Nidhi Parekh

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 4 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in data-driven hiring insights.
Proven track record in diversity hiring initiatives.
Skilled in optimizing recruitment processes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in tech recruitment and diversity hiring.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitmentRecruitment StrategyCreative HiringRecruitment Management

Other Skills

AI Sourcing ToolsBoolean/X-Ray SearchCampus HiringCompensation BenchmarkingCreative RecruitmentData-Driven InsightsDiversity HiringEnd-to-End RecruitmentFull-Cycle RecruitmentHR InitiativesInterview CoordinationInterview Process RevampLinkedIn RecruiterPost-Offer EngagementReferral Programs

About

Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner with close to 6 years of experience driving end-to-end technical and non-technical hiring across global tech and business functions. Adept at scaling high-growth teams, optimizing hiring metrics, and influencing stakeholders with data-driven insights. Experienced in diversity hiring, niche tech recruitment, and executing HR initiatives that deliver measurable business impact with agility, precision, and trusted stakeholder partnerships.

Experience

6 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 8 mos

Current Experience

Paypal

Talent Acquisition Partner

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Lead end-to-end technical hiring across core engineering (Backend, Frontend, Full Stack, Mobile) and niche domains including Data Science, AI/ML, MLOps, SRE, DevOps, Systems, Cloud, and Data Engineering while driving fast, data-driven, and inclusive hiring outcomes in partnership with senior leadership
Key Achievements:
1. Closed complex technical roles with time-to-offer of 30–45 days (vs. 60) and time-to-hire of 60–75 days (vs. 90) while maintaining 100% CSAT.
2. Delivered data-driven hiring insights through weekly dashboards and market intelligence, influencing workforce planning and skill-based hiring decisions.
3. Recognized as a trusted talent advisor for senior leaders through strong stakeholder management and consultative engagement.
4. Drove diversity and internal mobility programs, engaging niche tech communities and internal pipelines across geographies.
5. Led and managed the pooled hiring model, defining the framework, calibrating interviewers, and mentoring the team to enhance process efficiency and accelerate hiring velocity.
6. Actively contributed to key TA initiatives like Recharge (women returning to work), India Returnee (repatriation hires), Alumni Hiring (ex-PayPal talent), and Silver Medalist Management.
7. Expert in LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Boolean/X-Ray Search and AI sourcing tools like Findem and Eightfold for high-precision sourcing.
8. Contributed towards various HR events, including WIDS (Women in Data Science), Women in Tech, and the AI Summit, owning outreach and engagement end-to-end.

Technical HiringData-Driven InsightsStakeholder ManagementDiversity HiringHR InitiativesLinkedIn Recruiter+4

Lenskart.com

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Jun 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led end-to-end recruitment for Lenskart’s corporate functions like People Excellence, Finance, Marketing, CXO Office, HR, Merchandising, and Commercials while also supporting retail and supply chain hiring across India.
Key Achievements:
1. Managed full-cycle recruitment for corporate, retail, and supply chain roles, ensuring timely closures and a strong candidate experience.
2. Revamped interview processes to improve evaluation quality, efficiency, and candidate engagement.
3. Launched sourceathons to build high-quality pipelines for critical and niche positions.
4. Enhanced post-offer engagement and onboarding, driving higher offer-to-join conversions.
5. Supported initiatives like talent mapping and compensation benchmarking to align hiring with organizational growth plans.

Full-Cycle RecruitmentInterview Process RevampTalent MappingCompensation BenchmarkingTalent AcquisitionRecruitment Strategy

Amazon

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jun 2022 – Jan 2023 · 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Led end-to-end recruitment for Prime Video’s non-tech and creative teams, hiring for critical roles across Marketing, Creative (Series Development manager, Content Acquisition Manager, Executive Producer, and Post-Production Manager) Content, Business Development, and Digital Supply Chain.
Key Achievements:
1. Delivered high-quality hires for creative and business functions, ensuring strong alignment with Prime Video’s content and operational goals.
2. Drove initiatives like post-offer engagement and talent mapping to strengthen candidate experience and workforce planning.
3. Partnered with various business and HR leaders to optimize hiring strategies and improve recruitment efficiency.

Creative RecruitmentTalent MappingPost-Offer EngagementTalent AcquisitionCreative Hiring

Dream11

Talent Acquisition Executive

Feb 2020 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Managed end-to-end recruitment for Dream11 and its subsidiaries like DreamX, DreamSetGo, and KheloMore across both technical and business roles.
Key Achievements:
1. Hired top talent across Engineering, Product, Design, Marketing, and Analytics, supporting rapid organizational
growth.
2. Managed campus hiring and referral programs, expanding talent pipelines and improving quality-of-hire.
3. Enhanced post-offer engagement to boost offer-to-join ratios and strengthen employer branding.
4. Partnered with business stakeholders to streamline recruitment processes and elevate candidate experience.

End-to-End RecruitmentCampus HiringReferral ProgramsTalent AcquisitionRecruitment Management

Tophire.co

Talent Acquistion Intern

Aug 2019 – Feb 2020 · 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Supported end-to-end technical hiring for leading clients such as D.E. Shaw, Shadowfax, Anand Rathi, and Meesho, focusing on engineering and product roles.
Key Achievements:
1. Managed sourcing, screening, and interview coordination for various roles like Software Development, Testing, DevOps, and Data Engineering positions.
2. Ensured a seamless candidate experience through effective communication and process management.
3. Built early expertise in technical sourcing and stakeholder collaboration, contributing to successful client delivery.

SourcingScreeningInterview CoordinationTechnical Recruitment