Rupali Deshmukh
Olney,MD
Summary
With 17+ years of diverse talent acquisition experience in government, information technology, pharmaceutical distribution, manufacturing, and consulting. Specializes in program management, process standardization, sourcing, social media branding, candidate experience, and recruiting. Proven expertise in creating scalable and ROI-driven talent teams. Focused on fostering partnerships for enduring positive impacts on individuals, programs, and organizational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Program Manager
General Dynamics Information Technology
03.2022 - Current
- Currently leading GDIT's enterprise-level military talent acquisition program with three direct reports, I strategize the company's approach to hiring military personnel, spouses, and veterans
- Through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, we have positioned GDIT as one of the top ten military-friendly employers
- In partnership with the D&I director, I curate GDIT's military talent acquisition program to solidify our reputation as an employer of choice nationwide
- I have developed sourcing and events management processes for experts across military, campus, and diversity teams, enhancing our recruitment capabilities
- Collaborating with channel leads and recruitment marketing, I ensure alignment on diverse hiring goals and target profiles
- Additionally, I have trained three new hires for the military recruiting program, aligning their career paths with GDIT's values and vision
- By conducting location-based heat mapping and identifying opportunities for external branding within the military community, we aim to further establish GDIT as an employer of choice
- I have also spearheaded the creation of an enterprise center of excellence focused on pipeline development and diversity, setting the stage for a comprehensive sourcing process
- Leading the enterprise sourcing team, I have established a center of excellence and standardized processes
- By outlining external sourcing avenues tailored to our enterprise needs and working closely with talent acquisition partners and business stakeholders, we craft successful sourcing strategies that encompass both active and passive methods, leveraging data to optimize outcomes for our clients
Sr. Sourcer (Contract)
General Dynamics Mission Systems
09.2019 - 09.2020
- In my role as a Senior Sourcer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, I supported multiple projects by fostering strong relationships with recruiters, hiring managers, and coordinators
- Collaborated weekly with HR and sourcing teams to review candidate pools and sourcing challenges, ensuring timely deliverables by identifying and removing roadblocks
- I developed a continuous candidate pipeline using diverse methods such as cold calling, internet searches, job boards, networking, social media, external referrals, career fairs, and professional associations
- This approach enabled me to generate leads consistently and effectively
- Additionally, I handled the interview process, evaluating applicants' knowledge, skills, experience, and soft skills
- I serve as a key point of contact, establishing influential relationships with candidates throughout the selection process
- Key skill searches – Software engineers, RF engineers, satellite communication, cyber security, data analytics, machine learning, network engineers, BA, and helpdesk technicians among others
Sr. Recruiting Manager
IP Network Solutions
04.2018 - 04.2019
- I led a team of 4 sourcers handling end-to-end sourcing for cleared professionals
- Our focus was on positions requiring expertise in artificial intelligence, network solutions, cyber security, information assurance, application development, cloud, and software engineering
- Primarily collaborating with DOD, NIH, and VA clients for technology and cleared hiring needs
Sr. Sourcer
Medtronic
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Working as a Sr
- Sourcer with multiple business unit recruiting lead
- Part of the full cycle talent acquisition process starting from HM intake call
- Provides direct feedback to hiring managers regarding talent searches, market data, candidates and overall direction of recruitment for their group and position
- Actively participates in leadership meetings, TRP sessions and any discussions related to performance, succession planning and future growth of the team
- Collaborate with the other channel sourcing leads, channel leads and recruitment marketing to understand demand, obtain clarity on the profiles and target % of diverse joiners and % channel mix of joiner overall
- Built a continuous candidate pipeline and creating leads through various sourcing methods including cold calling, internet search, job boards, networking, social media, external referrals, employee referrals, career fairs, professional associations/organizations, diversity sourcing, etc
- Managed an average requisition load of 10-12 open positions
- Key skill searches – SAP, QA, Pre-sales, BA, sales force, IT Analyst, data analytics, and corporate functions
Sourcing Manager
Validation Associates LLC
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: Validation Associates provides recruiting and staffing solutions to life sciences, I.T., biotechnology, and technology companies
- Implement overall D&I recruiting strategies
- Ensure that experts sourcing processes, systems, and tools are current and used efficiently, recommend improvements where applicable
- Source and attract candidates by using databases, social media, etc
