Harleen K Chadha

Recruiter

West Delhi, Delhi, India8 yrs 3 mos experience

Key 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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist in the AdTech and Tech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr StrategyCorporate RecruitingEmployer BrandingGlobal Talent AcquisitionTeam ManagementStakeholder ManagementSourcing

Other Skills

Brand BuildingBusiness AnalysisCareer ManagementClient Interfacing SkillsCommunicationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)EcomniaEnd to End RecruitingGo to market hiringHR Business PartnerHR operationsKeka (HRIS)Life SkillsManagementMindfulness

About

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.

Experience

8 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 4 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Adsremedy

Talent Partner

May 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote

  • At Adsremedy, we are revolutionizing the digital advertising landscape with cutting-edge AdTech solutions. Our services span Programmatic Advertising, Campaign Optimization, Advanced Analytics, and Cross-Platform Campaigns, with expertise in In-App, CTV, and DOOH advertising. Our mission is to empower businesses to connect with audiences and drive measurable results.
  • In my role as a Freelance HR, I manage end-to-end hiring and HR operations setup,. My role includes:
  • Driving full-cycle recruitment for Tech and Non-Tech roles including Account Management, Software Engineering, and Ad Operations across levels
  • Leading campus hiring initiatives to build a strong early-career talent pipeline
  • Setting up HR operations from scratch, covering policy creation, employee handbooks, leave policies, appraisal frameworks, performance reviews, and annual holiday calendars
  • Implementing and integrating Keka (HRIS) for seamless employee lifecycle management
  • Acting as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) to foster engagement, conduct feedback sessions, and implement process improvements
end-to-end recruitmentHR operationscampus hiringpolicy creationemployee handbookKeka (HRIS)+3

Sphera

Talent Acquisition Partner (Contractual)

Nov 2024May 2025 · 6 mos

  • Sphera, a Blackstone Portfolio Company is a Chicago-based leader in sustainability, providing comprehensive software and data solutions to help organizations manage and improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Backed by Blackstone, the world’s largest asset management company, Sphera empowers businesses to drive sustainable growth and mitigate risks with cutting-edge tools and insights.
  • As a Talent Acquisition Specialist (contractual role) at Sphera, I played a pivotal role in supporting the hiring needs for sustainability and corporate positions in India and other APAC regions. I collaborated with global hiring managers to understand talent requirements and develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract top candidates. Through conducting interviews, negotiating offers, and streamlining the onboarding process, I contributed to building a high-performing team that drives sustainable growth and mitigates risks for the organization.
Corporate RecruitingSourcingStakeholder ManagementCommunicationGlobal Talent AcquisitionEnd to End Recruiting+1

The trade desk

Senior Recruiter

Jul 2022Oct 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • The Trade Desk is committed to working with advertisers and publishers to drive innovation and growth in the digital advertising industry, and has been recognized for its efforts to promote transparency and user control in digital advertising in India.
  • The internet was built to be an open marketplace of ideas, content, and commerce. I cover the GTM recruitment for India and is in search of people who wants to join us on our mission.
End to End RecruitingEmployer BrandingSocial RecruitingProcess ImprovementGo to market hiringSourcing+3

Criteo

Talent Acquisition Specialist,SEA

Jun 2021Jul 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

  • Criteo is a global leader in digital advertising technology. They empower businesses to connect with their audiences through personalized, data-driven advertising solutions. Criteo's innovative approach leverages machine learning and big data to deliver targeted and measurable results for clients worldwide. It was a rewarding experience being part of their team, contributing to the advancement of digital marketing and advertising strategies.
  • Managed end to end recruitment for niche, bulk and internship roles while also overseeing relationships with senior stakeholders in India and the APAC regions
  • Worked closely with the APAC HR team: Talent, business partner and operations
End to End RecruitingProcess ImprovementGo to market hiringBrand BuildingSourcingGlobal Talent Acquisition+1

Essence

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Manager

Promoted

Oct 2019Jun 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Led the Talent Acquisition for HUB: Activation, Ad Ops and Analytics while also managing recruitment for Non-HUB roles.
  • Led a team of one in-house recruiter and was responsible for their up-skilling
  • Liaise with multiple business heads regionally and globally to understand the demand ,outline a resource fulfilment plan and create a structured interview process
  • Led the Interview training program for new Managers to ensure a bias free and smooth process
  • Selected for the YCO program, where I shadowed the EXCO members and collaborated with 20 selected members from various agencies within GroupM to drive organizational change through our own board
Talent acquisition leadCorporate RecruitingRecruitment AdvertisingGlobal Talent AcquisitionTeam ManagementTalent Acquisition

Sr. Talent Acquisition Executive

Feb 2019Sep 2019 · 7 mos

Indiamart intermesh limited

Sr. Talent Acquisition Executive

Mar 2018Nov 2018 · 8 mos · Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · On-site

  • Stakeholder Engagement :
  • Work closely with business/delivery heads to understand and prioritize open recruitment. Hold weekly reviews with senior management ,share hiring updates/Status and formulate strategy for future hiring.
  • Working with Hiring Managers and BU Heads on Projected demands and ensure project timelines are met
  • Sourcing & Candidate Management :
  • Responsible for recruitment delivery across sales and support function for entire NSD(New Sales Division) vertical through sourcing tools -LinkedIn, Facebook, Employee referral, Naukri , IIM jobs
  • Perform the initial screening for the applicants and coordinate with Hiring Managers and job seekers for scheduling and conducting interviews
  • Manage applicant tracking system, candidate documentation on an ongoing basis
  • Sourcing relevant resumes from various sources with deadlines
  • Manage activities like closures, hires ,interviews, salary negotiations and follow ups with the candidates till they join
  • Interacting with business to gather requirements and weekly meeting with the hiring managers
  • Generating offer letters for the selected candidates
Offer CreationNegotiationend to end recruitmentStakeholder Managementnew sales division hiringTalent Acquisition

Mindpool consultants private limited

Recruiter

Aug 2015Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

  • Deal with the clients (HR’s) of leading banks over the phone as well as mails.
  • Understand the requirement of the client and provide them with end to end services by assisting them.
  • Mediator between the client and my team.
  • Serve as a Quality analyst by doing the first level check to ensure the quality of the candidates.
  • Coordinate and execute head hunting process ;identify candidates on the basis of requirements, schedule interviews and verify candidate's credentials.
  • Also, generate references from the candidates for head hunting.
  • . Follow ups with the candidates till they join
End to End RecruitingSourcingTalent Recognitionbanking recruiterTalent AssessmentTalent Acquisition

Education

Jamia Millia Islamia

Master's degree — Sociology

Jan 2014Jan 2016

Delhi University

Master of Arts (M.A.) — English Literature

Jan 2012Jan 2014

Jesus and Mary College (JMC), Delhi

Bachelor's degree — English Literature

Jan 2009Jan 2012

Presentation Convent Sr Sec School

Jan 2012Present

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