Sep 2022 – Mar 2023 · 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Remote

• Results-driven Global Talent Acquisition Manager with years of experience in scaling startups globally and establishing Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India. Specialized in building high-performing teams, optimizing hiring strategies, and aligning workforce planning with business objectives across North America, Canada, the UK & India.
• Played a key role in setting up the GCC in India, hiring for Engineering, Go-to-Market (GTM), and Corporate functions to support global expansion. Partnered with C-suite executives, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) to drive strategic workforce planning, forecasting & budgeting for talent acquisition. Developed and executed scalable hiring frameworks, ensuring efficient talent delivery in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Key Expertise:
• ✔ GCC Setup & Expansion – Built the India GCC, hiring across Engineering, GTM & Corporate functions.
• ✔ Global Recruitment Strategy – Managed hiring across North America, Canada, UK & India for diverse business units.
• ✔ Workforce Planning & Budgeting – Led forecasting & budgeting for hiring needs aligned with business goals.
• ✔ Stakeholder & C-suite Collaboration – Partnered with CEOs, CFOs, CTOs & VPs to drive recruitment excellence.
• ✔ Engineering & GTM Hiring – Recruited for Software Engineering, AI/ML, Cloud, Sales, Marketing & Product roles.
• ✔ Recruitment Operations & ATS Management – Implemented automation & data-driven hiring processes.
• ✔ Employer Branding & Talent Engagement – Strengthened global talent positioning to attract top-tier candidates.
• A strategic talent leader, passionate about building world-class teams, optimizing recruitment operations & driving organizational growth in global startups.

Mar 2022 – Sep 2022 · 6 mos · India

• Experience in building and scaling high-growth teams for startups in the eCommerce & logistics industry. Specialized in end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, HR operations & employer branding, driving talent strategies that fuel business growth in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Led a team of 8 recruiters & HR professionals, managing hiring across Engineering, Product, Operations & Corporate functions. Successfully established talent acquisition frameworks, optimized hiring processes & implemented HR best practices to support rapid expansion. Skilled in building lean, high-performing teams, leveraging data-driven hiring strategies, and fostering a strong company culture to attract and retain top talent. Build the career progression path for the organisation, setting the aligned designation as per experiences.
• Key Expertise:
• ✔ Startup Hiring & Scaling – Built & scaled teams from the ground up, hiring across tech & non-tech roles.
• ✔ Engineering & Product Recruitment – Hired for Software Engineering, DevOps, Cloud, AI/ML & Product Management.
• ✔ Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy – Developed agile hiring strategies to support business growth.
• ✔ Recruitment Operations & ATS Management – Streamlined hiring processes through automation & data-driven insights.
• ✔ Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement – Advised founders, CXOs & hiring managers on talent strategy & market trends.
• ✔ Employer Branding & Talent Retention – Created a compelling EVP to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.
• ✔ HR Operations & Compliance – Established policies, onboarding frameworks & performance management structures.
• A strategic talent leader, passionate about building agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation & operational excellence in fast-scaling startups.

Dec 2020 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Alvaria is a leader in Customer Experience (CX) & Workforce Engagement solutions, formed through the merger of Aspect Software & Noble Systems. SAAS based product company.
• Key Responsibilities
• 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition & M&A Integration
• Led hiring efforts during M&A integration, ensuring workforce alignment across combined business functions.
• Managed recruitment for APAC & India, hiring across R&D, Professional Services, Operations, Finance, Cloud, NOC, Customer Care (L1/L2), BI & Corporate functions.
• Hired across all levels, from entry-level to senior leadership, ensuring business continuity.
• 2. Offer Management & Negotiation
• Managed compensation negotiations, balancing market competitiveness & internal equity.
• Led the offer process, ensuring speed, transparency, & compliance.
• 3. Recruitment Process Optimization & ATS Management
• Optimized ATS workflows, improving efficiency & candidate tracking.
• Implemented process improvements, reducing time-to-hire & enhancing candidate experience.
• Used recruitment analytics to drive strategic workforce planning.
• 4. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Partnered with hiring managers, leadership & HR, aligning hiring with business needs.
• Provided market insights, improving hiring decisions & talent strategies.
• Facilitated communication during M&A-related hiring transitions.
• 5. Recruitment Projects & Scalability
• Led initiatives for business expansion, building scalable hiring frameworks.
• Ensured compliance with global hiring policies & regulations.
• 6. Results-Driven Hiring & Problem-Solving
• Executed hiring strategies with urgency, accountability & results.
• Solved hiring challenges proactively, adapting to industry trends.
• Core Competencies
• ✔ M&A Hiring & Workforce Integration
• ✔ Full-Cycle Recruitment
• ✔ Negotiation & Offer Management
• ✔ Recruitment Process Optimization
• ✔ Stakeholder Engagement
• ✔ Scalable & Strategic Hiring