- Screen candidate resumes and job applications
- Helped the clients develop their own entry-level campus program
- Used consultative approach including prior knowledge of best practices within campus and D&I space
- Created the road map for the best use of EL talent pool
- Conduct interviews using various reliable personnel selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule
- Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
- Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
- Train entry level recruiters on both on shore and offshore teams
- Key skill set searches - .net, data analytics, java, BA, QA, Google cloud, AWS, artificial intelligence, regulatory compliance, pharmaceutical validation, and presales, cyber security
- Validation Associates provides recruiting and staffing solutions to life sciences, I.T., biotechnology, and technology companies
Sr. Talent Acquisition Lead and D&I SME
McKesson
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Created and strategized McKesson’s military, diversity and campus sourcing and hiring program
- The program included branding, internal and external engagement, creating a training program for entry level campus recruiting, Jr
- Military officers and active/passive candidate pipelines for long term use
- Develop and create program and interview guides for campus and entry level hiring programs for campus and veterans
- Used a consultative approach to partner with hiring managers, BU executives and HR Business Partners to identify hiring needs and gaps within the organization
- Leverages BU knowledge to help managers develop quality job postings that are reflective of critical skills that will accurately drive the talent pool
- Led McKesson’s hiring for Jr
- Military officers
- This incorporated identifying events and sources where McKesson could find qualified candidates, full cycle requisition management in ATS, conducting behavioral interviews, engaging with the hiring manager to understand demand and proceed accordingly
- Represented McKesson at various external forums for branding
- As a D&I subject matter expert provided guidance and best practices to other companies who are seeking to set up their own military hiring program
- Key skill set searches – Cyber security, java consultant, cloud, pre-sales and project managers for relay health, financial analysts, six sigma specialists and distribution managers
Military Sourcing Lead
Accenture
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Strategize Accenture’s military and campus veterans hiring and sourcing strategy
- This was accomplished through change management tool with focus on fostering business relationships, client management, training and organizational development
- Developed the campus MBA hiring program for veterans, collaborate on training program for behavioral and case management style interviews, initiated the entry level technology hiring program for Java, and was part of training team for entry level recruiters
- Develop training strategy and content for Accenture learning
- This was accomplished in conjunction with an external vendor and Accenture’s online learning tools
- Develop marketing plan to promote Accenture’s military hiring
- Strategize projects that enabled Accenture to be counted among top 40 military friendly companies
- Communicate with internal and external business partners and clients to promote military hiring
- This included communication with other companies seeking to set up their own hiring program and collaborating with local government entities and guide them in strategizing their best practices
- Collaborate with the other channel sourcing leads, channel leads and recruitment marketing to understand demand, obtain clarity on the profiles and target % of diverse joiners and % channel mix of joiner overall
- Key skill set searches – Technology consulting, cleared professionals, cloud, entry level java, cyber security, management consulting, cyber security, and MBA entry level consultants
United States Army
10.2001 - 10.2008
Education
Bachelor of Social Science -
R.G Degree College
Leadership Development -
U.S Army
Change Management certification -
Cornell University
HR Generalist certification -
Cornell University
LI recruiting certification -
Skills
- Program Management
- Sourcing Leadership
- Operations
- Channel leadership
- Process standardization
- Cross functional engagement
- Campus Recruiting
- Strategic planning
- Project management
Ta Tools Experience
- Avature
- Handshake
- Workday
- Taleo
- LI recruiter
- Talent Neuron
- Indeed
- Gem
- Monster
- SeekOut
- Career Builder
Education Certifications
- Bachelor of Social Science, R.G Degree College, India
- Leadership Development, U.S Army
- Change Management certification, Cornell University
- HR Generalist certification, Cornell University
- LI recruiting certification
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Program Manager
General Dynamics Information Technology
03.2022 - Current
Sr. Sourcer (Contract)
General Dynamics Mission Systems
09.2019 - 09.2020
Sr. Recruiting Manager
IP Network Solutions
04.2018 - 04.2019
Sr. Sourcer
Medtronic
01.2018 - 07.2018
Sourcing Manager
Validation Associates LLC
08.2016 - 11.2017
Sr. Talent Acquisition Lead and D&I SME
McKesson
06.2014 - 04.2016
Military Sourcing Lead
Accenture
08.2011 - 05.2014
United States Army
10.2001 - 10.2008
Leadership Development -
U.S Army
Change Management certification -
Cornell University
HR Generalist certification -
Cornell University
LI recruiting certification -
Bachelor of Social Science -
R.G Degree College