Nikita Desai

Recruiter

India4 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Proven track record in building high-performing teams.
Expert in sourcing top talent across diverse markets.
Strong advocate for inclusive hiring practices.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in Tech recruitment and Diversity initiatives.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruiting

Other Skills

AI for HRAI for ManagementAI for RecruitingAdvertisingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence for BusinessAttention to DetailAuditingBoolean SearchBusiness Relationship ManagementCOECandidate AssessmentCandidate ManagementCandidates SearchingCommunication

About

As a Senior talent acquisition with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, I thrive on the challenge of sourcing and acquiring top talent to meet hiring requirements within SLAs. My recruitment activities encompass every aspect of the hiring process, from understanding demand forecasts to negotiating compensation and extending offers. I excel in candidate management, delivering exceptional experiences and maintaining meaningful engagement with candidates. My research skills are second to none, allowing me to identify the most effective channels and target markets to source the best candidates, including competitors, related firms, and recruitment agencies. I am adept at developing and executing recruiting plans to meet hiring requirements and building and maintaining an active pool of candidates. Collaborating closely with Talent Acquisition Operations, L&D, and HRBP teams, I ensure a smooth flow of the interview and onboarding process. As a skilled Senior Recruiter, I advise various stakeholders on strategy and trends while effectively addressing queries. I am always open to working on projects outside Talent Acquisition and regularly interact with hiring managers to provide an unparalleled recruitment experience. If you're looking for a results-driven Senior Recruiter with exceptional recruitment skills and expertise, let's connect and explore how I can help your organization achieve its hiring goals.

Experience

4 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 7 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 11 mos

Current Experience

Korn ferry

Recruiting Specialist - @Kornferry supporting google

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · India · Hybrid

EMEA & APAC Talent Sourcer | Tech & Digital Sales Hiring | Global Talent Acquisition | Based in India
Currently part of Korn Ferry’s sourcing team for Google, I specialize in driving high-quality talent pipelines across both EMEA and APAC markets. Based in India, I collaborate closely with global recruiters and hiring leaders to deliver top-tier engineering and sales talent, ensuring exceptional stakeholder satisfaction and a seamless candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead sourcing for high-impact Software Engineering roles (Backend, Frontend, Full Stack, Android, iOS, AI/ML) with primary focus on India market and Support EMEA Sales hiring for Google (Account Strategist roles, Accelerated Growth Consultant roles, Account Executive roles )
Partner with hiring managers and recruiters across regions to understand roles, skill depth, and market dynamics
Build strategic, role-specific talent mapping for niche tech functions across multiple EMEA locations
Consistently generate top-of-funnel pipelines through proactive outreach, passive talent engagement, and competitive research
Maintain strong data hygiene across Google ATS and internal workflows, ensuring alignment with hiring SLAs and compliance standards
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI):
Advocate for inclusive hiring efforts by actively sourcing from underrepresented talent bases and messaging to encourage inclusion and representation.
Sourcing Focus Areas:
Tech (APAC) — SWE- Backend, Frontend, Full Stack, iOS, Android, Machine Learning Engineers
Sales (EMEA) — Account Strategist roles, Accelerated Growth Consultant roles, Account Executive roles
Tools & Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter • Google's ATS • Boolean & X-Ray Search • Market Intelligence & Talent Mapping Tools

Talent SourcingStakeholder ManagementData HygieneDiversity, Equity & InclusionTalent AcquisitionRecruiting

Kapture cx

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Oct 2023 – Apr 2024 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to source qualified and diverse candidates for open positions.
Utilized various recruiting methods including job posting, LinkedIn, Naukri, Updazz, ATS, IIMjobs and professional networks to identify and recruit talent.
Conducted in depth interviews with candidates to assess qualifications,skills and experience.
Developed partnerships with local universities and organisations to identify potential candidates for open positions.
Worked closely with stakeholders to understand their needs.
Maintained relationships with potential candidates and provided follow up communication.

Recruiting StrategiesInterviewingStakeholder EngagementTalent AcquisitionRecruiting

Allegis group

3 roles

Senior Recruiter

Promoted

Sep 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

Specialize in full cycle recruitment.
Use recruitment tools(job boards, social media,boolean search, referrals, internal ATS) and search for more qualified candidates.
Listen and understand each applicant individually to understand their goals, skills and interests to match candidates with positions.
Assess candidates relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills aptitudes and experience.

Full Cycle RecruitmentCandidate AssessmentRecruitment ToolsTalent AcquisitionRecruiting

Recruiter Level 2

Jun 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

Recruiter level 1

Jun 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

As a recruiter I am responsible for identifying talent that meets the specific requirements.
Bulding strong relationship with internal stakeholders.
Sourcing and screening of the resume through various job portals and internal data base.
Connecting with the candidates to discuss job openings and details.
Maintain the plan, direct and coordinate the administrative function of the organization.

Talent IdentificationStakeholder Relationship BuildingResume ScreeningTalent AcquisitionRecruiting