Dec 2018 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Key Responsibilities
• 1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning (60%)
• Led recruitment for GCC (Global Capability Center) setup & scaling, ensuring workforce alignment with business growth.
• Developed hiring forecasts & managed recruitment budgets, optimizing cost-effective talent acquisition.
• Collaborated with the Technology Head to define talent strategies, workforce planning, & hiring scalability.
• Drafted JDs by identifying core & preferred role requirements with hiring managers.
• Managed ATS, job portals & social platforms to attract top talent.
• Hired across IT & Non-IT domains, including:
• Technology: Hybris, .NET,SharePoint,Java,ServiceNow,Security,IT Infra., Cloud,QA,UI/UX,BI,ETL,ERP (JDE, SOA).
• Business Functions: Marketing, Legal, Finance, Admin.
• Scaled hiring through job portals, social networks, vendors, referrals, campus recruitment.
• Hired across levels, from freshers to Head positions.
• 2. HR Operations & Policy Implementation (40%)
• Partnered with the Technology Head to develop HR frameworks for GCC expansion & scalability.
• Led compensation benchmarking, payroll, onboarding, & offboarding processes.
• Designed & enforced HR policies, workforce planning strategies, and compliance frameworks for a growing GCC.
• Optimized ATS & HRIS tools (Happier Work, Oracle Fusion, UltiPro, Jobvite) for automation & efficiency.
• Established background verification & documentation processes to maintain compliance.
• Managed performance & appraisal frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Resolved employee grievances related to policies, compliance & workplace issues.
• 3. Employee Engagement & Organizational Development
• Led employee engagement & training initiatives to enhance workplace culture & retention.
• Managed internal communications & employer branding, contributing to Great Place to Work (GPTW) India initiatives.
• Improved organization attractiveness by refining compensation structures, benefits, & retention programs.

Nov 2017 – Nov 2018 · 1 yr · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Specialist
• Key Responsibilities:
• Recruitment Planning & Strategy:
• Defined hiring requirements by analyzing organizational objectives & workforce plans.
• Partnered with hiring managers to assess staffing needs & develop recruitment strategies.
• Built a talent pipeline by researching & engaging with colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media & job portals.
• Represented the organization at career events, promoting employer brand & opportunities.
• Talent Sourcing & Selection:
• Created job descriptions by studying role requirements & qualifications.
• Attracted candidates through job postings, newsgroups & professional networks.
• Conducted candidate screening, interviews & reference checks to assess qualifications.
• Aligned applicant skills with job requirements, ensuring a structured hiring process.
• Interview Coordination & Offer Management:
• Scheduled & coordinated management interviews, handling travel, lodging & logistics.
• Evaluated candidates through discussions with hiring managers, ensuring consistency.
• Managed compensation negotiations, ensuring internal equity & market competitiveness.
• Recommended policy enhancements to improve hiring experience, job offers & benefits.
• HR Operations & Policy Implementation:
• Worked with the Head of HR to develop & implement HR policies & procedures.
• Maintained employee database & ensured compliance with HR documentation processes.
• Assisted in organizing employee engagement activities & training programs.
• Drafted & circulated internal communications to enhance transparency & engagement.
• Proactive Talent Identification:
• Sourced candidates using job portals, social networks, referrals & headhunting techniques.
• Identified high-potential talent for key roles, supporting long-term workforce planning.

Mar 2016 – Nov 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Talent Acquisition Specialist – Recruitment & Hiring Strategy
• Key Responsibilities:
• Partnered with hiring managers to develop strategic recruitment plans for open positions.
• Created job descriptions, ensuring alignment with role expectations and business needs.
• Led the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring timely and effective hiring.
• Conducted regular follow-ups with managers to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
• Built a talent pipeline by proactively sourcing qualified active and passive candidates in advance of hiring needs.
• Researched and implemented new sourcing methods to improve talent acquisition.
• Developed networking strategies to identify top talent through social media, professional networks, and referrals.
• Leveraged online recruitment tools, including:
• Posting job openings on job portals & company websites.
• Enhancing the careers page to improve employer branding.
• Exploring innovative online recruitment techniques.
• Key Achievements:
• Hired 25-30 AWS/DevOps/SCM professionals (3-13 years of experience) within four months for Center of Excellence, across levels: Associate, Sr. Associate, Lead, Architect, Sr. Architect.
• Successfully recruited talent in Big Data, Data Science, Analytics, BI, SharePoint, NodeJS, K2, ServiceNow, Cloud, and Java Support roles.

Oct 2013 – Apr 2014 · 6 mos · Greater Lucknow Area

• Unleashing the power of educating through internet media without the requirement of physical bodies like colleges,universities,schools etc. Thought was to create AI in education.

Aug 2013 – Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Noida Area, India

• Responsibilities Includes:
• Work with hiring managers on recruiting planning meetings.
• Create job descriptions.
• Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
• Efficiently and effectively fill open positions.
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
• Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Build networks to find qualified passive candidates.
• Utilize the Internet for recruitment.
• Post positions to appropriate Internet sources.
• Improve the company website recruiting page to assist in recruiting.
• Research new ways of using the Internet for recruitment.
• Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates

Apr 2012 – Oct 2012 · 6 mos · India

• Creating a platform where tech student s can greet directly to startup giants and could make them learn about how to start with a nexgen engineering utilization.