DEVANSH SHARMA
Mumbai
Summary
Over 18 years of experience in talent acquisition, specializing in bulk hiring, lateral hiring, and campus recruitment. Proven ability to manage large-scale recruitment efforts, achieving up to 10,000 monthly joiners across various industries. Expertise in vendor management and cost-effective sourcing, reducing hiring costs by 35%. Demonstrated success in leading teams of over 200 members and executing seasonal hiring projects across multiple sectors.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Recruitment
Labournet Livelihood Foundation
Mumbai
10.2024 - Current
- Heading the COE team for recruitments and placements.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs across various departments.
- Evaluated recruitment metrics to refine strategies and improve overall efficiency.
- Successfully delivered internship projects for clients like Infosys, HUL, and Accenture.
- Collaborated with multiple government agencies, such as Karnataka Skill Development, TN Skill Development, AP Skill Development, and Bihar Skill Setu, and universities, such as KK University, Mumbai University, and Jain University, for apprenticeship hiring.
- Run successful trainee hiring programs with IIM, IIT, ISB-Hyderabad, ISBM, FMS-Delhi, and many more.
- I have conducted career counseling and career progression sessions at colleges and schools.
- Managed recruitment campaigns through campus hiring and job boards to attract diverse candidates.
Associate General Manager Talent Acquisition
Tata Electronics Private Limited
Bangalore
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Optimized vendor management lifecycle, achieving cost reductions while ensuring service-level agreements are met.
- Implemented diversity hiring initiatives and employee engagement programs.
- Spearheaded the monthly recruitment of over 6,000 contractual employees, managing a workforce of more than 18,000.
- Streamlined the employee lifecycle management process, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Executed workforce planning and hiring aligned with business growth projections for the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu plants.
- Developed and leveraged partnerships with vendors, skill development centers, and NGOs for expansive network growth.
- Collaborated with multiple government agencies, such as Karnataka Skill Development, TN Skill Development, AP Skill Development, Bihar Skill Setu, and Assam Skill Development.
- Hired over 25,000 candidates in four months.
General Manager - Sourcing
Teamlease Education Foundation
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Managing hiring for all NAPS clients, client relationship management, and mining new positions from clients for future business.
- Directed nationwide recruitment initiatives and managed annual operating plans, including manpower, and revenue targets.
- Expanded vendor and channel partner network for large-scale recruitment.
- Managed budgeting and P&L, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, and high return on investment.
- Fostered relationships with clients to secure additional business, and maintain client satisfaction.
- Reduced hiring costs by 35% through effective vendor management and sourcing strategies.
- We have created a vast channel for hiring based on needs from Grade A colleges like IIM, IIT, and universities like KK University, Ashoka University, and Bihar Skill Setu, which has over 1,000 colleges, ITIs, and diploma centers under them for placements.
AVP Recruitment (Temp & Perm)
CalibeHR Business Support Services Pvt. Ltd. (NBS Group)
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Business development for new businesses and existing clients as well.
- Delivering on client open positions for temp and perm business.
- Maintain paperless onboarding with 99.87% onboarding within 24 hours
- Maintain an associate response team to control associate attrition and redeployment.
- Client relationships and stakeholder management.
- Managed onboarding, associate response, and key account operations.
- Developed tie-ups with various channels of over 200 colleges, including IIT, IIM, ISB, IFM, IIIM, and universities, for our clients like Bank of America, E&Y, Singapore Bank, etc., for their campus placement drives.
- Led a team of 150 members, servicing 75 clients across India.
- Oversaw nationwide sourcing for temporary and permanent recruitment.
- Lateral hiring generated a revenue of 3 crore from a team of 5, achieving 100% collection efficiency.
Head Recruitment's and Supply Chain
Innovsource Services Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Managing Recruitment Pan India
- Client engagement and relationships for a regular flow of open positions.
- Development of territory for new business (lateral hiring) and delivery.
- Supervised a team of 180, catering to 300 clients nationwide.
- Developed a channel of over 1,000 colleges and universities for our internship and trainee program.
- Managed recruitment operations for the entire country.
- Elevated performance of franchises and partners in national recruitment efforts.
- We achieved a significant increase in offer letters issued, from 2,000 to 9,000 per month.
- Grew IBA's contribution by 19%, enhancing the company's market presence for lateral and bulk hiring.
- Lateral hiring network expansion with a reduction in time per hire and cost per hire.
