Smita Parikh
Gurugram
Summary
Dynamic talent acquisition leader with a proven track record at ABC Consultants Pvt Ltd, excelling in executive search and client engagement. Adept at driving business development and fostering relationships, I successfully placed 5 C-level executives in under a year, showcasing my strategic insight and effective communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Consultant
ABC Consultants Pvt Ltd
Gurugram
02.2025 - Current
- Executed leadership mandates for C-suite roles, including CFO and Director positions, enhancing organizational executive talent.
- Negotiated high-stakes offers featuring 15-20% CTC premiums while upselling retained searches.
- Cultivated relationships with HR heads at North-based automotive clients, strengthening partnerships and driving recruitment effectiveness.
- Secured business mandates each quarter by driving business development in North India automotive markets.
- Maintained business development pipelines, supporting sustained growth in competitive markets.
Senior Consultant
Sapphire Human Solutions
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Executed end-to-end executive search processes using direct outreach, networking, and industry connections to enhance talent acquisition effectiveness.
- Successfully placed 5 C-level executives within 10 Months, meeting and exceeding client expectations.
- Cultivated relationships with senior executives and industry leaders, serving as trusted advisor to ensure successful executive placements.
- Conducted comprehensive research and analysis to identify and map top executive talent in the industry, anticipating and addressing leadership needs proactively.
- Developed innovative sourcing strategies that addressed client leadership needs proactively.
- Provided valuable market intelligence to clients, contributing to informed decision-making in executive talent acquisition and retention.
Practice Leader- Talent acquisition
Iris Corporate Solutions
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with key business and HR partners to understand and determine short and long-term talent acquisition needs, aligning recruitment strategies with overall business objectives.
- Managed a team of 8 recruiters, driving them to achieve organizational goals efficiently through strategic leadership, mentorship, and performance management.
- Managed client interactions, building and maintaining strong relationships to understand client requirements and deliver customized recruitment solutions.
- Sourced CVs for potential clients through various portals, networks, and references, demonstrating a proactive approach to candidate identification and engagement.
- Oversaw the P&L for the vertical, ensuring financial objectives were met while optimizing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Prepared Management Information (MI) reports, providing insights and analytics to support strategic decision-making and enhance recruitment processes.
Managing Partner
Novateur HR Solutions
05.2015 - 07.2020
- Co-founded Novateur HR Hiring Solutions, a startup-focused venture, driving innovative hiring solutions tailored for emerging businesses.
- Secured sole vendor partnerships with 9 startups across diverse sectors, addressing their unique hiring needs and enhancing client satisfaction.
- Specialized in hiring across all levels for startups in various sectors, excluding BPO, demonstrating a broad understanding of diverse industry needs.
- Managed end-to-end client acquisition, including relationship management, billing, collections, and account mining to ensure sustainable business growth.
- Successfully led and managed a team of 7 recruiters, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Managed company P&L, overseeing financial operations and budgeting to achieve profitability targets through strategic financial oversight.
- Conducted behavioral training sessions for new joiners, contributing to the professional development and performance enhancement of the recruitment team.
Senior Manager HR
Mecklai Financial Services
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed the complete HR life cycle for 100 employees across 6 branches in India, ensuring effective talent acquisition, training, employee engagement, talent development, and disciplinary proceedings.
- Independently handled recruitment for 6 branches, including conducting campus recruitment in management institutes nationwide, for roles ranging from Analyst to Regional Head.
- Implemented employee engagement initiatives through branch visits to assess job/work environment concerns and organized annual meets to foster positive workplace culture.
- Conducted career discussions with high performers and facilitated career progression through performance monitoring, timely training, and recognition.
- Successfully implemented disciplinary proceedings to ensure adherence to organizational processes and policies, addressing issues such as unauthorized absenteeism, breach of protocol, integrity, and process lapses.
- Established and managed mentor/mentee system to enhance employee collaboration and job enrichment.
- Conducted domain and forex training for all employees, coordinating with regional teams to ensure a well-trained workforce.
- Developed and revised the Employee Handbook and HR policies, fostering a transparent and compliant work environment.
