Hemesh Likhar
Recruitment Consultant - LifeSciences
- Role
- Senior Recruitment Executive at Mindlance
- Location
- Union, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hemesh Likhar
I am an experienced US Recruitment & Staffing Professional with 7+ years of expertise, including 5+ years in US recruitment and 2 years in data operations. I specialize in end-to-end recruitment across multiple industries such as Pharma, Biotechnology, IT and Manufacturing, supporting both niche and high-volume hiring needs.My career highlights include:Partnering with global clients like Lonza Biologics, Biogen, Integra LifeSciences, Astellas Pharma, DuPont, Owens Corning, Merck, BMS and others, ensuring alignment of talent strategy with business objectives.Proficiency in VMS tools (Fieldglass, VNDLY, AgileOne, Beeline, Wand/Magnit) and ATS platforms (Job Diva, Req. System) to drive smooth candidate sourcing, submission, and compliance.Strong expertise in client relationship management, pay rate negotiations, and candidate engagement to ensure successful placements.Leadership experience in guiding recruitment teams, providing training, and driving continuous improvement.Alongside recruitment, I bring strong skills in data management, documentation, compliance, and US tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099). I am passionate about building long-term relationships with clients and candidates, while consistently delivering results that meet organizational goals.
Experience
Senior Recruitment Executive
Aug 2025 — Present · Union, NJ, US
Founded in Mindlance is one of the largest diversity-owned staffing firms in the US with a comprehensive portfolio of workforce solutions. Along with talent-centric recruiting across a range of specializations-Technology, Engineering, Scientific, Clinical Research, Digital, Creative, Marketing, Professional, Healthcare and Call-center, Mindlance provides Managed Recruitment services- RPO and Direct + Diverse Sourcing, and Pay+ Services- EoR/Payroll, IC Compliance and AoR. Mindlance is also recognized as one of the best performing partners to industry-leading MSP programs including Allegis, Kelly, TAPFIN, PROUnlimited, Pontoon, GRI, WorkforceLogiq and Agile-1.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are given the highest priority through three Diverse Talent Acceleration offerings:(1) RebootTalent, a diverse returning talent acceleration service (2) Mindlance Diversphere, a talent pool aggregated from a network of diversity partnerships and (3) Quintrix Solutions, an upskilling recruit-train-deploy service.With an annual revenue of over $250 million and growing, the Mindlance story is one of calculable achievement, made meaningful by our commitment to keep getting better in a mindful way that creates balance in the work and societal ecosystems.Visit to learn more about us and our latest job openings.STAFFING INDUSTRY ANALYSTS RECOGNITIONS:Fastest Growing U.S. Staffing Firms (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011)Largest U.S. Staffing Firms (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)Largest Diversity-Owned U.S. Staffing Firms (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)Largest IT Staffing Firms (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)Largest Clinical & Scientific Staffing Firms (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)
Education
Kothari College of Management Science & Technology, Pipliyahana Square, Indore
Bachelor's degree, Business/Commerce, General
2014 — 2017
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