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Namrta Sharma
Human Resources - Talent Acquisition Specialist/ Sr. HR Recruiter
Delhi
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with an MBA in Human Resources with 4+ years of experience in Core Talent Acquisition across non-tech and tech domains. Proven expertise in full-cycle recruitment,HR operations & Employee relations . Adept at partnering with business leaders and stakeholders to align hiring strategies with organizational goals. Skilled in sourcing,screening,interview management, offer generation & negotiation, onboarding,stakeholder & vendor management, and process optimization , with a track record of improving hiring efficiency and enhancing candidate experience. Recognized for the ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Talent Acquisition Associate (Sr. HR Recruiter)
Publicis Sapient (On Payroll of Damco Solutions)
Gurugram
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed full-cycle recruitment — sourcing, screening, interview management, offer negotiation & generation and onboarding — for mid-to-senior roles across internal teams and client engagements.
- Partnered with hiring managers, HR teams, and leadership to define job requirements and streamline the interview process , improving hiring efficiency by 30% .
- Sourced active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches (Naukri,Foundit,Indeed, iimjobs), networking, and referrals , building a robust and sustainable talent pipeline.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by optimizing job postings, leveraging ATS tools, and improving requisition prioritization.
- Enhanced candidate experience through high-touch engagement, clear communication, and process simplification.
- Implemented inclusive sourcing strategies , increasing diversity representation in the talent pool.
- Successfully managed high-volume hiring in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple requisitions without compromising quality of hire.
- Negotiated competitive offers while maintaining budget compliance, resulting in high offer acceptance rates.
- Leveraged ATS & CRM systems for tracking, analytics, and reporting, ensuring clean and accurate data for decision-making.
- Acted as a brand ambassador , promoting company culture, career growth opportunities, and benefits to attract top talent.
Talent Acquisition Analyst
Rio Tinto (On Payroll of Mastermind Network) - Fixed Term Hire
Gurugram
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from understanding hiring needs to onboarding, ensuring timely and quality talent acquisition.
- Worked as a Talent Acquisition SPOC, collaborating closely with business stakeholders, RPO partners, and consultants for seamless hiring delivery.
- Utilized Workday, Taleo, and CSOD to track applications, post jobs internally and externally, and manage candidate pipelines.
- Sourced top talent through diverse channels – internal database, job portals (Naukri, iimjobs, LinkedIn), social media, and employee referrals – ensuring alignment with business specifications.
- Screened, evaluated, and shortlisted candidates; coordinated interviews with business leaders, and managed feedback loops for selection decisions.
- Initiated and managed the offer process, including verbal offers, document audits, and offer letter issuance.
- Served as the HR SPOC for the Employee Referral Program, managing applications end-to-end, and ensuring database accuracy.
- Delivered regular recruitment status updates via daily and weekly reports to senior management.
- Organized and successfully executed multiple weekend recruitment drives, resulting in accelerated hiring closures.
- Recognized as Star Performer 2023, and received special appreciation for contributions to the Group Services Jasper Project.
Talent Acquisition Analyst
Deloitte USI (On Payroll of SourceOne Management) - Fixed Term Hire
Gurugram
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Handled end-to-end large-scale recruitment for Finance & Risk Analysis, Product, Engineering, Risk Tech, and Digital Transformation divisions across Deloitte US–India offices.
- Managed 1,000+ candidate interviews and closed 200+ offers, ensuring efficiency and quality in high-volume hiring processes.
- Collaborated with finance and risk leaders, product and engineering managers, and service line heads to establish hiring requirements and enhance talent pipelines.
- Facilitated a seamless candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding, while achieving 100% compliance in documentation, evaluations, and audit requirements.
- Partnered with cross-functional hiring teams to synchronize workforce planning, identify talent gaps, and establish interview frameworks.
