Sarah Samson

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

14+ years in technology recruitment and talent acquisition.
Expert in building inclusive hiring strategies.
Recognized for award-winning DEI campaigns.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in technology recruitment and DEI initiatives.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStrategic Human Resource Planning

Other Skills

Career DevelopmentUniversity RecruitmentNiche Talent AcquisitionExecutive SearchDiversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)RecruitingTalent ManagementScreeningSourcingInterviewsTechnical RecruitingInternet RecruitingAccount ManagementHiringVendor Management

About

A strategic and innovative Talent Acquisition leader with 14+ years of experience in technology recruitment, executive search, DEI initiatives, and early career programs across global IT organizations. I specialize in building inclusive hiring strategies, optimizing talent acquisition processes, and scaling high-growth organizations with a data-driven and people-first approach. I’m passionate about driving organizational success through talent acquisition, enhancing candidate experience, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Proficient in Workday, Greenhouse, Ghire, and LinkedIn Recruiter, I combine technology, analytics, and employer branding to deliver measurable hiring impact. Recognized for award-winning contributions to social recruiting, DEI campaigns, and talent engagement programs.

Experience

15 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

10 mos

Current Experience

Autodesk

Senior Manager - Tech Recruiting, India

Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

As Senior Manager – Technical Recruiting, India at Autodesk, I lead a high-performing team of recruiters focused on attracting and hiring top technical talent across India. My role involves partnering with senior business leaders to craft and execute strategic hiring plans aligned with Autodesk’s mission to design and make a better world.

Athenahealth

3 roles

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Jul 2021 – May 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

I managed the Talent Acquisition for the business groups athena Intelligence, Enterprise Business Application, Clinicals , Product & Design and lead the India Talent brand, Campus branding & GHCI initiatives.

Career DevelopmentStrategic Human Resource PlanningUniversity RecruitmentNiche Talent AcquisitionExecutive SearchTalent Acquisition

Manager Talent Acqusition

Promoted

May 2019 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Associate Recruiting Manager

May 2018 – May 2019 · 1 yr

We are on a mission to transform the healthcare industry. Our network-based, healthcare IT services—like Electronic Health Records (EHR), patient engagement and medical billing tools, and more—creates the nation’s most connected healthcare network. We combine the collective knowledge of more than 160,000 healthcare providers and infuse the industry with actionable intelligence.
We take pride in using technology and data-driven insights to inspire changes that will make the U.S. healthcare system better for everyone

Brillio

Associate Manager

Sep 2016 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

Managed the Strategic and Leadership hiring
Developed the “HIRE RIGHT” framework to enhance hiring quality and inclusion
Successfully executed DEI campaigns recognized by Business World, Belong, and LinkedIn.

Flipkart

3 roles

Sr. Engineering Recruiter

Promoted

Jan 2015 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos

Drove R&D hiring for key tech verticals including Data Platform and Marketplace.
Conceptualized the “Recruitathon” event, enhanced referral programs, and revamped candidate engagement strategies.

Engineering Recruiter

Jan 2013 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

Engineering Sourcer & TA Program Specialist

Jan 2012 – Dec 2012 · 11 mos

Google

Tech Sourcing Specialist

Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Served as a Technical Sourcer at Google India specializing in SDE, SRE, and IIT hiring, contributing to Return to India, DEI initiatives, and APAC lead generation, with expertise in Ghire, funnel analytics, and advanced sourcing.

Wipro infotech ltd

Associate Talent Acquistion

Apr 2010 – Jan 2011 · 9 mos · On-site

Led recruitment for Wipro’s Systems and Infrastructure Technology divisions, managing middle and senior-level hiring, client relationships, post-offer engagement, and background verification.

Samsung r&d institute india - bangalore

Intern

Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 · 0 mo · On-site

Built a comprehensive ROI framework to measure the effectiveness and business impact of L&D initiatives. Worked closely with the Learning team to align training outcomes with organizational goals and enhance decision-making through data-driven insights.