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Kunal Banerjee

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key 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
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in AI and machine learning recruitment.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitingArtificial Intelligence (ai)MentoringPodcasting

Other Skills

Senior Stakeholder ManagementFull Life Cycle RecruitingLeadership HiringPodcastBroadcastingRadio BroadcastingInterviewingStrategic SourcingTechnical RecruitingData ScienceContingent RecruitmentHR OperationsTeamworkMicrosoft OfficeHTML

About

"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

Experience

11 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Okta

Lead Recruiter

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Okta gives you a neutral, powerful and extensible platform that puts identity at the heart of your stack. No matter what industry, use case, or level of support you need, we’ve got you covered. Our vision is to free everyone to safely use any technology. Hear more about the world's leading Identity company.
  • 💻 Learn more at http://okta.com/
  • 📱 Follow Okta on social media:
  • LinkedIn ➡️ https://bit.ly/LinkedInOktaProfile
  • Twitter ➡️ https://bit.ly/TwitterOkta
  • Instagram ➡️ https://bit.ly/InstagramOkta
  • TikTok ➡️ https://bit.ly/TikTokOkta
  • Its Possible. Its Okta.
Senior Stakeholder ManagementRecruitingFull Life Cycle RecruitingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Leadership Hiring

Intuit

Technical Talent Acquisition Partner

Jul 2024Apr 2025 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Intuit is a global technology platform that helps our customers and communities overcome their most important financial challenges. Serving millions of customers worldwide with TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper and we work tirelessly to find new, innovative ways to deliver on this belief.
  • Currently hiring top talent for Intuit's Platform Group, focusing on:
  • AI/ML Engineers - Gen AI
  • Data Engineers
  • Business Data Analyst
  • Software Engineers (Backend, Fullstack, Frontend)
  • Successful in attracting and hiring candidates across various levels, from SE2 to Staff Software Engineer.
  • Committed to upholding the highest standards of data hygiene and process excellence.
  • To know more check out the links
  • https://www.intuit.com/in/
  • https://www.intuit.com/in/careers/
  • https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Overview/Working-at-Intuit-EI_IE2293.11,17.htm
Senior Stakeholder ManagementRecruitingStrategic SourcingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technical Recruiting

Recruitment route

Community

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Adding community power to the recruitment world!

The recruiter talks podcast

Podcaster

Oct 2023Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Adding mentorship to a larger audience via my podcast channel with the help of my learnings, other TA leaders in the industry, and also the hiring managers - the Complete Package bundle!
MentoringPodcastBroadcastingRadio BroadcastingInterviewingPodcasting

The talent deck

Community

Nov 2022Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Bringing the power of community to the Talent Acquisition world 🚀

Freshworks

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jun 2021Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. A software that is intuitive and easy to use so you have a happy and engaged workforce who in turn help you build and create lasting relationships with customers for life!
  • We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is affordable, quick to implement, and designed for the end-user.
  • Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freshworks has a dedicated team operating from 13 global locations to serve customers throughout the world.
  • To know more, visit - http://www.freshworks.com/
Senior Stakeholder ManagementRecruitingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Leadership Hiring

Bazaarvoice

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Jun 2020Jun 2021 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Networks are about one thing – making connections. And for more than a decade we’ve built our shopping network one valuable connection at a time; brands to retailers, retailers to consumers and consumers to the products they love. And now, the world’s largest shopping network is open for business. Each month in the Bazaarvoice Network, more than a billion consumers create, view, and share authentic user-generated content including reviews, questions and answers, and social photos across more than 6,200 global brand and retailer websites. From search and discovery to purchase and advocacy, Bazaarvoice’s solutions help brands and retailers reach in-market shoppers, personalise their experiences, and give them the confidence to buy.
  • Founded in 2005, Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
  • For more information, visit www.bazaarvoice.com
Senior Stakeholder ManagementRecruitingLeadership Hiring

Logmein

2 roles

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Apr 2019Apr 2020 · 1 yr · Bengaluru Area, India

