Likhita Dhakate
About Likhita Dhakate
Likhita Dhakate is a Talent Acquisition Manager at STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited, where she specializes in recruitment compliance, diversity hiring, and managing both domestic and international staffing efforts. She has over a decade of experience in human resources, having held various roles in companies such as Vedanta Resources Plc and Syntel.
Current Role at Sterlite Technologies
Likhita Dhakate serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing recruitment processes and ensuring compliance with hiring standards. Her responsibilities include managing both domestic and international recruitment efforts, which encompass leadership, executive, and sales hiring.
Previous Experience at Sterlite Technologies
Prior to her current position, Likhita worked at STL in various capacities. She served as Associate Manager from 2018 to 2021 and later as Deputy Manager from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she specialized in niche-skill technology and volume hiring, addressing specific staffing needs. She also implemented recruitment digitization processes to improve efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Likhita holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Development from K J Somaiya Institute of Management, completed between 2014 and 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Telecommunication from Nagpur University, graduating in 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Likhita specializes in diversity and inclusion hiring, focusing on creating a balanced and inclusive workforce. She is responsible for campus hiring and engagement, fostering relationships with educational institutions to attract emerging talent. Her efforts contribute to building a diverse talent pool within the organization.
Early Career Experience
Before joining STL, Likhita gained experience in human resources at Vedanta Resources Plc as Associate Manager - HR from 2016 to 2018. She also completed an HR internship at Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport in 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Software Engineer at Syntel from 2011 to 2013, providing her with a technical background that complements her HR expertise.