Himani Mahawar

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led successful hiring programs for R&D and Digital teams.
Expert in technical recruiting and employer branding.
Passionate about fostering inclusive work environments.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong focus on technical recruiting in the tech industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployer BrandingHuman Resources

Other Skills

Contract RecruitmentEmployee EngagementEngineeringGlobal Talent AcquisitionHR Admin and FacilitiesHR PoliciesHiringIT RecruitmentInternet RecruitingMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational DevelopmentRecruitingSoftware DevelopmentStrategic HiringTalent Management

About

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Philips Lighting, I lead the lateral and campus hiring program for R&D and Digital teams, advising on key decisions for Signify India. I have over 3.5 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on technical recruiting and employer branding. I have successfully collaborated with business leaders to attract top talent and manage stakeholder relationships. Prior to joining Philips Lighting, I was a People and Culture Manager at Trademo, where I spearheaded the recruitment process for Machine Learning, C/C++, Java, and other technical roles. I also worked as an HR Specialist at Livspace.com, managing HR activities for 200+ employees and administering performance management systems. I hold a PGDM in HR from the Management Institute for Leadership and Excellence and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Uttarakhand Technical University. I am passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Experience

Diageo

Talent Engagement

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Signify

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sep 2021 – Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led lateral & campus hiring program for R&D & Digital teams, advising on key decisions for Signify India.
Documented all aspects of campus recruitment processes from planning to post-event activities.
Collaborated with business leaders to attract top talent through leadership hiring and employer branding initiatives.
Works collaboratively with the organization (site/functional) leadership team and HR team to work on various dashboards / report.

IT RecruitmentTechnical RecruitingContract RecruitmentStrategic HiringEmployer BrandingGlobal Talent Acquisition+3

Trademo

People and Culture Manager

Aug 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · India

Spearheaded the recruitment process at Trademo, sourcing top talent in Machine Learning, C/C++, Java, and more.
Managed stakeholder relationships and executed recruiting activities resulting in the hiring of key team members.
Utilized various recruitment techniques such as social media platforms, online databases, and networking sites to source candidates.

Talent Acquisition

Livspace.com

HR Specialist

Dec 2017 – Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Spearheaded HR activities for 200+ employees in Gurgaon office, including onboarding, training, and development planning.
Managed end-to-end recruitment process for technical and non-technical roles across various channels.
Administered Performance Management System, employee benefit programs, and maintained employee information sheets.

Human Resources

Interviewbit

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Apr 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune Area, India

Spearheaded sourcing efforts for top tech companies like Amazon, Ola Cabs, and Grofers, utilizing networking, cold calling, and social media platforms.
Successfully recruited top talent in Machine Learning, C/C++, Java, and more for positions like Data Scientist and Technical Lead.
Achieved a significant decrease in attrition rate by implementing innovative recruitment techniques and strategies.

Talent Acquisition

Eficaz consultants pvt. ltd.

HR Recruiter,Intern

May 2015 – Jun 2015 · 1 mo · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Spearheaded diversity hiring initiatives to reach female and PWD candidates, promoting equal opportunity employment.
Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the organizational workforce.
Collaborated with various teams to implement special initiatives for reaching candidates from different strata of society.