Harshad Somnath Dighe has been appointed as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Emerson India. With over two decades of experience in talent strategy and recruitment, Harshad brings deep expertise in building high-performing teams, streamlining hiring processes, and enhancing employer branding. Throughout his career, he has played an instrumental role in shaping talent acquisition functions across major organisations, including Honeywell International (I) Private Limited, Tata Motors, and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited.
Harshad has had a strong association with Emerson in the past, having served in leadership positions within Emerson Automation Solutions. In his most recent role, he was the Talent Acquisition & Diversity Leader at Honeywell, where he led strategic hiring initiatives across functions and regions. Prior to that, he worked at Tata Motors, overseeing human resources functions with a special focus on recruitment and process optimisation.
Known for his data-driven approach, Harshad has implemented advanced applicant tracking systems and AI-enabled sourcing strategies, resulting in efficient hiring cycles and the successful onboarding of thousands of professionals. His track record includes reducing time-to-fill by 30% and significantly improving candidate experience metrics. He is also a passionate advocate of diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to building balanced and representative teams.
At Emerson India, Harshad is expected to lead the company’s talent acquisition vision with a strategic lens, align hiring with business goals, and create a competitive employer brand in the industry. His ability to integrate technology with human-centric recruitment practices positions him as a key driver of growth and innovation within the HR function.