Deepika Toppo

Designed and executed global talent acquisition strategies for tech roles (Product, Design and Engineering). Spearheaded the complete recruitment lifecycle - from talent sourcing, offer negotiation to onboarding - driving employer branding initiatives and skills-based assessments, resulting in a 30% increase in candidate quality and a 25% boost in offer acceptance rates.

Managed internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring recruitment plans align with evolving business goals. Achieved a 40% reduction in time-to-hire (to 35 days) and 60% cost savings, while maintaining a 45% diversity hiring rate.

Ensured a positive candidate experience while meeting internal SLAs, maintaining compliance with global best practices and regional regulatory standards. Onboarded 300+ new hires contributing to sustainable team growth and long-term retention.

Led recruitment strategy for tech roles across levels - entry to senior leadership, achieving a 40% reduction in time-to-fill and driving a 30% boost in overall team productivity. Redesigned the recruitment process to streamline screening and assessments, reducing time-to-hire from 60 to 40 days across departments.

Managed recruitment for Emagine People Solutions, a division of EMA Partners. Led end-to-end recruitment for an EdTech client for technology hiring, facilitating consultative planning sessions to align on hiring goals, define candidate profiles, and set clear timelines for the recruitment process.

Supported fast-growing SaaS and E-commerce clients by delivering tailored hiring solutions for Go-to-Market (GTM), Business Development, Strategy, and Marketing roles. Led sourcing strategies, conducted in-depth screening interviews, and shortlisted high-potential candidates based on client-specific role requirements.

Spearheaded the end-to-end employee lifecycle for 900+ employees across five states, overseeing onboarding, engagement, HR operations, and exit processes to ensure a consistent and compliant employee experience. Led company-wide employee engagement initiatives, resulting in an 86% employee satisfaction score and improved cross-functional collaboration.

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a specialization in Human Resources Management. Gained comprehensive knowledge in HR principles and practices.

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on English Literature. Developed strong analytical and communication skills.