Pankaj Sharma
Jaipur
Summary
With over 7 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, I am currently leading Global Talent Acquisition at LoginRadius, a dynamic role where I drive strategic recruitment initiatives to support the company's growth and global expansion. I excel in both leadership and individual contributor capacities, having successfully managed diverse recruitment teams and executed full-cycle recruitment processes across various industries and geographies.
In my current role, I oversee a team of talented recruiters, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and ensuring alignment with LoginRadius's business objectives. I am responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies that encompass workforce planning, employer branding, candidate sourcing, assessment, and onboarding. I leverage my expertise in leveraging recruitment technology and data analytics to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner - Global Talent Acquisition
LoginRadius India Pvt. Ltd.
Jaipur
07.2022 - Current
- Talent Acquisition: My role is to meet the Hiring Manager's requirements
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute global talent acquisition strategies aligned with the organization's goals and workforce planning needs.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of recruiters and talent acquisition specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
- Employer Branding: Enhance and promote the employer brand globally to attract top talent, ensuring consistency in messaging across different regions.
- Talent Sourcing: Implement innovative sourcing techniques and channels to identify and engage passive and active candidates globally.
- Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from application to onboarding.
- Collaboration: Partner with HR business partners, hiring managers, and senior leadership to understand hiring needs and drive recruitment efforts accordingly.
- Metrics and Reporting: Establish key metrics and analytics to measure recruitment effectiveness, including time to hire, quality of hire, and diversity metrics.
- Compliance and Diversity: Ensure compliance with global recruitment laws and regulations, as well as promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
- Technology Utilization: Leverage recruiting technology and tools to streamline processes, enhance candidate sourcing, and improve overall efficiency.
- Global Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders across different regions.
- Budget Management: Manage the talent acquisition budget effectively, optimizing spend on recruitment activities and resources.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, driving continuous improvement in global talent acquisition strategies and processes.
- Orientation & On-Boarding: I can manage the Pre and Post joining formalities of the new employees and can take them through the entire induction/ orientation process of the company (Letting them know about the company history, present and the future growth plans and prospects)
Senior Specialist - Corporate Talent Acquisition
Matellio Inc.
Remote
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Talent Sourcing and Acquisition:Utilize various sourcing techniques (e.g., job boards, social media, networking) to identify and attract top talent.
Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit for positions.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to offer acceptance.
- Candidate Relationship Management:Build and maintain relationships with candidates to create a positive candidate experience.
Communicate effectively with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and feedback.
- Employer Branding:Promote the organization's employer brand to attract qualified candidates.
Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all recruitment channels.
- Compliance and Diversity:Ensure compliance with local and international recruitment laws and regulations.
Promote diversity and inclusion in all stages of the recruitment process.
Implement strategies to attract diverse candidates and reduce bias in hiring practices.
- Data and Analytics:Utilize recruitment metrics and analytics to track and report on recruitment KPIs (e.g., time to fill, cost per hire, quality of hire).
Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement in recruitment processes.
Consultant - Talent Acquisition
Freelance Projects
Remote
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Client Relationship Management:Build and maintain relationships with clients (organizations or individuals) who require recruitment services.
Understand client hiring needs, company culture, and specific requirements for each role.
- Talent Sourcing and Acquisition:Utilize various sourcing methods to identify and attract candidates, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals.
Screen resumes, conduct interviews (phone or video), and assess candidates' qualifications and fit for client positions.
Team Lead - Talent Acquisition
Black Turtle India
Jaipur
09.2017 - 11.2019
- As a Team Lead cum individual contributor in Talent Acquisition at an HR Consultancy firm, my primary responsibility is to lead a team of recruiters while actively participating in recruitment activities. I provide strategic direction and mentorship to ensure the team effectively meets client requirements and achieves recruitment goals. Additionally, I engage directly in sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates across various industries and levels, maintaining a high standard of candidate experience and client satisfaction. I collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific hiring needs, advise on recruitment strategies, and manage end-to-end recruitment processes efficiently. By combining leadership with hands-on involvement, I drive the implementation of innovative recruitment solutions, monitor performance metrics, and continuously enhance our service delivery to exceed client expectations and support the firm's growth objectives.
Education
MBA - HR, Finance
University of Engineering and Management
01.2017
B.Com -
University of Rajasthan
01.2013
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Department Budgeting
- Strategic Planning
- Recruitment Forecasting
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Strategy
- Data Reporting
- Strategic Communications
- Team Management
- Vendor Management
- Talent Scouting
- Negotiations
- Data Management, etc
Certification
- How to Keep Your Team on the Bleeding Edge of AI Innovation - LinkedIn
- Communicating Across Cultures - LinkedIn
- Performance Management: Improving Employee Performance - LinkedIn
- HR Recruiting Communication Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent - LinkedIn
Accomplishments
- CEO's recognition for successfully closing a key project, highlighting my commitment to achieving our strategic goals at LoginRadius.
- Received Employee of The Month multiple times
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Partner - Global Talent Acquisition
LoginRadius India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
Senior Specialist - Corporate Talent Acquisition
Matellio Inc.
04.2021 - 06.2022
Consultant - Talent Acquisition
Freelance Projects
12.2019 - 03.2021
Team Lead - Talent Acquisition
Black Turtle India
09.2017 - 11.2019
MBA - HR, Finance
University of Engineering and Management
B.Com -
University of Rajasthan
- How to Keep Your Team on the Bleeding Edge of AI Innovation - LinkedIn
- Communicating Across Cultures - LinkedIn
- Performance Management: Improving Employee Performance - LinkedIn
- HR Recruiting Communication Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent - LinkedIn
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