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Priyanka Mishra

Talent Acquisition Manager
Bangalore

Summary

Results driven HR Professional with over 10 years of experience in leading recruitment strategies across diverse industries. Proven track record in developing and implementing innovative sourcing techniques that attract top talent. Skilled in end to end recruitment life-cycle including Lateral hiring, Leadership hiring, Bulk hiring, Campus hiring, employer branding initiatives, negotiation and vendor management.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Talent Acquisition Manager

Bigbasket.com
02.2025 - Current
  • Implemented innovative sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates and expand talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
  • Mentored junior recruiters in best practices for efficient candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and relationship building with hiring managers.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
  • Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
  • Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of recruitment vendors to optimize budget allocation while maintaining high-quality services and deliverables.
  • Engaged in proactive sourcing techniques, reaching out to passive candidates and building relationships for future opportunities.

Talent Acquisition Manager

Reliance Retail
5 2021 - 02.2025
  • Leading Talent Acquisition function for a rapidly expanding retail & Supply chain role for Pan India which includes
  • campus recruitment's, lateral hiring & leadership roles.
  • Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans aligned with company's objectives, resulting in 42% reduction in time-to-fill and Achieved a 90% offer-to-joining ratio.
  • Developed and executed targeted sourcing strategies using social media, professional networks, and industry- specific platforms, resulting in 21% increase in passive candidate engagement.
  • Built internal talent acquisition capabilities to source and cultivate long-term candidate pipeline, significantly reducing reliance on external vendors.
  • Crafted detailed comprehensive job descriptions for retail and supply chain roles across various departments, with input from the business and department head for hiring the right resource to achieve the business goals.
  • Established and nurtured key relationships with internal stakeholders, including department heads, to understand their unique talent needs and align recruiting efforts accordingly
  • Managing employer branding initiatives, enhancing the company’s presence on social media and job boards. Maintaining Diversity in the organisation 18% in on roll and 22% in off roll manpower.
  • Tracking recruitment metrics relating to time to hire, cost per hire, diversity. Use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement and continuously review the hiring process.

Associate Manager Talent Acquisition

Ninjacart
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Overseeing the complete recruitment life-cycle from Mid-level to leadership positions, in a high-growth start-up environment
  • Orchestrated multi-channel talent sourcing strategies encompassing campus recruitment, employee referrals with a focus on optimizing cost efficiencies through strategic networking
  • Optimized hiring costs by 20% by creating campus hiring driven talent strategy and re-designing the Employee Referral Program
  • Maintaining efficiency metrics (time-to-fill, time-to-hire, cost-per-hire) and presenting TA dashboards to executive leaders
  • Closed 3 Leadership Role within TAT of 22 Days, position up-to 70 Lacs
  • Develop candidate talent pipelines through sourcing channels, recruitment campaigns, internet searches, networking groups, social media, database search, and referrals
  • Recruiting strategies include hiring plans, pipeline development, business engagement, and regular reporting
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to gather requirements and refine job descriptions, leading to improved candidate quality
  • Preparing MIS reporting to reflect the recruitment analysis, headcount analysis, cost analysis, summary

Assistant Manager Sourcing & Onboarding

Swiggy
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Successfully managed end-to-end recruitment for blue collar (bulk hiring), achieving a 100% increase in staffing efficiency with 12 team members (In house + Field Recruiters)
  • Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies including job postings, BTL activities, and crowd-sourcing to attract top talent
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and optimize sourcing strategies
  • Ensure smooth launches of new cities, facilitating a seamless transition
  • Collaborate closely with business teams to assess and prioritise immediate staffing needs, ensuring alignment between recruitment efforts and organizational goals
  • Maintained regular communication with agencies and freelancers, ensuring timely follow-ups and efficient candidate hiring and onboarding processes
  • Tracked candidate progress through various stages, utilizing metrics to measure conversion rates and optimize sourcing channels
  • Assisted in minimizing attrition rates by implementing engagement initiatives and providing ongoing support to new hires
  • Managed the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition and integration into the company culture
  • Manage and mentor staff, fostering professional growth and development within the team

Sr. Executive Talent Supply

Adecco
10.2016 - 2 2018
  • Managed the recruitment process for Bulk Hiring, Campus recruitment & Permanent hiring
  • Spearhead campus recruitment initiatives, collaborating with NSDC, NGO's, colleges and universities to identify and attract top talent
  • Organize and execute campus drives and job fairs from campus sources
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with college placement cells and NGOs for effective talent sourcing
  • Facilitated interview scheduling and communication with clients, ensuring timely feedback and follow-up
  • Implemented innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging social media and job portals to attract candidates
  • Manage the recruitment life-cycle from candidate sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless process for new hires
  • Analyze recruitment metrics to optimize strategies and improve conversion rates from campus drives to payroll
  • Promote diversity and inclusion in recruitment efforts

Assistant HR Manager

Ace Infoway Pvt Ltd
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for Entry level and Mid-level positions across various departments, ensuring timely fulfillment of staffing needs
  • Sourced candidates using job boards (Naukri, LinkedIn, Timesjobs, Indeed, etc.), Referrals and internal databases, also maintaining a talent pipeline for critical roles
  • Conducted initial phone screenings and in-depth interviews to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit
  • Coordinated interview schedules between candidates & hiring managers, ensuring a smooth process for both parties
  • Ensuring that interview feedback is provided by all corporate stakeholders involved in the process
  • Driving successful employee referral programs for closing niche positions
  • Assisted in offer negotiations, aligning candidate expectations with company policies and budgets
  • Generated and maintained MIS reports, including tracker sheets, requirement summaries, and offer documentation, to facilitate informed decision-making

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

BHARTHIAR UNIVERSITY
Ahmedabad, India
01.2011 - 01.2013

B.COM - Accounting And Business Management

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
Ahmedabad, India
04.2008 - 01.2011

Skills

Recruitment

Talent management

Lateral & Leadership Hiring

Bulk / Volume Hiring

Campus Hiring

Hiring and onboarding

Recruitment and hiring

Stakeholder Management

Salary and benefits negotiations

Employer Branding

Grievance Handling

Manpower Planning

Accomplishments

  • Promoted from the south region hiring to the Pan India level of hiring in Reliance Retail.
  • Showcased remarkable career growth, attained promotion within one year in Swiggy from executive to Sourcing Manager.
  • Received the Excellent Performer of the Quarter Award | 2 times at Adecco India.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 05/13/91

Certification

Certified Human Resource professional

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Manager

Bigbasket.com
02.2025 - Current

Certified Foundational Leadership Program

09-2024

Certified Human Resource professional

03-2024

Associate Manager Talent Acquisition

Ninjacart
07.2020 - 05.2021

Assistant Manager Sourcing & Onboarding

Swiggy
02.2018 - 05.2020

Sr. Executive Talent Supply

Adecco
10.2016 - 2 2018

Assistant HR Manager

Ace Infoway Pvt Ltd
10.2014 - 10.2016

MBA - Human Resources Management

BHARTHIAR UNIVERSITY
01.2011 - 01.2013

B.COM - Accounting And Business Management

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
04.2008 - 01.2011

Talent Acquisition Manager

Reliance Retail
5 2021 - 02.2025

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