Adish Pandey

I am a results-oriented HR professional with 10 years of experience in developing strategic recruitment strategies and sourcing high-caliber candidates. My expertise lies in managing full-cycle recruiting processes, from sourcing to onboarding. I have a passion for building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers, ensuring an excellent hiring experience, and continuously improving recruitment processes

Deputy Manager HR at Weastue Services LLP (2023-12 – 2026-03)

Led end-to-end SAP and IT recruitment with focus on strategic hiring, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Spearheaded end-to-end SAP and IT recruitment for 40+ roles annually, reducing time-to-hire by 25% through optimized sourcing and intake strategies.
• Worked on positions like SAP ABAP FICO, SAP MM, FIORI, SD, Cyber Security analyst, Azure Data Engineer C-Suite Roles- GM Strategy, GM internal Audit, Group CFO
• Designed and implemented onboarding documents, experience certificates, and orientation kits to streamline new hire integration.
• Created branded recruitment ads and social media campaigns, tripling application rates and enhancing employer visibility.
• Benchmarked hiring trends and refined sourcing strategy using HR analytics tools and market insights.
• Partnered with leadership to shape hiring strategy and improve candidate experience across functions.
• Managed payroll-linked HR operations including offer rollouts, appointment letters, and employee confirmations.
• Initiated appraisal cycles, drafted increment letters, and ensured timely communication of compensation changes.
• Led employee engagement initiatives including onboarding feedback loops, induction sessions, and confirmation assessments.
• Maintained trackers for recruitment, offers, referrals, and confirmations to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Acted as a liaison between HR and finance for payroll coordination and statutory updates.

Talent Acquisition Partner at Cover-More (2022-12 – 2023-11)

Formulated and executed recruitment strategies aligned with business goals, managing candidate pipelines and headhunting niche talent.

• Formulated recruitment strategies aligning with business goals by partnering with hiring managers.
• Executed targeted recruitment using job ads, social media, and databases.
• Managed candidate pipelines via COMPASS HRIS for seamless application tracking.
• Headhunted niche talent on LinkedIn for critical roles with CTC ₹80 LPA - 1.2 Cr.
• Conducted structured interviews to assess technical and soft skills.
• Generated analytical recruitment reports to aid leadership decision-making.
• Delivered candidate feedback, enhancing experience and employer branding.
• Educated managers on market trends, expectations, and diversity hiring.

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract at Knack Systems (2021-09 – 2022-09)

Managed end-to-end hiring through SAP SuccessFactors for SAP modules and specialized technology roles across India and APAC.

• Managed end-to-end hiring through SAP SuccessFactors, including conducting requirement intake calls with stakeholders and initiating targeted sourcing via job advertisements and internal databases
• Managed full-cycle recruitment for SAP modules FICO, MM, SD, ABAP, HANA SAP Hybris Developer, Senior Developer Tech Lead, Principal Consultant UI & UX Java, across India and APAC.
• Built strong pipelines for niche roles using LinkedIn, Naukri, and internal databases.
• Conducted structured interviews and coordinated with hiring managers for seamless closures.
• Tracked market trends and competitor benchmarks to refine sourcing strategy.
• Mentored junior recruiters and led bulk hiring drives for enterprise clients.

Lead Recruiter at 3tel networks (2015-06 – 2021-08)

Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across IT, Non-IT, Pharma, Healthcare, and Wellness domains, specializing in niche and bulk hiring mandates.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across IT, Non-IT, Pharma, Healthcare, and Wellness domains, including requirement gathering, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Specialized in hiring for diverse technology skill sets, including .NET Developers, iOS & Android Developers, Big Data (Hadoop, Hive), Python Developers
• Partnered with leading global organizations such as Deloitte, KPMG, Cleartrip, Publicis Sapient, Mindtree, and Tech Mahindra, delivering high-quality talent within strict timelines.
• Successfully handled niche and bulk hiring mandates, ensuring quick turnaround time (TAT) and maintaining high client satisfaction levels.
• Led recruitment for Healthcare & Hospital roles, including Doctors/Specialists, Resident Medical Officers (RMO), Chief Medical Officers (CMO), Dieticians and Wellness Experts
• Managed Pharmaceutical hiring across therapeutic segments such as Dermatology, Orthopedics, and Pediatrics, for roles like Medical Representative, Product Manager, Group Product Manager (GPM)
• Led high-volume recruitment for real estate sales teams with Lodha Group and Runwal Group, closing frontline to mid-level roles across sales, CRM, and channel partner functions within tight timelines.
• Led recruitment initiatives for CBSE and international schools, including Lodha and Ryan International, covering roles like teachers, coordinators, principals, and administrative staff.
• Worked extensively on contract staffing, ensuring compliance, documentation, and smooth onboarding for short-term and long-term assignments.
• Collaborated with e-commerce and wellness brands, supporting hiring needs across operations, marketing, and specialized roles.
• Built strong talent pipelines using multiple sourcing channels including job portals, LinkedIn, references, and vendor partnerships.
• Maintained strong stakeholder communication with hiring managers and clients to understand requirements and deliver customized hiring solutions.

PGDM in Human Resource Management – Welingkar Institute Of Management Studies (2020-04 – 2022-01)