Zubin Sethna

Business Development Executive

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 15 years in talent acquisition.
  • Achieved 90%+ offer acceptance rate.
  • Passionate about building inclusive workplaces.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a focus on early career recruitment in the Technology sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionProgram ManagementRecruiting

Other Skills

Cross-functional Team LeadershipChange ManagementData InsightsHiring Demand ForecastingCollege RecruitingTechnical RecruitingVirtual InterviewingCandidate EngagementBenefits NegotiationTalent ManagementHR ConsultingOnboardingEmployer BrandingApplicant Tracking SystemsScreening Resumes

About

With more than 15 years of experience in the talent acquisition domain, my passion lies in enabling organizations grow with a forward-looking talent plan. I enjoy connecting talent with opportunities at organizations. I draw inspiration in mentoring those I work with; one never stops learning! Beyond my core work, I take pride in building inclusive workplaces. Currently an Early in Profession Recruitment Account Manager for Engineering and Research teams at Microsoft, I drive business engagement and delivery for Early-in-Profession (EiP) talent. Partnering with business leaders and key stakeholders, I drive efforts to forecast and consolidate hiring demand to meet ambitious hiring goals for business expansion and growth. Over the years, I have gathered excellence in scaling recruitment processes to handle double-digit growth in hiring demands and develop strategic hiring plans using data insights. I manage talent programs across geographies and drive change management for operational efficiency. I am passionate about fostering a collaborative and innovative recruitment environment, ensuring we attract and retain top talent to drive our business forward.

Experience

10 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
7 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Microsoft

3 roles

Disability ERG Pillar Lead

Jun 2022Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos · On-site

  • Led the team and efforts as part of Empower our People pillar
  • Drove sessions focused on building sensitization, awareness and inclusivity within the organization

Early in Profession Account Manager - Engineering & Research teams

Promoted

Jan 2020Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · On-site

  • Led ~30% of Early‑in‑Profession hiring demand for Microsoft India Development Center.
  • Delivered 2,500+ hires in FY22 with 90%+ offer acceptance, driving a 50% increase in demand attainment.
  • Advised senior leaders (CVPs, Chiefs of Staff, Finance, TAMs) on org design, hiring prioritization, and headcount planning.
  • Led and coached a team of 2 recruiters, strengthening consultations, business impact and career growth.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipProgram ManagementChange ManagementTalent Acquisition

University Recruiter

Feb 2019Jan 2020 · 11 mos · On-site

  • Diversified the hiring pipeline by bringing in candidates from long-tail schools for hiring opportunities.
  • Piloted virtual interview process.
  • Launched pre & post hiring engagement programs, engaging ~1000 candidates
College RecruitingTechnical RecruitingTalent AcquisitionRecruiting

Intuit

University Recruiter

Dec 2013Jan 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • My experience entails:
  • Creating vision and strategies for short and long term University Recruitment plans
  • Strategizing and executing University Relations with faculty and students alike
  • Building programs which helps grow the Brand Attribute for the company amongst the Early Career Talent
  • Making the company presence felt and experienced in the campuses with focussed Engagement Initiatives
  • End to end ownership of New Grad Hiring and Internship Program, have grown the hiring at India site from few dozens to hundred plus now

Google

Talent and Outreach Programs

Sep 2012Dec 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Microsoft

College Recruiter

Jun 2010Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

  • Engaging and Hiring the Best Talent from the top B-Schools and Tech Schools in India.

Education

St Joseph's College of Business Administration, Bangalore

PGDM — Human Resources & Marketing

Jan 2008Jan 2010

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