Mar 2024 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr

• During this chapter of my career, I took a planned break to focus on full-time parenting - a deeply fulfilling period that helped me rediscover balance, patience, and perspective. It was a time of immense personal growth that also strengthened my empathy, emotional intelligence, and ability to lead with greater understanding and purpose.
• Alongside this, I continued to stay connected to the professional world through freelance recruitment projects, partnering with organizations across Healthcare, Automotive, and SaaS. In these roles, I wasn’t just hiring - I was helping businesses shape their teams and cultures by aligning talent strategy with their vision and values.

Oct 2021 – Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Scaled the organization’s workforce, doubling its size within a year - without relying on external agencies. Partnering closely with functional leaders, I successfully closed several mission-critical positions that were key to business growth and delivery.
• Through a focus on strategic planning and process optimization, I improved hiring quality by 80% and increased the joining ratio by 40%, ensuring both efficiency and cultural alignment in every hire. To enable data-driven decisions, I built and managed a comprehensive talent acquisition dashboard that provided real-time insights into hiring performance and workforce trends.
• Additionally, I led HR operations for Altergo, Maxwell’s SaaS subsidiary, where I oversaw both recruitment and HR functions, ensuring alignment between people strategy and business objectives.

May 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

• I led recruitment across India and the US, building and mentoring a team of recruiters focused on driving sustainable growth. During my tenure, I scaled the organization’s workforce by 2x, hiring exceptional talent across all functions - from early-career professionals to senior leadership.
• Beyond hiring, I spearheaded several strategic initiatives that strengthened our talent infrastructure, including salary benchmarking, job board performance analytics, budget planning, and the design of a highly successful Referral Program.
• Amid a hiring freeze, I pivoted focus toward long-term organizational impact - designing and implementing company-wide policies and processes that enhanced operational efficiency and readiness for future growth.

Oct 2016 – Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• I joined the company as its 4th employee, witnessing and contributing to its journey from an early-stage startup to a rapidly scaling organization of 200+ talented professionals. Partnering closely with the leadership team, I helped shape and execute the talent acquisition strategy across all levels and functions - ensuring every hire aligned with both business goals and culture.
• It was an incredible experience that blended strategy with hands-on execution, and taught me the true value of building teams that not only scale businesses but also strengthen their foundations.

Nov 2015 – Apr 2016 · 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Specialized in hiring niche and high-impact roles across Business Development and Sales functions, delivering top talent for critical growth positions. Achieved 110% of hiring targets across India, the US, and the UK - consistently aligning recruitment outcomes with business expansion goals and market needs.

Dec 2014 – Oct 2015 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Successfully closed around 60 positions through end-to-end recruitment, managing both internal and client hiring needs with efficiency and precision. Optimized hiring operations to achieve cost savings of up to INR 10 lakhs, while maintaining strong quality standards. Recognized for exceptional performance - awarded for achieving the highest number of joinees for two consecutive quarters.