Nikhil Meel
Summary
- Certified Talent Acquisition Specialist with nearly 4 years of global recruitment experience, partnering with Fortune 500 clients across industries, including banking, retail, healthcare, telecom, and high tech. Adept at both agency and in-house hiring, with a proven track record of delivering top talent across technical and non-technical domains.
- Credentialed and continuously upskilling, holding multiple industry-recognized certifications: Tech Recruitment Certified Professional.|| Certified Talent Acquisition Consultant || Level 3 Digital Recruitment Certified || LinkedIn Recruiter Certified || Naukri Recruiter Certified.
- Known for consistently exceeding targets, driving results, and leading by example—bringing energy, precision, and a high-performance mindset to every search.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Collabera/ Ascendion Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
12.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring candidates across various departments and levels within the organization.
- Led strategic sourcing efforts using job portals such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, and various ATS platforms to identify and engage top-tier talent.
- Mentored junior recruiters, sharing sourcing techniques and best practices to improve team effectiveness and hiring outcomes.
- Developed and implemented innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent, leveraging social media, job boards, networking events, and employee referrals.
- Managed recruitment efforts specifically for analytics and IT positions, such as Data Engineers, Java Developers, and Python Developers.
- Specialized in hiring for a wide range of technical and non-technical roles, including Java, Python, .NET, React, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Business Analysts, Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, and Regulatory Consultants.
- Recruited for niche roles in EHR/EMR systems, clinical data management, health IT, HIPAA/FDA regulatory compliance, and digital health product teams.
- Responsible for all technical recruitment (the entire recruitment cycle) for IT staffing, consulting, and engineering solutions across multiple banking and healthcare clients.
- Marketed internal bench consultants by aligning their expertise with active client requirements, and facilitating end-to-end placement coordination.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to define role requirements, align hiring strategies, and streamline interview processes.
- Conducted candidate screenings, behavioral interviews, and skills assessments to ensure alignment with technical requirements and company culture.
- Followed up with candidates before and after interviews to maintain engagement, and ensure a smooth candidate journey.
- Negotiated offers and coordinated onboarding processes, enhancing candidate experience, and reducing drop-off rates.
- Led initiatives to improve employer branding and boost candidate experience, resulting in increased engagement and stronger talent pipelines.
- Maintained a strong interviews-to-offers ratio through effective coordination and follow-ups during the offer and joining stages.
Talent Specialist
Collabera/ Ascendion Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed end-to-end global recruitment for both contract and full-time roles across diverse technical domains.
- Collaborated with clients, account managers, and vendors to understand role requirements, align candidate submissions, and schedule interviews.
- Sourced and screened candidates using multiple job portals, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, CareerBuilder, and Monster, ensuring timely delivery for urgent requirements.
- Effectively marketed bench consultants and candidates from saved databases to align with active client needs and open positions.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of sourced, screened, and submitted profiles to track recruitment progress and pipeline status.
- Conducted initial technical screenings to assess candidate skill sets and fit for roles, including Technical Architect, Deputy Manager, Tech Lead, and Project Manager.
- Supported walk-in drives at client locations, and provided on-ground coordination for seamless candidate engagement.
- Negotiated consultant rates with employers, and aligned expectations on compensation and contract terms.
- Communicated with candidates to provide updates on their application status, and maintain engagement throughout the hiring process.
- Ensured a high interview-to-offer ratio by thoroughly vetting candidates, and coordinating closely with client teams.
- Managed offer coordination and onboarding, including follow-ups to reduce drop-offs, and ensure successful joining.
- Hired for leadership-level positions, and played a key role in sourcing niche and senior profiles.
E-commerce Executive
Unison Traders Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Managing order processing, individual and bulk listings on portals.
- Managing FBA inventory, shipment creation, and removal.
- Managing day-to-day issues arising in seller support.
- Updating product data, specifications, images, and pricing.
Education
BTech - Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
The LNM Institute of Information Technology
05-2020
Higher Secondary Education -
Jayshree Periwal High School
Jaipur, Rajasthan05-2016
Matriculation - 10th Grade
Maheshwari Public School
Jaipur, Rajasthan05-2014
Skills
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Candidate sourcing and screening
- Relationship building and networking
- Talent Pipeline Management
- Interviewing and Assessment
- Negotiation and Offer Management
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Employer branding
- Unconventional sourcing
- Recruitment Strategies and Processes
- Leadership and mentoring
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Market Research and Sourcing
- Data-Driven Recruitment Analytics
- Handling escalations
Certification
- Talent Acquisition Specialist Certificate
- Digital Recruiting Certification Program Level I
- Digital Recruiting Certification Program Level II – Platform Engineering
- Digital Recruiting Certification Program Level III - Data and Artificial Intelligence
- LinkedIn Recruiter and AI-Driven Talent Acquisition Professional Certificate
- Tech Recruiting Foundations Certificate
- LinkedIn Generative AI Certificate
- Excel with LinkedIn Recruiter Professional Services & Talent Insights
Professional Accomplishments
- Talent Engine MVP, 01/24, Ascendion/Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Awarded for being the most valuable team member, scoring account-breaking hires
- President's Club Winner, 01/23, Ascendion/Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Won a company trip to Bali and was awarded for filling critical roles, and for an exceptional number of hires throughout the year
- Account Breaker Award, 06/23, Ascendion/Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Awarded for scoring the critical hire for breaking into a new account
- Runners-Up Award, Q4 23, Ascendion/Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Awarded for exceptional performance throughout Q4, scoring critical hires
- Runners-Up Award, 09/23, Ascendion/Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Awarded for critical hires on urgent requirements by top banking clients
- Runners-Up Award, 08/23, Ascendion/Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Consistent performance on critical requirements, time to hire, and other KPIs of the month
- Runners Up Award, 07/23, Ascendion/Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Awarded for niche hiring for top-priority accounts in the healthcare and financial sectors
- Runners-Up Award, 05/23, Ascendion/Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Awarded for exceptional performance in getting critical hires for accounts outside of our own clients and team
- Runners-Up Award, 04/23, Ascendion/Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Awarded for exceptional performance for the month
- Runners-Up Award, 03/23, Ascendion/Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Awarded for exceptional performance for the month
- Disciplined in Execution Award, 08/21, Ascendion/ Collabera Pvt. Ltd. Awarded for the highest resume sourcing efficiency and the highest database additions during training
Accomplishments
- LNMIIT Football Team Vice-Captain
- In Tech Olympiad 2019 - Grade A with 95% in the Computer Engineering section
- Awarded for building the College Mess Android application, helping with mess management
- Mission XI Million (Biggest school sports outreach program in the country) - Volunteer
- 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – Volunteer
- High School Debate and Quizzing Competition – Winner
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Collabera/ Ascendion Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
12.2023 - Current
Talent Specialist
Collabera/ Ascendion Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
08.2021 - 12.2023
E-commerce Executive
Unison Traders Pvt. Ltd.
11.2020 - 06.2021
BTech - Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
The LNM Institute of Information Technology
Higher Secondary Education -
Jayshree Periwal High School
Matriculation - 10th Grade
Maheshwari Public School
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