Vishaka Trisal

Senior Partner Talent Acquisition @ Novartis

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

About

As a Textio Certified HR Professional and a TAS Business Partner at Novartis, I have over 14 years of experience in human resources and recruiting, with a focus on employer branding, data analysis, and inclusive hiring practices. I support the talent acquisition team in finding and retaining diverse and qualified candidates for various roles and functions across the global healthcare and pharmaceutical organization. I am passionate about creating a positive and engaging candidate experience, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and contributing to the mission and vision of Novartis. In my previous roles at Wipro Limited and Tech Mahindra, I gained valuable insights and skills in the IT and consulting sectors, where I managed multiple projects, improved performance metrics, and mentored junior staff. I am always eager to learn new skills, explore new opportunities, and collaborate with diverse and talented professionals.

Experience

  • Novartis (Full-time · 4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior Partner Talent Acquisition
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • TAS Business Partner
      Mar 2022 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist at Wipro Limited
    Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Associate Manager at Tech Mahindra
    Jan 2015 - Jul 2020 · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • Associate Team Lead at iQuest Management Consultants
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 · 1 yr

    • Understanding the technicalities of the requirements and accordingly identifying the resume that best suits the client requirements. Proactive approach towards the requirements that are on priority to the client. • Sourcing CV’s by various means like Job Portals, Google groups, Referrals, and Existing Database. Preliminary screening of CV’s done to check various aspects like candidates’ qualification, current company, job location & to discard job hoppers. • Conducting preliminary telephonic discussion with the candidate to check his interest and availability, reasons for change, proficiency in the required technical skills, communication skills, attitude, and salary expectation. • Carrying out telephonic technical-screening interviews on behalf of the client, to weed out the technically poor candidates. • Constant follow up with the candidate post interviews and updating him about his status. Networking and gathering references from the candidate’s • Team handling

  • Sr. Associate Corporate Acquisition Group at Quinnox
    Jun 2010 - Mar 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

    •Lateral StrategicHiring Responsible for Corporate, Strategic & Technical Hiring Profile demands competency to initiate a dialogue & interact with senior level people internally in Management &externally as potential candidates. Delivered on niche & leadership positions through extensive networking by Linked In, Headhunting Ensure completion of compensation analysis, salary negotiation and reference check. Mapping & engaging with senior professionals for potential hires by maintaining an active pipeline. Lateral Technical Hiring Was involved in niche skill hiring Market Research for the skill Mapping Sourcing through job portals, LinkedIn and other networking sites Vendor Management • Liaise and coordinate with Search Consultants to ensure delivery as per terms agreed • Identify new vendors & finalize the contract based on technical capabilities and commercials. Campus Hiring • Part of team handling the Campus Initiative at Quinnox. • Responsible to attract, deploy, develop and retain high calibre entry level talent. • Involved in presentation, aptitude test & personal interview • Managing and validating the interviewers and assessors - getting business buy-in, tracking participation. • Successfully planned & executed 2 cycles of Campus drive for BE & B.SC Fresher for Mumbai location. Employee Engagement • regularly tracks the corporate attrition level, by engaging with the employees. • Provide timely feedback & suggestion to Business Heads & mediated to resolve employee grievances & queries to encourage retention