SUMEDHA PANDEY
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner with 8+ years of experience driving talent strategies across India, APAC, and the Middle East. Proven expertise in business partnering, end-to-end recruitment, diversity hiring, and employer branding. Adept at managing scale hiring mandates, leading TA teams, and leveraging data and insights for workforce planning. Strong stakeholder management and experience in global recruitment environments, including Workday ATS and RPO/vendor partnerships. I am certified in Talent Management from XLRI and MBA in HR.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Porch Group
India
03.2024 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for Porch’s international hiring in India, managing 10–20 active requisitions across technical and non-technical domains.
- Act as a primary candidate contact—driving a best-in-class experience through transparent communication, interview preparation, and timely feedback.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and business leaders to define customized sourcing strategies that support team growth and organizational objectives.
- Implement innovative sourcing methods including passive talent outreach, talent pooling, market mapping, and competitor benchmarking.
- Utilize Workday ATS data to track performance metrics, recruitment efficiency, and pipeline health.
- Strengthen DEI hiring initiatives and talent branding efforts in the Indian market.
- Partner cross-functionally with People Ops and senior stakeholders on offer negotiations, hiring plans, and talent engagement strategies.
Analyst – People Strategy
FedEx – COE
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Implemented scalable, data-driven recruiting strategies to enhance time-to-hire and quality of hire.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment and talent engagement programs, mentoring a team of 3 recruiters.
- Developed and led talent reviews, succession planning, and development plans for high-potential employees.
- Created talent reports, headcount planning, and benchmarking insights for business units.
- Led change management and HR policy development initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Nielsen
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Led hiring efforts across Asia, Middle East, and Africa regions, filling critical roles across functions.
- Consulted with business and HRBPs to develop sourcing and workforce plans.
- Drove candidate experience improvements and reduced time-to-fill across multiple roles.
- Interfaced with executive leadership to provide talent insights and recruiting updates.
HR Executive
Fabindia
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed lifecycle HR operations for 500+ employees across 45 stores in Maharashtra.
- Filled 150+ sales roles within 2 months of joining through strategic hiring drives.
- Designed and evaluated quarterly KRAs and managed employee engagement programs.
HR Recruiter
Reliance Brands Limited
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Supported end-to-end recruitment processes for retail business units and sales operations.
- Conducted Training & induction for the retail business employees.
Education
MBA - Personnel Management
MIT School of Management
Pune01.2016
BCA - Computer Applications
MITSOM College
Pune01.2013
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Talent Management Employer Branding Business Partnering DEI Hiring Strategic Sourcing Data-Driven Recruitment Team Management
- Workday Greenhouse SuccessFactors Naukri LinkedIn Indeed Naukri Gulf
Certification
Talent Management – XLRI Jamshedpur
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Porch Group
03.2024 - Current
Analyst – People Strategy
FedEx – COE
10.2021 - 03.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Nielsen
11.2018 - 10.2021
HR Executive
Fabindia
07.2017 - 11.2018
HR Recruiter
Reliance Brands Limited
09.2016 - 07.2017
MBA - Personnel Management
MIT School of Management
BCA - Computer Applications
MITSOM College
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