Zahra Khambati

Recruiter

Vancouver, Canada5 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in full-cycle recruitment across multiple sectors.
Passionate advocate for inclusive hiring and DEI.
Proven track record of improving candidate experiences.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Recruitment Specialist with expertise in Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding across Tech and Professional sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitmentEmployer BrandingTalent AcquisitionRecruitment Strategy

Other Skills

LinkedIn RecruiterBoolean searchdigital campaignsRecruitment lifecyclesourcing techniquesinterviewer trainingstakeholder collaborationsourcing strategiesend-to-end recruitmentpre-hire strategiesapplicant screeningscheduling systemMicrosoft ExcelLeadershipMicrosoft Word

About

A Senior Recruiter & Marketing Manager with expertise in full-cycle recruitment, staffing, and talent solutions across tech, legal, and professional sectors. At Alliance Recruitment Brokers, I partner with clients to identify talent gaps, deliver innovative hiring strategies, and attract top candidates through LinkedIn sourcing, digital campaigns, and employer branding initiatives. Previously, I managed technical recruitment at Schrödinger, Amazon, Celigo, and D.E. Shaw, delivering high-volume hires, improving time-to-hire, and boosting candidate conversion rates. I’m passionate about inclusive hiring, DEI, and creating exceptional candidate experiences. MBA-qualified and a future CPHR member, I thrive at the intersection of recruitment, marketing, and talent strategy helping organizations build high-performing, diverse teams.

Experience

5 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 5 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Alliance recruitment brokers inc.

Senior Recruiter/Marketing Manager

Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 · 2 mos · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site

Lead end-to-end recruitment for legal and professional roles across diverse sectors.
Partner with clients to identify talent gaps, clarify role requirements, and provide innovative recruitment solutions.
Source, screen, and present candidates for multiple client accounts using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and digital campaigns.
Develop and manage LinkedIn employer branding, content calendars, and recruitment campaigns.
Optimize candidate experience and improve recruitment processes, ensuring inclusive and high-satisfaction outcomes.

LinkedIn RecruiterBoolean searchdigital campaignsemployer brandingRecruitmentEmployer Branding

Schrödinger

2 roles

Senior Associate - Talent Acquisition (Strategic Growth)

Promoted

Jan 2023 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Revamped recruitment operations to streamline workflows, boosting efficiency and enhancing candidate experiences. Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, aligning strategies with organizational goals and driving impactful hiring decisions. Leveraged innovative sourcing techniques to expand talent pipelines and ensure diverse and skilled candidates.
Collaborated with stakeholders to address complex hiring needs, fostering trust and alignment across departments. Designed and delivered interviewer training programs, increasing recruitment capabilities and decision-making quality.
Established strong partnerships with recruitment agencies, securing a steady flow of top-tier talent and strengthening collaboration. These efforts contributed significantly to optimizing team performance and achieving business growth.

Recruitment lifecyclesourcing techniquesinterviewer trainingstakeholder collaborationTalent AcquisitionRecruitment Strategy

Associate - Talent Acquisition (Strategic Growth)

Sep 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Celigo

Talent Acquistion Specialist

Feb 2021 – Aug 2021 · 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Pioneered sourcing strategies to recruit high-caliber technical and scientific talent, enriching the company’s workforce with exceptional candidates. Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, optimizing efficiency from job creation to onboarding.
Built robust talent pipelines, maintaining readiness to meet evolving hiring demands. Collaborated with leadership to align recruitment strategies with business objectives, ensuring a seamless hiring experience.

sourcing strategiesend-to-end recruitmentTalent Acquisition

Amazon

2 roles

TA Recruiter

Promoted

May 2020 – Feb 2021 · 9 mos

Partnered with hiring managers to develop effective pre-hire strategies, ensuring high-quality recruitment outcomes. Streamlined applicant screening processes to align with job competencies, improving selection standards.
Spearheaded an efficient scheduling system for interviews, reducing delays and enhancing the candidate experience. These initiatives contributed to successful hires and operational improvements within the recruitment team.

pre-hire strategiesapplicant screeningscheduling systemRecruitment