APNAVI BHARDWAJ
Faridabad
Summary
Executive Search and Talent Acquisition professional with 12+ years of experience supporting end-to-end leadership hiring, executive research, and talent mapping for global clients. Strong expertise in candidate identification, initial screening, market intelligence, workflow management, quality governance, and business development research support. Proven ability to partner closely with consultants and hiring managers across geographies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager, Research/ Recruiting Analyst, Talent Network (Business Talent Group)
WNS Global Services
Gurgaon
06.2025 - Current
- Supporting leadership hiring through talent sourcing, market mapping, and executive research
- Partnering with consultants and hiring stakeholders to understand role requirements and talent strategy
- Tracking people moves, leadership changes, and market trends
- Managing end-to-end workflows using internal tools (Harmony, JIRA)
- Monitoring quality indicators and contributing to process improvements
- Developing SOPs and best practices
- Training and mentoring team members; supporting audits and feedback cycles
Senior Research Analyst – Executive Research
WNS Global Services
Gurgaon
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivered executive research supporting leadership hiring and talent intelligence
- Conducted company profiling, competitive analysis, talent mapping, and candidate identification
- Liaised with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure service excellence
- Acted as SPOC with Client Operations for project coordination
- Managed distribution of competitive intelligence and industry reports
- Identified content gaps and supported corrective and preventive action plans
- Trained new joiners and fresh talent on research methodologies
- Conducted quality audits and provided continuous feedback
- Recognition: Excel at Work Award (2×)
Senior Associate – Executive Search / Talent Acquisition
Executive Access
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported end-to-end executive hiring mandates in collaboration with consultants
- Assisted consultants in defining role specifications and job descriptions
- Conducted candidate research, sourcing, and reach-outs using LinkedIn and internal databases
- Performed initial candidate screening / discussion calls
- Prepared detailed candidate profiles and research summaries for consultant and client discussions
- Supported business development research by identifying prospective client organisations and decision-makers
- Contributed research inputs for pitch preparation and client outreach
- Maintained accurate and confidential candidate records
Associate – Executive Search / Talent Acquisition
QuestW Talent Solutions
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported end-to-end executive recruitment assignments
- Assisted consultants and hiring managers in role scoping and JD preparation
- Conducted candidate sourcing, reach-outs, and preliminary screening discussions
- Built talent pipelines and supported shortlisting for leadership roles
- Prepared client-ready candidate profiles and interview summaries
- Supported compensation discussions by coordinating inputs between consultant and hiring manager
- Tracked market trends and leadership movements to support search strategy
Senior Research Analyst – Executive Research
WNS Global Services
Gurgaon
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Delivered executive research, company profiling, and talent mapping
- Conducted quality audits and supported accuracy improvements
- Worked with cross-service lines (Data Capture, Visual Solutions) for training and delivery
- Created quarterly client reports to support hiring decisions
- Supported Business Continuity Planning initiatives
Senior Research Operations Analyst – Executive Search
Egon Zehnder – Knowledge Centre India
Gurgaon
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Delivered executive search research and talent mapping for CXO and board-level mandates
- Identified potential candidates using internal networks, databases, and external sources
- Prepared company, industry, and competitor intelligence reports
- Designed research questionnaires; conducted secondary research and analysis
- Synthesised findings into actionable insights and recommendations
- Managed capacity planning, MIS reporting, and analytics
- Conducted quality audits for teams of 18–20 members
- Led training needs assessment and team development initiatives
- Liaised with global clients to understand hiring requirements
- Defined and implemented Business Continuity Plans
- Highlights: Managed 10 global client offices (incl. 6 German offices); supported transition to Budapest; Awards – Star of the Quarter, Gem of the Month, Quality Champion, Excel at Work
Coordinator – Marketing Resource Group
Educomp Solutions Ltd.
Gurgaon
10.2011 - 04.2014
- Pre-sales research and government tender documentation
- Proposal drafting, editing, and proofreading
- Capacity building, deployment planning, and bid support
English & Personality Development Trainer
IIJT Computer Education Ltd. / ICA (Institute of Computer Accountants)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Delivered English communication, soft skills, and personality development training
Education
B.A. (Hons.) - English
Delhi University
Advanced Certificate - German Language
Max Mueller Bhawan
New DelhiSkills
- Executive Search & Talent Acquisition
- End-to-End Hiring Support
- Talent Mapping & Candidate Identification
- Candidate Outreach & Initial Screening
- Role Scoping & JD Support
- Client-Ready Candidate Profiles
- Business Development Research
- Stakeholder & Client Coordination
Hobbies and interests
- Reading
- Teaching and knowledge sharing
- Curiosity for learning and trying new things
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
German
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Research/ Recruiting Analyst, Talent Network (Business Talent Group)
WNS Global Services
06.2025 - Current
Senior Research Analyst – Executive Research
WNS Global Services
06.2023 - 05.2025
Senior Associate – Executive Search / Talent Acquisition
Executive Access
11.2022 - 06.2023
Associate – Executive Search / Talent Acquisition
QuestW Talent Solutions
12.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Research Analyst – Executive Research
WNS Global Services
10.2018 - 11.2021
Senior Research Operations Analyst – Executive Search
Egon Zehnder – Knowledge Centre India
04.2014 - 10.2018
Coordinator – Marketing Resource Group
Educomp Solutions Ltd.
10.2011 - 04.2014
English & Personality Development Trainer
IIJT Computer Education Ltd. / ICA (Institute of Computer Accountants)
01.2009 - 01.2011
B.A. (Hons.) - English
Delhi University
Advanced Certificate - German Language
Max Mueller Bhawan