Saurabh Pachauri

Talent Acquisition Manager

Gurugram, Haryana, India11 yrs 2 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

11 years of experience in talent acquisition.
Expert in aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives.
Proven track record in hiring for technical and business roles.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in Fintech and Cloud Computing sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementTechnical Recruiting

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsBenefits NegotiationCampus HiringContract RecruitmentCustomer ServiceFull-Cycle RecruitmentHiringHuman Resources (HR)IT RecruitmentInternet RecruitingInterviewingInterviewsJob Description DevelopmentJob DescriptionsLateral Hiring

About

Dynamic and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Manager with 11 Years of Experience & a proven track record of success in spearheading recruitment initiatives across diverse industries. Possessing a keen understanding of stakeholder management, I excel in aligning recruitment strategies with organizational objectives. With expertise in full-cycle recruitment, from talent sourcing to onboarding, I have effectively hired for technical and business-related roles, ranging from entry-level to leadership positions. Adept at collaborating with senior stakeholders to strategize hiring plans and optimize talent acquisition processes. Skilled in building strong employer brands and representing companies at industry events. Complemented by a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, I bring a blend of technical knowledge and recruitment acumen to drive organizational success.

Experience

11 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 7 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Payu

2 roles

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Jul 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Jul 2022 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment processes for various departments, starting with a focus on Technology Teams encompassing Backend Engineering, Frontend Engineering, and Leadership Roles in Software Development.
Transitioned to hiring for Business-related roles, including Sales, Partnerships & Alliances, Consumer Partnerships, Finance, Innovation & Growth Strategy, the Office of CISO, and the COO's Office.
Directly manage stakeholder relationships at the CXO level, ensuring alignment of recruitment strategies with organizational objectives.
Actively participate in budget discussions with senior stakeholders and HRBPs to strategize hiring for future needs, contributing insights and recommendations based on talent market analysis and organizational goals.
Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define job requirements, and develop effective sourcing strategies.
Implement best practices in talent acquisition to attract top-tier candidates and streamline the hiring process.
Act as a brand ambassador for PayU, representing the company at industry events and networking functions to enhance employer branding efforts.

RecruitingTalent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementSourcingTechnical RecruitingFull-Cycle Recruitment

Google

Recruiter, Cloud - India

Feb 2021 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Established myself as a trusted talent partner to Google’s Technology Hiring function, becoming an integral part of the team I support.
Employed effective stakeholder management skills to consult with leaders, ensuring a seamless technical recruiting journey and aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives.
Executed full lifecycle recruitment for Google Cloud, filling roles ranging from L3 to L7, demonstrating proficiency in assessing and acquiring top-tier talent.
Collaborated with multiple teams to source and place both internal and external talent, fostering strong client and hiring manager relationships.
Acted as a strategic talent advisor, identifying key stakeholders within Google businesses and contributing to the development of staffing networks.
Developed innovative solutions to address recruiting challenges faced by business leaders, continuously improving staffing processes and procedures.
Played a pivotal role in supporting talent ecosystem outcomes, contributing to meeting hiring demand while championing equity, inclusivity, and accessibility in the hiring process.

RecruitingStakeholder ManagementFull-Cycle RecruitmentTechnical Recruiting

Gaana

Senior Recruiter - Tech & Product

Nov 2019 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

Strategic Recruitment Leadership: Led technology and functional hiring initiatives at Gaana.com, overseeing diverse recruitment efforts for technical and non-technical roles.
Comprehensive Sourcing Strategies: Implemented effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent, utilizing online and offline networks to enhance employer branding and streamline the hiring process.
Stakeholder Relationship Management: Established and nurtured relationships with department heads to understand hiring needs and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Talent Pipeline Development: Built and maintained a robust tech talent pipeline, contributing to acquiring and retaining skilled employees critical to Gaana.com's innovation and development endeavors.

RecruitingSourcingStakeholder ManagementTechnical Recruiting

Publicis sapient

Recruiter - Product Engineering

Feb 2018 – Nov 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

Pipeline Development: Built and managed active and passive pipelines for skill-based pods, ensuring a steady stream of talent for current and future needs.
Strategic Sourcing: Implemented targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage candidates with critical skills, leveraging social media platforms like LinkedIn and Belong.
End-to-End Recruitment Leadership: Led end-to-end recruitment processes, from requirement gathering to offer negotiation, for various technical roles including Software Engineer, Technical Architect, and Product Development.
ATS Management: Proficiently managed Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Taleo and Avature, ensuring streamlined recruitment processes and accurate data management.
Key Contributor to Engineering Transformation: Played a pivotal role in Publicis Sapient's engineering transformation by sourcing and hiring top product engineering talent, contributing to the organization's growth and success.

RecruitingSourcingApplicant Tracking SystemsTalent Acquisition

Jugnoo

Senior Executive - Human Resources

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr · Chandigarh Area, India · On-site

Campus Hiring Leadership:
Designed and executed campus recruitment processes, collaborating with business heads to select optimal colleges.
Automated and improved campus program processes through vendor selection, enhancing scheduling and engagement.
Established Jugnoo's internship program, converting outstanding interns into full-time employees.
Cultivated strong relationships with top engineering, management, and research colleges nationwide.
Lateral Hiring Management:
Led end-to-end lateral recruitment efforts, sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates.
Provided hiring insights to meet niche skill requirements, negotiating salaries aligned with company standards.
Generated comprehensive reports on closures, movements, and offer declines, ensuring recruitment targets were met.
Leveraged industry contacts and association memberships for effective networking.
Mentored a team of interns and technical recruiters, supporting tech hiring initiatives.