Asthaaq Ahmed

Talent Acquisition professional with 4 years of experience across End-to-End Recruitment, RPO Delivery, and GCC (Global Capability Center) Hiring spanning IT, Non-IT, BFSI, and Networking & Infrastructure domains. Proven track record managing full-cycle recruitment for niche and leadership-level roles, consistently delivering within SLA-driven TAT (15–20 days) for enterprise clients including Deloitte, Wipro, EY, Infosys, TCS, Sify Technologies, and CSM Technologies. Strong GCC hiring exposure, having worked directly on GCC (Global Capability Center) requirements for ANSR, Standard Chartered, Société Générale, and BNP Paribas — sourcing niche and leadership-level talent for global enterprises setting up captive centers in India.

Experienced in team and delivery ownership, having led a team of 5 recruiters as Delivery Owner. Skilled in AI-powered sourcing, Boolean/X-Ray search, and market mapping, with strong stakeholder management and a consistent record of exceeding hiring targets. Immediate joiner, open to relocation.

Associate Consultant – Talent Acquisition (RPO) at FirstMeridian Business Services Limited (2024-02 – 2026-07)

Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle under the RPO model across IT, Non-IT, Banking, and Networking domains for multiple clients including Sify Technologies, Infosys, EY, Wipro, CSM, ANSR, TCS, Standard Chartered, Société Générale, and BNP Paribas. Supported GCC (Global Capability Center) hiring for captive centers being set up by global enterprises in India.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle under the RPO model, from requirement gathering to onboarding, across IT, Non-IT, Banking, and Networking domains.
• Supported GCC (Global Capability Center) hiring for the ANSR account and banking-sector GCC requirements including Standard Chartered, Société Générale, and BNP Paribas, sourcing niche and leadership-level talent for captive centers being set up by global enterprises in India.
• Served as primary point of contact for stakeholders and hiring managers, translating manpower requirements into hiring plans delivered within SLA-driven timelines.
• Drove strategic sourcing using Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, Boolean/X-Ray search, and market mapping to identify and attract quality talent for niche and critical roles.
• Handled end-to-end candidate screening, shortlisting, and evaluation against job requirements and client expectations.
• Coordinated and scheduled interviews with hiring panels, ensuring a smooth and timely interview process.
• Managed offer negotiation, follow-ups, and onboarding activities, improving conversion and offer-to-join ratio.
• Consistently closed positions within a defined TAT of 15–20 days while maintaining quality hiring standards.
• Led and mentored a team of 5 recruiters as Delivery Owner, ensuring account-level SLA and target achievement.
• Leveraged AI-powered sourcing and screening tools (Expertia AI) to improve candidate-match accuracy and reduce time-to-fill for niche and critical roles.

Consultant – Recruitment at RAMSOL Pvt Ltd / WITS Acumen (2023-02 – 2023-09)

Managed end-to-end recruitment for IT, Banking, BFSI, Consulting, and Non-IT roles within a consultancy model for clients including Wipro, Infosys, RRD, and Société Générale.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment for IT, Banking, BFSI, Consulting, and Non-IT roles within a consultancy model.
• Built quality talent pipelines through strategic candidate sourcing on Naukri, LinkedIn, and job portals, with close stakeholder coordination for a smooth hiring process.
• Handled candidate screening, shortlisting, and coordination with hiring managers throughout the interview process.
• Coordinated with hiring managers across client accounts to align sourcing strategy with role requirements and timelines.
• Maintained candidate engagement through the interview-to-offer stage, supporting smoother closures for consultancy clients.

Junior Executive Recruiter – Recruitment at Diamond Pick (2021-12 – 2022-09)

Began recruitment career with exposure to the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across IT and Non-IT domains for Wipro and TCS accounts.

• Began recruitment career with exposure to the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across IT and Non-IT domains.
• Handled stakeholder management for Wipro accounts, supporting sourcing and hiring requirements.
• Sourced, screened, and shortlisted candidates using Naukri, LinkedIn, and internal databases.
• Managed interview coordination, candidate follow-ups, offer processing, and onboarding support.
• Built foundational expertise in high-volume IT and Non-IT sourcing, laying the groundwork for RPO delivery roles.

MBA in HR & Marketing – Kongu Arts and Science College (2019 – 2021)

B.Sc in Computer Science – Kongu Arts and Science College (2016 – 2019)