Abinaya Narayanasamy

Recruiter

London, England, United Kingdom9 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 9 years of recruitment experience across multiple regions.
  • Expert in scaling hiring strategies for Go-To-Market functions.
  • Strong advocate for innovative recruitment practices and diversity.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert in the SAAS industry with a focus on global recruitment strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Talent AcquisitionRecruiting

Other Skills

Talent Strategy DevelopmentHigh-Volume RecruitmentStakeholder EngagementTalent SourcingPipeline ManagementCandidate SelectionHiring GuidanceInnovative Sourcing StrategiesTalent AcquisitionSourcingScreeningHR OperationsEquity Capital MarketsMutual FundsStaff Retention

About

With over 9 years of experience, I specialise in transforming recruitment processes and building high-performing teams across India, Australia, and EMEA. My expertise lies in scaling hiring strategies for Go-To-Market (GTM) functions, developing innovative talent attraction approaches, and delivering measurable impact in competitive markets.Core Competencies:• Talent Strategy Development• High-Volume & Niche Recruitment• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration• Organisational Capability ExpansionAwards & Recognition:• 2019 President's Club Winner• Outstanding Sales Hiring Performer• True Friend of the Customer• Star PlayerPassionate about driving meaningful recruitment outcomes, I thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments where I can connect exceptional talent with organisational needs. My approach combines strategic insight, operational excellence, and a commitment to building diverse, inclusive, and high-impact teams.A strong advocate for innovative recruitment practices and diversity in hiring, I aim to create talent solutions that not only meet business goals but also elevate the overall hiring experience.

Experience

Freshworks

5 roles

Talent Acquisition Lead - EU

Promoted

Feb 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • I drive team growth across Southern Europe,Netherlands and Germany , playing a pivotal role in the expansion of the EMEA Solutions Engineering & Business Development team.
  • Additional Responsibility for 2025:
  • Partnering closely with Device42 Engineering stakeholders to grow their Development and Testing teams in the US. Additionally, driving the expansion of Sales team in Canadian markets.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Strategic Recruitment: Collaborated with hiring managers to craft targeted recruitment strategies, ensuring alignment with hiring objectives while identifying the most suitable sources, timelines, locations, and target organisations.
  • Talent Sourcing: Developed a robust talent pipeline by leveraging diverse channels, including professional networks, job boards, ATS databases, and employee referrals. Maintained detailed reports and harnessed data insights to inform recruitment strategies and keep hiring managers updated on performance.
  • Pipeline Management: Tracked key pipeline metrics, providing regular updates to hiring managers on the progress of all supported roles and projects.
  • Candidate Selection: Screen and shortlist exceptional candidates, ensuring an efficient and streamlined recruitment process to meet tight deadlines.
  • Hiring Guidance: Led interview teams through debrief sessions, offering guidance and support to facilitate well-informed hiring decisions.
  • My role is driven by a passion for creating high-performing teams and delivering exceptional recruitment experiences across regions.
Talent Strategy DevelopmentHigh-Volume RecruitmentStakeholder EngagementTalent SourcingPipeline ManagementCandidate Selection+3

Talent Acquisition Lead

Promoted

Oct 2020Jan 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Entrusted with the additional responsibility of expanding the Field Sales team (New Business and Expansion) for Australia. Successfully filled all roles through innovative sourcing strategies.
Innovative Sourcing StrategiesGlobal Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jun 2019Oct 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Achieved hiring over 200 roles in a single year, driving organizational growth across various functions and teams.
  • Successfully built new teams for:
  • Growth & Marketing: Digital Marketing, Field Marketing, Marketing Operations, and Segment Marketing.
  • Small and medium business Onboarding
  • RFP Desk
  • Sales Enablement
  • Also, Partnered closely with key functions, including Sales, Presales (Small and Medium Business), Growth & Marketing, Billing & Collections, Technical Support, Business Operations, Finance, Legal, Revenue Operations, Data Analytics, and Product Management.
High-Volume RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionGlobal Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquistion Associate

Promoted

Jun 2017Jun 2019 · 2 yrs

  • Significantly contributed to hiring over 150 candidates across diverse Go-To-Market teams, including Business Development, Account Executives, Solutions Engineering, Implementation, Customer Success, Deals Desk, and Marketing.
  • Driving Talent Acquisition with speed and precision, effectively managing high-volume hiring while ensuring an efficient time-to-fill and seamless Candidate experience.
High-Volume RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionGlobal Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Associate

Nov 2016Jun 2017 · 7 mos

  • Collaborated with recruiters to source, screen, and coordinate interviews for engineering and Technical Support teams for the India region.
  • Supported HR operations by managing employee files, Provident Fund, and contract administration.
SourcingScreeningHR OperationsGlobal Talent Acquisition

Education

Ethiraj College For Women

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Jan 2014Jan 2016

Panimalar Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 2009Jan 2013

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