Manisha Kumar
Gurgaon
Summary
Astute Senior Client Partner with over 14 years of industry experience with 9+ years in executive search, excelling in the identification and acquisition of premier leadership talent across multifarious sectors. Renowned for cultivating enduring client relationships and delivering strategic, bespoke talent solutions. Possesses superior negotiation acumen and an incisive understanding of market dynamics, ensuring unparalleled client success through innovative and consultative search strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Client Partner - Tech Enabled Business
Grassik Search Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - Current
- Client Partnership: Develop and sustain strong, long-term client relationships, understanding their business, culture, and talent needs. Managing the startup ecosystem across segments.
- Talent Acquisition: Identify and attract executive candidates through diverse sourcing methods, including networking, market research, and industry referrals.
- Candidate Evaluation: Conduct thorough assessments via resume reviews, in-depth interviews, and reference checks to ensure alignment with client requirements.
- Consultative Advisory: Provide strategic insights and market intelligence, presenting curated shortlists of highly qualified candidates and advising on optimal talent solutions.
- Negotiation and Onboarding: Facilitate negotiations and support the onboarding process to ensure seamless candidate transitions.
- Market Expansion: Pursue opportunities to expand mandates from existing clients and attract new clients to drive business growth.
Engagement & Business Lead
People Square Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Lead a team of seasoned executive search professionals.
- Manage and enhance client relationships, ensuring comprehensive understanding of client needs, strategic delivery of talent solutions, and seamless execution of search projects to drive successful placements and business growth.
Consultant
Positive Moves Consulting Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Lead global leadership searches in Finance, Banking, and Private Equity, overseeing end-to-end search cycles, business development, client engagement, revenue generation, and strategic market research.
- Utilize executive sourcing strategies, leveraging job sites, professional networks, and market intelligence to identify and pre-screen senior talent, ensuring effective candidate mapping and database management.
Assistant Manager - HR
Avantha Power And Infrastructure Limited
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Lead a team covering key HR functions including Recruitment, Compensation and Benefits, Training & Development, and HR operations.
- Manage talent acquisition processes, compensation strategy, and training program development and evaluation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely reporting to department heads.
HR Executive
HPCL – Mittal Energy Limited
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Coordinate with recruitment consultancies and partners, manage manpower requirements, and conduct cultural fit telephonic interviews.
- Drive talent engagement through focus group discussions, employee engagement events, and HR initiatives, while managing campus placements and coordinating interviews for entry-level positions.
Education
PGDM - HR - Human Resources
Institute of Marketing And Management
New Delhi, India2010
Bachelor of Arts - Pol. Science
Gargi College, Delhi University
New Delhi, India2008
AISSCE -
Convent of Jesus And Mary
New Delhi, India2005
AISSE -
Convent of Jesus And Mary, Delhi
New Delhi, India2003
Skills
Client Relationship Management
Market Research and Analysis
Business Development
Negotiation and Onboarding
Candidate Assessment and Selection
Timeline
Senior Client Partner - Tech Enabled Business
Grassik Search Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - Current
Engagement & Business Lead
People Square Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - 12.2021
Consultant
Positive Moves Consulting Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 08.2018
Assistant Manager - HR
Avantha Power And Infrastructure Limited
03.2012 - 06.2015
HR Executive
HPCL – Mittal Energy Limited
03.2010 - 02.2012
PGDM - HR - Human Resources
Institute of Marketing And Management
Bachelor of Arts - Pol. Science
Gargi College, Delhi University
AISSCE -
Convent of Jesus And Mary
AISSE -
Convent of Jesus And Mary, Delhi
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