Saurabh Mehta — Head of Talent

There’s nothing more painful than applying for countless jobs and hearing nothing back. You’re experienced, you’re talented, but you’re undervalued. It’s not you, it’s your approach. Over 12+ years I’ve helped thousand plus qualified candidates move from application to offer with focused targeting, data led prep, and clear salary guidance. If you’re applying widely, hearing silence, or unsure how to talk about impact or visas, I can help you get seen for the right roles. Hi, I’m Saurabh, and I lead Talent Acquisition at Anchor Allied in the UAE. I’m an engineer in Electronics and Communication with an MBA in HR and Operations. I have 12+ years of experience hiring from entry level to C suite across 30 plus countries including the USA, UK, Japan, India, and the UAE. I’ve helped candidates land roles across 20 plus industries including IT, analytics, robotics, AI, manufacturing, FMCG, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, construction, chemicals, and logistics. Now my purpose is simple. Help more people land jobs that give them growth, stability, and long term career fulfillment. Because in my experience, it’s often not you. It’s the job you’re applying for and the way your story is positioned. If you want experience backed tips on securing your perfect position, clear advice for your next interview, real salary and market insight, and what to look for in your next hire, follow me or join my network. I’ll share everything I’ve learned matching candidates with careers over the past decade.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert specializing in global recruitment across multiple industries.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience: 12 yrs 2 mos

Skills

Talent Acquisition
Employer Branding
Recruiting

Career Highlights

Over 12 years of global talent acquisition experience.
Expert in niche talent sourcing across diverse industries.
Proven track record in executive search and employer branding.

Work Experience

Anchor Allied

Talent Acquisition Head (1 yr 3 mos)

Anchor Allied USA Inc.

Talent Acquisition Head (1 yr 3 mos)

Elevate Talent Solutions

Recruitment Manager - UAE & UK (7 mos)

Senior Recruitment Consultant - UAE (4 mos)

HCCR

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant - Japan (1 yr 3 mos)

Sendinblue

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition - India & Europe (7 mos)

Info Edge India Ltd

Manager - Executive Search - India (1 yr 11 mos)

Maven Workforce

Recruitment Lead - Analytics & Insights Recruitment - India & APAC (1 yr 3 mos)

Gi Group India

Senior Consultant- International Recruitment - Africa, ME, Europe, US, South East Asia, LATAM (1 yr 11 mos)

Mount Talent Consulting

Specialist - Analytics, International & Leadership Hiring - India & APAC (9 mos)

Mancer Consulting Services

Consultant - India (1 yr 1 mo)

Indian Technomac Company Limited

HR Executive (11 mos)

MphasiS

Technical Support Engineer (11 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

Engineer's Degree at Visvesvaraya Technological University

Saurabh Mehta

Head of Talent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates12 yrs 2 mos experience

AI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over 12 years of global talent acquisition experience.
Expert in niche talent sourcing across diverse industries.
Proven track record in executive search and employer branding.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert specializing in global recruitment across multiple industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployer BrandingRecruiting

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsAttendance ManagementAttention to DetailBusiness DevelopmentClient RelationsDaily OperationsExecutive SearchGenerative AIGlobal Talent AcquisitionHeadhuntingHuman ResourcesIT RecruitmentInternational RecruitmentInterviewingKey Accounts

About

Experience

12 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 2 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Anchor allied

Talent Acquisition Head

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Own and execute global talent strategy across UAE, USA, KSA, India, Africa, China, Vietnam, Kenya, and CIS. Lead enterprise-wide hiring across corporate, manufacturing, sales, supply chain, and leadership roles. Successfully transitioned US workforce from 1099 to W-2, ensuring legal compliance and operational continuity. Designed scalable hiring frameworks to support rapid expansion and new market entry. Partner closely with senior leadership on workforce planning, retention strategy, and employer branding.

Talent SourcingGlobal Talent AcquisitionRecruitingNiche Talent AcquisitionEmployer BrandingOnboarding+5

Anchor allied usa inc.

