Mahvish Abidi

Operations Associate

Pune, Maharashtra, India6 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 6+ years of global recruitment experience
  • Expert in sourcing niche technical talent
  • Data-driven approach to recruitment
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Global Recruitment Specialist with expertise in sourcing for technical roles across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Talent AcquisitionSourcingTeam ManagementNiche Talent AcquisitionInternational RecruitmentEnd To End RecruitingApac Recruitment

Other Skills

Global candidate sourcingEnd-to-end screeningLinkedIn outreachTalent mappingData-driven sourcingData analysisPerformance trackingQuality controlBoolean SearchingActive SourcingTalent ManagementEmployer BrandingMarket mappingCandidate engagementTechnology Recruitment

About

I’m a Global Sourcing Recruitment Specialist with 6+ years of experience hiring across APAC, ASMEA, and global markets- currently leading sourcing at TÜV SÜD, while also working as a freelance recruiter for startups and growing companies. I help organizations by handling:✔ Global candidate sourcing✔ End-to-end screening✔ LinkedIn outreach & talent mapping✔ Tech, non-tech, business & niche roles✔ Fast hiring for urgent requirements✔ High-quality, pre-vetted candidates My approach is simple: data-driven sourcing, fast communication, and real partnership with founders, hiring managers, and HR teams. Industries I’ve hired for: Technology, engineering, SaaS, product, business operations, quality & testing, manufacturing, and More. Freelance engagement options: Per-hire model Hourly sourcing support Short-term or ongoing Projects you’re a global company or startup looking for reliable, fast, and high-quality hiring support- feel free to connect or message me.📩 Email: mahvish.abidi@tuvsud.com// personal email: mahvishabidi7@gmail.com🌍 Based in India, working worldwide.

Experience

6 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Tüv süd

2 roles

Team Leader- Sourcing Hub, ASMEA

Promoted

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune

  • Leading the ASMEA sourcing hub supporting hiring across Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC), engineering, quality assurance, safety, and regulatory verticals.
  • Managing a team of sourcers to deliver high-quality talent pipelines for niche technical and consulting roles.
  • Driving LinkedIn outreach strategies to engage passive candidates for highly specialized positions.
  • Overseeing sourcing for hard-to-fill roles such as auditors, inspectors, technical experts, lab engineers, product safety specialists, and cybersecurity consultants.
  • Building end-to-end market maps and talent intelligence reports across APAC, MEA & India.
  • Collaborating with recruiters and hiring managers globally to define sourcing strategy and requirements.
  • Ensuring strong candidate screening, profile evaluation, and quality control before submission.
  • Using data-driven dashboards to track performance, optimize sourcing efficiency, and reduce time-to-fill.
  • Training and mentoring new sourcers on tools, Boolean search, and outreach effectiveness.
  • Maintaining high standards of candidate experience and communication throughout the hiring process.
Global candidate sourcingEnd-to-end screeningLinkedIn outreachTalent mappingData-driven sourcingTeam management+2

Sourcing Specialist- ASMEA

Apr 2023Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Pune

  • Led sourcing for niche roles across TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification), engineering, quality, product safety, cyber security, sustainability, and technical consulting.
  • Built targeted talent pipelines for hard-to-fill positions including auditors, inspectors, quality engineers, lab specialists, technical consultants & regulatory experts.
  • Executed high-volume LinkedIn outreach campaigns to engage passive and specialized technical talent.
  • Used advanced Boolean, X-ray, and market mapping to identify candidates across APAC, MEA & India.
  • Screened and qualified candidates ensuring strong technical fit and cultural alignment.
  • Collaborated with regional hiring managers to understand job specifications and skill requirements.
  • Ensured consistent candidate experience, timely follow-ups, and smooth coordination with recruiters.
  • Utilized data-driven sourcing strategies to reduce time-to-fill for critical technical roles.
Niche Talent AcquisitionBoolean SearchingActive SourcingTalent ManagementEmployer BrandingGlobal Talent Acquisition

Iplace

3 roles

Specialist Recruiter- APAC

Jan 2023Apr 2023 · 3 mos

  • Got my second promotion within next 4 months and 1 more appraisal.
International RecruitmentAPAC RecruitmentTechnology Recruitment

Senior Recruiter- APAC

Promoted

May 2022Jan 2023 · 8 mos

  • Got promoted within a year and received 2 appraisals and 1 promotion.

Recruiter- APAC

Aug 2021Jun 2022 · 10 mos

  • Working as an International Recruiter, I conduct in-depth technical interviews for positions from startups to Fortune 500 corporations
  • Full lifecycle recruiting experience - understanding the job order, sourcing and qualifying the right candidates, handling negotiations, and closing deals.
  • Compose candidate skill summaries and perform due diligence steps including reference checks prior to submitting candidates to account managers.
  • Work on technical job orders and conduct sourcing and requirement-specific technical screenings.
  • Search and short-list candidates from job boards, search engines using different search techniques such as Boolean strings.
  • Active Search: Resume search of active candidates from job boards such as Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice, JobServe, and iHire.
  • Passive Search: Search for candidates on free job boards, social networking sites, using advanced AIRS techniques to identify candidates through search engines, resume aggregators, business directories, groups and blogs.
  • Thorough knowledge of the recruiting process for different employment types.
  • Experienced with various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Bullhorn, CATS, Taleo, TargetRecruit, Jobvite, and others.
  • Hands-on experience with Vendor Management Systems (VMS portals) like Fieldglass, Beeline, IQ Navigator, and others.
  • Prepare submittal documents for each shortlisted candidate and schedule interviews.
  • Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
  • Maintain daily and weekly client reports.

Freelance

Fractional Recruitment Partner

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · Remote · Remote

  • Currently building Fintech/Insur-tech teams Globally for Start-ups.

Aryan solutions pte ltd

Consultant- IT Services APAC

Jun 2019Jan 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · India

  • At Aryan Solutions, an ISO 9001:2015 certified technology consulting and staffing firm, I managed end-to-end recruitment for IT and non-IT roles across APAC, SEA, Australia, and Japan. I worked closely with clients to understand hiring needs, prioritize requirements, and deliver high-quality talent pipelines. My responsibilities included industry mapping, sourcing through multiple channels (Naukri, Monster, LinkedIn, Google X-ray, JobStreet, Jora), conducting initial screenings, coordinating interviews, performing reference checks, and ensuring strong candidate engagement through the entire hiring cycle. I also maintained daily trackers, supported onboarding, and handled account management through regular client communication and follow-ups.
  • Worked as an Account Manager for Malaysia and Singapore roles for last 6 Mos. Also worked as Malaysia specialzed recruiter.
End to End RecruitingTechnical ScreeningApplicant Tracking Systems

Hcl technologies

Intern

May 2018Jun 2018 · 1 mo · lucknow

  • Worked in the Recruitment & Selection team supporting HCL’s Training & Hiring Programs (TechBee, Graduate Trainee, Associate Graduate Trainee).
  • Key responsibilities included:
  • Sourcing and screening candidates for multiple locations
  • Conducting telephonic interviews and managing walk-in follow-ups
  • Handling recruitment drives with the team
  • Managing leads through LeadSquared and maintaining databases in Excel
  • Coordinating all communication through Outlook
End to End RecruitingTalent PipeliningLinkedIn OutreachAPAC Recruitment

Fun-n-learn school

English Teacher

May 2013May 2016 · 3 yrs · Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Education

Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Financial Management and human resource management

Jan 2017Jan 2019

Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

Jan 2013Jan 2016

Stepping Stone inter College, Gorakhpur

Intermediate

Jan 2009Jan 2013

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