Jul 2023 – Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos · India · Hybrid

• When I joined Ninja Van, the Hyderabad tech lab was a 9-member engineering team. Over the next 15 months, I spearheaded tech hiring and built 70% of the team from the ground up—bringing in 35 high-performing engineers who became the backbone of the site.
• To accelerate growth, We designed and launched a referral program that boosted hiring velocity and improved candidate quality by tapping into trusted networks. I also led inclusive hiring initiatives, ensuring the team was diverse, collaborative, and high-retention—achieving a 90% offer-to-join ratio.
• My role extended beyond hiring. I partnered with leadership on workforce planning and compensation benchmarking, aligning talent strategies with long-term business goals. On the engagement front, I introduced team-building activities, tournaments, and cultural events that fostered community spirit and delivered a 15% improvement in employee relations.
• This journey allowed me to blend recruitment expertise with strategic workforce planning and culture building, creating impact that went far beyond filling roles.

Jun 2021 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Talent Advisor | Specialist in Tech & Engineering Recruitment
• I am a Talent Advisor with strong experience in partnering with Hiring Managers and Business Leaders to build high-performing engineering organizations across IDC. I specialize in designing and executing recruitment strategies that attract and secure top technical talent, while ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and stakeholders.
• Key Expertise:
• End-to-end recruitment for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) roles, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to close critical roles aligned with business priorities.
• Conducting HR interviews and salary negotiations, ensuring the best fit for both candidates and business needs.
• Managing offer processes using Offer Approval Systems, OCR tracking, and recruitment databases.
• Engaging candidates to minimize offer drop-offs and facilitate smooth onboarding.
• High-volume hiring across generic, premium, and niche technical skills.
• Driving diversity hiring initiatives, including women’s career relaunch programs.
• With a proven ability to manage large-scale hiring demands, I focus on building strong talent pipelines and delivering impactful hiring solutions that fuel business growth.

Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 · 11 mos

• Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for technical positions across all levels, ensuring timely and quality hires.
• Partnered with business stakeholders to understand current and future talent requirements, aligning recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
• Leveraged multiple sourcing channels, including job portals (Naukri, Monster), professional networking sites (LinkedIn, Facebook), and recruitment agencies to identify top talent.
• Published internal job postings and facilitated smooth closures, maintaining transparency and efficiency in the hiring process.
• Conducted regular review meetings with managers and practice heads to track progress and refine recruitment strategies.
• Coordinated closely with business unit heads, including Delivery Heads, Project Managers, Project Leaders, and Operations Heads, to ensure alignment in hiring priorities.
• Contributed to process improvements in recruitment workflows and received recognition for innovative suggestions that enhanced efficiency and candidate experience.

Feb 2018 – Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Analyzed job descriptions to understand open positions and align with client requirements.
• Sourced and screened candidates from internal databases, direct applicants, and job portals.
• Identified potential talent with relevant qualifications and experience in the IT domain.
• Coordinated end-to-end interview processes, ensuring smooth candidate and stakeholder experience.

Jun 2017 – Feb 2018 · 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• Gained hands-on experience as an end-to-end recruiter, supporting the complete hiring lifecycle.
• Understood client requirements by analyzing job descriptions and aligning role expectations.
• Identified and engaged potential candidates with relevant qualifications through sourcing, screening, and initial outreach.
• Developed foundational skills in stakeholder coordination, candidate management, and recruitment best practices.