Shrikant Jha

About Shrikant Jha

I am a Hiring Specialist at Tessolve Semiconductor, a leading provider of software and hardware solutions in the semiconductor, automotive, and embedded domains.With 7+ years of experience in IT recruitment, I bring deep industry knowledge and a strong understanding of business needs to identify and attract top talent. My expertise spans multiple sourcing techniques, including headhunting, LinkedIn sourcing, job portals, and X-ray searches, enabling me to fill niche and high-demand roles efficiently.I manage the full recruitment lifecycle—client engagement, interview coordination, reporting, and team support—while ensuring a seamless hiring experience for both clients and candidates.Key achievements:Hired 250+ engineers for a major global contract.Reduced average time-to-fill by 20%.Increased employee retention rate by 15%.I hold an MBA in HR from Bharathiar University and am passionate about delivering quality, timely, and impactful recruitment solutions that contribute to organizational success.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Manager

   Palc Networks

   Mar 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Recruitment Strategy & Workforce PlanningCollaborate with senior leadership and business stakeholders to understand workforce requirements and develop effective hiring strategies aligned with organizational goals.Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality IT talent across multiple business units.Drive hiring plans by prioritizing critical roles, managing timelines, and ensuring timely closures.Team Leadership & ManagementLead, mentor, and manage a team of 6 recruiters, ensuring achievement of hiring targets while maintaining quality standards.Conduct regular team review sessions to address challenges, improve performance, and enhance recruitment effectiveness.Support team members with sourcing strategies, job postings, and recruitment best practices.End-to-End IT RecruitmentManage the complete recruitment lifecycle for IT roles ranging from junior-level professionals to managerial positions.Handle contract and contract-to-hire staffing requirements.Conduct profile screening and preliminary interviews to assess technical and cultural fit.Coordinate interview processes including scheduling, feedback collection, and offer discussions.Utilize multiple sourcing channels including job portals (Naukri), vendor networks, databases, referrals, and social media platforms.Stakeholder & Client ManagementPartner with hiring managers, business managers, and group heads to understand role requirements and hiring priorities.Maintain consistent communication with candidates and stakeholders to ensure a seamless recruitment experience.Manage employee engagement and attendance coordination at client locations.Data Analytics & ReportingTrack recruitment metrics, pipeline status, and hiring performance.Present detailed recruitment reports including open positions, joiners, and work-in-progress demands during review meetings.

Education

• Delhi University

  Political Science and Government

  2013 — 2016

• Sainik School Nagrota

  Intermediate

  2011 — 2012

• Bharathiar University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2016 — 2018