Akanksha Sharma
About Akanksha Sharma
Akanksha Sharma serves as the Lead - TA at Iris Software, where she focuses on sourcing talent and building teams. With a background in human resources and talent acquisition, she has held various leadership roles and has experience across multiple industries including IT services and digital marketing.
Work at IRIS Software
Akanksha Sharma serves as the Lead - Talent Acquisition at Iris Software Inc., a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on sourcing talent for niche profiles, ensuring alignment with the organization's requirements, structure, culture, and growth plans. Her responsibilities include hiring creative minds to enhance team capabilities, highlighting her commitment to investing in people. Akanksha's expertise in stakeholder and client relationship management plays a crucial role in her effectiveness within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Iris Software, Akanksha Sharma worked in various human resources roles. She was an Assistant Manager in Human Resources at Head Field Solutions Pvt. Ltd. from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as Senior Corporate HR at the same company from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Talent Acquisition specialist at Talific Consulting Services Pvt Ltd from 2014 to 2017. Her experience spans across different levels of leadership positions, including Director and Senior Manager, in both technical and non-technical functions.
Education and Expertise
Akanksha Sharma holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IMT Ghaziabad and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English from Delhi University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business principles and communication skills, which are essential in her role in talent acquisition. Akanksha has developed competencies across the search and recruitment spectrum, focusing on the Internet, Ecommerce, IT Services, Digital Marketing, and Staffing and Recruiting industries.
Career Progression in Human Resources
Akanksha Sharma has a diverse career trajectory in human resources, beginning as a Senior Executive at Naukri.com from 2012 to 2014. She then transitioned to Techmagnate, a digital marketing agency, where she worked as a Human Resources Specialist from 2020 to 2022. Her career reflects a steady progression through various roles, allowing her to gain comprehensive experience in recruitment and talent management across multiple sectors.
Focus on Talent Acquisition Strategy
In her professional practice, Akanksha Sharma emphasizes the importance of hiring creative individuals to foster team growth. She believes in betting on people rather than solely relying on strategies, which reflects her approach to talent acquisition. Her ability to understand organizational needs and culture aids in sourcing the right talent, ensuring that the teams she builds are well-equipped to meet the company's objectives.