- Coordinated phone, virtual, and in-person interviews while managing all logistics. Maintained complete data accuracy across RMS and ATS platforms. Ensured seamless interview processes through effective scheduling and communication.
- Directed numerous weekend hiring drives, expediting closures for critical positions.
- Established structured communication loops with stakeholders, ensuring transparency regarding pipeline health, bottlenecks, and progress against SLAs.
- Produced accurate daily and weekly hiring dashboards, utilized by leadership for project staffing, workforce forecasting, and product-function capacity planning.
Human Resources Executive
Dimensions HRD Consultants
Gurugram
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed full-cycle recruitment across non-tech and tech domains, hiring talent for BFSI, FMCG, retail, manufacturing, IT, and product sectors.
- Managed diverse mandates encompassing non-tech roles in sales, operations, finance, HR, risk, credit, customer support, and leadership hiring, alongside tech roles in software development (Java, .NET, full stack), QA/SDET, cloud/DevOps, data engineering, IT support, and product analysts.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders, hiring managers, and client leadership to define role requirements and tailor sourcing strategies for product-tech and business functions.
- Effectively secured mid–senior positions for prominent clients, including Standard Chartered Bank, Axis Bank, CitiBank, Hero Fincorp, Dabur, Mizuho Bank, Haldiram's, Livpure, Jubilant Foodworks, and NBQ (UAE).
- Managed full hiring cycle encompassing requirement gathering, sourcing, screening, technical,non technical and functional evaluations, salary negotiations, offer management, and joining follow-ups.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management(Fulltime)
ICFAI Business School
Gurgaon, India 06.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences(Fulltime)
University of Delhi
Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Skills
HR Skills: Talent Sourcing, Resume screening, Full-Cycle Recruitment, Candidate Assessment, Offer Negotiation & Onboarding processes, Stakeholder Management, Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives, Market Research & Trend Analysis, Interview Management, Job posting creation, Background checks, Behavioral interviewing, Applicant tracking systems (ATS),Reference checking, Interview coordination, Salary and benefits negotiations, Candidate pipeline management, Candidate tracking, Global recruitment, Exit interviews, In-person and telephone interviewing, Onboarding support, Interviewing techniques, Recruitment planning, Candidate tracking
HR Technology & ATS Tools: HRMS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, iCIMS, good times, Smart Recruiters, Taleo, Avature, CSOD, Naukri, LinkedIn, IIM jobs, found it, indeed, Shine, CareerBuilder, Glassdoor, well found
Communication & Collaboration Tools: Zoom, MS Outlook, MS Teams, Webex, Google meet, Slack, Crystal Knows
Other Skills: Data-driven decision making, Strategic planning, Willingness to learn, Teamwork and collaboration, Attention to detail, Problem-solving abilities, Reliability, Organizational skills, Effective communication, Adaptability and flexibility, Analytical and critical thinking, Professionalism, Relationship building, Active listening, Multitasking Abilities, Building partnerships
Certification
Creating a Compelling Job Description, LinkedIn
Interests
Travelling & Art
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Associate (Sr. HR Recruiter)
Publicis Sapient (On Payroll of Damco Solutions)
02.2025 - 12.2025
Creating a Compelling Job Description, LinkedIn
10-2024
Generative AI Recruiting & Talent Acquisition, LinkedIn
10-2024
Talent Acquisition Analyst
Rio Tinto (On Payroll of Mastermind Network) - Fixed Term Hire
06.2023 - 12.2023
Talent Acquisition Analyst
Deloitte USI (On Payroll of SourceOne Management) - Fixed Term Hire
02.2022 - 09.2022
LinkedIn Learning Recruiter, LinkedIn
05-2021
Human Resources Executive
Dimensions HRD Consultants
03.2020 - 10.2021
MBA - Human Resources Management(Fulltime)
ICFAI Business School
06.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences(Fulltime)
University of Delhi
04.2001 -
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Awards
Star Performer of the year 2023 Dec 2023, Rio Tinto