Talent Acquisition Head

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Elevate talent solutions

2 roles

Recruitment Manager - UAE & UK

Apr 2024 – Nov 2024 · 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

Led talent delivery for clients across Real Estate, BFSI, Manufacturing, Pharma, Construction, and Tech. Acted as a strategic talent advisor, not just a delivery partner. Built and mentored recruitment teams, improving productivity and consistency.

Client RelationsRecruitingHeadhuntingTeam ManagementTeam Leadership

Senior Recruitment Consultant - UAE

Dec 2023 – Apr 2024 · 4 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

Delivered senior and niche mandates through strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation.

Talent AcquisitionRecruitingClient RelationsGlobal Talent AcquisitionKey AccountsInternational Recruitment

Hccr

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant - Japan

Jul 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · India · Remote

First consultant from India supporting Japan-based hiring operations. Specialized in automotive, mobility, consulting, and Industry 5.0 talent. Managed culturally complex, high-precision recruitment assignments.

RecruitingAttention to DetailKey AccountsExecutive Search

Sendinblue

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition - India & Europe

Jul 2021 – Feb 2022 · 7 mos · India · Remote

Led TA for India operations and supported European hiring initiatives. Drove employer branding, candidate experience, and process maturity.

Daily OperationsAttention to Detail

Info edge india ltd

Manager - Executive Search - India

Aug 2019 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · India · Hybrid

Part of the Executive Search vertical at Quadrangle, managing CXO-level mandates (CFO, CMO, CTO, etc.) across internet, e-commerce, financial services, FMCG, and non-profit sectors. Partnered with start-ups to build leadership teams through targeted identification, detailed candidate assessments, and end-to-end counselling. Reported directly to the Partner in an individual contributor capacity.

Daily OperationsAttention to DetailKey Accounts

Maven workforce

Recruitment Lead - Analytics & Insights Recruitment - India & APAC

May 2018 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · India · On-site

Managed end-to-end recruitment for the Analytics & Insights vertical, partnering with Hiring Managers to define requirements and deliver top talent through multiple sourcing channels. Led a team of 6 recruiters, overseeing performance, training, and target achievement. Drove client relationship management, salary negotiations, and offer closures, generating repeat business and ensuring high-quality hires.

Daily OperationsAttention to DetailKey Accounts

Gi group india

Senior Consultant- International Recruitment - Africa, ME, Europe, US, South East Asia, LATAM

Jun 2016 – May 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · India · On-site

Worked as a Senior Consultant handling domestic and international recruitment (Africa, ME, Europe, US, South East Asia, LATAM) with a focus on leadership hiring across industries. Secured new clients and led high-impact projects, including winning and executing a COE setup transition for a major analytics firm, indirectly managing 20+ recruiters. Successfully closed multiple senior international mandates and managed a team of 2.

Daily OperationsAttention to DetailKey Accounts

Mount talent consulting

Specialist - Analytics, International & Leadership Hiring - India & APAC

Sep 2015 – Jun 2016 · 9 mos · India · On-site

Managed end-to-end recruitment for Analytics, Big Data, Research, and IT Development roles with leading management consulting firms. Specialized in industry, skill, team, and hierarchy mapping, while spearheading international hiring across the US, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Middle East, and Korea. Led and trained a team of 3 recruiters to deliver high-quality talent solutions.

Daily OperationsAttention to DetailKey Accounts

Mancer consulting services

Consultant - India

Aug 2014 – Sep 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · India · On-site

Talent Acquisition professional specializing in the ITES/BFSI domain, managing the full recruitment cycle. Skilled in sourcing through job portals, references, headhunting, blind hunting, and mapping to identify top talent. Operated in an individual contributor role.

Attention to Detail

Indian technomac company limited

HR Executive

Sep 2013 – Aug 2014 · 11 mos · India · On-site

Owned end-to-end recruitment outcomes, ensuring successful hiring aligned with organizational goals. Managed onboarding, documentation, and various HR generalist activities to support smooth employee integration and compliance.

Attention to Detail