Sep 2022 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

• 1. Directed comprehensive IT and Non-IT recruitment operations, successfully managing a dynamic team of 7 full-time recruiters and 8 interns, contributing to 800+ hires annually across diverse functional areas, including technology, sales, and operations.
• 2. Designed and implemented data-driven recruitment strategies aligned with organizational objectives, with a focus on tech roles (e.g., Software Developers, QA Engineers, UX, Product Roles) and non-tech roles (e.g., Sales, Customer Success, Rev Ops, Marketing, Finance, HR Roles).
• 3. Optimized the hiring process by streamlining workflows, reducing time-to-hire from 45 days to 27 days, resulting in a 40% improvement in efficiency, and accelerating time-to productivity for new hires.
• 4. Achieved a 70% reduction in cost-per-hire (CPH) by introducing innovative sourcing channels, such as employee referral programs, social media outreach, and university partnerships, saving the organization ₹50 lakhs annually in recruitment expenses.
• 5. Spearheaded the adoption of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics, enabling precise tracking of recruitment metrics, enhancing decision-making, and improving offer acceptance rates by 20%.
• 6. Conducted strategic workforce planning to forecast staffing needs, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-quality talent while maintaining an offer-to-joining ratio of 85%.
• 7. Championed a best-in-class candidate experience, boosting candidate satisfaction scores to 95%.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022 · 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• 1. Oversaw IT and Non-IT hiring for portfolios such as Sales, Marketing, and Operations, managing a team of 6 recruiters and 2 team leads.
• 2. Conducted sourcing and screening for tech roles and senior leadership positions.
• 3. Improved reporting mechanisms, enhancing recruitment transparency and alignment with business needs.

Apr 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• 1. Oversaw end-to-end sales hiring across South India, managing recruitment for key regions, including
• Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala, to support aggressive business expansion plans.
• 2. Successfully hired top talent for field sales and inside sales roles, achieving a closure rate of 9-10 hires per week with an offer-to-acceptance ratio of 85%.
• 3. Conducted strategic outreach with a daily average of 120+ candidate calls, sourcing high-potential
• candidates through proactive engagement and diverse recruitment channels.
• 4. Led campus hiring initiatives in South India, collaborating with 10+ universities, resulting in a 25%
• increase in entry-level hires for sales roles.
• 5. Implemented tailored recruitment strategies for each region, aligning with cultural and market specific dynamics to ensure high-quality hires.
• 6. Streamlined hiring processes to reduce time-to-fill by 30%, contributing to faster deployment of sales teams and improved revenue generation timelines.
• 7. Spearheaded employer branding campaigns across southern markets, strengthening White Hat Jr.’s
• visibility as an employer of choice.
• 8. Recognized for exemplary performance with two promotions in a year, reflecting significant contributions to recruitment excellence and regional growth.

Feb 2017 – Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• 1. Managed pan-India hiring, covering key regions such as Mumbai, Gujarat, Bangalore, Delhi, and
• Kerala, for diverse roles across the print and media industry.
• 2. Successfully recruited talent for a wide range of positions, including sales professionals, support staff (blue-collar roles), Editors, Graphic designers, and other critical roles in print media.
• 3. Led a recruitment team to meet evolving organizational needs, ensuring timely closures and
• maintaining high-quality standards for talent acquisition.

Apr 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• 1. Joined Radio Nasha 91.9 FM as an early employee and played a pivotal role in building the team from
• scratch (Mumbai Region), successfully hiring for Creative, Sales, and operational roles in the radio
• industry.
• 2. Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, collaborating closely with department heads to identify talent needs and onboard top candidates.
• 3. Mentored and trained a team of 5 interns, helping them develop recruitment, sourcing, and
• candidate engagement skills.

Mar 2014 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

May 2012 – Feb 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site