Abhishek Thakur (he/him/his)

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in closing niche tech roles swiftly.
Proven track record in campus hiring at top institutes.
Transformative approach to candidate experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic Talent Acquisition expert in the tech industry.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTechnical Recruiting

Other Skills

Employee EngagementTeam ManagementSourcingRecruitingNetworkingPerformance ManagementProgram ManagementVendor ManagementTrainingFull Life Cycle RecruitingStrategic SourcingTalent ScoutingStrategic PlanningNode.jsSales

About

I’ve always believed recruitment is more than filling roles — it’s about building the teams that shape a company’s future. Every hire tells a story of impact, growth, and collaboration. My journey began as a recruiter driven by the thrill of closing complex tech roles — and evolved into leading Talent Acquisition for fast-scaling tech orgs, where strategy, speed, and people-first thinking come together. I lead tech hiring across Web, Data, Backend, Mobile, Infrastructure, Security, and SDET, partnering closely with engineering and product leaders to solve one core challenge — finding the right talent, at the right time, without compromising on quality or experience. As a Talent Acquisition Manager, my focus goes beyond hiring metrics. I mentor and empower recruiters to think like business partners — to understand the why behind every role, use data to drive decisions, and create hiring experiences that candidates remember for the right reasons. Some highlights along the way: closing niche SDE4 and Architect roles within two weeks, leading campus hiring at IITs, NITs, and IIITs, and redesigning the candidate experience with better communication and structured prep frameworks — all while maintaining strong TAT and diversity goals. I believe in scaling systems, not just people — and in creating a culture where recruiters grow into confident, trusted talent advisors. At the heart of it, my work is about turning recruitment into a strategic function that fuels business success — one thoughtful hire at a time. Interests: Strategic Recruitment, AI based tools, Sourcing tools, Market Mapping, Experimenting with Claude.

Experience

8 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Meesho

Assistant Manager- Talent Acquisition

Sep 2021 – Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Key Achievements & Impact-
Team Scaling & Capability Building:
Solved the challenge of rapid scaling by building Frontend, Mobile (iOS & Android), and Platform Engineering teams from the ground up — including key leadership hires to strengthen tech depth and delivery velocity.
High-Impact, Time-Critical Hiring:
Addressed critical bandwidth gaps by closing niche SDE4 roles in DevOps and Backend under aggressive timelines, ensuring zero disruption to product roadmap and release cycles.
Campus Hiring Excellence:
Designed and led 2023 campus strategy targeting IITs, NITs, and IIITs — ensuring early access to top-tier engineering talent and future leadership pipeline.
Candidate Experience Transformation:
Identified friction points in interview processes and introduced structured prep guides, expectation-setting templates, and feedback loops, leading to measurable improvement in candidate satisfaction and conversion rates.
Operational Process Optimization:
Built and standardized email templates and communication frameworks across recruitment stages — driving consistency, faster turnaround, and stronger employer brand recall.
People Development:
Mentored a 2-member recruiting team, focusing on problem-solving mindset, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making — enabling them to independently close complex roles.

Employee EngagementTalent AcquisitionTechnical Recruiting

Uber

Talent Acquisition

Jan 2021 – Aug 2021 · 7 mos · Remote · Remote

Involved in the kick-off meetings with hiring managers to understand the role, partner with them and close it within the specified timeline.
Developing hiring strategies for filling critical roles.
Building and owning the top of the funnel pipe by different source mix.
Closed niche roles like Mobile Architect and Search Engineer within timelines.

Intuit

Talent Acquistion

Jun 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bangalore · On-site

Drive end-to-end tech hiring for the QuickBooks business unit, building high-performing engineering teams aligned with business goals.
Partner with senior stakeholders to close critical roles including SDE II, SSE, Staff Engineer, and Senior Development Manager; successfully onboarded two Architects within just two weeks.
Lead detailed intake discussions with hiring managers to capture role nuances, business priorities, and deliver data-backed market insights for informed decision-making.
Strategized and executed focused hiring events to accelerate closures for top-priority positions.
Built and nurtured a robust tech talent pipeline, ensuring diversity goals are consistently met.
Drove proactive post-offer engagement, ensuring smooth onboarding and exceptional candidate experience.

Wenger & watson inc

Lead Recruiter

Apr 2017 – Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Swiggy (RPO Model)
Collaborated with the hiring managers to build the strategic hiring plan for business needs.
Developed, drove and executed comprehensive search strategies to recruit senior and niche candidates in limited candidate spaces. Successfully recruited senior architects.
Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking
Expedia (RPO Model)
Hands-on recruiting specialist: Perform searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria using the help of Internal ATS, Internet recruiting resources, job boards, and employee referrals.
Engaging with the stakeholders for a better understanding of roles and driving the hiring plan for the critical business needs.
Track and coordinate with the team for post-offer follow ups, orientations and meet and greet with leaders to avoid dropouts.

Full Life Cycle RecruitingTalent Acquisition