Pranjali Sharma
Talent Acquisition Partner
Ringwood,VIC
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Partner with over 10 years of experience in the Banking, Retail, IT, and Sales industries. Proven success in high-volume and executive hiring, workforce planning, stakeholder management, employer branding, and DEI initiatives. Skilled at leveraging data analytics, optimizing ATS, and utilizing recruitment marketing to drive efficiency and enhance the candidate experience. Passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams that deliver measurable business impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Empower Consulting
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Led end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior-level hiring across IT, BFSI, and customer-centric roles, achieving a 40% reduction in time-to-hire and 50% improvement in offer acceptance rates through targeted sourcing and enhanced candidate engagement
- Partnered with senior leadership and hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with business objectives, maintaining a 95% hiring manager satisfaction rate
- Spearheaded data-driven hiring strategies, leveraging ATS insights to enhance workforce planning, resulting in a 20% increase in hiring efficiency
- Championed DEI hiring initiatives, increasing the representation of diverse hires by 40% within targeted roles, contributing to a more inclusive and dynamic workforce
- Optimizing recruitment processes through ATS tracking, improving metrics like quality of hire and time-to-fill
Senior Manager- Talent Acquisition
Home Credit International
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Led & mentored a team of 10 recruiters, driving high-volume hiring across multiple regions
- Spearheaded talent strategies to support 3,000+ employees, optimizing recruitment efficiency & retention
- Drove senior and executive-level hiring for cross-functional roles, including Sales, Operations, Finance, Risk, and IT, contributing to a 95% hiring manager satisfaction rate
- Spearheaded DEI initiatives, leading to a 30% increase in diverse hires and enhanced team inclusivity
- Developed and implemented structured yet agile hiring processes, reducing selection time by 30% while maintaining quality of hire
- Introduced data-driven talent analytics to track key hiring KPIs, improving recruitment process efficiency by 20%
- Utilized data-driven insights to improve candidate experience and optimize team performance, resulting in zero attrition for two consecutive quarters and a 95% retention rate
- Strengthened employer branding through targeted marketing campaigns and social media outreach, boosting visibility and attracting high-quality talent
Talent Acquisition Manager
Home Credit International
04.2013 - 02.2019
- Led a high-growth hiring expansion, successfully scaling the workforce from 150 to 10,000 employees across five locations in just one year, while maintaining a 95% employee retention rate and ensuring a seamless candidate experience
- Created and managed a dedicated interview panel of hiring managers, reducing overall selection time by 35%
- Led full recruitment cycle management across functions, reducing turnover rates by 25% through effective onboarding and engagement strategies
- Designed and executed market intelligence-based sourcing strategies, building strong talent pipelines and decreasing dependence on external recruitment agencies by 45%
- Built strong stakeholder relationships, aligning recruitment strategies to meet business needs and achieving a 95% retention rate among hires
Technical Recruiter
Global Hunt Consulting
10.2010 - 03.2013
- Managed end-to-end recruitment cycle for leading IT and Banking clients, achieving a 95% placement success rate and quickly filling key positions for companies like RBS, Morgan Stanley, British Telecom, and Bank of America
- Specialized in hiring for technical roles, including Data Warehousing, ERP, Microsoft Technologies, and Infrastructure, contributing to rapid growth and expansion in the tech sector
- Built a strong network of clients and candidates, leveraging communication and negotiation skills to align the right talent with the right opportunities
Technical Recruiter
Pinaki Technologies
12.2009 - 10.2010
- Handled the entire IT recruitment cycle for Clients like Accenture, IBM, Xavient, and Hewitt
Education
MBA - Human Resource & Finance
Abdul Kalam Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication
Kurukshetra University
Skills
Talent Strategy
Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
Process Optimization
Full-Cycle Recruitment Expertise
DEI-Focused Hiring Strategies
High-Volume & Executive Hiring
Candidate Experience & Engagement
HR Data Analytics & ATS Optimization
Stakeholder Management & Advisory
Employer Branding & EVP Development
Certification
LinkedIn Certified Recruiter
Accomplishments
- Best Team Award (2015) – Successfully hired 200+ employees in 4 weeks across multiple locations, boosting sales performance by 50%.
- "Above and Beyond" Appreciation Card – Maintained zero attrition for two consecutive quarters, contributing to $10M in revenue.
- Best Zone Award (2021) – Led gender diversity programs, securing Great Place to Work certification.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Strategic Talent Acquisition- AIHR
03-2025
Artificial Intelligence in HR- AIHR
02-2025
Social Media Recruiting - Udemy
10-2024
LinkedIn Certified Recruiter
09-2024
Project Management Professional- Udemy
09-2024
Talent Acquisition Partner
Empower Consulting
06.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Manager- Talent Acquisition
Home Credit International
03.2019 - 11.2021
Talent Acquisition Manager
Home Credit International
04.2013 - 02.2019
Technical Recruiter
Global Hunt Consulting
10.2010 - 03.2013
Technical Recruiter
Pinaki Technologies
12.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication
Kurukshetra University
MBA - Human Resource & Finance
Abdul Kalam Technical University