Sakina Raniwala

Recruiter

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India8 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in AI-driven recruitment strategies.
Proven track record in enhancing candidate experience.
Strong stakeholder management across global teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a focus on AI-enhanced recruitment in the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

End To End RecruitingStrategic Sourcing

Other Skills

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About

Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner with experience in technical and non-technical hiring across global teams. I specialize in connecting top talent with the right opportunities while creating a memorable candidate experience. Passionate about modernizing recruitment through AI, automation, and data-driven strategies. Outside of work, I enjoy reading and writing, giving me a fresh perspective on building genuine, meaningful connections. Let’s connect to explore opportunities or collaborate on finding the right talent.

Experience

8 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 8 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Singlestore

3 roles

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Promoted

Sep 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Talent Acquisition Partner

Promoted

Feb 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

◘ Own end-to-end recruitment for technical and GTM roles across the APAC region, managing 7-10 open roles at a time with an average time-to-hire of 35-40 days, partnering with hiring managers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams.
◘ Developed targeted sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter and AI-assisted tools to engage passive talent and build strong pipelines.
◘ Conducted kickoff meetings and weekly hiring syncs; used data-driven insights to shape hiring forecasts and decisions.
◘ Streamlined interview processes with structured loops and AI-enabled scheduling (Calendly), improving candidate experience and reducing time-to-fill.
◘ Drove pre-onboarding engagement to reduce offer drop-offs and ensure smooth new hire transitions.
◘ Maintained data hygiene and optimized workflows in Greenhouse ATS; tracked key hiring metrics for reporting and insights.
◘ Created onboarding materials, interview templates, and process documentation using generative AI to enable faster recruiter ramp-up and standardization.
◘ Built and maintained internal knowledge repositories to support role mapping, team understanding, and outreach strategies.

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Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Oct 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

◘ Supported full-cycle recruitment operations across technical and business functions, ensuring seamless coordination between candidates, recruiters, and panels.
◘ Maintained consistent candidate communication and interview logistics to deliver a high-touch experience.
◘ Managed Greenhouse ATS workflows, ensuring accuracy and supporting recruitment dashboards and reporting.
◘ Collaborated with recruiters and hiring managers to streamline scheduling and improve process efficiency.
◘ Contributed to early process documentation using AI tools for building scalable, consistent hiring workflows.

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Recruitment Coordinator

Nov 2019 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

◘ Managed full-cycle coordination for interviews and candidate logistics across global teams.
◘ Acted as the face of the employer brand, ensuring a smooth candidate experience through prompt communication.
◘ Collaborated with recruiters and hiring managers to improve scheduling efficiency.
◘ Maintained records and supported recruitment reporting and dashboards.

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Recruitment Consultant

May 2019 – Nov 2019 · 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Since November 2019, deployed as an RPO at BrowserStack, with prior experience in reputed companies and MNCs. Responsible for sourcing and reviewing profiles from platforms like LinkedIn and IIMs, and sharing shortlisted candidates with leading MNCs such as JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, Nomura, Randstad Bank, and Simon & Schuster for further evaluation. Also managed executive pipelines, maintained applicant tracking systems, scheduled interviews and bulk hiring drives, arranged travel logistics, and initiated onboarding paperwork for new hires.

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Human Resources Administrator

Jan 2019 – May 2019 · 4 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Handled administrative tasks such as filing, office maintenance, inventory management, and timely processing of bills and accounts receivable. Supported HR functions including onboarding, policy drafting, attendance and leave management, and employee engagement. Also coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, covering flights, hotels, and ground transportation.

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Front Desk and Admin Executive

Sep 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Ensured office cleanliness and upkeep, managed housekeeping staff, and monitored office supplies with monthly inventory checks. Handled ID cards, visiting cards, bill books, housekeeping, and stationery needs for pan-India stores. Also managed a multi-line phone system and greeted callers and visitors with professionalism and warmth.

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Front Office

Oct 2016 – Nov 2016 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Handled guest history records and incident logs, managed online reservations including cancellations and amendments, monitored occupancy forecasts, and retrieved morning and evening reports, all while efficiently operating the OPERA system.