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Salmaan Shaikh

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Assistant Vice President: Talent Acquisition (Front Line Hiring & COE ) 🇿🇦 at EXL
📍 City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Salmaan Shaikh is a Chartered HR Professional and Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition at EXL with over 18 years of global experience. A graduate of the University of South Africa, he specializes in AI-powered hiring strategies across diverse sectors. People who have worked with him describe him as a dedicated, positive, and encouraging leader.

Originally from India, Salmaan moved to South Africa 12 years ago for what was planned as a short career break. He has since built his life and career there, embracing the journey and the opportunities the country provided. He is passionate about making a measurable impact on peoples lives through his work.

What started as a three-month holiday in South Africa evolved into a 12-year life-changing journey that reshaped his entire career and personal life.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Assistant Vice President: Talent Acquisition (Front Line Hiring & COE ) 🇿🇦
Job Level
Senior
Location
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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AI-Driven Recruitment
His professional summary highlights a specialization in AI-powered hiring strategies and using technology integration to transform talent acquisition and deliver measurable business impact.
Global Talent Strategy
He has successfully led 360° recruitment across Africa, Europe, and Asia, partnering with C-suite leaders to build high-performing teams in multiple international markets.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Assistant Vice President: Talent Acquisition (Front Line Hiring & COE ) 🇿🇦
EXL
6-2022 - 10-2023
Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition 🇿🇦
EXL
1-2021 - 6-2022
Country Lead Manager - Talent Acquisition 🇮🇳 🇿🇦
Webhelp
2-2020 - 1-2021
Talent Acquisition Lead- 🇿🇦 🇬🇧 🇮🇪
Oasis Crescent
7-2017 - 2-2020
Senior Recruitment Officer- 🇿🇦 🇬🇧
Oasis Crescent
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Education
2022 - 2023
Post Grdaute Diploma in Administration & Managment Studies
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
2018 - 2019
Hons degree
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
2003 - 2006
Bachelors (Hons) Degree
University of Mumbai
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