Sep 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr

• Building and Leading Engineering, Product Marketing, and Leadership Hiring:
• Lead the development of the New Projects Development team, combining technology and academic expertise.
• Collaborate closely with Business Unit Heads to assess and forecast hiring needs, while managing budgeting and execution of recruitment plans.
• Focus on data-driven strategies to enhance recruiting outcomes, improve individual performance, and optimize processes.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies across a variety of platforms, including job boards, social media networks, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and employee referrals.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, enforce controls, and strengthen recruitment practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the talent landscape, providing insights into market trends and competitive intelligence.
• Take ownership of senior-level recruitment, sourcing qualified candidates, conducting screenings, and scheduling interviews with hiring managers in accordance with defined SLAs.
• Manage end-to-end vendor relationships and recruitment partnerships.
• Implemented an ATS system to streamline and enhance the recruitment process.
• Lead and manage a team of 2-3 recruiters, ensuring alignment with recruitment objectives and fostering growth.

Mar 2018 – Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore

• Collaborated with hiring managers and stakeholders across various functions to develop and execute hiring plans, strategies, and roadmaps.
• Developed a proactive talent pipeline while engaging stakeholders with valuable market insights and trends.
• Managed Hiring Strategies, Service Delivery, Reporting, ATS tool integration, and Talent Acquisition (TA) projects.
• Networked with senior profiles in the market, maintaining consistent communication for mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Successfully onboarded key roles such as AVP – Software Testing, Engineering Managers, Senior Manager – Legal, and Finance Managers.
• Led recruitment for Software Engineering, covering roles across levels, including SDE, Sr. SDE, Leads, and Engineering Managers.
• Managed the candidate experience, ensuring smooth processes from interest validation and qualification checks to technical assessments and compensation discussions.
• Coordinated and executed weekend recruitment drives to meet business hiring needs.
• Awarded a spot award in Q4 2018 for successfully closing the AVP – Software Testing role.
• Utilized 100% direct sourcing/headhunting for talent acquisition.
• Enhanced employer branding by promoting the company on key professional platforms such as Glassdoor and LinkedIn, helping us achieve an employee rating of 4.2/5, one of the highest in the start-up category.
• Ensured all business leaders had LinkedIn profiles to increase visibility and create positive brand awareness for BankBazaar.

Jan 2017 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore

• Contributed significantly to scaling up the Freshmenu teams across Engineering, Product, Finance, and Marketing by actively building a strong, diverse, and highly skilled talent pool.
• Key responsibilities:
• Managed POD handling for all non-backend tech roles, including Frontend, Infrastructure, IT, Data Science, Mobile (Android/iOS), SDET (testing), and Product UX developers.
• Worked closely with management and team members to enhance work relationships, boost morale, and improve productivity and retention.
• Assisted in all stages of the recruiting process, from pre-screening and interviewing candidates to completing pre-screen checks, interview forms, salary negotiations, reference checks, background verifications (BGV), and onboarding documentation.
• Utilized 100% direct sourcing/head hunting for talent acquisition.
• Implemented an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline and optimize the recruitment process.
• Designed and launched a comprehensive onboarding process for new hires.
• Spearheaded the referral program in collaboration with HR Business Partners (HRBPs).
• Established a robust feedback mechanism to gather and act on employee feedback.

Apr 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• I played an active role in scaling Ola’s Engineering, Product, SDET, UX/UI, and Data Science teams, effectively building a robust and highly skilled talent pool.
• Key Contributions:
• Led recruitment across various levels, including SDE, Sr. SDE, Leads, and EMs, in Software Engineering.
• Established the initial teams for the SDET vertical.
• Built and grew the first set of Data Science teams.
• Collaborated closely to set up and optimize the hiring process, including the implementation of the ATS.
• Worked with the Admin and HR teams to streamline the onboarding experience.
• Successfully scaled the SDET team from 5 to 60 engineers in less than 6 months.
• Managed non-technical recruitment for marketing and consumer verticals.
• Contributed to an 8-member team that grew Ola's engineering organization by 800+ members in under 1.5 years.
• Part of a special projects team handling recruitment for new verticals such as Ola Money, Ola Shuttle, Ola Share, Ola Cafe, and Data Analysts teams.
• Planned and executed weekend hiring drives to meet business demands.
• Received recognition and appreciation from the TA Director for meeting and exceeding hiring targets.

May 2014 – Mar 2015 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, including position approval, posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and extending offers.
• Collaborated with and managed recruitment efforts across multiple business units, including Boomi, SonicWALL, and R&D in India, supporting various levels and disciplines.
• Vendor Management: Partnered with recruitment consultants and specialist organizations to ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates.
• Experience in Executive and Leadership Hiring.
• Received appreciation emails from business leaders for successfully closing a 100-day aging requirement.
• Coordinated and executed weekend recruitment drives to meet business hiring demands.

Nov 2008 – Mar 2010 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Oversaw recruitment for the Business Solutions Division across India, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Specialized in hiring talent for SAP, Siebel, and high-volume roles such as Java, .NET, Mainframe, and Oracle Applications.
• Managed recruitment efforts for business units across all regions as a National Recruiter.
• Planned and coordinated walk-in drives for both niche and volume skill sets.
• Received the Best Performance Award for two consecutive quarters.

Jan 2005 – Oct 2008 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• I began my career as a team member and was later promoted to Team Leader and Account Manager. Throughout my career, I had the privilege of working with leading MNC clients on challenging targets and tight deadlines.
• Clients I worked with include: SAP Labs, Dell, Capgemini, Hewlett Packard, GE Healthcare, LG, ITC Infotech, and Sonata Software.
• Key responsibilities and achievements:
• Led requirement gathering and candidate profiling across various industries and domains for diverse clients.
• Delegated assignments to the team and provided key sourcing inputs, resulting in the quick turnaround of high-potential candidates and top shortlists.
• Actively participated in client calls and discussions to understand hiring needs and devise recruitment strategies.
• Conducted resume evaluations and second-level discussions to ensure candidate quality and fitment.
• Coordinated with clients on job description variations and candidate fitment gaps, leading to a higher candidate shortlist rate.
• Built strong client relationships as an Account Manager, driving business growth and improving closure rates.
• Managed the interview process and supported candidates through the post-offer follow-up and joining stages.
• Consistently met targets for both candidate volume and quality.