Sharda Regadi
Bangalore
Summary
Talent Leader with 17 years of experience in developing and executing talent acquisition strategies across MEA, APAC, Europe, and India, driving significant business growth. Expertise in diverse industries including FinTech, Ecommerce, and Healthcare, with a proven ability to build teams from the ground up. Successfully implemented competency frameworks and recruitment strategies that enhanced quality of hire by 15% and increased unsolicited quality applications by 30%. Strong collaborator with a focus on employer branding and integration of DE&I initiatives into recruitment processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Talent Acquisition
PayU
Bangalore
2022.11 - Current
- Executed talent acquisition strategies in MEA, APAC, and Europe, boosting business growth.
- Collaborated with leaders to align recruitment strategies with staffing needs.
- Developed metrics measuring recruitment efforts like time-to-fill and cost per hire.
- Guided hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques for candidate assessments.
- Instrumental in designing a competency framework for structured interviews.
- Led strategic initiatives focusing on recruiting top women leaders.
Talent Acquisition & Transformation Leader, AMEI
Air Liquide
Dubai
2020.09 - 2021.03
- Directed talent transformation projects across AMEI region, establishing target organizations for 28 countries.
- Drove Talent Acquisition strategy at hub level for critical positions.
- Created efficient recruiting processes to accelerate hiring initiatives.
Head Talent Acquisition MEA
Agility Logistics
Dubai
2019.01 - 2020.06
- Spearheaded talent acquisition strategy for MEA region.
- Established teams in Angola, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Philips India Limited
2016.08 - 2018.02
- Recruited over 200 employees in 18 months using low-cost and no-cost hiring models.
- Designed competency-based interview process to streamline recruitment efforts.
- Led Talent Magnet Program as part of employer branding initiative.
- Maintained high Candidate and Stakeholder NPS throughout recruitment cycle.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd
2013.10 - 2016.08
- Hired over 350 employees for supply chain vertical within three years.
- Identified top talent across eight business units to align strategic recruitment efforts.
- Enhanced Talent Acquisition initiatives at Ekart to support organizational growth.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
LongHouse Consulting
2009.06 - 2013.07
Research Associate
Korn/Ferry International
2007.11 - 2009.04
Education
Strategic Human Resource Leadership -
01/2021
01.2021
Human Resource Management -
01/2005
01.2005
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
01/2003
01.2003
Skills
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Recruitment metrics
- Competency framework
- Interview training
- Employer branding
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
Director of Talent Acquisition
PayU
2022.11 - Current
Talent Acquisition & Transformation Leader, AMEI
Air Liquide
2020.09 - 2021.03
Head Talent Acquisition MEA
Agility Logistics
2019.01 - 2020.06
Talent Acquisition Manager
Philips India Limited
2016.08 - 2018.02
Talent Acquisition Manager
Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd
2013.10 - 2016.08
Senior Executive Search Consultant
LongHouse Consulting
2009.06 - 2013.07
Research Associate
Korn/Ferry International
2007.11 - 2009.04
Strategic Human Resource Leadership -
01/2021
Human Resource Management -
01/2005
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
01/2003