Pooja Halder — Talent Acquisition Manager
A highly accomplished Recruitment Manager with a proven track record of leading and scaling high-performing talent acquisition teams. Manages a team of 20+ recruiters, consistently driving them to exceed hiring targets while also meeting individual performance goals. Demonstrates strong ownership of the entire recruitment lifecycle—right from strategic workforce planning to seamless execution and timely delivery. Recognized for exceptional process governance, ensuring that all hiring activities align with organizational standards, compliance requirements, and best-in-class recruitment practices. Adept at implementing structured workflows, refining sourcing strategies, and enhancing candidate experience through continuous improvement. Skilled in stakeholder management, acting as a trusted partner to business leaders, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams. Builds strong relationships, manages expectations proactively, and delivers talent solutions aligned with business needs. Effectively handles performance reviews and appraisals, providing constructive feedback, career development guidance, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth. With a strong blend of leadership, operational excellence, and strategic thinking, consistently delivers on organizational goals and contributes significantly to scaling talent acquisition impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in Data and AI Engineering recruitment.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 15 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Recruiting
- Leadership Hiring
Career Highlights
- Led a team of 20+ recruiters to exceed hiring targets.
- Implemented structured workflows to enhance candidate experience.
- Recognized for exceptional process governance in recruitment.
Work Experience
Element Technologies Inc
Talent Acquisition Manager (2 yrs 7 mos)
Jupiter
Talent Acquisition- Tech, Product, Design and Leadership hiring (1 yr 5 mos)
Walmart Global Tech India
Talent Acquisition- Leadership hiring (1 yr 6 mos)
Swiggy
Talent Acquisition (Wenger & Watson Inc RPO) (1 yr 1 mo)
Wenger & Watson Inc
Talent Acquisition- Lead (1 yr 3 mos)
Talent Acquisition Associate (1 yr 10 mos)
Expedia Group
Talent Acquisition (Wenger & Watson Inc RPO) (11 mos)
Xerox
Senior Analyst (2 yrs 7 mos)
Sr Associate (1 yr 3 mos)
Infrastructure Management Associate (1 yr 3 mos)
Standard Chartered Bank
Senior Relationship Associate (2 yrs 1 mo)
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at Sarojini Naidu Degree & P.G College for Women