Harshad S.

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DISC Type : sc

Talent Acquisition Lead at CDK Global

Maharashtra, India

Overview

Harshad is a talent acquisition professional with over 16 years of experience specializing in IT recruitment for product teams and start-ups. Currently a Talent Acquisition Lead at CDK Global, he excels in full-cycle employment practices and aligning recruitment with business needs. Colleagues describe him as proactive, supportive, and a great mentor.

He demonstrates a keen interest in continuous learning, recently completing courses in organizational culture, digital networking, and relationship-building. This focus on personal and professional development complements his extensive experience in human resources and talent management, particularly within major corporations like Vodafone and L&T Infotech.

A former colleague credits Harshad as being the "first mentor in my Professional Career", specifically praising him for teaching the value of "Smart Work" over "Hard Work".

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Unexpressive

Tough To Convince

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition Strategy
His experience focuses on aligning talent needs with business goals and improving the 'cost-to-hire' metric for captive organizations and start-ups.
Stakeholder Management
A core responsibility in his roles involves understanding business needs and developing hiring plans in collaboration with senior management and hiring managers.
Professional Mentorship
He is described in a recommendation as an "excellent 'Mentor'" who was instrumental in a colleague's early professional career.

Media Appearances

Harshad has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2018
Talent Acquisition Lead at CDK Global
3-2018 - 11-2018
Talent Acquisition at malomatia
6-2011 - 3-2018
Deputy Manager - Human Resources at Vodafone Shared Services India
4-2010 - 7-2011
Recruiter at L&T Infotech
1-2006 - 4-2010
Consultant at Manpower Services

Education

2004 - 2006
MPM from Savitribai Phule Pune University

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Insights For Selling To Harshad

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Harshad is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Harshad

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Harshad move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Harshad take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Harshad

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