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Abhishek Bhardwaj

Energizer · DISC type I
Senior Director - Head of Talent Acquisition at Iris Software Inc.
📍 Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abhishek is a global talent acquisition innovator with a 20-year track record of building world-class recruitment teams for companies like Cisco, IBM, and Iris Software. A graduate of Delhi University and a Green Belt Certified professional, he excels in developing data-driven, technology-led talent strategies across diverse sectors including IT, BFSI, and manufacturing.

As a people-oriented leader, Abhishek is passionate about empowering talent and transforming businesses. He is a certified Mental Health Ally, demonstrating a commitment to employee well-being. This people-first approach is central to his leadership philosophy in fast-paced, global environments.

He has successfully managed volume hiring across more than 300 colleges and 80 vendors throughout India.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Senior Director - Head of Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Senior
Location
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Personality Overview

How Abhishek shows up

Imaginative
Full Of Energy
Relationship Oriented

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Abhishek cares about

Global Talent Strategy
With 20 years of experience, he specializes in building and leading global recruitment teams, focusing on technology, diversity, and employer branding.
Data-Driven Recruitment
A Green Belt Certified professional, he harnesses data-driven strategies and digital innovations to streamline hiring processes and improve performance, as highlighted in a recent recommendation.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Senior Director - Head of Talent Acquisition
Iris Software Inc.
9-2024 - 5-2025
Talent Acquisition Leader APJC
Cisco
12-2021 - 9-2024
Talent Acquisition Leader - IBM Consulting
IBM
9-2018 - 12-2021
Hiring Function Leader - Genpact Philippines
Genpact
5-2016 - 9-2018
India Sourcing & Recruitment Lead- Genpact India
Genpact India Private Limited Delhi
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Graduate
Delhi University
Education details unavailable
BCV, New Delhi
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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