Urna Chattopadhyay

Experienced and trusted Talent Acquisition Partner with a proven track record in managing end-to-end recruitment across India, and key global markets. Received Double Promotion within one year for consistently delivering results, building stakeholder trust, and driving process excellence. Valued for honesty, hard work, flexibility, and an approachable nature by managers and senior stakeholders across functions. Regularly chosen as the go-to TA partner for complex hiring, audit representation, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for aligning talent strategies with business goals, while championing DE&I, and maintaining operational compliance.

• Responsible for end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for mid to senior-level roles across India and select global markets, ensuring a seamless candidate experience from sourcing to onboarding.
• Maintain constant candidate engagement through every stage of hiring up to joining, ensuring timely updates, reduced drop-off, and a high-quality pre-joining experience.
• Actively participate in and contribute to New Joiner Induction planning and onboarding initiatives, ensuring smooth assimilation of new employees.
• Collaborate closely with Hiring Managers, Senior Stakeholders, and HR Business Partners to drive hiring strategies aligned with workforce planning and organizational goals across 14 operating companies.
• Champion DE&I initiatives by ensuring diverse candidate slates are represented through screening and interview stages; serve as a DE&I advocate within the TA function.
• Coach and enable hiring managers on Workday processes , including requisition creation, interview workflows, and Global Standard Work (GSW) compliance.
• Act as a trusted talent advisor and HR liaison for associates, directing them to the right contacts across teams and geographies, maintaining cross-functional relationships.
• Step into India TA leadership responsibilities in the absence of the regional TA Lead—managing business calls, escalations, and strategic hiring discussions.
• Share weekly DM hiring reports with business leaders, tracking open roles, offers extended, and hiring funnel progress across global and regional mandates.
• Actively contribute to employer branding and talent market mapping initiatives to attract the best talent pool while keeping business stakeholders informed of hiring trends and competition.
• Provide hiring insights and vocalize solutions during strategic discussions on recruitment challenges, acting as a problem-solver and business enabler.
• Ensure process excellence and SLA compliance across all toll gates, maintaining effective turnaround times (TAT) aligned with Standard Work and core behavior expectations.
• Create and manage personal and team-level P4G (Priorities for Growth) and D4G (Development for Growth) goals, supporting team members in their development planning.
• Manage external vendor relationships including NDA documentation, billing coordination , and adherence to contract terms for third-party hires.
• Leverage strong expertise in Workday ATS , overseeing candidate lifecycle, EA generation, IFR management, and audit-compliant hiring practices.
• Act as a mentor and go-to team member for guidance on systems, process escalations, and organizational navigation, supporting newer team members with domain and process clarity.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment for roles across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, R&D, and corporate functions, ensuring timely hiring aligned with business priorities for The Vanity Case group of Companies.
• Collaborated closely with plant HR, functional heads, and senior leaders to understand manpower requirements, define job specifications, and design sourcing strategies.
• Sourced talent through job portals, social media, vendor partners, and referrals , ensuring diverse and qualified candidate pipelines.
• Screened, interviewed, and coordinated assessments to evaluate candidate fit, both technically and culturally, for plant and HO roles.
• Ensured a smooth candidate experience from first contact through offer negotiation and onboarding, reducing drop-outs and time-to-join.
• Maintained recruitment MIS, trackers, and dashboards for leadership reporting and audits; supported weekly reviews on open positions and hiring status.
• Partnered with external recruitment vendors and agencies, ensuring adherence to SLAs, commercial agreements , and candidate quality.
• Participated in new hire orientation/induction programs , ensuring effective onboarding and cultural integration of new employees.
• Contributed to employer branding initiatives and talent engagement activities at the unit or regional level.
• Ensured compliance with internal recruitment policies and statutory guidelines , supporting smooth HR audits and documentation reviews.

• Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment , negotiations & offers for sales and support roles across Pan India, significantly reducing TAT and ensuring a smooth candidate-to-employee transition.
• Reduced external vendor dependency by 80% by building strong in-house hiring systems , enhancing efficiency and lowering cost-per-hire.
• Recognized by the Division Head and MD for executing 290+ sales hires within 2 months , managing the complete recruitment lifecycle, onboarding, and setting up the workforce for a new business division .
• Drove campus hiring initiatives , enabling a strong pipeline of early talent for frontline, interns and sales roles.
• Led onboarding and induction programs , coordinating closely with IT, admin, logistics, and functional teams to ensure smooth Day 1 experiences, system access, and joining kit distribution.
• Worked directly with the Group Head – HR to support performance appraisal cycles , ensuring timely communication, data accuracy, and process compliance.
• Handled critical and sensitive employee cases with high maturity and confidentiality, maintaining trust and organizational stability without escalation.
• Acknowledged as a “sponge” by leadership for absorbing pressure , resolving issues calmly, and fostering a positive, approachable, and employee-friendly work environment .
• Executed COVID-19 vaccination drives for employees and their families, ensuring health, safety, and broad outreach during a critical phase.
• Maintained recruitment trackers, manpower reports, and dashboards; contributed to business reviews and strategic workforce discussions with HR and business leaders.

Led end-to-end recruitment for plant, technical, and support roles while managing a team of 5 in the Talent Acquisition and Admin function. Worked closely with plant and functional heads to align hiring with production needs and workforce planning. Oversaw onboarding and induction, coordinating with IT, admin, and logistics for seamless new hire integration. Managed HR operations, documentation, and admin functions including vendor coordination and facility support. Drove employee engagement efforts and implemented HR SOPs to streamline hiring and admin workflows.

Managed end-to-end recruitment across industries as KAM for 32 key client accounts spanning FMCG, F&B, Manufacturing, Automotive, Industrial Automation, Education, and Healthcare. Delivered bulk and mid to senior & niche hiring solutions, built strong client relationships, led talent pipelines, and ensured timely closures through customized sourcing strategies and stakeholder coordination.

Managed end-to-end recruitment for internal roles and major client projects including NSDC, PMKVY, and Skill Sector Council initiatives. Led manpower planning, sourcing, interviews, salary negotiations, and onboarding—executing high-volume bulk hiring drives and walk-ins across sectors. Handled client coordination from requisition to placement, ensuring strong stakeholder partnerships. Oversaw admin and documentation tasks , maintained talent pipelines, and reported directly to the CEO on recruitment operations and outcomes.

Managed end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior level white-collar roles across international and domestic markets.
Handled key global client accounts independently within 3 months of joining.
Led hiring across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, engineering, F&B, and manufacturing .
Drove talent sourcing, client coordination, interviews, salary negotiations , and final closures .
Supported internal hiring and walk-in drives, maintaining strong talent pipelines and stakeholder relationships.

Supported end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.
Maintained employee records, attendance, and admin operations .
Coordinated with functional heads for manpower planning and ensured timely hiring.
Handled vendor interactions and walk-ins, contributing to smooth HR and office functions.