Senior Stakeholder ManagementRecruitingLeadership Hiring

Recruiter

Aug 2018Apr 2019 · 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • LogMeIn simplifies how people connect with each other and the world around them to drive meaningful interactions, deepen relationships, and create better outcomes for individuals and businesses. One of the world’s top 10 public SaaS companies, and a market leader in communication & conferencing, identity & access, and customer engagement & support solutions, LogMeIn has millions of customers spanning virtually every country across the globe. LogMeIn is headquartered in Boston with additional locations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia.
  • My responsibilities includes:
  • Working on handling end to end recruitment for both technology and non technology hiring.
  • Connecting with people through LinkedIn and different job boards to build up an active talent pool for the organisation.
  • Taking part in weekly meetings with hiring manager(s) for providing data with regards to their requirement (Weekly updates)
  • Building team for different business units (Big Data, Commerce, Technology, Sales). This also includes building up team for support function as well (HR, Finance)
  • Reviewing the best talent (both inbound and outbound) and sharing it with the business for further steps.
  • Campus Hiring - Connecting and participating with different campuses for their campus placements to bring relevant skill sets/talent to the organisation.
Senior Stakeholder ManagementRecruitingLeadership Hiring

Ezetap mobile solutions pvt. ltd

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Nov 2016Jul 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Ezetap is a global leader in the rapidly growing Mobile Point of Sale (MPOS) market based in Singapore and Bangalore. The company was founded in 2011. Ezetap is funded by top-tier investors including the Social Capital Partnership, Helion Advisors, American Express, and Angelprime.
  • The Ezetap solution turns a merchants mobile device into an intelligent point of sale or ATM that is able to complete any type of financial transaction from a credit card sale to a real-time bill payment, to a cash withdrawal or deposit. The Ezetap solution is comprised of a secure and lightweight card reader, a configurable mobile application, and a flexible platform that allows Ezetap to provide customized value-added services and integrate to a merchants existing systems.The solution is compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PADSS) global security standards.
  • Ezetap is live in multiple countries across Africa and South East Asia. Its customers include leading companies in eCommerce, bill payment and collections, insurance, FMCG, restaurants and hospitality, retail, taxi services and organizations focused on financial inclusion. Ezetap has partnerships with leading financial institutions including Citibank, State Bank of India, and American Express.
  • Website: http://corp.ezetap.com/
  • Responsibilities:
  • Taking care of the Tech and Product hiring.
  • On-boarding.
  • Taking care of new initiatives that has to be implemented.
  • Vendor Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Stakeholder Management
Senior Stakeholder ManagementRecruitingLeadership Hiring

Stealth mode startup

Talent Advisor

Jul 2016Nov 2016 · 4 mos · Bangalore

  • Speaking/Connecting with candidates is not always about selling a job on hand but rather understanding their needs and helping them find a place that makes them tick.
  • We coach our candidates by understanding what they want to do and advice them with multiple career options. We believe that "one good deed done today will come back to you with much larger impact later" :)
  • Love connecting with professionals in the internet space looking for advice/guidance in any aspect....lets connect.
Senior Stakeholder ManagementRecruitingLeadership Hiring

Zyoin

Associate Talent Acquisition

Mar 2014Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

  • Zyoin is India’s Leading Staffing and Recruitment Solutions and Services provider. Headquartered in Bangalore, India, Zyoin has been associated with 300+ organizations and are in existence from last 10 years.
  • The bouquet of services Zyoin offers include:
  • 1. Permanent Staffing
  • 2. Contract Staffing
  • 3. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
  • 4. Executive search
  • 5. Asses + Recruit
  • 6. Hire, Train, Assess and Deploy (HTAD)
  • For more details; visit us at: www.zyoin.com
Recruiting

Altimetrik

HR Intern

Jun 2013Aug 2013 · 2 mos · Electronic City, Bangalore, Karnataka- 560100

  • Did summer internship from this company. It was really a good experience to work for Altimetrik. As it was my first "on-the-job" experience. My project was on the "Performance Management System" of the organization, where I had to make sample format for the performance appraisal system.
RecruitingLeadership Hiring

Education

International School of Business and Research (ISBR)

Post Graduation Diploma in Management (PGDM) — HR

Jan 2012Jan 2014

Rungta college of Information and Technology (RCIT)

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Jan 2008Jan 2011

DAV PUBLIC school

ssc and hsc — PCM+PE

Jan 1997Jan 2008

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