Sakshi Rahate

Recruiter

Pune, Maharashtra, India8 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

7+ years in end-to-end recruitment
Expertise in technical recruitment for engineering roles
Proven track record in building high-performing tech teams

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert in the tech industry, specializing in engineering recruitment.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical RecruitingEnd To End Recruitment

Other Skills

ATSContract RecruitmentGlobal Talent AcquisitionHR ManagementHiringMarket MappingMicrosoft ExcelOnboardingProject ManagementRecruitingScreeningSoftware Testing Life Cycle (STLC)SourcingTalent AcquisitionWorkday

About

A passionate Talent Acquisition professional with 7+ years of experience managing the end-to-end recruitment cycle. I specialize in technical recruitment for diverse roles in Engineering and Product teams. I have successfully built high-performing tech teams from scratch, especially for GCC (Global Capability Center) setups in India. My expertise lies in managing full-cycle recruitment, designing effective sourcing strategies, and serving as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers and candidates—ensuring alignment, transparency, and long-term success. Core Competencies👇 End to End Recruitment Stakeholder Management Process initiatives & execution Social Media Recruitment, Head Hunting Documentation Market Research & Mapping Conducted Market Intelligence for diverse technical roles

Experience

Stratacent

Talent Acquisition Analyst

Dec 2025 – Present · 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Career break

Relocation

Jun 2025 – Nov 2025 · 5 mos · California

Career break for personal relocation

Zinnov

3 roles

Lead - Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Jan 2025 – May 2025 · 4 mos

Built technical teams from scratch for GCC setups
Managed end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, screening, and offer execution
Conducted market mapping to support hiring strategies for diverse technical roles
Maintained regular communication with hiring managers to share updates and optimize processes
Collected and incorporated interview feedback to improve time-to-fill
Enhanced candidate experience through clear communication, setting expectations, and preparing them for interviews
Mentored and guided junior recruiters and new hires

ATSWorkdayTechnical RecruitingEnd to End Recruitment

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Promoted

Jan 2023 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Leading recruitment project, designing and implementing effective recruitment strategies, and managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
Conducted Market Intelligence for diverse technical roles.
Playing key role in setting up a Global Center of Excellence (GCOE) for talent acquisition

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jun 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

Flytbase

Talent Acquisition Lead

Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 · 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Spearheaded the end-to-end recruitment process for mid to senior-level positions across engineering and business teams, aligning talent acquisition strategies with organizational goals.
Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and developed innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent in a competitive market.
Designed and executed comprehensive recruiting plans, ensuring timely and efficient hiring to support the company’s rapid growth.
Served as the primary point of contact for leadership in Pune, facilitating seamless communication and coordination for engineering management hires.
Implemented structured interview processes and candidate evaluation frameworks to enhance hiring quality and consistency.
Contributed to building a team of technology enthusiasts passionate about drone autonomy, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.