Dy. Manager- Operations & Projects
ATC India Tower Corp
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Analyzed costs and monitored capital expenditures for erected towers, enhancing financial management and project efficiency.
- Conducted compliance analysis and followed up to ensure timely achievement of regulatory requirements across projects.
- Provided training and support to Circle offices on Tarantula, a specialized software for Projects and O&M, liaising with the software developer company for issue resolution and further development.
- Prepared weekly and monthly site review reports, offering critical insights into project progress and identifying areas for improvement.
- Compiled Management Information System (MIS) reports and presentations for senior management weekly and monthly, supporting informed decision-making.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions on Projects and Operations Software for 20 branches, ensuring a consistent understanding and utilization of the software across the organization.
Executive Assistant to MD
ATC India Tower Corp (Excel Telecom)
10.2007 - 05.2010
- Manage MD's appointments, ensuring a well-organized schedule that optimizes productivity.
- Prepare detailed brief notes before and after meetings, including talk points and presentations for press meets, meetings, and seminars.
- Coordinated with various departments to provide MD with project progress updates and facilitated communication with associations, enhancing cross-departmental collaboration.
- Analyzed industry issues, prepared strategies, memorandums, representations, and press briefings to support informed decision-making by MD.
- Conducted HR activities, including staff interviews, appointment processes, salary structure creation, incentive plans, payroll management, and development of HR policies from leave structures to exit interviews, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
- Conduct research and field studies to identify new business development opportunities.
- Coordinate with consultants, prepare presentations for management, and generate viability statements.
- Manage administrative functions, including office maintenance, negotiation with service providers, internal and operational cost control, and laborer appointment.
- Develop and implement administration policies, ensuring smooth office operations.
Manager HR & Recruitments
Eklavya Prakashan Pvt Ltd
11.2002 - 09.2007
- Spearheaded the full life cycle recruiting process for a high-volume and fast-paced environment, successfully hiring over 200 employees.
- Closed 40% of positions through effective employee referrals and internal job postings, demonstrating a keen understanding of talent acquisition strategies.
- Led manpower planning initiatives by forecasting and analyzing the workforce requirement for the vertical, contributing to efficient resource allocation.
- Optimized recruitment costs through strategic use of job portals and cost-effective sourcing channels.
- Developed and adjusted organization structures to align with evolving business needs.
- Conducted new employee inductions, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
- Designed and implemented the hiring policy and process for the company, ensuring compliance and efficiency in recruitment practices.
- Developed job descriptions and Key Result Areas (KRAs) for all positions within the organization structure.
- Proactively assessed the employee pulse, anticipated people management issues, and provided timely solutions to support managers.
- Drove the Performance Management System, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Executed employee engagement initiatives, including 1-on-1s, open forums, and rewards programs, to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Conducted surveys and analyzed data to provide insights for informed business decisions, including attrition analysis, dashboards, and MIS reports.
Education
MBA/PGDM -
Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU)
Aurangabad01.2002
B.Com -
Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU)
Aurangabad01.2000
Skills
- Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Linkedin Recruiter
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media Proficiency
- CRM Software
- Database Management System
- Market Research Tools
- Naukri and Other Job Portals
- Client engagement
- Business development
- Executive search
- Relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to change
- Team leadership & development
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/26/79
- Gender: Female
Timeline
Lead Consultant
ABC Consultants Pvt Ltd
02.2025 - Current
Senior Consultant
Sapphire Human Solutions
04.2023 - 02.2025
Practice Leader- Talent acquisition
Iris Corporate Solutions
06.2022 - 03.2023
Managing Partner
Novateur HR Solutions
05.2015 - 07.2020
Senior Manager HR
Mecklai Financial Services
01.2013 - 05.2015
Dy. Manager- Operations & Projects
ATC India Tower Corp
06.2010 - 12.2012
Executive Assistant to MD
ATC India Tower Corp (Excel Telecom)
10.2007 - 05.2010
Manager HR & Recruitments
Eklavya Prakashan Pvt Ltd
11.2002 - 09.2007
MBA/PGDM -
Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU)
B.Com -
Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU)