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Hitesh  Choudhary

Hitesh Choudhary

Chandigarh

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 10 years of experience in domestic and international hiring for startups, enterprises, and MNCs across diverse industries including IT, BFSI, FMCG, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Consulting. Proven track record of leading end-to-end recruitment, designing sourcing strategies, building strong talent pipelines, and partnering with stakeholders to meet critical hiring needs. Adept at creating a superior candidate experience and building employer brand equity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Professional Services India
Chandigarh
05.2014 - 01.2025
  • Led full-cycle recruitment and client delivery for top-tier companies such as IndiaMART, Amazon (Seller Support Staff), Teleperformance, and several IT firms across domains like Java, Python, Cloud, DevOps, and UI/UX.
  • Instrumental in acquiring major recruitment contracts through consultative pitching, understanding client hiring pain points, and proposing tailored hiring models (RPO, contingency, and bulk hiring).
  • Worked closely with the business development team to convert leads into long-term recruitment partnerships, showcasing capabilities, SLAs, and candidate pipelines to secure high-value mandates.
  • Contributed to client onboarding, contract negotiation, and pricing strategy to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.
  • Played a key role in growing revenue from hiring services by retaining and upselling to existing clients, expanding the scope from entry-level to mid-senior, and technical roles.
  • Delivering on critical hiring SLAs, and maintaining a high client satisfaction score, helped the company achieve consistent quarter-on-quarter revenue growth.
  • Managed end-to-end hiring for volume projects (e.g., 200+ associates for Amazon Seller Support) and high-impact leadership hiring for clients in IT and consulting.
  • Drove team performance, delivery timelines, and recruiter productivity to ensure maximum fulfillment and billing realization.
  • Tracked and reported revenue generated from each client, linking recruiter closures to invoice cycles, and payment follow-ups.
  • Developed long-term relationships with hiring managers and HR leaders that led to referrals and repeat business, contributing to a strong word-of-mouth network.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical

Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra
03-2017

Skills

  • Full-cycle recruitment
  • Strategic Talent Sourcing
  • Domestic & International Hiring
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Executive & Leadership Hiring
  • Talent Market Mapping
  • ATS & HRMS Tools (eg, Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Taleo, Workday, Zoho, Greenhouse)
  • Employer Branding & EVP
  • Diversity & Inclusion Hiring
  • Recruitment Metrics & Reporting
  • Onboarding & Compliance
  • Campus Hiring & Job Fairs
  • Team Leadership & Vendor Management

Affiliations

  • Mentoring & Training – Regularly mentor junior recruiters and HR interns; conduct in-house workshops on sourcing techniques, LinkedIn strategies, and candidate experience improvement.
  • HR Community Engagement – Active participant in HR & Talent Acquisition webinars and forums such as SHRM India, NHRD, and LinkedIn Talent Connect.
  • Content Writing & Blogging – Occasionally write articles on hiring trends, workplace culture, and career development for personal blog and LinkedIn.
  • Fitness & Wellness – Maintain a consistent fitness routine, including yoga and strength training to stay focused and energized.
  • Public Speaking – Represented my company at campus hiring events and job fairs; delivered sessions on "Career Planning" and "Resume Tips for Freshers."
  • Volunteer Work – Volunteer with local NGOs for career counseling workshops for underprivileged students and young professionals.
  • Travel & Cultural Exchange – Enthusiastic traveler, passionate about exploring new cultures and connecting with people globally – helps build empathy and better cross-cultural hiring skills.

Accomplishments

  • 🏆 Top Recruiter of the Year – Awarded 3 consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023) for highest closures, quality of hires, and client satisfaction.
  • 🥇 Client Excellence Award – Recognized by clients like IndiaMART and Teleperformance for timely delivery on high-volume mandates and exceptional candidate quality.
  • 🚀 Revenue Contributor of the Quarter – Honored for significantly contributing to client retention and revenue growth through hiring fulfillment and business upselling.
  • 🌍 International Hiring Champion – Led the successful expansion of hiring operations into US and Middle East markets, hiring across tech, BPO, and management roles.
  • 👩‍🏫 Internal Trainer Recognition – Acknowledged for designing and delivering recruiter training programs on sourcing, ATS management, and behavioral interviewing.
  • 🌟 Employee of the Year (2021) – Recognized by company leadership for outstanding performance, ownership, and long-term commitment.
  • 📈 Process Innovator – Streamlined recruitment operations and reporting structure that led to a 25% increase in recruiter productivity and faster TAT.

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Professional Services India
05.2014 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Medical

Kurukshetra University
Hitesh Choudhary