Nikhil Garg
Talent Acquisition Professional
Pune
Summary
Experienced Global Talent Acquisition leader with 7+ years of experience driving business operations worldwide. Proven track record in recruitment solutions, strategic talent mapping, and geographical leadership. Expertise in global stakeholder management, talent and performance management, and training and development. Specialized in global leadership hiring, partnering with business leaders to optimize organizational structure and maximize productivity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Group Head - Talent Acquisition & Strategy
ExoTalent Group ( Leaders'Edge, ExoTalent & LinkCxO )
9 2023 - Current
- Spearheaded transformative initiatives across (Leaders'Edge Consulting, ExoTalent, and LinkCXO), redefining global talent acquisition paradigms and delivering measurable impact across key regions such as India, the USA, the UK, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
- Orchestrate transformative initiatives redefining talent acquisition paradigms globally across India, USA, UK, Middle East, Africa, and Europe
- Lead key hiring initiatives across Technology, Automobile, Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, and Professional Services
- Manage global stakeholders and C-suite relationships, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
- Spearhead delivery excellence while optimizing profit and loss statements
- Pioneer talent development and upskilling programs to drive professional growth and organizational success
- Institute innovative approaches to elevate productivity and revenue streams
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion through structured programs
- Incorporate strategic talent initiatives including Talent Assessment, Market Intelligence, Resource Planning, and TA Transformation
AVP - Global Talent Acquisition
SearchBourne Consulting
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Specialized in leadership and executive recruitment, leveraging end-to-end recruitment strategies to pinpoint exceptional talent and drive impactful hiring outcomes.
- Led initiatives focused on employee engagement, resulting in higher retention rates and improved workplace morale.
- Led, built, and scaled large global organizations for top tech companies during hypergrowth periods
- Specialized in Leadership & Executive recruitment, creating end-to-end recruitment strategies
- Managed high-performing recruiting teams in complex, fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement, implementing changes that resulted in greater operational efficiency
- Successfully managed change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of restructuring or process improvements
Deputy General Manager
SearchBourne Consulting
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed and executed comprehensive recruiting plans, implementing innovative approaches across the organization.
- Partnered with Business Leaders to ensure hiring of top-tier talent
- Established and led high-impact executive search function for Fortune 500 clients
- Managed competency-based hiring for senior positions across tech and non-tech industries
- Led executive leadership hiring for Engineering Leaders, Manufacturing Leaders, Senior Sales Leaders, BU Heads, Technology Leaders, and more
- Recruited for emerging technologies such as Cloud, Intelligent Data Platform, and AI/ML
- Built global team and developed short- and long-term talent acquisition strategies
Sr Manager - Global Talent Acquisition
SearchBourne Consulting
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for creating the Talent Acquisition & Talent Development domain on a global scope and in a transformation context, my role is transverse, multi-brands and cross-geographies.
- Implemented global Talent journey based on 5 pillars: Plan, Attract, Hire, Develop, and Engage
- Led global Talent Acquisition innovation across Americas, UK, Europe, EMEA, and India
- Created and implemented short- and long-term talent acquisition strategies
- Oversaw TA Professionals responsible for various aspects of talent acquisition
Talent Acquisition Manager
SearchBourne Consulting
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Leading a team of 6+, delivering Talent Acquisition services to an agreed global model and in line with global KPIs.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
- Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
- Created and developed Talent Acquisition and Talent planning teams PAN India and globally
- Led Campus hiring strategies across regions to support business growth
Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition
SearchBourne Consulting
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Focused on bringing transformation to highly functioning executive recruiting teams.
- Led team of executive recruiters focusing on hiring executives for various departments
- Executed innovative hiring strategies at the executive level
- Developed strong, diverse talent pools and succession planning for senior leaders
Senior Recruitment Consultant
SearchBourne Consulting
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Established and drove a global talent sourcing strategy to optimize talent generation efforts while still delivering excellent partner experience.
- Led global center of excellence functions including Talent Insights & Intelligence and Channel Performance
- Responsible for inclusive hiring initiatives and centralized talent marketing strategy
Talent Acquisition Consultant
SearchBourne Consulting
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Hiring for diverse profiles in IT including Java developer, Skype & exchange, network management, backup specialist, Oracle DBS, data scientist, data analytics, technical architect, android & IOS developer etc.
- Drove digitization using various recruitment channels
- Managed recruitment process with stakeholders for Talent Management and Client Management
Education
MBA/PGDM - Finance -
Rayat Bahra University
Chandigarh 08.2016 - 08.2018
Skills
Talent Acquisition
Leadership Hiring
HR Strategy
Talent Management
Executive Search
Head Hunting
Recruitment
Talent Development
Talent Sourcing
Strategic HR
Stakeholder Management
Talent Engagement
Recruitment Management
Team Management
Certification
Professional Certificate Programme in Business Negotiation
Timeline
AVP - Global Talent Acquisition
SearchBourne Consulting
04.2023 - 09.2023
Deputy General Manager
SearchBourne Consulting
04.2022 - 03.2023
Sr Manager - Global Talent Acquisition
SearchBourne Consulting
02.2021 - 03.2022
Talent Acquisition Manager
SearchBourne Consulting
03.2020 - 01.2021
Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition
SearchBourne Consulting
09.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Recruitment Consultant
SearchBourne Consulting
06.2018 - 10.2019
Talent Acquisition Consultant
SearchBourne Consulting
01.2018 - 05.2018
MBA/PGDM - Finance -
Rayat Bahra University
08.2016 - 08.2018
Group Head - Talent Acquisition & Strategy
ExoTalent Group ( Leaders'Edge, ExoTalent & LinkCxO )
9 2023 - Current