Abhishek Sharma
Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist
Mohali
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with extensive experience in end-to-end recruitment, team leadership, and stakeholder management. Adept at managing client relationships, driving HR strategies, and implementing processes that enhance organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, aligning recruitment and HR initiatives with business objectives, and delivering measurable results. Skilled in HR strategy planning, talent acquisition, and client-focused HR solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Executive- Global Talent Acquisition
Avaso Technology solutions
12.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with management on all diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure fairness in hiring practices.
- Leveraged multiple recruitment platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, Work Market, Field Nation, and employee referral programs, to source, attract, and engage high-quality candidates efficiently.
- Ensure proper onboarding for new hires, and that the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and accurately.
- Closed various technical profiles, such as IT Support engineers, Network engineers, React Native developers, Node.js developers, .NET developers, iOS developers, Digital Marketing specialists, System Engineers, System Administrators, Azure Administrators, Power BI developers, PHP developers, and Web developers.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment across IT and non-IT domains, hiring for a wide range of niche and leadership roles, including Service Delivery Manager, Program Manager, Project Manager, Solution Architect, IT Support Engineer, Network Engineer, and Depot Engineer, etc.
- Using standardized screening techniques, assess the skills, qualifications, and experience of potential candidates.
- Actively work toward building a diverse, qualified team to support the organization.
- Meet with project managers to have a full-scale understanding of hiring needs and available positions.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruitment strategy to identify, attract, and hire top talent.
- Led and supervised a team of recruiters during assigned shifts, overseeing daily talent acquisition operations, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring timely fulfillment of hiring requirements in alignment with organizational goals.
- Maintained and updated recruitment trackers, databases, and reports, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and actionable insights across all shifts.
- Oversaw project management activities, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Acted as the primary point of contact (POC) for talent acquisition, managing end-to-end recruitment activities, and facilitating effective communication between candidates, hiring managers, and external stakeholders to ensure a streamlined and positive hiring experience.
Senior Human Resource Specialist
Narang staffing solutions
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed entire recruitment lifecycle including planning, sourcing, and facilitating new hires' joining.
- Managed relationships with key clients, ensuring timely delivery of services, addressing escalations, and improving client satisfaction and retention.
- Led performance management discussions to align employee goals with organizational objectives.
- Executed comprehensive screening processes to ensure compliance.
- Facilitated timely processing of employment paperwork for new hires.
- Managed employee separation processes, including exit interviews and termination paperwork, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Hands-on experience in Zoho People (HRMS)
Customer Care Representative
Teleperformance DIBS
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Responded to inquiries with professionalism and provided detailed service information.
- Maintained comprehensive records of customer interactions detailing inquiries, complaints, and subsequent actions.
- Led customer service operations effectively.
- Managed customer complaints and offered timely solutions.
- Maintained records of customer interactions.
- Effectively handled inquiries from customers via telephone conversations and electronic correspondence.
- Maintained high satisfaction score by consistently resolving first-call issues.
HR Manager
Akiko services
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Directed operational aspects of HR for a workforce of 60, concentrating on payroll and benefits.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment cycle with a focus on contract drafting.
- Managed procedures related to new hires and terminations.
- Coordinated scheduling for absences and time off.
- Sourced profiles from diverse job portals such as Naukri, LinkedIn, and Monster.
- Collaborated with leadership to implement updated procedures.
- Executed employee engagement activities during designated occasions.
- Managed post-resignation processes and final clearances.
- Collaborated with other departments to create a positive work environment that promotes collaboration among teams.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
Education
MBA - HR and finance
Lovely professional University
09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Himachal pradesh university
06.2015
Higher secondary - undefined
Government higher secondary school
06.2012
secondary - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya Mussoorie
05.2010
Skills
People management
Employer engagement
Talent Management
HR and recruitment strategy
Team handling
Business Developer
Ability to deal with people
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Hands-on experience in HRMS / HR Tools: Zoho People, SAP SuccessFactors, Qandle, HRMantra, Talentpool, KekaHR
Certification
Generative AI, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition from LinkedIn!
Interests
Cricket, Mountaineering, Boxing, Reading Books, watching podcasts, Visiting Historical places & Hill stations
Timeline
Sr. Executive- Global Talent Acquisition
Avaso Technology solutions
12.2022 - Current
Senior Human Resource Specialist
Narang staffing solutions
09.2021 - 12.2022
Customer Care Representative
Teleperformance DIBS
07.2019 - 08.2020
HR Manager
Akiko services
07.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Himachal pradesh university
Higher secondary - undefined
Government higher secondary school
secondary - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya Mussoorie
MBA - HR and finance
Lovely professional University