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Sandy Sahoo

The Ponds

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Human Resources leader with extensive experience in executive talent acquisition, mobility, and workforce strategy. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, developing innovative sourcing approaches, and influencing senior stakeholders to deliver inclusive and impactful outcomes. Adept at balancing business priorities with people-first practices, with strong knowledge of NSW Government recruitment frameworks, the GSE Act, and mobility policies. Recognised for building trusted partnerships, driving continuous improvement, and aligning talent practices to organisational values.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Metcash
04.2023 - Current
  • Lead end-to-end executive and senior leadership recruitment across supply chain, corporate, and commercial functions.
  • Partner with executive leaders and HR Business Partners to align talent strategies with organisational goals.
  • Delivered market intelligence and talent mapping to support critical hiring decisions at executive level.
  • Contributed to projects including Leadership Capability Framework and EVP enhancement, embedding values-led approaches into talent strategy.
  • Drove improvements in recruitment processes and systems, enhancing executive candidate experience.

Talent Acquisition Business Partner

IBM Australia (RPO Onsite at DSM)
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Partnered with senior executives and hiring managers to deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes across APAC.
  • Designed and executed proactive sourcing and pipeline strategies for critical and niche leadership roles.
  • Ensured compliance with policy and governance frameworks while balancing business needs.
  • Supported onboarding and mobility of senior leaders, ensuring seamless transitions.

Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Sydney Water (RPO Onsite by Manpower)
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Partnered with the Head of Major Projects to establish senior leadership teams, from Project Director downwards.
  • Delivered executive recruitment solutions that significantly improved stakeholder satisfaction and candidate experience.
  • Played a key role in Graduate and Leadership Talent programs, ensuring strong internal pipelines.
  • Negotiated external recruitment agreements to ensure cost-effective and compliant services.

Talent Acquisition Lead

Certis Security Australia (formerly SNP Security)
2018 - 2020
  • Promoted within 6 months for strong performance in leading recruitment projects.
  • Built senior leadership and sales teams from the ground up, collaborating with C-suite executives.
  • Partnered with Learning & Development on executive onboarding and capability programs.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Delhi University
New Delhi, India

BBA - Marketing Management

Andhra University
India

Skills

  • Executive Recruitment & Mobility Strategy
  • NSW GSE Act, Policy & Governance Expertise
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Strategic Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
  • Talent Pipeline Development & Succession Planning
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
  • Change Management & Case Management for Executives
  • Workforce Planning & Talent Analytics

Websites

Certification

Hogan Accreditation

Languages

English
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Metcash
04.2023 - Current

Talent Acquisition Business Partner

IBM Australia (RPO Onsite at DSM)
06.2022 - 04.2023

Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Sydney Water (RPO Onsite by Manpower)
01.2020 - 06.2022

Talent Acquisition Lead

Certis Security Australia (formerly SNP Security)
2018 - 2020

MBA - Human Resources Management

Delhi University

BBA - Marketing Management

Andhra University

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