Ajay Singh

About Ajay Singh

Experienced Talent Acquisition Leader with over 18 + years of expertise in managing full-cycle recruitment across diverse industries, including IT, ITES & Non-IT (Oil & Gas, Telecom, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, BFSI, Retail, Healthcare, Renewable Energy, Building Materials, and Manufacturing); proven success in developing and executing strategic hiring solutions, leading high-performing teams, and building robust talent pipelines to meet organizational needs at all levels, from entry to senior management. •Skilled in Stakeholder & Vendor Management, with a strong track record in collaborating with senior leadership to refine job specifications, optimize recruitment processes, and drive cost-effective hiring strategies; proficient at enhancing employer branding, leveraging recruitment analytics, and managing recruitment budgets to ensure timely and high-quality hires across multiple locations. •Proven expertise in leading Diversity & Inclusion and driving process improvements to streamline recruitment workflow; highly experienced in data-driven decision-making, utilizing MIS reporting and recruitment metrics to optimize performance, track headcount, and reduce attrition, ensuring the organization attracts and retains top talent aligned with its business goals. •Client Management: Proven track record in managing & delivering impactful marketing & branding solutions for a diverse range of clients, including Adobe, Amazon, HCL, Sapient Technologies, Infosys, Birla Soft, Microsoft, Google, Lenovo, TCS, Wipro, BMW, Tata Group, and more. Specialties: Recruitment-(SECTOR COVERED – IT/ ITES/NON-IT/Consumer Durables/TELECOM/Smartphone/FMCG/REAL STATE/BANKING/BFSI/ RETAILS/ PHARMACEUTICAL/ CONSTRUCTIONS /ENGINEERING/ Auto Components/Automobiles & OIL/GAS/CHEMICAL/LUBRICANT/PAINT/FURNITURE/E-COMMERCE/ Logistics/Aviation & Hospitality Management/Batteries /Textiles/Steel/Industries/Agriculture/Timber/Tobacco/Cement/Education and Training/ Healthcare/GEMS AND JEWELRY/Finical services/ Manufacturing VERTICALS)

Experience

1. Sr Manager Talent Acquition

   Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd

   Apr 2022 — Present · Delhi, IN

   Leading & Managing Teams: Leading a high-performing team of 15+ Talent Acquisition Specialists across India, focusing on IT (Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Center, etc.) and non-IT recruitment for all levels.• Managing End-to-End Recruitment: Overseeing the full recruitment cycle across multiple regions, ensuring efficient hiring for roles from entry-level to leadership.• Internal Job Posting: Promoting internal talent to key positions, reducing recruitment costs, and shortening onboarding times.• Designing & Executing Strategic Sourcing: Creating tailored hiring strategies for complex needs (leadership, lateral, bulk, niche roles) to support growth.• Building & Nurturing Talent Pipelines: Proactively sourcing and networking to ensure a continuous flow of qualified candidates.• Enhancing Employer Branding: Leading initiatives to strengthen the company’s employer brand through targeted campaigns and social media.• Managing Recruitment Budgets & Vendor Relationships: Overseeing recruitment budgets, optimizing cost-per-hire, and managing external agencies for quality sourcing.• Partnering with Stakeholders: Collaborating with leadership and hiring managers to align job specs with business needs.• Driving Diversity & Inclusion: Leading diversity hiring efforts and fostering inclusive recruitment practices aligned with D&I goals.• Leveraging Recruitment Analytics: Using data-driven insights to assess hiring performance and recommend improvements.• Optimizing Recruitment Processes: Streamlining hiring workflows and introducing best practices to enhance productivity and candidate experience.

Education

• University of Allahabad

  BA

  2001 — 2004

• MIMT

  MBA, HR

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Human Resource Development
• Employee Surveys
• Policy Writing
• Teamwork
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership
• Organizational Behavior
• Sales
• Screening
• People Skills
• Employee Relations
• Resource Management
• Recruiting
• Assessment Center
• Business Process Outsourcing (Bpo)
• Bpo