Jul 2022 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Led the full-cycle recruitment process for Software Engineering roles (Backend, Frontend, and Full Stack), from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partnered with business leaders and hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop strategic sourcing and engagement plans to meet hiring goals.
• Championed the Intuit Again Returnship Program, playing a key role in its design and execution—achieving strong hiring outcomes while upholding its core mission of inclusivity.
• Built and maintained a strong talent pipeline by leveraging a diverse range of recruitment tools and platforms.

Jun 2022 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Managed campus recruitment and engagement efforts across India, focusing on roles in Software Engineering, Design, Product Management, and Data Science.
• Fostered strong relationships with premier academic institutions such as IITs, NITs, IISc, and top design schools, strengthening university partnerships and brand presence.
• Oversaw the end-to-end internship lifecycle, including onboarding, engagement, and conversion planning, ensuring a seamless experience for interns.
• Collaborated with internal teams to design and execute meaningful engagement programs for interns and new graduates, enhancing their overall journey.
• Led participation in on-campus and virtual events, including tech talks, webinars, and interactive sessions to build lasting connections with students and institutions.
• Designed and implemented campus hiring strategies tailored to the Indian talent landscape, with a focus on skills-based hiring and inclusive practices.
• Managed off-campus recruitment and direct sourcing initiatives, addressing dynamic hiring needs throughout the year.
• Acted as a brand ambassador, representing the organization’s culture, values, and career growth opportunities to prospective candidates.

Mar 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Spearheaded the full-cycle recruitment process for multiple business units within Volvo Group, including Volvo Trucks, Volvo Penta, Volvo Purchasing, and VCE, supporting hiring needs across all levels—from early career to executive positions.
• Led the campus recruitment and university engagement for Volvo Group India, overseeing the complete internship lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—while driving intern conversion strategies and strengthening academic partnerships.
• Directed the end-to-end recruitment strategy for the "Excel Her" returnship program, focused on creating opportunities for professionals re-entering the workforce.

Jun 2018 – Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Founded and led a recruitment firm delivering end-to-end hiring solutions across diverse industries and role levels.
• Trained and managed in-house and freelance recruiters across India.
• Led crowd-sourcing initiatives for talent acquisition in both Indian and global markets.
• Specialized in lateral, campus, and diversity hiring; managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
• Built strong client relationships, driving business development and successful talent partnerships.
• Skilled in negotiation, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for clients and candidates.

Mar 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore, India

• Led full-cycle recruitment for Airbus India across various business units, managing lateral, campus, employee referral (ER), and internal job posting (IJP) hiring processes.
• Handled recruitment for a wide spectrum of niche and technical roles, including Software Developers, Verification & Validation Engineers, System Testing Engineers (Auto Pilot/FMS/FWS), Simulation & Modeling Engineers (FMS/FCS), Systems Engineers (FMS/Navigation Systems), Virtual Platform Engineers, Flow Simulation Engineers, IVHM/Predictive Maintenance Engineers, Data Scientists, Predictive and Data Analytics Experts, Electrical Load Analysis (ELA), Electrical Installation/Wiring Harness Engineers, PLM Specialists, and Industrial/Plant Simulation Engineers.
• Pioneered the strategic hiring of Airbus India’s inaugural Flow Simulation Engineering team through targeted talent mapping and outreach.
• Led the establishment of Airbus India’s Simulator Center, overseeing the entire recruitment journey—from initial market mapping and sourcing to onboarding—ensuring seamless execution without external vendor reliance.
• Drove campus hiring and strengthened university engagement, creating talent pipelines through strong academic partnerships.
• Championed the Fly Again Returnship Program, supporting Airbus India’s DE&I efforts and contributing to a more inclusive and diverse workforce

Jan 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bangalore,India

• Handled end-to-end recruitment across various domains and industries.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Managed the complete recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding for both internal and external hiring needs.
• Sourced candidates through various channels including job portals (Naukri, Monster), LinkedIn, internal databases, referrals, and recruitment agencies.
• Conducted initial screening through calls or face-to-face interviews, coordinated technical and managerial interviews, and handled offer negotiations.
• Hired talent across all levels—entry, mid, and senior—based on organizational requirements.
• Coordinated the full hiring cycle: sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interview scheduling, reference checks, and final onboarding.
• Liaised with candidates to collect necessary documents and facilitated offer letter release and joining formalities.
• Organized and managed campus recruitment drives and job fairs; handled eligibility checks, selection, and post-placement communication.
• Maintained recruitment reports and dashboards on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Sectors & Roles Hired For:
• Non-IT/BFSI: Accounting, Sales, HR
• Engineering: Automotive, Aerospace, Auto Electronics, General & Heavy Engineering, Tool Design (BIW, Jigs & Fixtures), Electrical Design, SPM, CAD Design engineers & CAE Engineers

Jul 2015 – Dec 2015 · 5 mos · Mangalore Area, India

• Handled end-to-end recruitment for both IT and non-IT roles, supporting administrative and operational hiring needs.
• Engaged in business development through cold calling and networking to generate new client partnerships.
• Collected job requirements from employers and coordinated the sourcing, screening, and shortlisting of candidates.
• Conducted initial rounds of interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate fit prior to client interviews.
• Organized job fairs, managed job portal listings, and facilitated walk-ins and candidate drives.
• Scheduled interviews and maintained clear communication between candidates and hiring teams.
• Built and nurtured relationships with clients and candidates to ensure long-term engagement.
• Gathered feedback from both clients and placed candidates to improve recruitment processes.
• Achieved placement goals by aligning talent with appropriate opportunities and managing the recruitment lifecycle efficiently.