Saroj Choudhary

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition @IDFC FIRST Bank

Mumbai, IN

Leading end-to-end talent acquisition for Data & Analytics, Information Management, and Digital Platforms verticals across the bank.• Successfully closed 200+ niche and critical roles, including Gen AI Data Engineers, Gen AI Data Scientists, Gen AI Machine Learning Engineers, and Product Managers.• Partnering directly with the Chief Data Officer and Chief Product Officer, driving weekly hiring strategy meetings and reporting talent pipeline health.• Spearheaded a sourcing transformation initiative, increasing direct sourcing contribution by 35% via LinkedIn, referrals, and internal portals.• Reduced average time-to-hire by 20% through streamlined JD alignment, candidate pre-screening, and early stakeholder calibration.• Built and managed strong relationships with external recruitment partners to ensure quality hires within aggressive timelines.• Led the internal mobility program within Digital & Analytics, enabling lateral movements and enhancing employee retention.• Own the design and dissemination of daily, weekly, and monthly hiring dashboards, improving recruitment analytics and leadership visibility.

Delhi School of Economics

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Development

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Commerce