Dhiraj Chawade

About Dhiraj Chawade

Dhiraj is Manager Talent Acquisition at Futurism Technologies, the leading software and infrastructure services, digital solutions and technology services company. Futurism provides technology by delivering assured business efficiency through a set of new-age technologies like; Big Data, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mobility, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Platforms. Futurism has clients across various industry sectors including Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, eCommerce, Manufacturing, Telecom, etc. Dhiraj is an experienced talent acquisition leader and a specialist in recruiting lateral talent, leadership, corporate, niche skills, campus freshers, trained freshers and niche key skill hires, across industry domains 16+ years of Technology Lateral hiring, campus hiring, broad Cross-Cultural, fast-paced environment (India). • Leadership & Niche skill hiring; Campus hiring; Staff Augmentation; Stakeholder Management; High Volume Project hiring; Vendor Management; Social media networking; Executive Search; Team Mentoring & Training; Change Management; Capacity Planning. • Extensive Data Driven Market Research, Industry Mapping, Creating Hiring Dashboards. • Leading various Talent Acquisition activities, Hiring & recruitment plans, Strategic & thought Leadership hiring, Developing & executing hiring plan strategy, talent pipeline management, Process transition. • Leading & supporting Resource Planning for multiple business groups, project-based hiring for New Business Acquisitions involving specific client requirements. • Driving various Projects (Process Optimization & New ATS tools) • Strong business partnering and people development skills. • An enterprising leader with high professional integrity and ability to motivate personnel towards achieving organizational objectives and adhering to industry best practices. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Passionate about: Employer Branding Social Media Campaigns Candidate Engagement Process Transitions and Driving efficiencies through innovation. Inclusion & Diversity Job Boards : Naukri, Monster Social Media : Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter ATS : Taleo, Hire craft, My Next Hire

Experience

1. Manager Talent Acquisition

   Futurism Technologies, INC.

   Dec 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

   Enabled in this role by a team of hardcore recruiters, I am accountable for executing all TA strategies and activities in alignment with the business priorities• Responsible for Leadership hiring across BU’s; IT Development, IMS Cloud, Cyber Security (Infrastructure), Quality (Testing), Digital Marketing, Corporate, Sales etc.• As part of the TA role, manage TA budgets, Process Compliance & Training across the recruitment function• Serve as the Talent Acquisition policy owner; oversee Talent Acquisition policies and programs rationalization, escalations and exceptions• Successfully implemented several key initiatives – Recruitment ATS, Employee Referral Scheme, and Internal Job Posting• Identifying manpower requirements through skills identification and business growth strategies• Partnering with stakeholders or BU Leaders to drive the hiring process, developing recruitment plans for India and onsite locations• Leadership hiring: End to end recruitment for Leadership (Director, Senior Director, VP) strategic hiring.• Participating in special projects & recruiting initiatives, assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal sources of talent & identifying top performers for Senior Leadership level positions• Developing robust recruiting & sourcing strategies• Strong client focusses and commitment to continuous process improvement• Providing a data driven market study• Creating talent acquisition practices and processes• MIS reporting (Recruitment trackers and publishing periodic updates) to the Business Leaders / Vertical Heads• Leading high-volume hiring projects• Responsible for Cross functional Audits pertaining to Recruitment and allied functions• Revamped ISO recruitment process for India, drafted and implemented ISO recruitment processes for USA and Dubai• Trained TA team members on recruitment ISO process• Regular one on one session to discuss individual performance and prepare action plan for non-performers

Education

• Symbiosis Law School, Pune

  Diploma in Labour Laws & Labour Welfare, Labour Law & Labour Welfare

  1995 — 1996

• M.U.C.C.

  Bachelor of Commerce - B Com, Finance/Accounts & Cost and Work Accountancy

  1992 — 1995

• Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)

  Diploma in Training & Development, Training & Development

  2005 — 2008

• Institute Of Business Management and Research

  Masters in Personnel Management (MPM), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  1995 — 1997