Anwar Shaikh

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India12 yrs 3 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in end-to-end talent acquisition processes
Proven track record in employee engagement initiatives
Skilled in optimizing recruitment strategies and metrics

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in HR operations across diverse industries including EdTech and Mobile Gaming.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr OperationsTechnical RecruitingEmployer Branding

Other Skills

OnboardingEmployee EngagementPerformance ReviewsGrievance HandlingHR Metrics TrackingRecruitment Process DevelopmentTalent Acquisition ToolsSourcing Networks OptimizationATS ImplementationContract NegotiationDiversity Hiring StrategiesRecruiting Metrics AnalysisSourcingScreeningCandidate Evaluation

About

Talent Acquisition and HR professional who has built strong leadership pipelines while handling full-spectrum HR functions. Experienced in end-to-end recruiting, HR operations, employee engagement, grievance handling, performance reviews, and exit processes. Focused on creating smooth systems, delivering positive candidate and employee experiences, and strengthening the company’s employment brand.

Experience

Neo wealth and asset management

Chief Manager - HR

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Took charge of complete Talent Acquisition for the Technology team, building sourcing channels, screening profiles, and closing roles as per TAT.
Managed end-to-end onboarding of new hires, including documentation, orientation, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition.
Planned and rolled out employee engagement activities, including team events, feedback sessions and TGIF initiatives that improved morale and connection within the team.
Handled employee grievances and concerns directly, working with managers to resolve issues quickly and fairly while keeping records confidential.
Led performance appraisal cycles, coordinated reviews, shared feedback, and supported managers in setting goals and development plans.
Managed full exit formalities – conducted exit interviews, helped HR operations to process settlements, and ensured proper handover of responsibilities to reduce knowledge gaps.
Tracked HR metrics regularly and shared simple reports with leadership to highlight trends in hiring, retention, and engagement.
Partnered with business heads to understand upcoming hiring needs and kept recruitment costs in check by balancing internal and external sourcing.

Talent AcquisitionOnboardingEmployee EngagementPerformance ReviewsGrievance HandlingHR Metrics Tracking+1

Bombay play

2 roles

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Jan 2023 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

Talent Acquisition Manager

Jan 2022 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

· Built the complete recruitment process from scratch and successfully implemented it.
· Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
· Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
· Implemented ATS (Free-of-cost) which helped the TAT to reduce from 15 days to 5 days.
· Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
· Optimized the cost by reducing vendor hiring from 100 to 10%.
· Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
· Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external parity.
· Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
· Maintained the joining ratio of 90% within the span of 1 year.
· Shouldered accountability to manage the hiring needs of a business unit, streamlined and implemented best practices.
· Also, ensured the ongoing and future organizational talent demands are met, exceeded and measured.
Industry: Mobile Gaming
Roles Hired: Backend Developer, Frontend Developer, Game Developer, Game Artist, Product Manager, Game Designer, 2D Animator, Game Tester, Admin Specialist.

Recruitment Process DevelopmentTalent Acquisition ToolsSourcing Networks OptimizationATS ImplementationContract NegotiationDiversity Hiring Strategies+3

Ischoolconnect

Recruitment Specialist

Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · Remote

Scaled the organization from team size of 30 to 150 employees within a span of 1 year.
Sourced and screened candidates for Tech & Non - Tech roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire.
Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
Implemented innovative recruitment strategies to increase number of high-quality job applicants.
Industry: EdTech
Roles Hired: Backend Developer, Frontend Developer, Platform Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Big Data Engineer, Business Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Counsellors, Sales, Pre-Sales, Marketing, IELTS Trainer.

SourcingScreeningCandidate EvaluationJob PostingRecruitment StrategiesTechnical Recruiting+1

Quantiphi, inc.

Recruitment Specialist

Dec 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

Hired for 2 products of Quantiphi (Athena’s Owl & iSchoolConnect)
Sourcing profiles from various portals (LinkedIn, Hirist, IIMJobs, Naukri, Monster, Shine)
Also, sourcing profiles through networking, mapping and referrals
Based on the requirements screening the resumes, taking telephonic interview and scheduling the candidates for an interview
Handled PAN India level Hiring
Regular follow up with the selected candidates to confirm their joining dates, ensuring the maximum of them are placed successfully with the respective organization
Maintaining and updating MIS of potential, prospective and rejected candidates
Co-ordinate with other recruiters to work as a team.
Industry: Analytics
Roles Hired: Backend Developer, Frontend Developer, Platform Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Big Data Engineer, Business Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Graphic Designer, Sales, Video Editor, Marketing.