Sreshtha Deb
@sreshthadeb
Strategic HR leader and talent acquisition specialist who builds scalable HR systems and hires top talent fast.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Strategic HR Leader and Talent Acquisition Specialist with 8+ years of HR management systems experience, focused on aligning Human Capital Management with business objectives in fast-paced startup environments.
At STUDYBUDDY, I digitised 100% of employee records and successfully migrated to a new HRIS, cutting administrative processing time by 40%. I also optimised the recruitment lifecycle—reducing average time-to-hire by 25% and achieving a 95% offer-acceptance rate for leadership roles—while strengthening onboarding, offboarding, succession planning, and performance management frameworks.
Previously at CATENONINDIA, I led specialized executive sourcing and closed 50+ senior-level mandates, generating ₹ 17 lacs+ in revenue. Across my roles, I’ve driven data-driven HR analytics, compensation & benefits administration, and employee relations—balancing operational excellence with people-first culture and clear compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager, HR
StudyBuddy
Apr 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year 7 months)
Digitised 100% employee records and led HRIS migration, reducing administrative processing time by 40% and ensuring full HR policy compliance with data protection requirements. Optimised recruiting and onboarding, cutting average time-to-hire by 25% and achieving 95% offer-acceptance for leadership roles.
Recruitment & Executive Search
Catenon India
May 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Executed specialised executive sourcing and full client lifecycle recruitment, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and Naukri Resdex to support high-growth tech and SaaS mandates. Closed 50+ senior-level mandates and generated ₹17 lacs+ revenue, while increasing the business development pipeline by 30%.
Supported a global workforce by resolving Tier 1 inquiries on payroll, health benefits, and HR policies through webchat and email. Managed high-accuracy employee data in Workday and ServiceNow and streamlined employee lifecycle workflows for onboarding, job changes, and exit documentation while adhering to internal risk and regulatory requirements.
Talent Acquisition Intern
MyOperator
Jun 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Managed full-cycle recruitment for IT and non-IT roles using Zoho Recruit and LinkedIn, maintaining an active talent pipeline. Scaled sourcing using advanced Boolean search to reduce reliance on external agencies by 90% and partnered on KRA/KPI frameworks aligned to organisational goals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Calcutta
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Honours), Commerce (Finance Honours)
2014 - 2017
Grade: First Class, 62%
B.Com Finance Honours from the University of Calcutta (2014–2017), graduating with a First Class (62%).
ISC, Class 12
ISC (Class 12), ISC (Class 12)
2012 - 2014
Grade: 83%
Completed ISC (Class 12) and scored 83%.
CBSE, Class 10
CBSE Class 10, CBSE (Class 10)
Grade: 88%
Completed CBSE Class 10 (passed May 2012) with a grade of 88%.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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