Sarthak V.

Talent Acquisition Specialist EMEA and APAC @ Deel

About

I am a certified AI recruiter and have spent my career at the intersection of people, business, and growth across Tech Giants, Fintech and Consulting where hiring isn't just about filling roles, it's about making decisions that shape the direction of a company. My work spans end-to-end recruitment, Early Talent strategy, and stakeholder partnership across APAC and EMEA. But more than the mechanics of hiring, what drives me is being a true Talent Partner to the business — someone who sits at the table, understands the commercial context, and helps leaders make better, faster, more sustainable hiring decisions. I use AI actively in my workflow from transcript analysis and CV evaluation to pipeline intelligence not as a shortcut, but as a way to bring sharper, more consistent thinking to every hire. In complex, high-stakes roles, that edge matters. What I believe in: — Hiring quality and hiring speed (though ideally both) — Treating every search as a business problem, not a vacancy to fill — Early Talent as a long-term investment, not a pipeline afterthought — Structured evaluation over gut feel — with the data to back it up The best hires I've made weren't just technically right. They moved something forward for the business. That's the standard I hold myself to. If you're building teams, thinking about hiring strategy, or just want to talk talent I'm always up for that conversation.

Country

India

City

South Delhi

Industry

Human Resources

Skill

Cost Reduction Implementation, Zero-based Budgeting, Conducting Meetings, Data Pipelines, Automated Feature Engineering, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Engineering Recruitment, Candidate Assessment, Databases, ChatGPT, Database Development, Executive Advisory, Deep Learning, Information Engineering, Assessment & Development Centre Design, Go-to-Market Strategy, Recruitment Process Re-engineering, Contract Disputes, Information Security Engineering, High-growth

Experience

Talent Acquisition Specialist EMEA and APAC

Deel

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Recruiter-APAC -GTM

MongoDB

2021-3 - 2024-6 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Delhi, India

Responsible for leading hiring efforts for SWE and GTM based roles in APAC region

Recruiter

MongoDB

2021-3 - 2024-6 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Led end-to-end hiring across APAC for GTM and Engineering University roles (AEs, SCs, CSMs, SWEs), closing 50+ hires annually against aggressive headcount plans.

Recruitment Associate

BlackRock

2019-9 - 2021-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

Gurgaon, India

Technology Associate

BlackRock

2019-9 - 2021-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

Recruited across Technology and Quantitative disciplines including SWEs (Java, Python), Information Security analysts, and data infrastructure engineers supporting Aladdin platform growth in EMEA.

Executive

KPMG

2017-10 - 2019-9 · 2 yrs

New Delhi Area, India

-Strategic Business Advisor •Singularly recommended the Post Graduate and Undergraduate campus hiring strategy basis analysis of business need, campus performance and competitive positioning •Led the allocation process for 1000+ campus hires across 7 businesses and 4 office locations based on business requirement, skills alignment and additional relevant parameters •Designed an optimized recruitment process for 2017 and 2018 Campus hiring basis in-depth analysis which included developing pre/post and ongoing campus program, revamping campus compensation, redesigning on ground process and introducing panel handbook -Campus Recruitment •Executed hiring of 700+ postgraduates and 300+ undergraduates across the country. •Managed campus recruitment events across 100+ Tier 1, 2 Business, Engineering and Undergraduate schools •Partnered closely with assessment vendor to deliver preliminary screening test •Effectively managed end to end recruitment process on campuses and ensured seamless communication, within the team, the organization and with external stakeholders -Employer Branding: •Organized TPO Meet –An open house event for Deans/Directors of our campus partners •Organized Guest lectures, K-talks , empaneling KGS leaders as faculties with key colleges workshops and class room sessions •Shadow a leader – A connect program by KGS leader mentoring the students in top B schools •Organizing CSR activities, day at work activities, open house calls etc

Administrator

KPMG India

2015-2 - 2017-9 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Involved in building the new capability in KGS(RAK-Knowledge Management Centre, Editorial, Pursuits, AMS, Creative Services, HR, CMT , TAX etc Major Responsibilities include: • Involved in planning the best possible Recruitment strategy for the process • Liaisoning with the business for understanding their requirements • Sourcing & Screening candidates through various sources like job portals, candidate & employee referrals, agencies etc. • Responsible for entry to Leadership hiring. • Liaison with the business for day to day operational issues • Scheduling & coordinating interviews with the business (Both Onshore & Offshore) • Database Management • Releasing periodic MI to the business. • Highlighting the existing or expected challenges in the recruitments to the Project manager / Supervisor / business as may be required. • Maintaining personal files of the new joiners • Reference Checks •Handling the Candidate experience Project •Employee referral SPOC for RAK-Business Unit. •Arranging Events, Team outings, Cricket matches etc. •Training and Mentoring of New Hires. •Maintaining Strong relationships with the Business/Stakeholders.

H.R Intern

Prime Honda (Capital Cars Pvt. Ltd.)

2013 - 2013

vaishali-gaziabad

-Worked closely with the senior H.R manager on "employee engagement survey" which was regrading the satisfaction level of the employees dealing with there issues and concerns. - Assisted in Conducting interviews of candidates for junior level positions -Maintained the payroll records of the employees