Vanita Talreja
Dhule
Summary
Strategic leader in ecosystem and talent management with 9 years of experience in startup programs, outreach, and hiring. Currently overseeing Outreach & Talent Management at Digital Impact Square, focusing on designing scalable talent pipelines and multi-stakeholder initiatives across academia, startups, and corporate sectors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head – Outreach & Talent Management
Digital Impact Square (DISQ)
10.2020 - Current
- Led national outreach and founder sourcing strategies for incubation and innovation programs in agri-tech, sustainability, and rural livelihoods.
- Designed talent pipelines targeting agri-native founders, technologists, resilient entrepreneurs, and second-time founders.
- Established partnerships with mentors, academic institutions, corporates, foundations, and ecosystem organizations to expand resource access and support for programs.
- Managed program applications, screening criteria, jury frameworks, and cohort finalization to ensure quality alignment.
- Curated expert sessions, innovation huddles, unconferences, and founder forums, enriching program offerings and fostering community engagement.
- Collaborated with research, design, branding, and delivery teams to enhance participant experience and strengthen program positioning.
Campus Hiring Lead – Gujarat
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Executed large-scale hiring cycles, managing assessments, interviews, offers, and onboarding to streamline recruitment process.
- Developed state-level graduate hiring strategy, collaborating with engineering colleges and universities to attract top talent.
- Facilitated communication between academic institutions, interview panels, business units, and recruitment teams.
- Enhanced employer branding to create consistent candidate experience across campuses, improving engagement and interest.
Onboarding Lead – Talent Acquisition
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Oversaw onboarding operations for new hires across business units and locations, ensuring smooth integration into the company.
- Streamlined onboarding processes through standardization and improved cross-team coordination, enhancing overall experience for new hires.
- Managed workflows, compliance documentation, background checks, and system access to facilitate effective induction programs.
Experienced Professional Hiring – Talent Acquisition
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define roles, plan workforce needs, and establish hiring timelines, aligning talent acquisition with business objectives.
- Oversaw sourcing, interviewing, and offer processes, streamlining negotiations and pre-joining engagement to improve candidate experience.
- Executed lateral hiring for experienced professionals in technical and support roles, enhancing team capabilities.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies & Research
Mumbai04-2016
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
B. Y. K. College of Commerce
NashikSkills
- Ecosystem and partnership development
- Talent acquisition and pipelines
- Program design and selection
- Campus and experienced hiring
- Onboarding leadership
- Employer branding
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
- Hindi
- Marathi
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Core Expertise
- Ecosystem & Partnership Development
- Founder & Talent Pipelines
- Program Design & Selection
- Campus & Experienced Hiring
- Onboarding Leadership
- Employer Branding
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Timeline
Head – Outreach & Talent Management
Digital Impact Square (DISQ)
10.2020 - Current
Campus Hiring Lead – Gujarat
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
10.2018 - 09.2020
Onboarding Lead – Talent Acquisition
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
07.2017 - 09.2018
Experienced Professional Hiring – Talent Acquisition
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
07.2016 - 06.2017
MBA - Human Resources
N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies & Research
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
B. Y. K. College of Commerce