Gourav Sharma
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Gurugram
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Partner with 6 years of experience in global talent acquisition, strategic workforce planning, talent research, and employer branding. Proven expertise in technical recruitment, sourcing, stakeholder management, and talent analytics. Adept at leveraging AI-driven sourcing tools, data-driven recruitment strategies, and advanced ATS platforms to identify and attract high-calibre candidates across Euro, APAC, EMEA, and AMER regions. Passionate about driving diversity hiring initiatives, enhancing candidate experience, and optimizing end-to-end hiring processes to meet business objectives. Strong project management capabilities, including requirement gathering, supplier negotiation, vendor management, financial coordination, and quality assurance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
SITA
06.2021 - Current
- Led full-cycle recruitment for Product & Software Engineering, Finance, and Technology teams across India and EMEA regions.
- Successfully closed 65+ positions in a year, including niche, technical, finance, and leadership roles.
- Spearheaded hiring for a new Indian business unit, recruiting 30+ roles across 5 teams in alignment with strategic growth plans.
- Worked extensively with global stakeholders—VPs, Global BU Heads, Senior Directors, and HR Leaders—to understand business needs and drive recruitment strategy.
- Executed high-impact hiring across APAC regions, supporting product-based and consulting environments.
- Designed and delivered market intelligence reports and sourcing strategies to fulfill business demand across regions.
- Launched a global compliance training initiative with HR, reducing legal exposure and enhancing policy adherence.
- Delivered data-driven hiring insights to senior leadership for workforce forecasting and global location planning.
- Achieved cost savings by minimizing external agency usage through internal talent pipeline development.
- Supported the ATS transition from Taleo to iCIMS, including the development of an e-learning course to improve hiring manager adoption.
- Streamlined the talent acquisition process by implementing an applicant tracking system and improving candidate experience.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to benchmark against industry standards and identify areas of improvement in talent acquisition strategy.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to inform recruitment strategies, optimizing processes for maximum efficiency.
- Partnered with external search firms when needed to augment internal resources and secure hard-to-find talent quickly.
- Optimized job descriptions with keyword-rich content to improve visibility on job boards and attract relevant applicants.
- Championed employee referral programs, incentivizing current staff members to recommend high-quality candidates for open positions.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives within the talent acquisition team, promoting an inclusive work environment for all employees.
- Improved candidate retention rates by implementing thorough pre-screening procedures and conducting in-depth reference checks.
- Served as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams by providing guidance on role requirements, interviewing tips, and career development opportunities.
- Collaborated with HR partners to develop competitive compensation packages that attracted top-tier candidates.
- Trained hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and selection techniques, increasing overall effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
- Facilitated ongoing communication with candidates throughout the entire hiring process, ensuring transparency and professionalism at every touchpoint.
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
IT Alliance Australia
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed technical hiring for Fortune 500 IT clients, specializing in Software Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Computing, and IT Support roles.
- Conducted end-to-end recruitment, including candidate sourcing, market research, technical screening, and salary negotiations.
- Led stakeholder engagement, collaborating with resource managers, hiring teams, and business leaders to streamline hiring processes.
- Worked with VMS platforms (SAP FieldGlass, Synergy Wipro, Digital Marketplace) to track hiring metrics and optimize recruitment workflows.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Jobber Consulting Solutions
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Specialized in E-commerce, IT, and BPO hiring, managing high-volume recruitment across India.
- Conducted direct sourcing, headhunting, and passive candidate engagement using advanced recruitment methodologies.
- Developed market intelligence reports to guide hiring managers on talent availability, competitor hiring trends, and salary benchmarks.
- Created customized hiring strategies, improving candidate retention and reducing attrition rates.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - International Business
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Civil Engineering
CGC Jhanjeri
Skills
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Planning
- Employer Branding
- Candidate Engagement
- Data-Driven Recruitment
- Market Mapping
- Recruitment Analytics
- ATS Optimization
- Project Management
- Vendor Negotiation
- VMS Platforms
- Strategic Sourcing
- Pipeline Development
- Executive Recruitment
- Technical Recruitment
- Diversity Hiring Strategies
Technology And Tools
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Taleo, SuccessFactors, ICIMS, Smart Recruiter, Bullhorn, ZOHO Recruit
- Sourcing Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, AmazingHiring, Entelo, SeekOut
- VMS Platforms: SAP FieldGlass, Synergy Wipro, Digital Marketplace
- HR Analytics & Data Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced)
- Technical Screening Platforms: Codility, HackerRank, TestGorilla
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
SITA
06.2021 - Current
Talent Acquisition Consultant
IT Alliance Australia
02.2020 - 03.2021
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Jobber Consulting Solutions
07.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Civil Engineering
CGC Jhanjeri
Postgraduate Degree - International Business
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
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