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Manash Singha

Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with proven success at World Bank Project, Capital First Limited and Recruitment Agency, excelling in leadership hiring and employer branding. Expert in setting up talent acquisition strategies and stakeholder management, driving significant improvements in candidate experience and retention. Recognized for innovative recruitment campaigns and enhancing organizational talent pools through strategic planning and adaptability.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Specialist

World Bank Project (ARIASS)
Guwahati
09.2018 - 02.2025
  • Engaged and partnered with business leaders to understand hiring requirements and formulate successful talent acquisition strategies to meet different needs
  • Provided regular updates on recruitment progress to senior management
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews, ensuring alignment with organizational values
  • Established robust talent pipeline to meet future hiring needs
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes efficiently
  • Brought in highly qualified applicants, targeted recruitment strategies on key candidate pools
  • Organized employee records consistently, staying compliant with internal and government requirements
  • Addressed employee relations issues, harassment allegations and work complaints
  • Improved employee retention by increasing job satisfaction and enhancing communication
  • Administered cost-effective, well-structured benefits to employees, setting up contracts, and managing paperwork
  • Implemented diversity recruiting strategies, promoting inclusive workplace
  • Prepared and executed innovative and forward-thinking recruiting strategies
  • Streamlined application process through use of applicant tracking systems ATS
  • Created job descriptions that accurately reflected position requirements and responsibilities
  • Enhanced employer brand through targeted communication strategies
  • Designed and implemented innovative recruiting campaigns
  • Mentored junior members of Talent Acquisition team, providing support and guidance
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to understand departmental needs
  • Developed comprehensive employee referral program
  • Oversaw negotiation and offer processes, securing top talent
  • Analyzed hiring data to identify trends and improve overall talent acquisition efforts
  • Coordinated with HR team to ensure smooth onboarding for new hires
  • Organized recruitment events, such as job fairs and networking opportunities, to source potential candidates
  • Led talent acquisition strategies, enhancing organizational talent pool

Talent Acquisition Manager

Capital First Limited
Mumbai
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • I was taking care of Corporate Hiring for the Retail and Wholesale segment (Leadership Hiring) and also was an essential part of Campus Hiring of MT and GT
  • Provided guidance to hiring managers on crafting job descriptions, benchmarking, and candidate selection, while also enhancing the capabilities of recruiters and hiring managers through training and development initiatives
  • Enhanced employer brand through targeted communication strategies
  • Owned weekly, monthly and quarterly business-specific reporting on departmental and team hiring goals
  • Leveraged applicant tracking systems for efficient candidate management
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews, ensuring alignment with organizational values
  • Established robust talent pipeline to meet future hiring needs
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes efficiently
  • Prepared and executed innovative and forward-thinking recruiting strategies
  • Optimized recruitment by influencing leaders and key stakeholders across organization
  • Streamlined application process through use of applicant tracking systems ATS
  • Engaged and partnered with business leaders to understand hiring requirements and formulate successful talent acquisition strategies to meet different needs
  • Provided regular updates on recruitment progress to senior management
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates
  • Streamlined candidate screening process, improving time-to-hire metrics

GM Talent Acquisition /Sr Manager TA

Recruitment Agencies
Mumbai
09.2011 - 12.2016
  • Updated job postings frequently on various platforms for optimal visibility among potential applicants
  • Developed and enhanced organizational systems, succession plans and charts
  • Negotiated employment offers, including salary, benefits, and start dates, with successful candidates
  • Attended career fairs and networking events to promote company opportunities and connect with potential candidates
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and requirements
  • Conducted interviews with potential candidates to assess their fit for company
  • Created monthly reports summarizing key recruitment statistics, trends, and successes
  • Utilized various recruitment platforms to advertise open positions and attract qualified applicants
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to understand departmental needs
  • Mentored junior members of Talent Acquisition team, providing support and guidance
  • Established robust talent pipeline to meet future hiring needs
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes efficiently
  • Led talent acquisition strategies, enhancing organizational talent pool

Sr. HR Executive

Call Street Solution
Mumbai
06.2009 - 08.2011
  • Time keeping and attendance, maintenance, upkeep and repairs of company's assets, Telephone lines, mobile phones, and courier services, procurement, storage and issue of stationery and compensation of employees
  • Client Interaction
  • Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing
  • Joining Formalities & Exit Formalities
  • Induction& Orientation
  • Issue of Offer Letter & Appointment Letter
  • Conducting First level of Interviews for openings ranging within Middle to Higher Management
  • Engaging in Follow up on candidates screened and Interviewed
  • Preparation of critical MIS's on a daily and weekly basis

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resource Management

Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (IBSAR)
Mumbai
06.2010

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management (Commerce)

Gauhati Commerce College
Guwahati
03.2007

Skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Strong Communication
  • Leadership
  • Data Analysis
  • Networking
  • Technology Proficiency
  • Employer Branding
  • Negotiation Skill
  • Adaptability
  • Integrity

Awards

  • ARIASS: Closed more than 600+ positions in a calendar year. Got promoted twice in last 6 years for stupendous work related to TA.
  • Capital First: Promoted in 6 months from DM grade to Manager 1 grade in regards to special recommendation from two Business Heads.
  • Employer of the month for two consecutive months for self-source and closing 9 Sr. Level Positions and one Niche position of Customer Service Delivery Head (which was open for almost 6 months).
  • Instrumental in setting up the ATS (Taleo) and also was a part of the UAT Team.

Languages

  • English, Proficient (C2)
  • Hindi, Upper Intermediate (B2)
  • Assamese, Upper Intermediate (B2)
  • Marathi, Beginner (A1)

Timeline

HR Specialist

World Bank Project (ARIASS)
09.2018 - 02.2025

Talent Acquisition Manager

Capital First Limited
12.2016 - 12.2017

GM Talent Acquisition /Sr Manager TA

Recruitment Agencies
09.2011 - 12.2016

Sr. HR Executive

Call Street Solution
06.2009 - 08.2011

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resource Management

Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (IBSAR)

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management (Commerce)

Gauhati Commerce College
Manash Singha