Shweta Joshi
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Pune
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Strategic Workforce Planning, and Client Relationship Management across diverse industries (IT Services, BFSI, Telecom, FMCG, Real Estate, E-commerce, Logistics). Proven expertise in end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, bulk hiring, leadership hiring, and team management. Adept at leveraging job portals, social media, and professional networks to source top talent. Strong communicator with a track record of building long-term client and candidate relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Talent Acquisition Lead & Consultant
Insight Consultancy Services
11.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded IT recruitment across PAN India, handling niche and bulk hiring.
- Managed a team of 6 recruiters, allocating tasks and mentoring for performance improvement.
- Partnered with clients to design recruitment strategies, ensuring timely closures.
- Negotiated offers and facilitated smooth onboarding processes.
- Streamlined client communication and database management, improving hiring efficiency by 20%.
- Oversaw billing, contracts, and compliance with platforms like Ariba, Oracle, ICMS.
Team Lead – Talent Acquisition
Insight Consultancy Services
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Led a team of 5 recruiters, driving end-to-end recruitment for IT and non-IT roles.
- Closed critical positions in Java, .NET, C++, Android, iOS, UX, Infra, Solution Architecture.
- Enhanced candidate experience by implementing structured feedback and follow-up processes.
- Increased client satisfaction scores by 15% through proactive communication and timely delivery.
Recruitment Executive
Asha Outsourcing
12.2013 - 02.2015
- Managed recruitment for diverse roles including Sales, HR, Engineering, and IT.
- Reduced average time-to-hire by 30% through optimized sourcing strategies.
- Built long-term candidate pipelines via referrals and networking.
HR Admin Executive
Sustainable Solutions
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Handled HR operations including attendance, leave management, petty cash, and training schedules.
- Supported recruitment activities and coordinated candidate interviews.
Education
MBA - HR
University of Pune
01-2013
B.C.S - Computer Science
SRTMNU
01-2011
Skills
Core Competencies: Client & Stakeholder Management, Employee Engagement & Relations, Leadership & Bulk Hiring, Negotiation & Offer Management, Recruitment Analytics & Reporting (MIS), Social Media Recruiting & Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, Team Leadership & Mentorship
Recruitment Tools: LinkedIn, Monster, Naukri, TimesJobs
Timeline
Sr. Talent Acquisition Lead & Consultant
Insight Consultancy Services
11.2021 - Current
Team Lead – Talent Acquisition
Insight Consultancy Services
09.2015 - 08.2019
Recruitment Executive
Asha Outsourcing
12.2013 - 02.2015
HR Admin Executive
Sustainable Solutions
08.2013 - 11.2013
B.C.S - Computer Science
SRTMNU
MBA - HR
University of Pune