Arpan S.

About Arpan S.

As a results-driven Talent Acquisition Leader with over 14 years of experience, I specialize in building and scaling high-performing recruitment teams that drive transformative hiring strategies across industries like Banking, Financial Services, AI, Machine Learning, Cloud, Telecom, and Energy.In my role at Shell India, I’ve successfully managed large-scale hiring portfolios and reduced time-to-fill by 60%, helping the organization meet critical staffing needs faster. By leveraging data-driven insights and advanced analytics through platforms like Power BI and Workday, I’ve optimized recruitment processes to ensure 98% offer-to-joining ratios and increased employee referral hires from 10% to 29% in a single year.I believe in building diverse, inclusive teams that are empowered to perform at their best. Under my leadership, my teams consistently meet recruitment goals by staying adaptable to changing business needs and prioritizing the candidate experience and employer branding. Whether it\'s streamlining hiring processes, driving DE & I initiatives, or consulting with stakeholders, I approach every challenge with a solution-oriented mindset.Beyond simply meeting hiring quotas, I am deeply committed to developing talent within my teams and ensuring continuous improvement through ongoing learning and upskilling initiatives. My leadership style is centered around collaboration, honesty, and mutual respect—values I believe foster both personal and organizational growth.I’m always eager to connect with like-minded professionals and leaders who share my passion for driving innovation in recruitment, transforming hiring strategies, and creating diverse work environments.Feel free to reach out to discuss industry trends, TA strategies, or how we can collaborate to make the hiring process more efficient, inclusive, and data-driven.

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Shell

   Sep 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• JIS College of Engineering

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), HR & Marketing

  2008 — 2010

• Vidyasagar University

  B.SC (H), Microbiology and Immunology

  2003 — 2006