline for markets
- Assisted company executives during decision-making process by compiling daily reports to suggest corrective action
- Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements
- Oversee the Talent Acquisition department including managing a team of Recruiting Team leads, Seniors recruiters, and Sourcers, implementing recruiting initiatives and strategies, managing department budget, and representing the department at companywide meetings.
Managing Partner
ARS Consulting LLC
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements
- Resolved issues with clients quickly due to Niche requirements and attention to detail
- Oversaw the back-office operations of the Nasik India branch, including but not limited to, Incorporation, setup of the branch, lease and contract negotiation, accounting (GL, Payroll & tax) and IT operations, vendor management, etc
- Extensive experience in Applicant Tracking Systems (Max hire & cBIZone) and building pipeline of candidates.
Sr. Recruitment Lead
Parallel HR Solutions
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Oversaw the back-office operations of the Nasik India branch, including but not limited to, Incorporation, setup of the branch, lease and contract negotiation, accounting (GL, Payroll & tax) and IT operations, vendor management, etc
- Developed, drove, and executed comprehensive search strategies to recruit senior and niche candidates in limited candidate spaces
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
Recruitment related position
Various companies
07.2005 - 08.2010
- Worked with start ups, mid/large sized companies, took care of North America position in IT/Non IT
Education
Master of Arts -
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
10.2022
PGDM - Human Resource -
MIT School of Distance Education
10.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
IEC University
08.2018
Diploma in Information Technology -
Guru Gobind Singh Polytechnic
06.2005
Skills
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Oracle ATS expertise
- Taleo system expertise
- Collaborative leadership
- Staffing solutions
- Total rewards strategy
- Human resources management
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Gujrathi
Awards
Virtusa - PIRL Award, 2022,
Virtusa PIRL Award for overall performance
Innova Solutions - High Five Award 2025
Innova Award for exceptional results
Timeline
Director - TAG - Leadership Hiring
Innova Solutions
06.2024 - Current
Sr. Manager - TAG - Leadership Hiring
Virtusa Corporation
04.2018 - 05.2024
Director - Recruitment
Compunnel Software Group
01.2017 - 04.2018
AVP - Talent Acquisition
Ampcus Inc
05.2016 - 01.2017
Director - Recruitment
Parallel HR Solutions
04.2015 - 05.2016
Managing Partner
ARS Consulting LLC
01.2013 - 03.2015
Sr. Recruitment Lead
Parallel HR Solutions
08.2010 - 08.2012
Recruitment related position
Various companies
07.2005 - 08.2010
PGDM - Human Resource -
MIT School of Distance Education
Bachelor of Arts -
IEC University
Diploma in Information Technology -
Guru Gobind Singh Polytechnic
Master of Arts -
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University