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Renu Dhir

Renu Dhir

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Global Talent Acquisition Leader with over 18 years of diverse experience in strategic, lateral, and leadership hiring across India, the US, UK, Europe, and APAC. Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-impact recruitment functions for fast-growing technology and product organizations. Proven ability to manage global hiring mandates, design scalable hiring strategies, and partner closely with C-level stakeholders to align talent acquisition with business outcomes. Successfully led international recruitment projects with onsite experience in Poland and the UK, directly managing client relationships, workforce planning, and recruitment operations. Built and led global TA teams supporting hiring across Technology, Product, Sales, and Customer Success domains. Adept at implementing data-driven hiring practices, optimizing ATS (Workday, Bullhorn), and driving DEI and employer branding initiatives across geographies. Recognized for executive presence, strategic workforce planning, market intelligence, and delivering high-quality talent pipelines in dynamic, high-growth environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Director – Global Recruitment

Astreya India
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Led the global Talent Acquisition function, taking complete ownership of hiring across all levels and geographies including India, US, UK, and APAC.
  • Designed and implemented cost-effective, scalable strategies to ensure a steady pipeline of quality talent aligned with business objectives.
  • Partnered closely with business leaders to define hiring plans for new projects, deliver market intelligence, and ensure timely execution of critical mandates.
  • Oversaw offer management to maintain compensation parity and compliance within approved budget structures.
  • Conducted weekly reviews with senior leadership and hiring managers to track progress, unblock challenges, and align on hiring priorities.
  • Acted as the single point of escalation for all recruitment-related issues, ensuring swift resolution and cross-functional alignment.
  • Streamlined and led a smooth onboarding and induction process for new hires across functions and regions.
  • Promoted internal mobility through structured IJP programs and internal movement frameworks.
  • Actively drove initiatives to enhance workforce diversity, particularly focusing on gender-balanced hiring outcomes.
  • Managed vendor partnerships (job boards, consultants, LinkedIn, contract staffing firms), including contract negotiation and performance monitoring.
  • Led employer branding strategy in collaboration with marketing—strengthening candidate engagement through digital campaigns and outreach.
  • Oversaw manpower planning and recruitment budgeting, aligning forecasts with business projections.
  • Maintained rigorous compliance across hiring processes and facilitated internal and external HR audits.
  • Delivered quarterly recruitment dashboards and performance insights to senior leadership teams globally and in India.
  • Worked in close partnership with the Global HR Head to execute key HR projects and talent transformation initiatives.
  • Successfully implemented and optimized Workday ATS, integrating reporting, candidate lifecycle tracking, and workflow efficiency across global TA operations.

Deputy General Manager – Strategic & Leadership Hiring

Infogain India Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2024
  • Built and led high-performing recruitment delivery teams supporting Product Engineering, Data Engineering Analytics, and Sales functions for large global enterprise accounts.
  • Led executive and strategic hiring initiatives across geographies, ensuring alignment with client goals and delivery timelines.
  • Developed and maintained recruitment analytics dashboards and key hiring KPIs, enabling continuous process monitoring and performance optimization.
  • Partnered with the Marketing and Employer Branding teams to create compelling brand narratives and talent campaigns, enhancing visibility across digital platforms like LinkedIn.
  • Strengthened relationships with senior client stakeholders by providing talent insights, market benchmarking, and real-time hiring intelligence.
  • Campus Hiring Initiatives:
  • Designed and rolled out a structured campus hiring strategy, engaging engineering and business schools across India.
  • Built long-term institutional partnerships and implemented year-round engagement activities including workshops, hackathons, and leadership talks.
  • Successfully onboarded early-career talent to build future leadership and delivery pipelines across multiple verticals.

Team Leader – Recruitment

Sage Human Capital (US & UK)
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for high-impact roles across IT, Telecom, and Consulting domains in the US and UK markets.
  • Conducted executive search and headhunting mandates, collaborating directly with global stakeholders to deliver niche and senior-level talent.
  • Selected as part of the pilot batch responsible for setting up the offshore recruitment function from the ground up.
  • Successfully built and led a new recruitment team, with a strong focus on hiring, training, and developing diversity talent.
  • Developed sourcing strategies and internal best practices to scale operations while aligning with client delivery expectations and global hiring standards.

Quality Analyst

Heidrick & Struggles – Knowledge Management Centre
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Selected as part of the pilot batch responsible for launching strategic research support for executive search mandates.
  • Conducted in-depth market research and built BI reports to support global candidate pipeline development for leadership roles.
  • Partnered with client stakeholders and consultants to deliver insightful research reports, contributing to successful C-level placements.
  • Utilized tools such as Hoovers, OneSource, and SEC code classifications to identify the right industries, companies, and executive candidates.
  • Supported global talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and knowledge documentation to enhance search effectiveness.

Operations Executive

Efunds International
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Worked on US-based operations projects for client Deluxe Corporation, providing backend support and customer service.
  • Interacted directly with US clients to resolve queries, provide account-related information, and ensure smooth workflow execution.
  • Supported process documentation and maintained SLAs related to operational deliverables.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Delhi University

Diploma - Computer Applications

Spanish Language Certification - undefined

Instituto Hispania

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning
  • Global & Leadership Hiring – US, India, APAC
  • Campus Hiring & Early-Talent Programs
  • AI Tools & Recruitment Automation
  • Recruitment Analytics & Dashboarding
  • Tech/Product/Digital Hiring Expertise
  • Diversity Hiring & Talent Mapping
  • Employer Branding
  • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
  • Building & Scaling TA CoEs

Certification

BEI Certified – Behavioral Event Interviewing

Timeline

Senior Director – Global Recruitment

Astreya India
07.2024 - 07.2025

Deputy General Manager – Strategic & Leadership Hiring

Infogain India Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2024

Team Leader – Recruitment

Sage Human Capital (US & UK)
01.2013 - 01.2016

Quality Analyst

Heidrick & Struggles – Knowledge Management Centre
01.2003 - 01.2009

Operations Executive

Efunds International
01.2000 - 01.2003

Diploma - Computer Applications

Spanish Language Certification - undefined

Instituto Hispania

Bachelor of Commerce -

Delhi University

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