Harleen K Chadha — Recruiter
With a background in Sociology and Literature and over 9 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, I specialize in building high-performing teams for Tech and AdTech companies. My hiring expertise spans across Digital Advertising, Sales (Advertiser & Publisher), Client Services, Ad Operations, Trading, Analytics, Product, Finance, Creative, L&D, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Consulting roles—across all levels, with a strong focus on leadership hiring. I’ve worked with global companies like Sphera, The Trade Desk, Criteo, and Essence (GroupM), developing and executing tailored recruitment strategies. My experience covers hiring across India and APAC regions, including Singapore, Jakarta, and Australia. At Sphera (a Blackstone-backed company), I completed a 6-month contract (ended in May 2025), hiring for both tech and non-tech roles such as Project Management, Program Management, Sales, Software Quality Engineering, and Consulting (ESG & LCA). I partnered with global stakeholders to streamline processes, enhance candidate experience, and reduce time-to-hire across India and Australia. Currently, I’m working as a freelance HR with an AdTech startup, responsible for both end-to-end hiring and setting up HR operations. My role includes: ✔ Hiring for tech and non-tech roles such as Account Management, Software Engineer, and Ad Operations (across levels) ✔ Leading campus hiring initiatives to build a strong early-career talent pipeline ✔ Setting up HR operations from scratch, including policy creation, employee handbook, leave policies, appraisal frameworks, structured performance reviews and annual holiday calendars ✔ Implementing and integrating Keka (HRIS) for end-to-end employee management ✔ Acting as an HR Business Partner, driving engagement, feedback sessions, and operational improvements I’m passionate about candidate experience, employer branding, and creating scalable, inclusive recruitment systems. Whether it’s setting up hiring from the ground up or bringing structure to a growing team, I bring a blend of strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making. ✅ I am open to full-time opportunities in Talent Acquisition / Senior Recruiter / TA Lead roles within Tech or AdTech companies—ready to contribute, collaborate, and build strong, diverse teams globally. Let’s connect if you're looking for a recruiter who combines people-first thinking with strategic hiring execution, strong stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of global tech and AdTech talent markets.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist in the AdTech and Tech industries.
Location: West Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 8 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Hr Strategy
- Corporate Recruiting
- Employer Branding
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Team Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Sourcing
Career Highlights
- Over 9 years of recruitment experience in Tech and AdTech.
- Expert in building high-performing teams across APAC.
- Passionate about candidate experience and employer branding.
Work Experience
Adsremedy
Talent Partner (1 yr 1 mo)
Sphera
Talent Acquisition Partner (Contractual) (6 mos)
The Trade Desk
Senior Recruiter (1 yr 3 mos)
Criteo
Talent Acquisition Specialist,SEA (1 yr 1 mo)
Essence
Talent Acquisition Manager (1 yr 8 mos)
Sr. Talent Acquisition Executive (7 mos)
IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
Sr. Talent Acquisition Executive (8 mos)
Mindpool Consultants Private Limited
Recruiter (2 yrs 6 mos)
Education
Master's degree at Jamia Millia Islamia
Master of Arts (M.A.) at Delhi University
Bachelor's degree at Jesus and Mary College (JMC), Delhi
at Presentation Convent Sr Sec School