- Achieved 400 plus monthly joiners in lateral hiring.
GM Sourcing / AVP - Key Accounts
Innovsource Services Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans for business growth.
- Streamlined processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements.
- New business acquisition and maintaining 22 existing key accounts with a base of 15,000 associates.
- Managed 22 national clients and a team of 8 key account managers.
- Lateral hiring network expansion with a reduction in time per hire and cost per hire.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
- Analyzed market trends to inform decision-making and project prioritization.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for various projects and initiatives.
- Managed relationships with external partners such as consultants, vendors, contractors.
DGM -Operations (South)
Quess Corp (formerly IKYA Human Capital)
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Negotiated and finalized deals for the smooth launch of new projects.
- Ensured compliance and successful audit closures in collaboration with legal teams.
- Led a team of 50+, managing a 15,000 + associate count and servicing over 100 clients.
- Effectively managed key accounts such as Amazon, Microsoft, Accenture, and Oracle, promoting substantial growth.
Branch Manager - Sales & Operations(South)
YOMA Multinational Solutions LLP
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Planned and executed business development strategies to increase sales growth.
- Recruited and trained branch staff, establishing a solid operational foundation.
- Hired trained recruiters for lateral and bulk hiring requirements.
- Acquired over 40 clients within five months, generating potential revenue of 2 Crore in Lateral hiring.
- Delivered 30 lakhs of revenue in the first year of starting the business from lateral hiring.
Business Manager - Staffing & IFM Operations (Gujarat)
Innovsource Services Pvt Ltd
11.2009 - 12.2012
- Established strong channel partnerships, enhancing market share and penetration.
- Managed sales and marketing operations across Gujarat, leading a team of 24.
- Key accounts management for Lateral hiring clients, Staffing and Housekeeping services clients.
- Strengthened market presence with a 5,000-strong workforce, achieving notable sales growth.
- Successfully completed project for TCS for Lateral hiring of 200 plus candidates.
- Successfully completed projects for housekeeping services.
Business Development Manager(Gujarat)
JG Strategic Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2008 - 11.2009
- Brought New clients for Lateral hiring with minimum ticket size of 3.5 lakhs.
- Hire train and deliver thru recruiters on client's requirement.
- Responsible for delivery of the mandates on time.
- Delivered clients in BFSI, ITES, IT, Manufacturing, telecom and Servicing sectors.
- Billed avg 7 lakhs of revenue on monthly basis from 4 recruiters.
- Clients added in delivered in BFSI, ITES, IT, Telecome and service sectors.
Central DST RM
CITI Financial
02.2007 - 06.2008
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
XLRI
Jharkhand04.2025
Bachelor of Commerce -
Gujarat University
05.2005
Skills
- Leadership and teamwork
- Problem-solving and communication
- Applicant tracking systems
- Project management tools
- HRIS platforms
- Hiring and vendor management
- Startup recruitment
- Recruitment strategies
- Workforce planning
- Talent acquisition
- Campus hiring programs
- Career counseling
- Campus recruitment programs
- Campus recruitment
Accomplishments
Tripled recruitment billing to 3CR in one year with a 100% collection rate.
Hobbies and Interests
- Marathon running
- Chess
Languages
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/24/83
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujarati
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Marathi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Head Recruitment
Labournet Livelihood Foundation
10.2024 - Current
Associate General Manager Talent Acquisition
Tata Electronics Private Limited
10.2023 - 08.2024
General Manager - Sourcing
Teamlease Education Foundation
01.2022 - 10.2023
AVP Recruitment (Temp & Perm)
CalibeHR Business Support Services Pvt. Ltd. (NBS Group)
01.2020 - 12.2021
Head Recruitment's and Supply Chain
Innovsource Services Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 01.2020
GM Sourcing / AVP - Key Accounts
Innovsource Services Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 02.2019
DGM -Operations (South)
Quess Corp (formerly IKYA Human Capital)
07.2013 - 03.2014
Branch Manager - Sales & Operations(South)
YOMA Multinational Solutions LLP
12.2012 - 07.2013
Business Manager - Staffing & IFM Operations (Gujarat)
Innovsource Services Pvt Ltd
11.2009 - 12.2012
Business Development Manager(Gujarat)
JG Strategic Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2008 - 11.2009
Central DST RM
CITI Financial
02.2007 - 06.2008
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
XLRI
Bachelor of Commerce -
Gujarat University
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