Gunjan Agarwal

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 8 years of SaaS recruitment experience
  • Data-driven approach to hiring
  • Expertise in building high-performing teams
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS recruitment expert with a strong focus on data-driven talent acquisition strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Team LeadershipTalent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingRecruiting

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsBusiness CommunicationsBusiness StrategyCommunicationDecision-MakingEmployee EngagementEmployee GrievanceEmployee RelationsHuman ResourcesHuman Resources (HR)Interpersonal SkillsInterviewingManagementMicrosoft Excel

About

With 8 years of experience in SaaS recruitment, I bring a data-oriented and analytical mindset to building high-performing teams that drive business success. My approach combines pragmatism with precision - leveraging data to optimize hiring processes, improve efficiency, and align talent strategies with measurable business outcomes. From scaling teams across geographies to enhancing retention and candidate experience, I focus on solutions that deliver impact and sustainability. I view recruitment as a strategic function, balancing the art of connecting people with the science of metrics and insights.

Experience

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

Hyperverge

4 roles

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Part strategist, part coach, part firefighter—with a dash of therapist and a sprinkle of project manager.

Talent Acquisition Lead

Apr 2023Mar 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Steering the recruiting ship—strategy, execution, and team growth included.
Team LeadershipTeam ManagementProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingTalent Acquisition

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Promoted

Jan 2022Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Partnering with business leaders to hire right, fast—and with purpose.
Technical RecruitingTalent ScoutingStrategic HiringStrategic SourcingTechnical ProficiencyNiche Talent Acquisition+2

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sep 2020Jan 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Foundational recruiter turning business needs into great hires—one conversation at a time.
SourcingRecruitingTechnical RecruitingTechnical ProficiencyScreeningTalent Acquisition

Niki

HR Manager

Jan 2020Apr 2020 · 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Niki.ai is an conversational AI product startup in the B2C space.
  • In this short stint, I've overseen the full recruitment lifecycle, taking charge of technical recruitment and collaborating with external agencies. Additionally, I've spearheaded internal sourcing efforts and successfully implemented Freshteam ATS for streamlined operations, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

Kaleyra

Senior Executive Human Resources

Feb 2018Dec 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bangalore

  • Kaleyra is a cloud-based platform that works towards Simplifying Business Communication for all.
  • As the driving force behind recruitment, I've led our organization's growth journey, doubling team size and shaping our future. I've forged key partnerships, sourced top talent through different sources like hackathons and campus drives, etc. With meticulous data orientation, I've identified areas for improvement and solved for them. Beyond recruitment, have taken ownership of engagement and branding, ensuring our culture shines through. Leveraging platforms like Zwayam and Freshteam, streamlined operations for maximum impact.
Employee EngagementRecruitingTechnical RecruitingHuman Resources (HR)Talent AssessmentTalent Scouting+2

Radius7

Talent Acquisition Executive

Jul 2016Feb 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • In my role, I've shouldered diverse responsibilities:
  • a) Talent Acquisition (70%): Spearheading end-to-end recruitment across all company divisions. From sourcing top talent through various platforms to managing vendor relationships, have built the team.
  • b) HR Operations (30%): Overseeing the full spectrum of HR operations, from onboarding to exit formalities. Ensuring seamless processes for every employee's journey within the company.

Sutra services pvt. ltd.

Talent Acquisition Intern

Apr 2015May 2015 · 1 mo · India

  • As a part of their Talent Acquisition team I was actively involved in recruitment for junior to mid level non technical positions for various funded startups.
  • The role involved the following tasks:
  • sourcing candidates from Naukri, Monsterjobs and Linkedin
  • pitching jobs to candidates
  • creating a suitable candidate pool for the client
  • coordinating with client for updates and feedback on the candidates
  • interview scheduling

Bharti airtel limited

Intern

May 2012Jun 2012 · 1 mo · Gurgaon, India

  • Mobile Internet Space
  • Mobile Internet was an upcoming trend during my internship in Airtel. A trend that had to be tapped in all ways possible.
  • The project had the following areas:
  • a primary research on the mobile internet plan schemes offered in Delhi by different network providers to understand if there was any major difference in the tariff rates
  • Secondary research on mobile internet usage and trends in developing countries (BRICS Nations) and developed countries (USA,Japan)
  • comparing the research in both, i.e., developing and developed countries to figure out ways to increase the usage of mobile internet and also the level of penetration in India.

Tata motors insurance broking and advisory services ltd

Intern

May 2011Jun 2011 · 1 mo

  • Understandiing the Insurance industry
  • Functions of insurance brokers
  • Working of the company
  • Recruitment process followed
  • understanding employee engagement methods

Education

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Human Resources Management

Jan 2014Jan 2016

IBS Hyderabad

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) — BBA

Jan 2010Jan 2013

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