Sugandha Singh
Talent Acquisition Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced HR Operations and Talent Acquisition Manager with 7 years of proven success in the industry. 6+ years of expertise in talent acquisition across IT and Non-IT domains. Skilled in sourcing top talent, building candidate pipelines, and implementing recruitment strategies to meet organizational goals. Adept at fostering relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders for successful placements. Dedicated professional with a track record of delivering high-quality recruitment solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
South United FC1 Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Football Academy associated with ISL
- End-to-end ownership of the employee lifecycle - from onboarding to offboarding
- Hired across levels from junior roles to senior management
- Executed employee engagement initiatives to improve retention and satisfaction
- Managed payroll, statutory compliances, and legal contracts for national and international coaches
- Led salary negotiations and ensured smooth HR operational processes
- Played a key role in policy enforcement and building a compliant HR ecosystem
- Football Academy associated with ISL
HR Operations Manager
RJ Global Solutions -India
Hyderabad, India (Remote)
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Spearheading end-to-end recruitment processes while ensuring seamless onboarding experiences for new hires.
- Maintaining and updating employee records, recruitment databases, and client information systems with high accuracy.
- Leading process improvement initiatives to elevate operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times. Preparing and analyzing regular reports on HR metrics and business development to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborating with senior leadership to define the strategic direction of talent operations aligned with business goals.
- Developing and executing high-level strategies to improve business performance and client satisfaction. Providing executive-level leadership across staffing, recruitment operations, and business development functions to ensure cohesive execution and sustainable growth.
Talent Acquisition Manager
QSS Global
Gurgaon, India
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Led the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from talent sourcing to onboarding, ensuring timely and effective staffing across all functions.
- Worked closely with 5+ hiring managers daily to align recruitment strategies with evolving business needs and job requirements.
- Managed and mentored a team of 7 senior and junior recruiters, driving team performance and streamlining hiring operations.
- Partnered with hiring managers to craft precise job descriptions and workforce plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Utilized Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment workflows, enhance candidate experience, and maintain robust talent pipelines.
Recruitment And Key Account Manager
Zentek Infosoft
Jaipur, India
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed the complete recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, offer negotiation, and onboarding, for diverse roles across IT functions.
- Successfully led the empanelment process for two top-tier IT clients, building strong partnerships and fulfilling complex staffing requirements.
- Engaged with 10+ hiring managers daily to deeply understand role requirements and ensure timely, high-quality candidate delivery.
- Designed and executed targeted recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals to attract top industry talent.
- Closed over 50 C2H (Contract-to-Hire) and contractual positions for key IT clients within two years, maintaining high fill rates and client satisfaction.
- Effectively hired for both standard and niche roles by leveraging platforms such as LinkedIn, Naukri, Hirist, and IIMJobs.
- Consistently met tight deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on quality of hire and candidate experience.
Training & Placement Associate
JECRC University
Jaipur, India
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Successfully acquired clients from the Top 30 Companies list for campus placement drives, strengthening institutional partnerships and expanding placement opportunities.
- Coordinated end-to-end interview processes by liaising with hiring managers to ensure smooth and timely scheduling.
- Effectively communicated employer branding, job roles, and compensation benefits to candidates during the screening phase, enhancing candidate engagement and conversion.
- Maintained a well-structured and updated database of candidate profiles, enabling efficient tracking of each individual's placement journey and improving overall process visibility.
Recruitments & Client Relation Specialist
Equations Placements (Addrec Solutions)
Ahmedabad, India
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Led end-to-end recruitment for diverse roles across levels and domains, ensuring timely fulfillment of staffing requirements with a focus on quality and fit. Negotiated compensation and vendor rates to drive cost-effective hiring solutions without compromising talent quality.
- Successfully closed 4 CXO-level positions by identifying and engaging top-tier leadership candidates.
- Supervised and coached a team of 3 recruiters, fostering capability development and consistent achievement of hiring targets.
- Specialized in recruitment across IT, FMCG, Real Estate, and BFSI sectors, aligning talent strategies with industry-specific needs.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with both domestic and international clients, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, through consultative hiring support.
- Managed recruitment documentation and vendor coordination, streamlining operational workflows and compliance processes.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Addrec Solutions
Ahmedabad, India
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Sourced high-potential candidates through various online platforms including LinkedIn, Naukri, Monster, and specialized job portals, ensuring access to a diverse and qualified talent pool.
- Conducted virtual screenings, technical assessments, and behavioral interviews to evaluate candidate competencies, role alignment, and cultural fit.
- Maintained and updated comprehensive candidate databases, ensuring data accuracy, easy retrieval, and improved pipeline visibility.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and refine job specifications based on evolving business needs.
- Provided a positive candidate experience through timely communication, interview preparation, and post-interview feedback.
- Tracked sourcing performance metrics and implemented improvements to boost sourcing efficiency and outreach effectiveness.
Education
MBA - Event Management & Public Relations
Bharathiar University
Ahmedabad, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Sardar Patel University
Anand, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- End-to-End Recruitment
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Senior & niche Talent hiring
- Stakeholder Management
- Designing JD Frameworks
- Employee Management
- Vendor Management and agency partnerships
- HR Policies and SOP implementation
- Employee lifecycle management
- Payroll Processing Coordination
Timeline
HR Manager
South United FC1 Pvt Ltd
02.2025 - Current
HR Operations Manager
RJ Global Solutions -India
07.2024 - 01.2025
Talent Acquisition Manager
QSS Global
06.2022 - 02.2024
Recruitment And Key Account Manager
Zentek Infosoft
08.2020 - 05.2022
Training & Placement Associate
JECRC University
05.2019 - 02.2020
Recruitments & Client Relation Specialist
Equations Placements (Addrec Solutions)
05.2018 - 01.2019
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Addrec Solutions
11.2017 - 05.2018
MBA - Event Management & Public Relations
Bharathiar University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Sardar Patel University
04.2001 -