Maroof Saifi

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in building scalable talent acquisition systems.
Proven track record in high-velocity hiring.
Strong focus on employer branding and candidate experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert in the Tech industry, specializing in scalable hiring solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningLateral HiringCampus Hiring

Other Skills

Talent ManagementEmployer BrandingData IntelligenceHiring OperationsHiring MandatesCompetency BenchmarksEvaluation WorkflowsHiring WorkflowsCompetency-Based InterviewingInstitutional PartnershipsEmployability ProgramsTechnical & Product HiringCandidate ExperienceHuman Resources (HR)Applicant Tracking Systems

About

I build talent engines that don’t just hire fast, they hire right. With 6+ years across Campus, Lateral, and Leadership hiring, I’ve helped scale teams in EV, digital, and tech-led environments by combining data, process design, and a focus on driving consistent funnel outcomes. I specialize in turning ambiguous hiring needs into predictable pipelines, whether it’s SDEs, R&D specialists, product thinkers, or fresh graduates who’ll shape the next decade. From workforce planning and talent intelligence to employer branding and TA automation, I enjoy creating systems that make hiring smarter. Always open to meaningful conversations on talent, strategy, and building teams that actually work.

Experience

6 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Ola electric

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Manager - Leadership, Lateral & Campus Hiring

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Driving the unified Talent Acquisition charter across Leadership, Lateral, and Campus hiring for engineering, digital, product, corporate, and R&D organizations. Leading a transformation agenda that integrates workforce planning, data intelligence, and scalable hiring operations to support Ola’s accelerated business roadmap.
Key Contributions:
Orchestrating end-to-end hiring strategy across engineering, product, digital, and corporate verticals, with dedicated ownership of Leadership hiring for critical roles in Product, Engineering, Operations, and Business.
Implementing workforce planning models to enable quarterly forecasting, capability mapping, and demand–supply alignment across business units.
Expanding the campus hiring ecosystem across engineering and management talent pools, with structured pre-joining enablement journeys.
Modernizing TA operations through process automation, assessment integration, and interview governance, resulting in measurable improvements in hiring velocity and quality of hire.
Strengthening employer brand visibility across digital and academic channels to attract niche engineering and product talent.

Talent ManagementEmployer BrandingWorkforce PlanningData IntelligenceHiring OperationsTalent Acquisition

Senior Associate – Talent Acquisition (Campus & Lateral Hiring)

Sep 2021 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Supported high-velocity hiring across Campus and Lateral roles for EV engineering, product, and digital functions during a period of rapid organizational scale-up.
Key Contributions:
Closed niche engineering roles across battery systems, embedded, BMS, vehicle engineering, cell R&D, product, and digital tech.
Developed foundational campus hiring playbooks, institute segmentation, and engagement cycles.
Strengthened lateral sourcing workflows to support fast-moving engineering mandates.
Partnered with engineering and product teams to define hiring needs, success profiles, and evaluation rubrics.
Improved hiring consistency through competency-based interviewing and structured assessments.

Talent ManagementEmployer BrandingHiring WorkflowsCompetency-Based InterviewingTalent AcquisitionCampus Hiring

Jio platforms limited (jpl)

Deputy Manager – Talent Acquisition (Lateral & Campus Hiring)

Oct 2022 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Led national hiring mandates across Lateral and Campus streams for Product, Digital, Enterprise, Engineering, and Corporate functions, enabling predictable, capability-aligned talent pipelines.
Key Contributions:
Drove lateral hiring across digital engineering, product, analytics, cloud, and corporate roles with structured competency benchmarks and streamlined evaluation workflows.
Built targeted lateral sourcing models that improved turnaround time for niche and mid-level roles.
Delivered 4,000+ hires through a scalable campus engine supporting engineering, digital, analytics, and management functions.
Implemented a tiered campus strategy, strengthening Jio’s presence across premier, regional, and niche institutes.
Designed standardized assessment, engagement, and interview frameworks to improve quality and consistency across high-volume hiring.
Established zero-cost hiring operations, optimizing processes and eliminating external recruitment expenditure.
Strengthened TA governance, including demand planning, selection standards, and hiring SLAs for both campus and lateral streams.

Talent ManagementEmployer BrandingHiring MandatesCompetency BenchmarksEvaluation WorkflowsTalent Acquisition+1

Aon

Associate – Institution Relations & Early Talent Advisory

May 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Managed institutional partnerships and employability-led programs across 300+ colleges, supporting large-scale fresh hiring pipelines for corporate clients.
Key Contributions:
Owned end-to-end engagement with academic institutions across North & Central India.
Delivered assessment-driven employability programs to enhance student readiness and institute outcomes.
Supported campus hiring execution for enterprise clients across tech and management roles.
Managed large-scale on-ground drives, assessments, and candidate engagement cycles.

Talent ManagementEmployer BrandingInstitutional PartnershipsEmployability ProgramsTalent AcquisitionCampus Hiring