Gagandeep Khanuja
Recruitment Operations Lead & Strategic Partner
Professional Overview
Gagandeep Khanuja is an accomplished recruitment and talent management professional with over a decade of experience driving strategic hiring initiatives and optimizing recruitment operations. As the Recruitment Operations Lead & Strategic Partner at Deutsche Bank, he leverages his deep industry expertise to streamline processes, enhance candidate experience, and align talent acquisition with broader business objectives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Recruitment Operations Lead & Strategic Partner at Deutsche Bank, Gagandeep is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to onboarding and reporting. He collaborates closely with various business units to develop tailored recruitment strategies, ensuring the organization attracts and retains top talent to support its growth and expansion. Gagandeep's achievements include implementing data-driven recruitment analytics to improve hiring efficiency, and spearheading the adoption of cutting-edge recruitment technologies to enhance the candidate experience.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Gagandeep held several progressive positions within the recruitment and talent acquisition domain. As the Head of Recruitment Operations at HSBC, he streamlined recruitment processes, driving a 20% increase in hiring efficiency and a 15% reduction in time-to-fill. In his previous roles as Recruitment Operations Manager and Recruitment Relationship Manager at HSBC, he played a crucial role in aligning recruitment strategies with the bank's talent needs, contributing to the successful hiring of diverse, high-caliber candidates.
Gagandeep's early career experience includes roles as a Campus Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Specialist at CDK Global and a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Citi, where he honed his skills in sourcing, screening, and onboarding talent for various business functions.
Academic Background
Gagandeep holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Pune, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Recruitment Operations Management
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Candidate Experience Optimization
- Recruitment Analytics and Reporting
- Workforce Planning and Forecasting
- Vendor Management and Outsourcing
- Talent Acquisition Technology Implementation
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Gagandeep has demonstrated a consistent track record of driving measurable improvements in recruitment efficiency and candidate experience. He has spearheaded the implementation of advanced recruitment analytics and technology solutions, enabling his teams to make data-driven decisions and deliver exceptional hiring outcomes. Gagandeep's industry contributions include speaking engagements at regional recruitment conferences, where he shares his insights on emerging trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
Conclusion
With his proven expertise in recruitment operations, strategic talent management, and business alignment, Gagandeep Khanuja is well-positioned to drive continued success in his role as Recruitment Operations Lead & Strategic Partner at Deutsche Bank. His commitment to innovation, data-driven decision-making, and exceptional candidate experience positioning him as a valuable asset in the ever-evolving talent landscape.
