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Pooja Jha

Pooja Jha

Mumbai

Summary

A results-driven talent acquisition specialist with nine years of expertise in recruiting, sourcing, and building high-performing teams across diverse industries. Recognized for crafting and executing innovative recruitment strategies that fuel organizational growth and enhance employer branding. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, talent mapping, and process optimization to consistently attract top-tier talent.

Currently serving as a Deputy Manager, bringing deep knowledge of sales operations, scheduling, recruitment, financial handling, and employee relations. A natural leader with exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Committed to integrity, continuous learning, and personal development, consistently driving excellence in every role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition

JSW One Platforms
Mumbai
02.2023 - Current
  • Successfully filled over 500 positions within two years, spanning all levels from entry-level to executive roles.
  • Designed and implemented a forward-thinking sourcing strategy that reduced time-to-hire by 10% and significantly enhanced the quality of the candidate pipeline.
  • Collaborated closely with hiring managers to craft compelling job descriptions, screen resumes, conduct interviews, and make strategic hiring decisions.
  • Built and maintained strong partnerships with external agencies, job boards, and third-party vendors, expanding outreach, and improving sourcing efficiency.
  • Effectively managed recruitment budgets and resource allocation to consistently meet hiring goals.
  • Delivered insightful weekly and monthly recruitment reports to leadership, highlighting key metrics and KPIs related to sourcing, hiring performance, and candidate experience.
  • Worked alongside the Talent Acquisition Lead on strategic initiatives, including diversity hiring programs, ATS implementation, and the development of standardized operating procedures (SOPs). Closely working with the TA Lead to work on various projects related to diversity hiring, ATS implementation, and SOP creation.

Senior Talent Acquisition

Pharmeasy
Mumbai
01.2022 - Current
  • Drive a team of 2 recruiters.
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers, and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
  • Sourced and screened candidates for [Type] roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
  • Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
  • Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
  • Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for the company.


Hiring closed so far


  • Finance Team - Manager GST, AGM FP&A, Sr. Manager Business Finance, AM - Direct Tax, Manager - Consolidation, Manager F&A, Manager Planning & MIS
  • HR - HR Tech, HRSS, DGM HRBP, Sr.Manager HRBP, Talent Acquisition
  • Growth & Marketing - Growth Manager, CRM Head, SEO Manager, Video Editor, Visualizer, Copy Writer, Social Media Manager, Content Writer
  • Private Label - Sr. Brand Manager, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Sr. Executive Design
  • Sales - Team Lead, Business manager, Sales Executives, Sr. Sales Executives.

Senior Associate

UpGrad Education Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
07.2021 - 01.2022


Talent Management

  • Connecting with all the Managers and understanding their manpower requirements for IT & Non-IT recruitment for mid-level & higher level.
  • Studying & Analyzing the job description for a better understanding of the role.
  • Working knowledge of Naukri.com, LinkedIn, Hirist and other job portals.
  • Proficient in using ATS. Identify & source the right candidate for the suitable opening & conducting preliminary interviews with the candidates.
  • Coordinating & scheduling interviews of the candidate with the hiring managers
  • Acquiring the documents for the shortlisted candidates & conducting salary negotiation with the candidate.
  • Releasing the offer letter after taking all approvals & keep in touch with the candidates till their joining date
    for all the per-joining formalities.

Hiring closed so far


  • Data Analyst, Senior Manager - Channel Sales, Assistant Manager - Channel Sales, Associate Director Franchise Sales, Senior Manager - Franchise Sales, Manager - Business Development .
  • Assistant Manager - Content & Creative, Assistant Manager - Performance Marketing, Manager -
    Performance Marketing, Brand & PR roles, SEO Manager, Engagement Manager. Conversion Marketing,Training Managers, Career Services manager, Associate Director - Performance Marketing,Senior Manager -Learning experience

Assistant Manager

K12
06.2020 - 07.2021

Assistant Manager

Zopper
03.2017 - 03.2020

Education

MBA - HR

Symbiosis University of Distance Education
Pune

BA - Social Work

Gandhi Open University
Uttar, Pradesh

Skills

  • Full-cycle recruiting
  • Sourcing and Talent Pipeline Development
  • Executive Search
  • Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing
  • Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
  • Candidate Experience & Engagement
  • Negotiation & Offer Management
  • Workforce Planning & Forecasting
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): (Darwinbox, Mynexthire, Zoho Recruit)
  • Data-Driven Recruiting
  • Team Leadership & Development

Timeline

Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition

JSW One Platforms
02.2023 - Current

Senior Talent Acquisition

Pharmeasy
01.2022 - Current

Senior Associate

UpGrad Education Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 01.2022

Assistant Manager

K12
06.2020 - 07.2021

Assistant Manager

Zopper
03.2017 - 03.2020

MBA - HR

Symbiosis University of Distance Education

BA - Social Work

Gandhi Open University
Pooja Jha