Omkar Pednekar

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in full IT recruitment lifecycle management.
Proven track record in strategic sourcing and candidate engagement.
Strong focus on enhancing candidate experience and relationships.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruiter specializing in IT recruitment and talent acquisition strategies.

Contact

[email protected]LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Technical RecruitingTalent SourcingStrategic Recruitment PlanningCandidate Experience:Stakeholder ManagementCandidate ExperienceSourcingRecruitingTeam Management

Other Skills

Active ListeningAnalytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsArtificial Intelligence for BusinessBoolean SearchingCampus PlacementCommunicationDiversity RecruitmentDiversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)Employee EngagementEngineeringExecutive SearchFacilitationGenerative AI for Recruiting

About

As a dedicated and passionate recruitment specialist, I manage the full IT recruitment lifecycle, from Identifying the hiring need, Creating a job description, Sourcing candidates, Screening applications, Interviewing, Making the offer and Onboarding. With extensive experience in lateral and campus hiring, I excel in data management, stakeholder collaboration, vendor relations, and team collaboration. I bring a strong focus on building lasting relationships, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience, and leveraging my analytical acumen to drive effective hiring strategies. My expertise includes conducting in-depth market research, candidate experience analysis, and technology landscape mapping, all of which empower me to deliver high-quality talent solutions. My quest for learning and growing continues!

Experience

11 yrs

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr

Current Experience

Suki

Senior Technical Recruiter

Jun 2025 – Present · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Developed innovative talent pipelines through strategic sourcing campaigns, enhancing candidate engagement.
Collaborated with hiring managers to optimize recruitment processes using data-driven insights, improving efficiency.
Leveraged modern recruiting techniques to identify and attract both active and passive candidates, expanding talent pools.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)Technical RecruitingTalent SourcingExecutive Search

Senior Technical Recruiter

Mar 2025 – May 2025 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Led recruitment efforts at LinkedIn by utilizing various sourcing platforms and techniques to build a robust pipeline of top-tier candidates.
Advised hiring managers on Talent Acquisition policies and processes, ensuring efficient end-to-end hiring activities.
Achieved 100% compliance with hiring process activities and resolved discrepancies promptly.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)Strategic Data AnalysisCandidate Experience:Strategic SourcingStrategic Recruitment PlanningRecruiting Technology+1

Paypal

Senior Technical Recruiter

Sep 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Achieved staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates, advising managers on Talent Acquisition policies.
Developed innovative recruitment strategies, managed end-to-end hiring activities, and ensured 100% compliance with hiring processes.
Conducted market research to develop effective sourcing strategies and utilized various sourcing platforms to build a top-tier candidate pipeline.

Technical RecruitingApplicant Tracking SystemsHiringBoolean SearchingStrategic Recruitment PlanningTalent Sourcing

Aqr capital management

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Associate

Promoted

Jan 2021 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Recruited top-tier candidates using various sourcing platforms and techniques to meet staffing objectives.
Advised managers on Talent Acquisition policies, processes, and interview skills for efficient hiring activities.
Developed innovative recruitment strategies and conducted market research to provide market intelligence.

Technical RecruitingApplicant Tracking SystemsStakeholder ManagementEngineeringRecruitment ManagementInterviewing+5

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Analyst

Aug 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

Scheduled interviews and phone screens, providing follow-up correspondence to candidates on recruiting status
Coordinated post-interview debrief meetings and identified opportunities for improving candidate experience
Tracked recruiting activities and provided candidate status in reports, assisting in other recruiting activities as needed

Employee EngagementApplicant Tracking SystemsStakeholder ManagementCandidate Experienceinterview coridinationStrategic Recruitment Planning+1

Flipkart

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Sourcer

May 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Developed and executed sourcing strategies for technical roles at Flipkart, resulting in an increase of qualified candidates.
Built strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment on candidate requirements and expectations.
Conducted candidate outreach, phone screens, and interview scheduling, enhancing the overall candidate experience.

Technical RecruitingApplicant Tracking SystemsCampus PlacementStakeholder ManagementEngineeringinterviewing+4

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Coordinator

Feb 2015 – Apr 2018 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Coordinated scheduling of interviews and phone screens for candidates and hiring managers at Flipkart.
Provided follow-up correspondence to candidates on recruiting status via phone and email.
Tracked recruiting activities and provided candidate status in reports.
Identified opportunities for improving candidate experience and scheduling efficiency.

CommunicationApplicant Tracking SystemsStakeholder ManagementCandidate ExperienceEngineeringAnalytical Skills+2

Aegon

Business Manager

Jul 2014 – Jan 2015 · 6 mos · Panaji Area, Goa India · On-site

Developed and implemented sales strategies to achieve business targets.
Managed and motivated a team of sales representatives, providing training and coaching.
Prepared and analyzed financial statements, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

RecruitingTeam ManagementCommunicationStakeholder ManagementMarketing CommunicationsRecruitment Management+4