Ayush Basandani

Recruiter

Pune, Maharashtra, India8 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Hired over 100 Data Scientists and Engineers in one year.
Reduced hiring time by 25% through optimized workflows.
Increased applicant quality by 30% via enhanced branding.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Recruitment Specialist with expertise in leveraging analytics for talent acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data ScienceRecruitmentTechnical RecruitingHuman ResourcesRecruitment OperationsHr Analytics

Other Skills

Power BIData EngineeringCloudBoolean SearchSocial Media RecruitingDiversity & InclusionData IntegrationData AnalysisTalent MappingJavaBig DataOracleTableauQA TestingBusiness Analysis

About

@Sourcingflair | Talent Scout | Recruitment Branding Expert | Power BI-Driven Talent Intelligence | Specialist in Data Science, Engineering & Cloud Hiring 8-year experienced SourcePro-certified recruiter who thrives at the intersection of talent, data, and strategy. What sets me apart is my ability to merge data-driven insights (Power BI dashboards for hiring KPIs) with recruitment branding and market intelligence, helping organizations not just fill roles, but build lasting talent pipelines.From traditional platforms like Naukri, IIMJobs, and Hirist to leveraging the power of social media and talent branding campaigns, I’ve scouted and secured some of the most difficult-to-hire talent. Areas of expertise:Data Science & Decision Analytics recruitmentData Engineering, Cloud & DevOps hiring Power BI–backed dashboards for leadership insightsRecruitment branding that attracts and engages top talentWhy connect with me?Because I don’t just source talent—I craft stories, insights, and strategies that make both hiring managers and candidates say, “This is different.” For Data Enthusiasts:Join my community 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14224254/To know more about me: https://tapmo.me/ayush-basandani 📩 For Career Movers:Exploring opportunities in Data Science or Data Engineering? Share your profile at ayush.basandani@zs.com. Let’s connect, collaborate, and create impact. Let’s redefine recruitment—where data, intelligence, and human connection meet

Experience

8 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

4 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

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Talent Scout

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Hired 100+ Data Scientists and 27+ Data Engineers, including niche experts in Machine Learning, NLP, Generative AI, MLOps, Cloud DevOps, and Big Data, driving critical project deliveries in the year 2025 alone.
Automated market intelligence reporting using Power BI, integrating data from Naukri Labs, LinkedIn Insights, and Glassdoor, which reduced manual reporting time by 40% and improved leadership decision-making speed.
Optimized sourcing workflows via advanced Boolean/X-ray search and social media mapping, resulting in a 25% faster time-to-hire for niche roles.
Developed compensation benchmarking dashboards that helped business leaders make competitive offers, directly improving offer acceptance rates by 15%.
Built and scaled talent pipelines across AI, Data Science, and Cloud, reducing dependence on external vendors and saving significant recruitment costs.
Enhanced employer branding through structured job postings and analytics-led targeting on LinkedIn, Naukri, and IIMJobs, increasing applicant quality by 30%.
Led Diversity & Inclusion sourcing strategies, leveraging automated talent mapping to achieve a 20% increase in diverse hires in technical roles.

Power BIData ScienceData EngineeringCloudBoolean SearchSocial Media Recruiting+2

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ENO - Human Resource

Jun 2019 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra

Hired niche technology professionals across Java, Big Data, Oracle, Tableau, Power BI, QA Testing, and Business Analysis, directly supporting global banking and digital transformation projects.
Leveraged multiple sourcing channels (LinkedIn, internal career portal, Facebook, Twitter) to build high-quality candidate pipelines, reducing dependence on external agencies and saving significant hiring costs.
Screened and shortlisted candidates for technical and functional roles, ensuring strong alignment with role requirements and organizational culture.
Successfully scheduled and coordinated 100+ interviews across multiple time zones, maintaining a smooth candidate and interviewer experience.
Led recruitment drives and walk-in events, contributing to bulk hiring and fast-track closure of project-critical roles.
Partnered with hiring managers and HRBPs to understand evolving talent needs, ensuring faster turnaround on niche skill hiring.
Impact Highlights:
Closed 40+ mid-to-senior level roles in niche skills within tight timelines, ensuring minimal impact on project delivery.
Reduced time-to-fill by ~20% through proactive sourcing and streamlined interview coordination.
Improved candidate experience scores by implementing structured communication and feedback loops.

JavaBig DataOracleTableauPower BIQA Testing+3

Zs

IT Recruiter

Mar 2018 – May 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Pune Area, India

Invoicing & Vendor Management: Managed end-to-end invoice processing via SAP, ensuring 100% compliance and timely closure. Spearheaded vendor empanelment & coordination, streamlining processes and reducing invoice turnaround time by 20%.
MIS (Lead – Recruitment Analytics): Owned the HR Recruitment MIS, consolidating data from multiple recruiters, sanitizing records, and uploading on SharePoint. Designed reports highlighting trends, patterns, and bottlenecks, enabling senior management to make faster and data-backed hiring decisions.
India Career Box (HR Helpdesk): Acted as the single point of contact for candidate queries related to Recruitment, HR Operations, L&D, and application processes, ensuring 95%+ query resolution within SLA.
HR Query Calls: Led internal and external HR query resolution calls, building trust and ensuring smooth stakeholder communication.
Coordination: Successfully drove HR events, campus drives, and recruitment coordination, improving process efficiency and candidate experience.
Recruitment Operations: Executed end-to-end recruitment, headhunting, and campus hiring across multiple business units, closing critical roles within strict deadlines.
Documentation & Compliance: Oversaw seamless document uploads on SuccessFactors, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.

SAPMISSharePointSuccessFactorsRecruitment OperationsHR Analytics

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Graduate Trainee

May 2017 – Mar 2018 · 10 mos · Pune Area, India

Analyzed incoming emails to identify queries and provide timely assistance, ensuring smooth resolution of issues.
Served as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for 36 countries, managing cross-border communication and stakeholder coordination.
Oversaw job flow monitoring, proactively tracking processes to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and service continuity.