Talent Acquisition Executive Search
Resume:
Dhruv A Dalal
India
*****.*****@*****.***
Summary
HR Professional with 18+ years of experience in Staffing & Executive Search.
Skilled in Account Management, Client Relationship Building, and Recruitment Operations.
Proven track record in sourcing and placing top talent across diverse industries, including Automobile, FMCG, IT, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices Manufacturing (Food & Beverage, General Manufacturing), Oil & Gas, Water Industry, Chemical, SAP, BFSI, Construction
Expertise in:
oPlant-Level Hiring: Production, Maintenance, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, Industrial Relations, Logisitics, Supply Chain
oBulk Hiring: In-house and external recruitment. (Sales, Production, Quality, Maintenance)
oCorporate-Level Hiring (Group Talent Acquisition Head, Director of Operations, Director of Finance, Financial Heads, Vice President (Sales, HR), CFO, COO
oIT Hiring – Infrastructure roles, SAP Modules (Both Functional & Technical)
Certified LinkedIn Recruiter with a Diploma in Human Resource Management & Naukri Certified Maestro Recruiter
Skills
ATS
Executive Search
Leadership Hiring
Bulk Hiring
End to End Recruitment
US Staffing
CXO Hiring
Stakeholder Management
Client Coordination
Domestic Staffing
Bulk Hiring
Blue Color Hiring
Client Coordination
Professional Experience
Partner – Talent Acquisition (Remote) (Freelancing) (Domestic Recruitment)
Pravi HR
Jun 2024 - Present (3 months)
Led strategic management initiatives for key BFSI sector accounts, aligning recruitment strategies with client needs, which directly contributed to an enhanced hiring efficiency.
Masterminded comprehensive end-to-end recruitment processes for lateral and bulk hiring across PAN India, achieving a reduction in time-to-hire through the adoption of innovative sourcing and screening methodologies.
Associate Principal Consultant
Leaders Edge Consulting, Navi Mumbai (Sabbatical Break)
Jan 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Spearheaded management of pivotal accounts in the Automotive and IT sectors, aligning recruitment strategies with client requirements to enhance hiring efficiency and client satisfaction.
Cultivated enduring client relationships, managed costs, and optimized margins for sustainable growth, demonstrating a keen ability for strategic planning and financial oversight.
Played a key role in expanding business opportunities through active participation in client meetings, showcasing leadership in business development and team mentorship.
Senior Executive Recruitment
Kaizen Executive Search (Same Management as Sterling Hoffman Executive Search & Enlightenment 99), Vadodara Gujarat
Jul 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 6 months)
Directed strategic account management for premier FMCG, Life Science, and Pharma industry clients in the US, thereby enhancing client satisfaction and recruitment efficacy.
Spearheaded comprehensive recruitment strategies from lateral to leadership hiring, significantly improving operational efficiency at the plant level.
Pioneered innovative bulk recruitment initiatives, streamlining the hiring process and reducing time to- hire metrics.
Coordinated research and recruitment teams to optimize resource allocation,
demonstrating exceptional leadership in talent acquisition.
Achieved consecutive annual recognition as a star performer, culminating in the 'Mr. Punctual 2019' award for unwavering dedication and timeliness.
ATS: Janna & Bullhorn
Senior Executive Recruitment/ Internal HR (Domestic Recruitment)
Enlightenment99 (Formerly Sterling Hoffman Executive Search), Vadodara Gujarat 2013 - 2016 (3 years)
Directed recruitment operations for key accounts within Power, Textile, Pharma, and Chemical industries, demonstrating a robust capability in aligning recruitment strategies with diverse industry needs.
Executed comprehensive end-to-end recruitment processes, showcasing extensive experience in managing plant-level requirements from lateral to leadership hiring.
Led business development initiatives that significantly exceeded recruitment and business development targets, evidencing strategic planning and execution prowess.
ATS: Janna
Relationship Manager
IVAR Consultants, Vadodara, Gujarat
Oct 2012 - Jun 2013 (9 months)
Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in managing Pharma sector accounts, ensuring seamless operations and achieving high levels of client satisfaction through strategic oversight and effective problem-solving.
Expertly managed plant-level recruitment requirements, encompassing both lateral and leadership hiring, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of diverse hiring needs and contributing to streamlined recruitment processes.
Resource Manager (Operations Closed - Day Shift) ((Domestic Recruitment)
Delta Sys-Tech (India) Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat
Feb 2012 - Jul 2012 (6 months)
Achieved exceptional operational efficiency by skillfully managing day shifts and overseeing vendors, meeting and exceeding targets in both domestic and international markets.
Accumulated comprehensive experience in catering to varied SAP Requirements for significant markets in India & China, demonstrating adaptability and a deep understanding of global recruitment demands.
Technical Recruiter – SAP,
Collabera Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat
Mar 2010 -Jan 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Demonstrated expertise in recruiting for SAP positions, ensuring client satisfaction and successful placements for IBM as a client for US Counterpart
ATS: Internal
SAPCAN (Day Shift) ((Domestic Recruitment) (Freelancing) (Pune & Vadodara) Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 10 months)
Held overall accountability for sourcing top-tier talent for SAP positions for multiple clients for PAN
India
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist,
Sterling Hoffman Executive Search, Vadodara, Gujarat
Aug 2005 - Apr 2008 (2 years 9 months)
Held overall accountability for sourcing top-tier talent within Food & Beverage, CPG industry clients for the US Market
Tech Support Engineer, Pune
VCustomer
2004 - 2004 (less than a year)
Hardware Engineer, Bharuch
Chips & Chaps
2001 - 2004 (3 years)
Education
Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara
Bachelor of Commerce
1996 - 1999
Aptech Higher Diploma
Higher Diploma, Software Engineering
1999 - 2001
Udemy
Diploma, Human Resource Management
Mar 2022 to Jun 2024
Training & Certifications
Naukri Certified Maestro Recruiter, 2024
Certificate of Completion: Project Management by Career Ninja, Jul 2024
Certificate of Completion: Linked Recruiter Assessment, Jul 2024
Certificate in Generative AI: The Evolution of thoughtful online search from
LinkedIn 2024
Certificate of Completion in Six Sigma Assessment from Career Ninja, 2024
Achieved an Advanced Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from CSSC in 2023. Certified Lean Six Sigma AI Yellow Belt Certification in Dec 2023
SAP - HR training from Genovate.
Certified in Tally 7.2.
Completed the course on "Talent Acquisition: Importance and Overcoming Challenges" from Udemy.
Certificate in Computing from IGNOU, Bharuch
Date of Birth: 11th Sep’1978
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