Kunal Banerjee — Recruiter
"In recruitment, every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow" Seasoned Talent Acquisition Leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling high-performing engineering, product, and AI/ML teams for global SaaS companies including Okta, Intuit, Freshworks, and Bazaarvoice. I specialize in full-lifecycle tech recruiting, partnering closely with business leaders to craft data-driven hiring strategies that aligns with organizational goals. Recently, I have specialized in recruiting Data Scientists and AI/ML Engineers and other niche roles for cutting-edge technology companies, positioning me as a valuable partner for organizations seeking exceptional talent in AI, machine learning, data science and other niche domains. I also have experience on building teams in India from ground zero which includes teams across software engineering to product management. Additionally, I leverage AI-driven tools and strategies to enhance recruitment efficiency and precision, staying at the forefront of industry innovation. Key achievements include: 1.) Published Q&A article in HR Brain Pickings newsletter 2.) Developed custom AI solutions to optimize recruiting processes 3.) Reduced time-to-fill for Data Science and ML roles at Freshworks with 100% candidate onboarding 4.) Lowered offer decline rate by 10% via leading a high visibility project @ Freshworks 5.) Awarded “Craftsmanship Award” and “Eye for Talent” for talent advisory excellence ⚙️ Specialties: AI/ML Hiring | Global Tech Recruitment | Talent Strategy | Employer Branding | Recruitment Analytics | Program Management | Stakeholder Leadership
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in AI and machine learning recruitment.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 11 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Recruiting
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
- Mentoring
- Podcasting
Career Highlights
- 10+ years in tech recruitment for global SaaS companies
- Expert in AI/ML hiring and data-driven strategies
- Awarded for talent advisory excellence and innovation
Work Experience
Okta
Lead Recruiter (1 yr 2 mos)
Intuit
Technical Talent Acquisition Partner (9 mos)
Recruitment Route
Community (2 yrs 3 mos)
The Recruiter Talks Podcast
Podcaster (2 yrs 8 mos)
The Talent Deck
Community (3 yrs 7 mos)
Freshworks
Talent Acquisition Specialist (2 yrs 7 mos)
Bazaarvoice
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (1 yr)
LogMeIn
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (1 yr)
Recruiter (8 mos)
Ezetap Mobile Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Talent Acquisition Specialist (1 yr 8 mos)
Stealth mode startup
Talent Advisor (4 mos)
Zyoin
Associate Talent Acquisition (2 yrs 3 mos)
Altimetrik
HR Intern (2 mos)
Education
Post Graduation Diploma in Management (PGDM) at International School of Business and Research (ISBR)
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) at Rungta college of Information and Technology (RCIT)
ssc and hsc at DAV PUBLIC school