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Neha Syed

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 8+ years in HR and talent acquisition.
  • Expert in building employer brands and recruitment strategies.
  • Proven track record in scaling high-growth startups.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in scaling startups and managing recruitment strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipEmployer BrandingTalent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyCandidate ExperienceEnd-to-end RecruitmentStakeholder Management

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsEducational TechnologyEnd to End RecruitingHiringHuman Resources (HR)Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)InterviewingNegotiationRecruitingScreening ResumesSourcingSupply Chain ManagementTalent ManagementTeam Managementfreelance

About

HR professional with 8+ years of experience in scaling high-growth startups through strategic talent acquisition and people-centric initiatives. Skilled in building strong employer brands, driving recruitment strategy, and enhancing employee experience. Currently leading cross-functional hiring at Mensa Brands to support rapid business growth.

Experience

Mensa brands

People and Culture

May 2022Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Owning full-cycle hiring across engineering, product, marketing, ops & more
  • Building talent pipelines + shape a fast, human-first candidate experience
  • Working closely with hiring managers to scale the team
  • Supporting teams on performance, feedback, engagement & org planning
  • Be the go-to for people ops, growth conversations & culture-building
LeadershipEmployer BrandingHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Screening ResumesApplicant Tracking SystemsInterviewing

Growthschool

TA Manager

Mar 2022Apr 2022 · 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Talent acquisition:
  • Managing the talent acquisition for the organization across the vertical for Technical and Non-Technical
  • roles for PAN India.
  • Developing sourcing strategy and partnered with the stakeholders to understand the hiring needs and to
  • ensure on time delivery
  • Supporting business in planning their recruitment needs. Managed the sourcing channels, ensured optimal
  • source mix and quality of hire
  • Collaborating with the stakeholders to develop and execute the recruitment strategy
  • Work closely with the team to improve upon existing programs and develop innovative strategies around finding top talent
  • Keep candidates warm! Manage the existing pipeline of candidates and identify what future opportunities they may be a fit for.
  • Keeping track of the talent pool as well as keeping applicants informed on the application processes,
  • experience handling ATS & recruiting tools & managing them with great effect.
  • HR Operations Employee On-boarding & Off-boarding, Employee engagement: one contact point for all inquiries, catch-ups, handle employees all insurance benefit HRIS: manage employee information
LeadershipHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Screening ResumesApplicant Tracking SystemsInterviewingTalent Acquisition+1

Ping

TA Lead

May 2021Feb 2022 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Managed the talent acquisition for the organization (Tech & Non tech)
  • Closely worked with the founder and the core team to plan and execute the recruitment needs.
  • Ensuring the candidate experience is pleasant.
  • ATS used- Spring Recruit & Breezy HR
  • HR Ops-
  • Releasing offers and other HR related documents
  • Onboarding and Offboarding- Implement the “Buddy Program”, Onboarding and Orientation, Exit process
  • etc
  • Monthly 1V1s with all employees
  • Payroll/ PF / Insurance/ New initiatives etc.
  • Ad Hoc Task
LeadershipHuman Resources (HR)Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Screening ResumesApplicant Tracking SystemsInterviewing+2

Mastree

TA Manager

Oct 2020May 2021 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Was responsible for end-to-end recruitment for roles like‑
  • Trainers, QAs for the CX team,
  • Performance/Digital Marketing, SEO Analyst, Growth Managers, Brand Managers, AVP Marketing, Director
  • Marketing, Process Excellence, Copy Writers/Supervisors etc for the Marketing team. -
  • Curriculum Designers, Game developers, Illustrators, Visual designers, Sr Game Designers etc for the
  • Curriculum Team.
  • ‑Business Development and Sales Manager roles for the Sales Team.
  • Corporate roles like‑ HRs, Finance/Taxation Managers etc.
  • Other than hiring was responsible stakeholder manager (internal and external), ensuring the team worked smoothly and followed the hiring process set.
RecruitingTeam ManagementHiringLeadershipEducational TechnologyHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)+5

Freelance

Freelance

May 2020Sep 2020 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

tech hiringfreelance

Udaan.com

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sep 2018May 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • I was responsible for hiring for the non tech roles mainly for
  • Logistics and Corporate teams. Roles included
  • Hub Managers, Business Development, Business Analysts, Process Excellence Analysts, Supply Chain Analyst,
  • Central ops hiring etc‑ for Logistics and
  • Trainers, Recruiters, HRBPs, Coordinators etc‑ for the Corporate roles.
  • Involved vendors management, stakeholder management, Team Manag
RecruitingTalent ManagementStakeholder ManagementSupply Chain ManagementNegotiationEnd to End Recruiting+5

Cure.fit (cult.fit)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jun 2017Aug 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

RecruitingSourcingInterviewing

Education

University of Mysore

Master of Business Administration - MBA

May 2015May 2017

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