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SAKSHI MEHRA

SAKSHI MEHRA

Navi Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist & HR Generalist with 9+ years of expertise in full-cycle recruitment, HR operations, and employee engagement. Adept at sourcing, screening, and onboarding talent across tech, non-tech, and niche roles while optimizing the hiring process using ATS platforms (Skillate, Adrenalin) and AI-driven recruitment tools. Proven track record in stakeholder management, vendor negotiations driving efficiency and talent retention. Results-driven Deputy Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in team leadership, operational management, and strategic planning. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and effective team coordination.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition

Avenue Supermarts Ltd (D-Mart)
Navi Mumbai
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for store and non-store positions through various channels.
  • Collaborated with operations teams to determine manpower requirements.
  • Conducted salary fitment and negotiations based on market analysis.
  • Completed onboarding formalities, including employee code and identification documentation.
  • Processed recruitment actions via company portal to streamline hiring.
  • Maintained recruitment-related MIS reports and new joining trackers.
  • Prepared and conducted employee induction programs for seamless integration.
  • Strategic Leadership in Talent Acquisition and Stakeholder Engagement.
  • Process Innovation and Candidate Experience, Analytics and Reporting.

Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

Zycus Infotech Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
01.2021 - 12.2024
  • Managed complete hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding of candidates.
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to define long-term staffing plans for projects.
  • Conducted research on hiring technology trends to refine recruitment methods.
  • Led candidate sourcing through diverse channels, enhancing quality of applicants.
  • Maintained full ownership of recruitment cycle without reliance on consultants.
  • Created detailed job descriptions and optimized job board postings for better visibility.
  • Coached and mentored direct reports, focusing on individual development and team engagement.

Technologies: MEAN, MERN, Angular, React, Testing (Automation and Manual), JAVA (Full Stack), Productivity Engineer, Director of Engineering.

Human Resources Executive

Medusind Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
08.2015 - 12.2020
  • Executed end-to-end recruitment for lateral and bulk hiring across diverse roles.
  • Oversaw full employee life cycle, managing onboarding, separation, and exit processes.
  • Conducted recruitment formalities, including reference checks, salary negotiations, and offer rollouts.
  • Maintained HRMS (Adrenalin) while generating monthly MIS reports and analytics for leadership.
  • Managed onboarding processes and delivered policy orientations to ensure compliance.
  • Drove employee engagement initiatives and facilitated grievance redressal mechanisms.
  • Collaborated with delivery heads to support PIP discussions and performance reviews.

Technologies: Tech and non-tech roles, ASP.NET, Software testers, MVC professionals, AR callers, back office executives, finance roles, and legal.

Education

MBA - Human Resources

NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies & Research
Mumbai
01.2020

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
01.2015

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Recruitment (Tech & Non-Tech)
  • Advanced ATS & HRMS (Skillate, Adrenalin)
  • Strategic Talent Pipeline Development
  • Leadership Hiring & Stakeholder Management
  • Lateral hiring & Bulk Hiring Execution
  • Candidate Engagement & Offer Negotiation
  • Grievance Handling
  • Recruitment Analytics, MIS & Dashboard Reporting
  • Employee Onboarding & Retention Strategies
  • Vendor Management
  • Market Mapping & Workforce Planning
  • Onboarding processes
  • Employee engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Negotiation strategy
  • Performance improvements
  • Candidate sourcing

Affiliations

  • Individual Goody performance – Zycus Infotech (February 2024)
  • Top Performer Award – H1 2021
  • Individual Goody performance – Zycus Infotech (October 2021)
  • Individual Goody performance – Zycus Infotech (August 2021)
  • Individual Goody performance – Zycus Infotech (May 2021)

Languages

Punjabi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • Leveraged AI-powered ATS (Skillate) & internal Merlin AI for automated candidate screening & selection.
  • Built the entire MERN stack development team of 15 lateral hires for a new strategic product initiative.
  • Successfully closed the first-ever Productivity Engineer role – a niche and previously unfilled position.
  • Recognized multiple times with “Goody” Certificates for performance and contribution.
  • Led a critical expansion project by hiring 150+ employees in 3 months, enabling the company to operationalize a newly acquired floor for a high-priority project.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to set up recruitment drives, walk-ins, and targeted sourcing strategies that resulted in 100% hiring closure.
  • Enhanced HRMS operations via Adrenalin HRMS, streamlining hiring dashboards for senior management.
  • Designed and conducted new hire onboarding programs, improving retention rates for fresh recruits.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition

Avenue Supermarts Ltd (D-Mart)
12.2024 - 02.2025

Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

Zycus Infotech Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2024

Human Resources Executive

Medusind Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 12.2020

MBA - Human Resources

NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies & Research

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Mumbai
SAKSHI MEHRA