Sandeep Thakur

Self-motivated and results-driven HR leader with nearly two decades of expertise in Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, and Talent Management across diverse industries including Telecom, IT and ITES. Proven ability to scale organizations to 11,000+ employees, lead large recruitment teams, and design strategic workforce solutions that align with business objectives. Recognized for transforming recruitment processes, reducing external hiring costs, and accelerating hiring turnaround times.

Adept at leadership hiring, volume recruitment, competency mapping, HR operations, and employee engagement. Trusted advisor to CXOs and business leaders, with a consistent record of delivering measurable impact on organizational growth. Recognized with multiple awards for process excellence, leadership, and innovation.

Deputy General Manager – HR - Aerial Telecom Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Mohali

(2026-05)

Team: 30+ (3 Sr. Managers, 2 Managers, 16 Recruiters, 12 LHR) | Org Size: 12,000+ employees

• Spearheading end-to-end recruitment strategy across Telecom Services, IT, System Integration, and BPO/KPO units.
• Achieved 80% hiring TAT improvement within six months through process optimization and proactive hiring.
• Driving onboarding of 500+ employees monthly, ensuring no revenue loss due to manpower gaps.
• Restructured IT recruitment team, enhancing productivity and SLA adherence; honored with various Awards.
• Standardized recruitment workflows (JD sign-off, sourcing, interview governance), improving candidate experience.
• Partnering with CXOs for workforce planning, forecasting, and talent pipeline development

Assistant General Manager – Talent Acquisition - Aerial Telecom Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Mohali

(2024-07 - 2026-05)

Team: 30+ (3 Sr. Managers, 2 Managers, 16 Recruiters, 12 LHR) | Org Size: 12,000+ employees

Senior Manager – IT Recruitment - Aerial Telecom Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Mohali

(2022-09 - 2024-06)

Team: 30+ (3 Sr. Managers, 2 Managers, 16 Recruiters, 12 LHR) | Org Size: 12,000+ employees

Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition - Netsmartz IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Chandigarh

(2022-02 - 2022-09)

Team: 6 Senior Recruiters | Org Size: 1,000 employees

• Led technical and lateral hiring for IT services, SaaS products, and corporate functions.
• Implemented Applicant Tracking System (ATS), boosting recruiter productivity and hiring visibility.
• Partnered with business heads to align manpower planning with organizational growth strategies.
• Mentored recruiters to consistently meet hiring targets while ensuring cultural fit.

Talent Acquisition Manager – Corporate HR - IDS Infotech Ltd. - Chandigarh/Mohali

(2017-11 - 2022-02)

Team: 4 (2 Assistant Managers, 2 Recruiters) | Org Size: 1,000 employees

• Handled leadership, lateral, and bulk hiring for multiple areas including Software Development, Engineering, US Healthcare, Content Management, EHS, Legal Support, and Intellectual Property.
• Closed critical leadership positions during the pandemic at zero consultant cost, earning multiple awards.
• Designed and implemented recruitment policies, SOPs, and dashboards, strengthening governance and reporting.
• Co-led employee engagement and retention initiatives with HRBP teams.

Assistant Manager – HRBP - IDS Infotech Ltd. - Chandigarh/Mohali

(2013-01 - 2017-10)

Team: 4 (2 Assistant Managers, 2 Recruiters) | Org Size: 1,000 employees

Assistant Manager – HR Business Partner HR - SourceHOV (Exela Technologies) - New Delhi

(2012-09 - 2013-01)

Individual contributor | Org Size: 10,000+ employees

• Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle across Legal, Publishing, and Financial Services.
• Successfully onboarded 72 employees in 3 months during office transition with minimal disruption.
• Supported workforce planning, attrition analysis, and manpower cost optimization.

Sr. Executive – Corporate HR - IDS Infotech Ltd. - Mohali

(2011-01 - 2012-09)

Individual contributor | Org Size: 1,000+ employees

• Handled multi-unit recruitment and onboarding.
• Developed real-time recruitment dashboards for leadership visibility.
• Promoted within six months for outstanding performance.

Executive – Corporate HR - IDS Infotech Ltd. - Mohali

(2010-07 - 2011-01)

Individual contributor | Org Size: 1,000+ employees

Lead Manager – Recruitment - The Search Bureau - Chandigarh

(2009-07 - 2010-06)

Team: 3 | Org Size: 15+ employees

• Managed end-to-end recruitment for BFSI and Retail clients.
• Built strong client relationships, consistently meeting SLAs and revenue targets.
• Recognized as Best Team Member with multiple promotions.

Executive Consultant – Recruitment - The Search Bureau - Chandigarh

(2008-02 - 2009-07)

Team: 3 | Org Size: 15+ employees

Database Specialist – Recruitment - The Search Bureau - Chandigarh

(2007-11 - 2008-02)

Team: 3 | Org Size: 15+ employees

Trainee - The Search Bureau - Chandigarh

(2007-07 - 2007-11)

Team: 3 | Org Size: 15+ employees

MBA - Human Resources - Punjab Technical University (2007)

BA - Arts - Himachal Pradesh University (2005)