Ananda P.

Lead Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Built tech teams from scratch at Angel One.
Led diversity recruitment initiatives for women in tech.
Two-time CMD Award winner for Talent Acquisition excellence.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert specializing in tech and product hiring within the Fintech industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionLeadership Hiring

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesApplicant Tracking SystemsBenefits NegotiationCampus PlacementConsultingDiversity & InclusionEnd to End RecruitmentsExecutive SearchHR ConsultingHTMLHiringHuman ResourcesHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)IT RecruitmentInternet Recruiting

About

Talent Acquisition specializing in Tech, Product, and Data hiring. Built Angel One’s tech team from scratch during its transition into a tech-driven company, hiring top talent across Frontend, Backend, Android, Data, Product, and SRE. Expert in leadership hiring, diversity recruitment, and Women Return to Work (Unpause) programs, driving female representation in tech and leadership roles. Scaled tech hiring for Nykaa and Inshorts as an RPO from Careernet. Two-time CMD Award winner for excellence in Talent Acquisition. Currently hiring: VP Engineer Principal Engineer Staff Android Director of Engineer Director of Product Software Development Engineer

Experience

Angel one

3 roles

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition(Lead Recruiter)- Leadership hiring Tech, Product & Data

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Strategic Hiring Partner & Talent Advisor – Closely collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to align hiring strategies with business goals, ensuring seamless recruitment execution.
Leadership Hiring Success – Closed critical roles, including CXOs, VP Engineering, and Director-level positions.
Proactive & Cost-Effective Hiring – Built a strong leadership talent pipeline through strategic networking and direct sourcing, significantly reducing hiring costs.
Data-Driven Recruitment – Utilized ATS and analytics to optimize hiring decisions.
Campus Hiring – Led 2022 & 2023 hiring, onboarding top talent from premier institutions.
Team Management – Oversee two interview coordinators, ensuring smooth scheduling.
Diversity & Inclusion – Lead Women Return to Work (Unpause) program, reintegrating experienced women into the workforce.

Leadership hiringVendor ManagementStakeholder ManagementEnd to End RecruitmentsNetworkingApplicant Tracking Systems+3

Talent Acquisition Manager- Tech & Product hiring ( Leadership hiring)

Promoted

Apr 2023 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr

Stakeholder ManagementCampus PlacementTechnical RecruitingEnd to End RecruitmentsVendor ManagementLeadership hiring+1

Deputy Manager Talent Acquisition - Tech & Campus hiring ( Leadership hiring)

Jul 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

Worked closely with stakeholders to understand organizational vision, hiring needs, and technical requirements. Partnered with managers and leadership to build a high-performing tech team that played a key role in successfully developing our Super App.

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Nykaa

Senior Technology Recruiter

Aug 2020 – Jul 2021 · 11 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

End-to-End Recruitment – Manage the entire hiring lifecycle from requirement gathering to onboarding.
Tech & Product Hiring – Recruit for roles ranging from Software Engineers to VP/Director of Engineering.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management – Collaborate with business leaders and external partners to streamline hiring.
Strategic Sourcing – Utilize referrals, networking, job portals, and social media for talent acquisition.
Employer Branding – Craft JDs, post jobs on social media, and enhance brand visibility.
Offer Management – Handle negotiations, offer rollouts, and post-offer engagement.
Hiring Drives & Campus Recruitment – Conduct hiring events and recruit from top institutions (IIITs, NITs).

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Careernet technologies

Sr. Consultant- Expertise in Product/Tech hiring

Oct 2015 – Jun 2020 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Delhi, India

Leadership & Critical Hiring – Successfully drive sourcing, screening, and assessments for mid to senior-level and leadership roles, including Product Managers, QA Managers, Engineering Managers, VP Engineering, and Senior Architects.
Talent Network & Engagement – Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier talent across senior and executive levels.
Successful Leadership Placements – Closed key leadership roles at Rivigo, Flipkart, MakeMyTrip, OLX, and more.
Tech Team Building – Spearheaded end-to-end hiring for startups, building strong tech teams from scratch.
Key Startups & Companies Hired For – Nykaa, Inshorts, Turvo, Rivigo, MakeMyTrip, Indeed, Hotstar, and more.

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