Priyank Vajpai

Steer talent acquisition efforts for South Asia, cultivating a diverse and high-performing team that champions the organization's agenda across Tech, Sales, AI Garage, Data & Science, Product, Engineering,finance ,HR goups. Leverage expertise on global and regional leadership councils to shape strategic talent acquisition, Early careers,EVP initiatives. Foster a culture of inclusion by actively contributing to these councils .

I played a pivotal role in establishing PepsiCo's Talent Acquisition function across a vast region, encompassing APAC, EMEA, NZ and the US. This greenfield initiative involved a comprehensive approach: Defined and implemented the Talent Acquisition strategy for these key markets, ensuring alignment with PepsiCo's overall business goals. Assembled a high-performing Talent Acquisition team from the ground up, recruiting and onboarding top talent to support PepsiCo's growth ambitions. Process Optimization: Established and streamlined the entire hiring process, fostering efficiency and effectiveness in attracting and acquiring top talent.

As part of Talent Acquisition at Vodafone Shared Services India, a rapidly growing organization of 11,000+ employees across delivery centers in Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore. We provide a comprehensive suite of services, including Technology, Customer Operations, Finance, HR, and Analytics. My key contributions include: Strategic Resourcing: Developed and implemented a scalable resourcing roadmap, optimizing processes, building team capabilities, and delivering best-in-class services to Vodafone Group companies. Operational Excellence: Maintained high-performance across diverse business lines like Enterprise Shared Services, Financial Services, and HR, ensuring efficient resourcing aligned with KPIs. Talent Acquisition Leadership: Led teams in Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore to attract, select, and hire top talent for Vodafone Shared Services India. Partnership & Expertise: Built strong relationships with hiring managers, providing recruitment expertise and driving effective solutions. Building a Diverse Pipeline: Cultivated a talent pool of highly skilled resources, ensuring a steady stream of qualified candidates. Resourcing Governance: Championed best practices and compliance within the resourcing function, fostering a high-performing team environment. Maintained a high-performing recruitment team through permanent staffing and RPO solutions. I spearheaded the deployment of a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), localized for our country's needs. I also played a key role in integrating an AI product with the ATS to streamline screening and sourcing processes.

As Location Head – Recruitment for Wipro BPS in Pune, I spearhead the recruitment strategy for a high-volume hiring environment, bringing on board 3,000-3,500 talented individuals annually. My key contributions include: Strategic Sourcing: Implemented innovative sourcing channels like social media, referral programs, and targeted advertising to optimize cost-per-hire (CPH). Volume Hiring Expertise: Successfully managed the recruitment process for large-scale hiring initiatives, ensuring efficient and timely talent acquisition. Stakeholder Engagement: Built strong relationships with key stakeholders by providing responsive support and addressing queries related to RFIs/RFPs. Effective Team Leadership: Led a high-performing recruitment team, fostering a collaborative environment that achieved recruitment goals.