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Aqida Ashraf

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in strategic sourcing methodologies
  • Proven ability to enhance candidate experience
  • Skilled in managing complex requisitions globally
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in global recruitment strategies across various industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

End To End RecruitingStrategic SourcingTalent ScoutingTalent ResearchIt Recruitment

Other Skills

ATSCandidate AssessmentCompetitor BenchmarkingData-driven Decision MakingFull Life Cycle RecruitingGlobal SourcingGlobal Talent AcquisitionHead-HuntingHuman Resources (HR)LinkedIn RecruiterLinkedIn Talent InsightsMarket ResearchNiche Talent AcquisitionNiche hiringProduct hiring

About

Experienced Talent Research Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the Software, healthcare, staffing, and recruiting industry. Skilled in navigating pressure-filled environment; build business; cultivate customer relationships. A strategic IT recruiting professional with deep expertise in the full recruitment lifecycle, including talent mapping, strategic sourcing, headhunting, and data mining through advanced internet search techniques. Possesses extensive knowledge of technical skill requirements, stakeholder management, candidate experience, and employer branding. Adept at managing requisitions for both niche and mainstream roles across various levels. Supported Philips’ Global Talent Acquisition Team in setting strategic sourcing methodologies and building strong business relationships. Recruiting capabilities : Talent Sourcing & Recruitment: Expert in X-ray, Boolean, and Programmable search techniques; skilled in leveraging advanced sourcing methods for candidate identification. Social Media & Job Portal Recruiting: like LinkedIn, job portals (Naukri, Instahyre, Seekout, Entelo, HireEZ, Monster, Indeed, Bigshft), Repository sites (Github and Stackoverflow), Behance ATS: Proficient in using various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Lever, ICIMS, Avature Recruitment Analytics: Expertise in using data-driven insights to optimize recruitment efforts and track key performance indicators (KPIs) Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office. Strong Human Resources professional with a Master of Business Administration - MBA focused in Hr and Finance from Bangalore University. Key Experience Highlights: Successful management of complex requisitions across various technical and non-technical roles. Proven ability to source candidates across global delivery hubs (AMER, EMEA, APAC). Expertise in driving employer branding and enhancing the candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Expertise in working for Global Delivery Hubs Talent Partnering - AMER, EMEA, APAC Talent Mapping - Market Intelligence AI Sourcing Social media sourcing

Experience

Rubrik

Talent Partner

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Spearhead recruitment initiatives for engineering roles, from entry-level to leadership positions (both IC and Managerial roles), enhancing team capabilities.
  • Foster strong relationships with hiring managers to ensure a seamless recruitment process, enhancing team dynamics.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to refine sourcing techniques, improving candidate quality and fit for the organization.
End to End RecruitingFull Life Cycle RecruitingCompetitor BenchmarkingLinkedIn RecruiterProduct hiringStakeholder Management+6

Atlassian

Talent Partner

May 2022Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos · India · Remote

  • >Part of the India TA team, recruiting top talent for Engineering and Customer Support and Success teams.
  • >Managing end to end lateral hiring for technical roles
  • >Focused on hiring Individual Contributors (ICs) and M-level roles.
  • > Led and contributed to multiple recruitment projects.
  • Key Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Sourcing and Acquisition:
  • Identify and source top candidates through diverse channels, including job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks.
  • Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future technical positions, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates.
  • Screen resumes and applications to identify suitable candidates for specific roles.
  • Candidate Assessment and Evaluation:
  • Conduct initial phone screens and interviews to evaluate candidates' technical expertise and cultural alignment with Atlassian’s values.
  • Administer technical assessments, coding challenges, and other evaluation techniques to assess proficiency in required skills.
  • Candidate Experience:
  • Deliver a positive, seamless, and engaging candidate experience, ensuring timely and transparent communication throughout the recruitment process.
  • Address candidate queries, provide feedback post-interviews, and guide them through the next steps.
  • Collaboration with Hiring Managers:
  • Work closely with hiring managers to understand the specific technical requirements and develop comprehensive job descriptions.
  • Maintain consistent communication with hiring teams to provide updates on candidate progress and gather constructive feedback.
  • Data and Reporting:
  • Maintain thorough records of candidate interactions through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Generate and analyze recruitment metrics and reports to refine sourcing strategies and optimize the hiring process.
  • Diversity and Inclusion:
  • Actively promote diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process by seeking diverse candidate pools and fostering an inclusive hiring environment.
Human Resources (HR)End to End RecruitingTalent ScoutingCompetitor BenchmarkingCandidate AssessmentTalent Research+11

Philips

2 roles

Senior Talent Researcher

Dec 2021May 2022 · 5 mos

Human Resources (HR)Talent ScoutingStrategic SourcingTalent ResearchNiche Talent AcquisitionLinkedIn Recruiter+6

Talent Researcher

Jan 2020Nov 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Supported the Global Philips Talent Acquisition Team with extensive knowledge of global talent/labor market trends.
  • Experience working for APAC (Asia-Pacific) India, China; Europe (Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Israel, Poland, Russia, Belarus, UK); USA, Brazil, Mexico, Panama etc.
  • Work on Talent Intel, Talent Mapping, and Data mining through deep internet research and from various networking sites (LinkedIn, Hiretual, Workday, Naukri, Indeed, Entelo) to build a robust pipeline of prospective candidates.
  • Talent assessment input and recommendations into location studies & Reporting talent trends and competitor landscape to senior leaders.
  • Expertise in Leadership and Executive level hiring & strategy planning.
  • Partnership with the Talent Acquisition Team / Hiring Managers to identify critical talent gaps related to specific geographic areas, functions, and job grades.
  • Leverage current and relevant social media and job board channels to identify the best possible talent.
  • Conduct market research, develop competitive intelligence and aid in delivering insights and recommendations to the business.
  • Proactively identify and recruit active and passive talent in the Group. Identify, evaluate, and manage proactive sourcing plans, position-specific sourcing strategies, and initiatives.
  • 1st level screening through Outreach model via LinkedIn InMail/phone call.
  • Advise hiring managers on talent availability, salary ranges, and trends.
  • Experience with finding out the contact details of candidates using AI tools like Hiretual, Contact Out, Lusha. Rocket reach, Email finder etc.
Human Resources (HR)Talent ScoutingStrategic SourcingTalent ResearchNiche Talent AcquisitionGlobal Talent Acquisition+2

Peepal consulting

2 roles

Senior Consultant- Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Feb 2019Dec 2019 · 10 mos

  • I was involved in the complete End-End recruitment process-
  • Starting from Sourcing relevant candidates from various sources (Mapping, Job Portals, Social
  • Media, Head Hunting, Reference and Existing Database) according to the job descriptions.
  • Screening, Scheduling interviews of selected candidates with technical and HR panelists
  • Helped in organizing walk-in drives on Weekends
  • Negotiated salary with all the selected candidates and following up till the joining date. Revised the offer if required
  • Build and maintain long term relation with the clients as well as with the candidates
Human Resources (HR)End to End RecruitingIT RecruitmentCandidate AssessmentSourcing

Consultant- Talent Acquisition

Mar 2018Jan 2019 · 10 mos

Human Resources (HR)Sourcing

Education

Bangalore University

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Hr and Finance

Jan 2015Jan 2017

Punjab Technical University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — E.C.E

Jan 2011Jan 2015

Mallinson Girls School

Higher Secondary

Jan 2010Present

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