Sarika Bhujeja Batra

Co-Founder

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India15 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

16 years of experience in talent acquisition.
Expert in building and scaling tech teams.
Strong partnership with C-suite executives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert in the SaaS and tech industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyRecruitment ConsultingClient EngagementEnd-to-end RecruitmentContract StaffingPermanent Staffing

Other Skills

Account ManagementApplicant Tracking SystemsBPOBenefits NegotiationBusiness DevelopmentBusiness NetworkingCRMClient ManagementClient RelationsClient Relationship ManagementCollaborationContract NegotiationContract NegotiationsContract RecruitmentData-Driven Hiring Strategies

About

Sarika personifies someone with a perfect blend of Entrepreneurship and Corporate experience. She brings rich resourcing experience, 6 years as a first-generation entrepreneur alone. She has a sound understanding on how business works and knows the importance of Talent Acquisition being a credible business partner in an organization. Sarika has handled multiple teams for services and enterprise product hiring in a variety of domains. Her B. Tech Degree drives logic in her actions and her Degree in Management gives her the acumen to drive business growth. Passionate about Recruiting, she believes in the saying “Hire for Attitude and Train for Skills……” I’m a Talent Acquisition professional with16 years of experience with proven success in building and scaling tech and product teams for early to growth-stage startups. With a strong foundation in working with product companies, I’ve led hiring strategies from the ground up — setting up processes, driving employer branding, and building world-class teams that power product innovation. I’ve partnered closely with founders and leadership to align hiring with business goals, especially in fast-paced, high-growth environments. My strength lies in identifying the right talent at the right time and creating repeatable, scalable systems to do it consistently.

Experience

15 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Simplifyvms

Manager Talent Acquisition

Feb 2021 – Apr 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Led global talent acquisition strategy, built and managed a team of recruitment specialists, focusing on engineering, sales, product and customer success hiring. Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation in recruitment methodologies.
Partnered with C-suite executives (CEO, CTO, CRO, and CFO) to align hiring plans with business goals. Developed a structured hiring process for IT product development teams, reducing time-to-hire.
Source and hire top-tier IT talent, including backend/frontend engineers, cloud architects, AI/ML experts, and for Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Business Analyst and Product Management professionals. Spearheaded executive hiring for VP & Director-level roles in engineering, product, and sales functions.
Partnered with tech leadership to define hiring standards and interview structures. Actively participated in all technical discussions to assess candidates' technical depth and cultural fit, ensuring top-tier talent acquisition.
Optimize recruitment workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-hire. Implement and manage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Established structured training programs and career development paths to enhance recruiter capabilities. Designed and implemented clear KPIs and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with business growth objectives.
Developed and implemented a structured campus hiring program, collaborating with academic institutions to attract high-potential interns, resulting in a strong talent pipeline for full-time conversions.
Designed and implemented an Employee Referral Program, enhancing employee engagement and boosting referral-based hiring.
Designed and integrated customized technical and aptitude assessments into the hiring process, ensuring objective candidate evaluation and better alignment with job requirements.

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyEmployer BrandingApplicant Tracking SystemsExecutive HiringTeam Management

Alpha fortress private limited

Talent Acquisition-Leader

Jan 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos · Noida Area, India

Spearheaded end-to-end talent acquisition for internal product teams as well as client-side hiring across diverse domains including technology, fintech, healthcare, and e-commerce.
Specialized in hiring for niche skill sets and leadership roles, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives.
Partnered closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand role requirements, build talent pipelines, and deliver top-tier candidates in a competitive market.
Successfully mentored and led a team of recruitment professionals—providing strategic guidance, training, and performance management to drive results and meet hiring targets.
Acted as an individual contributor for critical and high-impact roles, managing the full recruitment cycle from sourcing to offer negotiation.
Implemented recruitment best practices and data-driven hiring strategies to optimize processes and enhance candidate experience.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build a strong employer brand and support organizational growth through quality hires.

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment Best PracticesData-Driven Hiring StrategiesMentoringStakeholder ManagementRecruitment Strategy

Mapit consulting services pvt. ltd.

Founder and Director

Oct 2009 – May 2015 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Delhi

Founded and successfully operated a recruitment consulting venture, providing end-to-end hiring solutions to clients across PAN India.
Specialized in partnering with product-based companies to fulfill niche and leadership hiring needs across both tech and non-tech verticals.
Actively led the entire recruitment lifecycle—right from client engagement, requirement gathering, strategy building, sourcing, screening, and negotiations to final closures.
Played a hands-on role in hiring for mission-critical roles, ensuring the right cultural and skill alignment for clients.
Built and nurtured long-term client relationships by delivering consistent value, timely hires, and strategic hiring insights.
Managed operations, business development, and team coordination while maintaining a strong individual contributor role in high-stake hiring.
Provided clients with market intelligence, talent mapping, and competitive analysis to drive informed hiring decisions.

Recruitment ConsultingClient EngagementStrategy BuildingMarket Intelligence

Safenet

Consultant

Sep 2008 – Jan 2009 · 4 mos · Noida Area, India

Engaged on a contract assignment to support critical hiring for the security product division of a leading product-based company.
Focused on closing high-priority and long-pending roles that were crucial to the success and delivery of core security offerings.
Collaborated closely with hiring managers and technical stakeholders to deeply understand role requirements and align recruitment strategies.
Executed end-to-end recruitment processes—from proactive sourcing and screening to offer rollout and onboarding—for niche and hard-to-fill positions.
Successfully closed multiple key roles within tight timelines, helping reduce hiring bottlenecks and enabling faster project execution.

End-to-End RecruitmentCollaborationTechnical Stakeholder Engagement

7n

Lead- Contract Staffing

Jul 2006 – Sep 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Gurgaon, India

Took on the challenge of entering the contract staffing space for a Danish multinational, despite being new to the model—quickly adapted and delivered impactful results in a fast-paced environment.
Successfully closed multiple time-sensitive and high-priority contract roles across functions, earning trust from clients and internal stakeholders.
Within a few months, took the lead on key client initiatives—managing critical accounts, driving hiring strategy, and ensuring seamless delivery.
Mentored and supported fellow team members, helping improve team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
Recognized and awarded for outstanding performance, agility, and ownership in building a high-performing contract staffing function from the ground up.

Contract StaffingClient ManagementMentoring

Daffodils consulting

Specialist - Recruitments

Sep 2004 – Jul 2006 · 1 yr 10 mos · Noida Area, India

Started career in permanent staffing, managing end-to-end recruitment for clients across diverse industries including IT, Telecom, and Engineering.
Handled the complete hiring lifecycle—from understanding client requirements, sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, to offer negotiation and onboarding.
Worked as a strong individual contributor, consistently meeting and exceeding hiring targets.
Built strong client relationships through consistent delivery and a consultative hiring approach.
Recognized as a star performer for closing critical roles within tight timelines and maintaining a high offer-to-join ratio.

Permanent StaffingClient Relationship Management