Arpita Rai

Recruiter

Toronto, Ontario, Canada11 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Built recruitment functions from scratch for startups.
Scaled teams from 150 to 425+ employees.
Improved hiring processes with structured frameworks.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in scaling teams for tech startups.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployer BrandingRecruitment Management

Other Skills

AI-driven sourcingBusiness DevelopmentCandidate ManagementCustomer ExperienceCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Early-Stage StartupsEvent ManagementFull-life Cycle RecruitingHR Department Start-upInternational RecruitmentInterviewingInterviewsKey Account ManagementLeadershipManagement

About

I fell into recruitment by accident—but stayed by choice. What started as “just a job” turned into something I truly love: being the bridge between people and possibilities. Over the past 12+ years, I’ve helped early-stage startups hire their very first teams and supported global organizations in scaling across Asia, Europe, and North America. I’ve built recruitment functions from scratch, hired 80+ roles annually, and partnered with founders, VPs, and CXOs to solve ambitious hiring goals. Whether it was filling a niche tech role in 3 days, scaling a 50+ member sales team, or training hiring managers to hire more inclusively—what drives me is building high-trust processes that feel human at every step. My strongest belief? Great companies are built by great teams—and great teams begin with great recruiters. Human capital is the most valuable asset any company has. My role gives me the opportunity to connect with people every day, and it’s my passion for listening deeply and communicating honestly that makes me thrive. I am a selective extrovert—which means I love telling the world about the amazing companies I work with, even if I’m a little shy selling myself. But when I believe in a company’s mission, you’ll find me proudly elevating it to every candidate I meet. Let’s talk talent, teams, or anything in between—arpitar57@gmail.com is the best way to reach me.

Experience

Elevate hr solutions

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · On-site

Roadzen

2 roles

Manager Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Apr 2021 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

When I joined Roadzen, I was tasked with building the talent function from the ground up. Over the years, I scaled the team from 150 to 425+ employees, leading recruitment for 250+ global roles across technology, engineering, finance, and customer service.
I introduced AI-driven sourcing with ChatGPT, which streamlined outreach, saved 10+ hours a week, and doubled our sourcing capacity. By co-creating social media hiring campaigns and orchestrating virtual hiring events, we boosted employer brand visibility and improved offer acceptance rates by 30%.
Collaborating with over 14 global stakeholders, I aligned hiring strategies with business goals, introduced structured interview frameworks that improved first-round pass-through rates by 25%, and reduced time-to-hire by 40%. My focus on operational excellence included optimizing ATS workflows and delivering actionable insights via hiring dashboards.

Employer BrandingTalent Acquisition

Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition

Apr 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

I joined Roadzen as an Assistant Manager to drive end-to-end recruitment for high-demand tech roles, including Software Developers (Frontend, Backend, Fullstack), Product Managers, Data Scientists, DevOps Engineers, UX Designers, and ML Engineers. I was hands-on with sourcing and screening candidates from diverse platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, Monster, and Instahyre, ensuring a consistent pipeline of qualified talent.
Beyond just filling roles, I focused on building talent networks and nurturing candidate relationships, which helped fill future roles faster and with higher-quality hires. I also maintained meticulous interview trackers and reports to keep hiring processes on track.
This role was instrumental in honing my technical hiring expertise, operational rigor, and relationship-building skills—laying the foundation for my later promotion to Talent Acquisition Manager.

Success pact consulting pvt. ltd.

Team Lead Recruitment

Apr 2018 – Mar 2019 · 11 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

At Success Pact, I led a team focused on closing high-priority tech roles for early-stage and growth startups. I established strong client relationships through in-depth intake meetings, aligning hiring processes with their strategic goals. My mentorship helped two junior recruiters transition from interns to high-performing full-time staff.
Using Taleo and iCIMS, I created structured workflows that improved candidate and client experience, enabling seamless, transparent communication and faster placements.

Candidate ManagementTeam ManagementRecruitment Management

Gi group

Sr. Recruitment Consultant

May 2014 – Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

As Senior Recruitment Consultant, I managed P&L and delivery for five enterprise clients, recruiting across diverse industries including FMCG, hospitality, retail, and media. My consultative approach helped scale Unilever’s account into one of the firm’s top revenue-generating partnerships, delivering over 30 placements annually.
I consistently exceeded revenue targets, adding INR 3M through successful placements and renewals, while building strong relationships with both clients and candidates.