Oct 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• As the Global TA Leader at Pixis, I have the privilege of shaping our organization's talent acquisition strategy on a global scale. With a deep commitment to finding and attracting the best talent, I play a pivotal role in driving Pixis's success and growth.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Talent Acquisition: I lead the development and execution of a global recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with Pixis's business objectives. This involves leveraging data and insights to make informed decisions that drive recruitment excellence.
• Team Leadership: Managing a talented team of recruiters, I foster a collaborative and results-driven culture. I'm passionate about mentorship, career development, and creating an environment where every team member can thrive.
• Partnerships & Networking: Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and industry professionals is a core part of my role. This network enables us to stay at the forefront of recruitment trends and best practices.
• Innovative Solutions: In a constantly evolving recruitment landscape, I'm dedicated to exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance our recruitment processes, from AI-powered tools to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• please feel free to reach out on kshitij.gupta@pixis.ai

Jul 2021 – Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• As a Talent Acquisition Leader at Jio Haptik, I have played a key role in growing the organization from 200+ to over 400+ employees in just 1.5 years. I have been responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from understanding the hiring requirements of stakeholders to delivering customized solutions that address their needs.
• In addition to building a strong recruitment process, I have been working to strengthen Jio Haptik's talent brand in the market. By using innovative strategies and leveraging my knowledge of talent demand and supply in the Indian market, I have helped position Jio Haptik as a desirable employer of choice for top talent.
• My experience as a Talent Acquisition lead has given me a deep understanding of business and market research and analysis. I have also mentored and trained junior and senior recruiters on various aspects of recruitment, including LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, X-Ray searches, and stakeholder management. As a firm believer in continuous learning and personal/professional development, I strive to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the recruitment industry.

Apr 2019 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Thoughtworks India, I was responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment for senior, niche, and specialist positions across the country. With a focus on exceptional candidate experience, I was able to close some of the most critical roles that had been open for over 2 years within just 1 month of taking up the requirement.
• My track record of closures was exemplary, consistently ranking among the top performers in a team of over 60 recruiters across multiple locations. In addition to my individual contributions, I took pride in mentoring and coaching junior members of the team, helping them hone their technical recruitment skills and become better recruiters.
• I am passionate about identifying and attracting top talent, leveraging various sourcing channels and techniques to connect with the best candidates. With my deep understanding of the technical landscape, I can quickly understand client requirements and provide tailored recruitment solutions.

Jul 2017 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bangalore

• Managed a team of 10+ recruiters (Associate to Lead level) for senior and leadership level (VP and CXO level) hirings across multiple industries at Wenger and Watson
• Served as a trusted partner and advisor to top companies in e-commerce, IT products, and Series A/B funded startups, helping them meet their recruitment goals
• Oversaw accounts for some of the most demanding clients including Walmart, Flipkart, Amazon, JC Penney, Expedia, Unicommerce, Accolite, Treebo, Turvo, Pubmatic, Sahaj Software, and Cleartrip
• Recognized with the top performer of the year award for FY 2017-18 and awarded "Best Account Manager" for Q3 FY 18-19, showcasing my commitment to delivering excellent results and building strong relationships with clients

Feb 2017 – Jul 2017 · 5 mos · Bangalore

• As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Quikr, I successfully managed some of the most important corporate clients on the QJP platform. As part of the QJP team, I was responsible for driving the hiring process for critical roles in Technology, Product, Design & Analytics for these clients.
• My expertise in end-to-end recruitment cycle allowed me to handle the entire process for the accounts I managed. I leveraged my skills in sourcing candidates from various media, including LinkedIn and Naukri, to ensure a seamless recruitment process for my clients.
• Overall, my experience at Quikr enabled me to develop strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of the recruitment landscape, which I continue to apply in my work today.

Sep 2011 – Feb 2017 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• At Elitmus, I successfully managed a high-performing team of 9-14 members in the test operations department. My responsibilities also included marketing, end-to-end recruitment delivery for corporate customers, and managing incoming requests for new businesses.
• To deliver top talent, I sourced, screened, and shortlisted candidates using various tools and sources like Naukri, Timesjob, LinkedIn, Facebook, and more. I worked on different marketing strategies to attract and target the right talent for various clients, designing various processes to create brand awareness for customers among the targeted pool through various mediums online and offline.
• I had the opportunity to work with several high-profile accounts, including Bidgely, Accenture, CGI, Mindtree, Datametica, Oracle, Glassbeam, Flipkart, GeekyAnts, HARMAN International, Technia Transcat, Customised Technologies, and various start-ups across India.
• In addition, my skills include being an end-to-end technical recruitment specialist, managing stakeholders, active and passive sourcing from various portals and social networking sites like Naukri, LinkedIn, GitHub, Stackoverflow, Kaggle, Behance, extensive experience in X-Ray and Boolean Searches, mentoring and training junior and senior technology recruiters. I have hired for several roles, including SDEs, SDETs, Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, EM, Sr.EM, Architects/Staff engineers, VPs, UI developers, UX designers, and Product Managers.