Ravi Botare
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, HR Business Partnership, and Organizational Capability Building across Banking, Financial Services, Capital Markets, Wealth Management, NBFC, Sales, Customer Experience, Technology, Risk, and Corporate Functions. Proven track record of building high-performing recruitment organizations, leading large-scale hiring programs, and aligning talent strategies with business growth objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head - Talent Acquisition
MIRAE ASSET SHAREKHAN
09.2025 - Current
- Led Talent Acquisition strategy and execution across Mirae Asset Sharekhan and subsidiary companies.
- Drive workforce planning, hiring excellence, stakeholder engagement, talent pipeline creation, and recruitment transformation initiatives across India.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment delivery generating over 200 offers per month across diverse business functions.
- Manage talent acquisition for Equity Broking, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Research, PMS, Investment Solutions, Risk, Audit, Technology, Digital Platforms, Commodities, and Corporate Functions.
- Partner with senior business leaders to develop workforce plans aligned with organizational growth objectives.
- Drive hiring effectiveness through structured recruitment governance, talent mapping, and sourcing excellence.
- Implement cost-efficient hiring strategies focused on reducing Cost per Hire and enhancing quality of hire.
- Strengthen candidate experience by improving recruitment processes, assessment quality, and onboarding practices.
- Build and develop high-performing recruitment teams through coaching, capability enhancement, and performance management.
- Champion adoption of recruitment technologies and analytics-driven decision making to improve hiring outcomes.
Head - Talent Acquisition (Retail Assets & Customer Experience)
IDFC FIRST BANK
02.2018 - 08.2025
- Led one of the largest Talent Acquisition portfolios within the organization, supporting rapid expansion and workforce growth across India.
- Managed large recruitment teams and partnered closely with business leadership to deliver recruitment excellence.
- Led national recruitment operations delivering more than 500 offers per month.
- Achieved and sustained 100% manpower fulfillment across Retail Assets and Customer Experience businesses.
- Delivered over 10,000 hires within three years while supporting the organization’s expansion agenda.
- Cultivated relationships with 100+ senior stakeholders, including business and national heads, to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
- Supported hiring requirements across 25+ business verticals.
- Developed workforce deployment strategies, facilitating large-scale hiring aligned with business expansion initiatives.
- Designed and implemented alternative sourcing channels, enhancing talent availability for critical hiring needs.
- Implemented hiring governance frameworks improving recruitment efficiency, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Built succession pipelines and strengthened internal talent mobility initiatives.
Regional Manager - Human Resources
MAHINDRA FINANCE
08.2014 - 02.2018
- Managed Human Resource operations across assigned geography, ensuring alignment with regional business needs.
- Led recruitment and workforce planning initiatives to enhance talent acquisition and engagement across the organization.
- Partnered with regional business leaders to strengthen organizational capability and productivity.
- Supported volume hiring across Sales, Operations, Collections, Credit, and Support Functions.
- Executed employee retention strategies and performance management interventions to improve workforce stability.
Assistant Manager - Human Resources
KARAMTARA ENGINEERING LTD.
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed recruitment and HR operations for manufacturing and corporate functions to enhance workforce alignment.
- Delivered manpower planning and employee relations initiatives to streamline HR processes and improve employee satisfaction.
- Coordinated performance management and employee engagement programs to foster a positive workplace culture.
Executive - Human Resources
RETAIL HUB SOLUTIONS LTD.
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Coordinated recruitment processes and streamlined HR administration activities to enhance candidate experience.
- Led workforce planning initiatives and managed employee lifecycle processes to align talent with organizational goals.
- Led strategic planning sessions for retail initiatives and operational improvements.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize product sourcing and inventory levels.
Recruiter
MASCON GLOBAL CONSULTANTS
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Led end-to-end recruitment assignments, aligning client needs with talent acquisition strategies.
- Executed candidate sourcing, screening, assessment, and offer management to ensure high-quality hires.
Education
Master in Management Studies - Human Resource Management
University of Mumbai
01-2010
Bachelor of Science - PEM
Nagpur University
01-2008
Skills
- Process Transformation and Optimization
- Strategic Workforce Planning and Talent Forecasting
- Leadership and Executive Hiring
- Building High-Performance Teams
- Recruitment ATS, Assessments and Analytics
- Employer Branding and Diversity Hiring Initiatives
Awards Recognition
- ACE Award Winner for 3 Consecutive Years
- Recognized for Leadership Excellence
- Recognized for Customer Satisfaction Excellence
Professional Highlights
- 15+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources leadership.
- Currently leading Pan-India Talent Acquisition for Mirae Asset Sharekhan and group entities.
- Delivering 200+ offers per month across multiple business functions.
- Successfully led recruitment operations delivering 500+ offers per month at IDFC FIRST Bank.
- Hired more than 10,000 employees during a three-year period supporting aggressive business growth.
- Partnered with 100+ senior stakeholders including Business Heads and National Heads.
- Managed hiring across 25+ business verticals and functions.
- Recipient of ACE Award for three consecutive years in Leadership and Customer Satisfaction categories.
- Successfully maintained 100% manpower fulfilment for critical business verticals through innovative sourcing strategies.
Timeline
Head - Talent Acquisition
MIRAE ASSET SHAREKHAN
09.2025 - Current
Head - Talent Acquisition (Retail Assets & Customer Experience)
IDFC FIRST BANK
02.2018 - 08.2025
Regional Manager - Human Resources
MAHINDRA FINANCE
08.2014 - 02.2018
Assistant Manager - Human Resources
KARAMTARA ENGINEERING LTD.
07.2012 - 08.2014
Executive - Human Resources
RETAIL HUB SOLUTIONS LTD.
07.2011 - 07.2012
Recruiter
MASCON GLOBAL CONSULTANTS
10.2010 - 06.2011
Master in Management Studies - Human Resource Management
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Science - PEM
Nagpur University