Deepanita Bhowmik

About Deepanita Bhowmik

Global Talent Acquisition Leader with 16+ years of experience driving hiring strategy, operational excellence, and team performance across Europe, NoAM, Middle East and APACProgressed and expanding my role from hands-on regional hiring to leading teams, shaping recruitment strategy, and driving AI-enabled transformation.My expertise includes:Scaling recruitment operations across complex, multi-country environmentsLeading and developing high-performing Global TA teamDriving AI and automation initiatives to improve hiring speed, quality, and insightsManaging hiring targets, budgets, commercial outcomes, and vendor partnershipsPartnering with senior leaders on workforce planning and long-term talent strategyI am passionate about building future-ready recruitment models, strengthening team capability, and delivering measurable business impact through data, technology, and people leadership.

Experience

1. Manager - Global Talent Acquisition

   Thales

   Nov 2019 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   As Global TA Manager with expanded leadership and strategic responsibilities across multiple geographies-Lead and manage a high-performing talent acquisition team, driving delivery against hiring targets and commercial expectations-Own end-to-end recruitment strategy for Europe, Middle East and APACPartner closely with business and TA leaders and HR to align workforce planning with organizational goals-Drive AI-enabled recruitment initiatives, process automation, and data-led decision making to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and time-to-hire-Set team goals, track performance metrics, and ensure consistent achievement of regional and global hiring targets-Lead team capability building through structured training, coaching, and upskilling programs-Contribute to budget planning, vendor management, and commercial decision-making-Play a key role in defining TA strategy, operational excellence, and future-ready hiring models

Education

• Lucknow University

  Bachelor in Commerce

  2003 — 2006

• EMPI Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Development

• Navyuga Radiance

  Commerce, Business/Commerce, General

  2001 — 2003

• EMPI Business School

  PGDHR, Human Resource

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Interviewing
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Sourcing
• Recruitment
• Recruiting