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Manish Chandra Gupta
Talent Acquisition SME
Bhiwadi
Summary
- Hands-on and strategic Human Resources leader with over 15 years of experience in Global Talent Acquisition. I am passionate about utilizing experience and capabilities to develop and embed TA strategy and processes to deliver results.
- Consistently selected to build & lead TA Teams to manage critical projects & demanding stakeholders, with proven ability to deliver on both the needs of the business and the candidates.
Areas of expertise: talent acquisition, business partnership, people leadership, talent engagement, leadership coaching, stakeholder engagement, recruiting and hiring, mentoring, high performing teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager (Asia TA Head)
Whirlpool
Gurgaon
06.2022 - Current
- As TA Head, Asia, I am setting up the Asia central TA model team - covering India, Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hongkong, Singapore & Australia.
- Core responsibility areas:-
- Maintain Alignment With Business Goals
- Enable Flexibility With A Rapidly Changing Hiring Landscape
- Differentiate Candidate Experience, Drive Inclusive Hiring Practices
- Tailor Services According To The Needs Of Key Talent Segments
- Support Our TA Core Team
- Analyze To Improve & Strive For Efficiencies
Talent Acquisition Lead – MEA/India/APAC
Orange Business Services
Gurgaon
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Saved $1M (initial DRT of 05 global TAs) by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
Manager – Recruitments/Account Manager, Preferred Accounts
Tanisha Systems
Gurgaon
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Delivered engaging and polished presentations to build connections with potential customers and distinguish business from competitors.
- Listened attentively to client feedback to create stronger relations and shape business.
- Introduced new processes to improve data analysis.
- Team manager of 8 recruiters and providing extensive recruiting support for key client accounts including TCS, Accenture & Wipro.
- Recruitment, selection and placement of right people for the right job at the right time across the company and ensure the positions are filled in a timely manner by managing available sourcing channels and contacts.
Associate Team Lead
Mindlance
Gurgaon
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
- Successfully achieved quarterly targets throughout and clocked a GP of over $225/hr. in service year 2014-2015.
- Made 10 placements in one month (May 2014) with a GP $110/hr. using basic LinkedIn account.
- Single handedly managed critical clients (VMS/MSP model).
- Played a vital role in working with presales team for sourcing active resumes for a successful state contract renewal for three years.
Sr. Resource Manager (recruiting)
West Coast Consulting
Delhi
05.2010 - 02.2013
- Identified as MVP (Most Valuable Player) and “Sharp Shooter” by on-site Account Managers for successfully making placements on their tough to fill IT Engineering requirements.
- Placed a candidate with record GP/hr., for the role when client’s recruitment teams were unable to find someone after one month of search by themselves. I sourced this passive candidate from LinkedIn. I very efficiently managed the candidate’s expectations; client’s ask and successfully delivered the resource for client’s critical assignment. I also received a special cash reward from the CEO for this hire.
Senior Technical Recruiter
American Cybersystems
Noida
11.2009 - 05.2010
- Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
- Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
- Onboarded new hires and set up training.
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
Recruiting Associate
TalentGenie (Manpower)
New Delhi
11.2008 - 10.2009
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
IT Staffing Specialist
West Coast Consulting
New Delhi
08.2007 - 10.2008
- Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes and supporting documentation.
Education
Bachelors in Arts - Humanities
Delhi University
New Delhi 04.1997 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Humanities
Ramjas College, Delhi University
Delhi 04.2000 - 04.2002
MBA - Human Resources Management
IGNOU
New Delhi 06.2019 - Current
DOB - undefined
Skills
CommunicatorMotivatorCollaboratorLeadership & Value
Talent acquisition
Talented public speaker
Talent review
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 07-10 recruiters.
- Achieved speed by introducing callify for of 1st level screening tasks.
Recognized and awarded by LinkedIn as India’s
Top Social Recruiter 2017 (#1 in India)
Interests
Experimenting Boolean Searches
Coaching Interview Techniques
Practicing Meditation
Timeline
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager (Asia TA Head)
Whirlpool
06.2022 - Current
MBA - Human Resources Management
IGNOU
06.2019 - Current
Talent Acquisition Lead – MEA/India/APAC
Orange Business Services
01.2016 - 06.2022
Manager – Recruitments/Account Manager, Preferred Accounts
Tanisha Systems
06.2015 - 01.2016
Associate Team Lead
Mindlance
02.2013 - 04.2015
Sr. Resource Manager (recruiting)
West Coast Consulting
05.2010 - 02.2013
Senior Technical Recruiter
American Cybersystems
11.2009 - 05.2010
Recruiting Associate
TalentGenie (Manpower)
11.2008 - 10.2009
IT Staffing Specialist
West Coast Consulting
08.2007 - 10.2008
Master of Arts - Humanities
Ramjas College, Delhi University
04.2000 - 04.2002
Bachelors in Arts - Humanities
Delhi University
04.1997 - 06.2000