Talha Tahir
Kolkata
Summary
Dynamic recruitment leader with extensive experience at FIS, specializing in international and niche hiring. Proven track record in developing strategic programs that enhance organizational effectiveness. Expertise in talent management and process improvement, driving successful recruitment initiatives across diverse sectors while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director Recruitment
FIS
Gurugram
01.2022 - Current
- Recruitment leader for India and the Philippines.
- Leading Corporate, Finance, Risk & Info security and High Volume.
- Development and implementation of strategies to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Average of 4,000 hires per year in the last three years.
Recruitment Manager
Accenture
Bengaluru Area
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Leader for Non F&A Delivery
- Managed high volume recruitment for below skillsets: Procurement, BFSI, Foreign Language, FS, Logistics, SCM, AML, KYC, Risk and Compliance, Content Moderation, Customer Support.
Recruitment Lead - Cebu
Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms
Philippines
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Led recruitment team in Cebu, achieving over 4,500 hires within one year.
- Executed bulk and niche hiring strategies across various channels.
- Developed hiring strategies in collaboration with Operations and Workforce stakeholders.
- Managed monthly targets and tracked daily progress for performance evaluations.
- Ensured 100% fulfillment of backfill requests, maintaining transparency with stakeholders.
- Hired candidates across diverse skill sets in Technology, BFSI, Healthcare, and Telecom sectors.
- Utilized direct channels including employee referrals, job boards, social media, and job fairs.
- Implemented rewards and recognition programs to motivate recruitment team.
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition
Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms
Kolkata Area
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed recruitment team of Senior Executives and Assistant Managers for ITES division.
- Executed bulk hiring initiatives for Wipro Kolkata, achieving targeted staffing goals.
- Led Direct Recruitment efforts through in-house telerecruitment team and Zero/Low Cost Hiring Channel.
- Oversaw recruitment via Vendor Partner channel, including partner evaluation and contract renewals.
- Developed hiring strategies in collaboration with Operations, CST, and other stakeholders.
- Directed a team of recruiters by assigning monthly targets and tracking performance metrics.
- Monitored business ramp-ups and backfill requests, ensuring 100% adherence to delivery timelines.
- Facilitated new hire experience by addressing queries regarding policies, training, and benefits.
Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition
Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms
Kolkata
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for associate-level positions across multiple channels.
Team Manager
Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms
Kolkata Area
05.2009 - 04.2012
- Managed team of 16 associates, resolving customer care issues and service problems.
CPC Officer
IL&FS
Kolkata
01.2008 - 09.2008
- Handled vendor and customer issues related to KYC and DP forms at regional head office.
- Facilitated communication with Mumbai head office to streamline processing operations.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Accounting and Finance
The Bhawanipur Education Society College
HS - Business/Commerce, General
Ling Liang High School
Class 10 - Science
Ling Liang High School
Skills
- Marketing communications
- Strategic programs
- Succession planning
- International and niche hiring
- Volume and bulk hiring
- Campus recruitment
- Mid-level recruitment
- Train and hire model
- Talent management
- Contractor and temporary hiring
- Client management
- Process improvement
- Recruitment transformation
- Social media recruitment
- Strategic partnerships
- Diversity hiring initiatives
- Financial services expertise
- Procurement and supply chain management
- Foreign language proficiency
- Risk and information security
- Corporate recruitment
Websites
Certification
- Building Accountability into Your Culture
- Excel with LinkedIn Recruiter Assessment
- Miss Excel's Top Productivity Hacks
- Onboarding New Hires as a Manager
- Creating a Positive and Healthy Work Environment
Languages
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Urdu
- Arabic
- English
Current Position
Associate Director Recruitment at FIS - India and Philippines | Ex Accenture, Wipro
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Director Recruitment
FIS
01.2022 - Current
Recruitment Manager
Accenture
12.2019 - 01.2022
Recruitment Lead - Cebu
Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms
03.2016 - 11.2019
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition
Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms
06.2014 - 03.2016
Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition
Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms
04.2012 - 05.2014
Team Manager
Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms
05.2009 - 04.2012
CPC Officer
IL&FS
01.2008 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Accounting and Finance
The Bhawanipur Education Society College
HS - Business/Commerce, General
Ling Liang High School
Class 10 - Science
Ling Liang High School
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