Shivani Gaur

Recruiter

Pune, Maharashtra, India7 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

7+ years in tech and product hiring
Expert in end-to-end recruitment strategy
Strong focus on culture fit in hiring

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong focus on diversity and candidate experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Recruitment StrategiesStrategic SourcingTalent AcquisitionSourcing

Other Skills

Boolean SearchBullHornCareerBuilderDarwin BoxDiceDiversity & Inclusion HiringEmployee EngagementGlobal Talent AcquisitionGreenhouseHR Business PartneringInstahyreJobviteLinkedIn RecruiterMS Office SuiteManagement

About

I am a Talent Advisor with 7+ years of experience in tech and product hiring, helping SaaS and product-driven companies build strong engineering and leadership teams. My expertise spans end-to-end recruitment strategy, stakeholder management, and candidate experience, with a focus on roles such as Software Development Engineers, Platform Engineers, Product/Program Managers, and Leadership positions. I enjoy combining a structured search approach with a people-first mindset, ensuring that every hire is not just a skills match but also a culture fit. Over the years, I’ve partnered closely with hiring managers to design role frameworks, optimize hiring funnels, and bring in talent that drives business impact. What sets me apart is my ability to connect with people easily, stay calm under pressure, and balance empathy with precision qualities that help me excel in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Experience

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Talent Advisor

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Roles/Responsibilities:
 Leading full-cycle technical hiring for Product, Platform, and Engineering teams, driving talent strategy for roles such
as SDE I–IV, Technical Program Managers, and Platform Engineers.
 Collaborating with hiring managers and engineering leaders to define role requirements, interview structures, and
evaluation rubrics to ensure high-quality and consistent hiring decisions.
 Managing sourcing through advanced Boolean, X-ray, and LinkedIn Recruiter strategies to identify top tech talent in
data, platform, and SaaS domains.
 Driving improvements in recruitment operations, including data tracking, reporting, and funnel optimization to
improve conversion and reduce time-to-hire.
 Achievements:
 Driving improvements in recruitment operations, including data tracking, reporting, and funnel optimization to
improve conversion and reduce time-to-hire.
 Successfully optimized sourcing strategy for niche roles such as Platform PM and Backend Engineers, increasing
relevant pipeline quality.
 Reduced average hiring turnaround time for engineering roles through structured interview design and streamlined
recruiter–manager syncs.
 Successfully rolled out 7 offers in 4 months

Recruitment StrategiesStrategic SourcingNegotiationStakeholder ManagementVendor Management

Exxat

Assistant Manager - HR

Feb 2023 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner | Driving Strategic Recruitment, Employee Engagement
As an Assistant Manager - PSC (HR), I lead the transformation of recruitment processes by
implementing innovative strategies to enhance candidate sourcing and selection. I collaborate with
hiring managers to understand talent requirements, provide expert guidance on market trends, and
ensure alignment with organizational goals. My role also involves managing the recruitment budget,
overseeing vendor relationships, and utilizing advanced ATS platforms like Darwin Box to streamline
workflows. Additionally, I handle employee relations, foster a positive work environment, and lead
employee engagement initiatives that promote team bonding and community involvement.
Achievements:
Successfully closed critical roles, including SDE I to IVs, QA Manager, Security Manager, and SVP -
Product Management, ensuring timely staffing.
Achieved a milestone by hiring 12 full-time employees with a focus on diversity hiring, enhancing
inclusivity.
Spearheaded the 'Walkathon' initiative, raising INR 45,000 for charity and promoting corporate social
responsibility.
Enhanced candidate experience through feedback mechanisms, significantly improving satisfaction
scores.

Jumio corporation

Sourcing Specialist

Feb 2022 – Feb 2023 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Sourcing Specialist | Enhancing Recruitment Efficiency & Candidate Experience
As a Sourcing Specialist, I managed the full-cycle recruitment process, from candidate sourcing to
onboarding, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires. I utilized innovative sourcing methods,
including Boolean search logic and social media outreach, to identify top talent. My role involved
conducting market research to align sourcing strategies with organizational needs, fostering positive
candidate relationships, and optimizing recruitment tools to enhance efficiency. I also collaborated
with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth onboarding and integration of new employees.
Achievements:
Enhanced the applicant experience, leading to increased candidate satisfaction.
Streamlined sourcing processes, improving efficiency in talent acquisition.
Profile Headline: Sourcing Specialist | Enhancing Recruitment Efficiency & Candidate Experience

Optimum solutions (s) pte ltd, singapore

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Mar 2021 – Feb 2022 · 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Talent Acquisition Consultant | IT Recruitment Specialist
Here, I was responsible for hiring IT candidates for the clients like: MasterCard, Morgan Stanley, and Credit Suisse.
Skill set I hired for: JAVA developer, SDET, QA Automation Engineer, Application support Engineer, Mainframe Developer, Data Engineer & Full stack Developer etc.
In this Duration, I had 1 select in Credit Suisse(Mainframe Developer) and 7 Selects in Morgan Stanley(Data Engineer & Full stack Developer)

Zaptech private limited | business consulting

Corporate IT Recruiter

Jun 2020 – Nov 2020 · 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Corporate IT Recruiter | Sourcing Top IT Talent
Roles and Responsibilities:
Work with the Talent Acquisition Manager on best practices
Perform full life cycle recruiting role combined with special project work
Conduct research and sourcing for entry-level to senior-level positions via resume mining, name generation, and/or candidate development
Source top passive talent through sourcing, cold calling, personal networking, and social media
Develops networking and referral strategy with external organizations and agencies to enhance our employment brand in the community, provide information about employment opportunities and to attract qualified candidates
Sources passive candidates through networking, cold calling, and Internet research

Iplace

Associate Sourcer

Jul 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Associate Sourcer | Building Talent Pipelines for Organizational Success
As an Associate Sourcer, I was responsible for identifying and engaging potential candidates for
various roles. I utilized advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches and X-Ray
searches, to build a strong talent pipeline. My role involved maintaining candidate databases,
coordinating with recruiters, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Achievements:
Built a robust talent pipeline, reducing time-to-hire.
Enhanced sourcing strategies, improving candidate quality.