Sandhya Melasheemi
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Manager with 20+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, talent sourcing, and employer branding. Proven track record of successfully attracting top talent and building robust candidate pipelines. Skilled in developing and implementing recruitment strategies to meet organizational goals. Strong leadership and communication abilities, with a passion for fostering growth and development within teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Redchip Solutions
Pune
05.2025 - Current
- Led the recruitment strategy for technical, leadership, and niche roles, including permanent and contract staffing.
- Acted as a strategic HR business partner to senior leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives.
- Managed the complete employee lifecycle covering onboarding, confirmations, exits, HR documentation, and statutory compliance.
- Drove employee engagement initiatives, internal communication programs, and culture-building activities.
- Oversaw payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and coordination with payroll vendors. Designed and implemented HR policies, process improvements, and governance frameworks.
- Prepared and maintained HR MIS, reports, and dashboards for leadership review
Senior Manager
Searce Inc
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Oversaw talent acquisition and hiring processes for key technical practices, including Cloud Engineering, Cloud Managed Services, and Infrastructure Modernization.
Associate Director - HR
Calfus Technologies
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Led strategic HR planning and execution.
- Managed end-to-end talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
- Developed and oversaw employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding programs.
- Handled employee relations, performance management systems, and training & development initiatives.
- Administered employee benefits and ensured HR compliance with regulations.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion initiatives within the workplace.
- Monitored and reported on key HR metrics.
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Wipro
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Led offshore hiring initiatives specifically for the SAP Business unit.
- Partnered with key stakeholders to develop and implement hiring strategies focused on attracting top-tier, diverse talent.
- Identified, managed, and reported on KPIs and other metrics to drive high performance and engagement.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on industry best practices in recruitment.
Recruitment Manager
Reva Technosys
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed the entire Recruitment/Staffing business for Reva HR services.
- Oversaw recruitment operations, business development, and client management.
- Implemented training and development programs for the recruitment team.
Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition
Birlasoft Limited (Formerly KPIT Technologies)
09.2013 - 02.2021
- Performed a dual role in Talent Acquisition and Delivery (Project Manager for Just-in-Time requirements).
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for Digital and Engineering Business Units.
- Led recruitment operations and managed the recruitment team.
- Contributed to the training academy, mentoring recruiters on sourcing, screening, and negotiation.
- Conducted weekly reviews on demand fulfillment and strategized recruitment plans.
- Defined KRAs for the team and SLAs for the recruitment process.
- Focused on improving Quality of Hire, reducing hiring costs via direct channels, and enhancing candidate experience.
- Developed and presented MIS reports and dashboards to senior management.
- Built market intelligence and developed strategic vendor networks.
- Transitioned to the Employee Engagement and CSR Team, responsible for planning, budgeting, and executing events across Birlasoft locations.
Recruitment Head
KEEN Placements
05.2010 - 09.2013
- Headed IT Recruitment Delivery and Client Servicing functions.
- Met with clients to understand demand and service expectations, developing new partnerships and nurturing existing relationships.
- Aligned account managers and recruitment teams based on client needs.
- Devised strategies for demand fulfillment across various sourcing channels.
- Led, mentored, and reviewed a team of Recruitment Consultants and Key Account Managers.
- Provided solutions for delivery challenges and managed senior-level recruitment mandates.
- Conducted training sessions on recruitment best practices.
- Developed, monitored, and innovated the recruitment delivery process.
- Managed vendor development, relationships, and performance evaluation.
- Conducted customer satisfaction surveys and implemented improvements.
Recruitment Manager
RiseSmart HR Services
12.2008 - 04.2010
- Established the Recruitment Concierge service from the ground up.
- Responsible for hiring, training, service delivery, and client interaction.
- Acted as the single point of contact between US-based recruiters (California HQ) and the India team.
- Utilized ATS systems like PC Recruit and Taleo.
- Assisted Directors with business development activities.
Senior Recruiter
iPlace India Ltd
12.2006 - 05.2008
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, working remotely on client servers (New York & California).
- Utilized ATS (PC Recruit) for large US staffing firms.
- Analyzed client requirements, sourced candidates using major US job boards (Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, etc.).
- Conducted in-depth telephonic interviews, managed salary negotiations, qualified candidates, submitted profiles, and followed up with clients.
- Maintained regular communication with clients regarding search progress.
- Additional responsibilities included internal recruiting and training new employees.
Recruiter
OS2i
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Analyzed client requirements and sourced CVs/resumes using various job boards.
- Pre-qualified candidates, conducted telephonic interviews, and scheduled client interviews.
- Reported progress and maintained regular communication with clients.
Technical Support Representative
Accenture
09.2005 - 02.2006
Software Trainee
Master Mind Computers
06.2004 - 08.2005
Education
Basic Grooming - Cabin Crew Services
Avalon Aviation Academy
03.2006
Post Graduate Diploma - Fitness Management, Personal Training, Sports Conditioning, Performance Nutrition
Symbiosis Institute Of Health Sciences
04.2005
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Damodar College of Commerce and Economics
Goa04.2004
HSSC (Vocational Computers) -
Ramkrishna Mahadev Salgaocar Higher Secondary School
Goa04.2001
SSLC -
St. Josephs High School
Goa04.1999
Skills
- Strategic Talent Acquisition
- Leadership Hiring
- Recruitment Team Management
- High-Volume & Startup Scaling
- ATS Implementation & Optimization
- Diversity & Inclusion Hiring
- Campus & Lateral Hiring
- Payroll administration
- Employee engagement
- Diversity and inclusion
- Performance management
- Policy development
- Retention strategies
- Compensation and benefits
Accomplishments
- Represented India at Various World Masters Badminton Championships and International tournaments
- Bronze Medalist - World Masters Badminton Championship, Huelva, Spain | 11/01/21
Timeline
HR Manager
Redchip Solutions
05.2025 - Current
Senior Manager
Searce Inc
10.2024 - 04.2025
Associate Director - HR
Calfus Technologies
09.2022 - 01.2024
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Wipro
04.2022 - 09.2022
Recruitment Manager
Reva Technosys
02.2021 - 03.2022
Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition
Birlasoft Limited (Formerly KPIT Technologies)
09.2013 - 02.2021
Recruitment Head
KEEN Placements
05.2010 - 09.2013
Recruitment Manager
RiseSmart HR Services
12.2008 - 04.2010
Senior Recruiter
iPlace India Ltd
12.2006 - 05.2008
Recruiter
OS2i
06.2006 - 12.2006
Technical Support Representative
Accenture
09.2005 - 02.2006
Software Trainee
Master Mind Computers
06.2004 - 08.2005
Basic Grooming - Cabin Crew Services
Avalon Aviation Academy
Post Graduate Diploma - Fitness Management, Personal Training, Sports Conditioning, Performance Nutrition
Symbiosis Institute Of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Damodar College of Commerce and Economics
HSSC (Vocational Computers) -
Ramkrishna Mahadev Salgaocar Higher Secondary School
SSLC -
St. Josephs High School
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Konkani
- Kannada