Pramod Sonawane
Talent Acquisition Partner
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with over 7 years of proven success in sourcing, attracting, and securing top-tier talent across diverse industries. Skilled in end-to-end recruitment, headhunting, and strategic talent sourcing through online platforms, ATS, and CRM systems. Adept at using Microsoft Excel for recruitment data analysis and reporting, and experienced in delivering impactful training and development programs. Recognized for excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders alike. Passionate about optimizing recruitment strategies to align with business goals and enhance organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Qrata
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Exclusively partnered with VC-funded startups backed by top foreign investors and angel investors worth multimillion dollars.
- Managing full-cycle recruitment for non-technical roles, working directly with founders, co-founders, hiring managers, and investors.
- Successfully closed key roles in Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Product Management.
- Sourcing top talent through social media, Boolean search, resume databases, professional networks, and leading job portals (LinkedIn, Naukri, IIMJobs, Instahyre, etc.).
- Defining hiring strategies in collaboration with clients—creating job descriptions, aligning on candidate profiles, and negotiating offers.
- Maintaining strong candidate engagement and transparent communication throughout the hiring process.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
PM AM Corporation
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from resume screening to interviews and offer negotiations.
- Collaborate with the CEO and hiring managers to develop tailored hiring strategies aligned with business goals.
- Conduct regular meetings to review and refine recruitment plans for optimal results.
- Proactively source and engage candidates via diverse job portals, professional networks, and targeted outreach.
- Leverage ATS platforms and recruitment tools for efficient execution, tracking, and documentation.
- Plan, organize, and lead recruitment drives as per hiring needs.
- Interview candidates and contribute to final panel discussions for selection decisions.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality hiring outcomes.
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
WHITECROW RESEARCH PVT LTD.
04.2018 - 02.2024
- Focused on U.S. Market | IT & Non-IT Recruitment
- Led end-to-end recruitment for mid to executive-level roles across diverse industries, including Oil & Gas, Utilities, Pharma, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and IT.
- Successfully closed senior and executive roles such as Vice President – Food & Agri, AVP – Sales, Head of Agriculture & Seed, and more.
- Recruited for mid-senior positions like Sales Managers, Account Directors, Client Partners, Quality Managers, and Food Safety Managers.
- Developed and executed strategic sourcing plans, leveraging resume databases, networking, and targeted outreach.
- Conducted interviews, assessments, and ensured a smooth process from sourcing to onboarding.
- Built strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Managed and mentored a team of 3 recruiters, driving performance and meeting hiring targets.
Sr. Fraud Analyst
RADIUS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS: AMERICAN EXPRESS
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked as a Sr Fraud Analyst at RADIUS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS: AMERICAN EXPRESS, where I was responsible for analyzing and detecting fraudulent activities.
- Conducted investigations, gathered evidence, and prepared reports on fraudulent cases.
- Utilized my analytical skills to identify patterns and trends in fraudulent activities.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to take appropriate action against fraudsters.
- Developed and implemented fraud prevention strategies and measures.
- Provided training and guidance to team members on fraud detection and prevention.
Education
Bachelors - Computer Applications
MADHURAI KAMRAJ UNIVERSITY
Higher Secondary School - undefined
BYTCO COLLEGE
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Headhunting
- ATS & CRM Proficiency
- Talent Sourcing & Candidate Assessment
- Data Analysis (Microsoft Excel)
- Training & Development
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Qrata
10.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Corporate Recruiter
PM AM Corporation
03.2024 - 07.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
WHITECROW RESEARCH PVT LTD.
04.2018 - 02.2024
Sr. Fraud Analyst
RADIUS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS: AMERICAN EXPRESS
01.2015 - 01.2018
Higher Secondary School - undefined
BYTCO COLLEGE
Bachelors - Computer Applications
MADHURAI KAMRAJ UNIVERSITY
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