Raina Sharma

Co-Founder

Bangalore, Karnataka, India10 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 8 years of experience in talent acquisition.
Led hiring strategies that significantly reduced time-to-hire.
Expert in building talent strategies that drive business outcomes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in scaling recruitment functions in fast-paced startup environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStrategic PlanningFull-cycle RecruitmentTech HiringStrategic Sourcing

Other Skills

Cross-functional CollaborationsCross-functional Team LeadershipEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsHiringHuman Resources (HR)KPI ImplementationLeadershipManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordOffer ManagementPowerPointRecruiting

About

I'm a talent architect with over 8 years of experience scaling recruitment functions at fast-growing startups. From partnering directly with founders to leading 10-member teams, my focus has always been the same: build talent strategies that drive business outcomes. At Scaler, I led hiring across tech, product and analytics—reducing time-to-hire significantly and enhancing candidate experience with smart systems and real feedback loops. I thrive in high-energy, high-impact environments where people are the engine of growth.

Experience

10 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

7 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Scaler

3 roles

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (Founder's Office)

Promoted

Feb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos · On-site

Manager - Talent Acquisition (Founder's Office)

Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr · On-site

Spearheaded a data-driven talent acquisition strategy, improving candidate alignment with roles.
Managed a high-performing team of 10 recruiters, enhancing collaboration across functions.
Established performance metrics and conducted weekly funnel reviews to ensure accountability and transparency.

Strategic PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipKPI ImplementationTalent ManagementTalent Acquisition

Lead - Talent Acquisition (Founder's Office)

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs · On-site

Spearheaded the development of strategic talent pipelines for niche and leadership roles, enhancing hiring efficiency.
Streamlined end-to-end recruitment operations, achieving SLA adherence and improving overall process quality.
Collaborated closely with the Functional Heads to align talent acquisition strategies with organizational goals at Scaler.

Full-Cycle RecruitmentTeam Management & DevelopmentTalent Acquisition

Interviewbit

Senior Talent Acquisition (Founder's Office)

Dec 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs · Pune Area, India

Working on InterviewBit( http://www.interviewbit.com ).
We have an online portal with the framework required to prepare for interviews in Tier 1 Brands with the intention of bringing down the attrition rate in the field of online programming. InterviewBit is a platform which can provide a structured and engaging approach to technical interview preparation, just like a personal coach.

Full-Cycle RecruitmentTech hiringTalent AcquisitionSourcing & ScreeningOffer ManagementTalent Mapping & Market Research

Hexagon executive search

Senior Consultant- Talent acquistion

Oct 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune

I excelled in driving recruitment success at Hexagon Executive Search, significantly enhancing client satisfaction through strategic talent acquisition.
Delivered comprehensive recruitment services from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
Managed data and MIS effectively, providing insights that informed recruitment strategies and improved decision-making.
Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to a 30% increase in repeat business through exceptional service delivery.

Strategic SourcingScreening ResumesCross-functional CollaborationsTalent Acquisition