Abrar Shaikh — Recruiter
**Strategic Talent Acquisition & Talent Intelligence | GCC Experience | Diversity Hiring Champion I Tech Hiring ** I am a seasoned recruiter with 8 years of diverse experience across the full recruitment lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven talent intelligence. My background spans global capability centers (GCCs) and high-growth environments, where I’ve consistently built high-performing teams through a people-first approach. Skilled in leveraging advanced tools like Market Intelligence, Talent Neuron, Naukri Maestro, and Boolean/X-ray techniques, I specialize in identifying top talent across IT product and service domains. I bring strong capabilities in HR analytics, recruiting metrics, offer management, and early career programs. A passionate advocate for inclusive hiring, I’ve led initiatives focused on Women in Technology (WIT), neurodiversity, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD). My experience includes impactful roles at Microsoft and Johnson Controls, where I drove strategic hiring projects and contributed to organizational success. I thrive on using insights and technology to match exceptional talent with the right opportunities—fueling growth and innovation. I’m now seeking challenging opportunities where I can fully apply my skills to drive success for the organization.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic talent acquisition expert in the tech industry.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 8 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Global Talent Sourcing
- Strategic Sourcing
- Technical Hiring
- Product Hiring
- It Recruitment
Career Highlights
- 8 years of diverse recruitment experience
- Champion for diversity hiring initiatives
- Expert in strategic talent acquisition and sourcing
Work Experience
Kimberly-Clark
Global Talent Acquisition Partner+Sourcing & Market Insights (1 yr 2 mos)
Microsoft
Talent Acquisition Specialist & Strategic Sourcing + Market Intelligence (Product+Lateral Hiring) (11 mos)
Johnson Controls
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Leadership + Product Hiring) (2 yrs 3 mos)
SPES MANNING SOLUTIONS LLP
Senior Talent Consultant + Tech & Product Hiring (3 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at Savitribai Phule Pune University
DCA at Azam Campus