Shalini Upadhyay

Shalini Upadhyay is a seasoned professional in talent acquisition and human resources, currently serving as Senior Manager of Search & Selection in Pharma & Healthcare at FirstMeridian Business Services Limited since August 2025. Prior experience includes roles as Lead Consultant at The LHR Group and Assistant Manager of Talent Acquisition at Syngene International Limited, where Shalini oversaw critical hiring processes. With a strong background in leadership recruitment and client management, Shalini has also held positions at Clinikk, Jubilant Biosys Limited, and Laksh Human Resources India, focusing on end-to-end recruitment strategies. Education includes an Executive Development Program in Talent Management from XLRI Jamshedpur and an MBA in Human Resources from Indira Gandhi National Open University, complemented by a Master's in Chemistry from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University.