Urvish Dave

Technical Recruiter

Vadodara, Gujarat, India15 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

14+ years of experience in talent acquisition.
Expert in global recruitment across multiple regions.
Proven track record in enhancing candidate experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert in the SaaS and IT sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementSourcing StrategiesClient Management

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsAttention to DetailAttritionBenefits NegotiationBuilding Leadership TeamsBusiness StrategyCandidate ExperienceCandidate ScreeningClosing PositionsCollege RecruitingCommunicationContract RecruitmentCorporate CommunicationsEmployee EngagementEmployee Relations

About

I am a dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition and HR professional with 14+ years of experience in building and scaling talent strategies across IT, SaaS, and Non-IT industries. Skilled in global recruitment (India, USA, APAC), I specialize in sourcing, headhunting, and closing critical positions within tight timelines, while ensuring a seamless candidate and stakeholder experience. Over the years, I have managed the full spectrum of recruitment functions, with a core emphasis on: Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding – building exclusive candidate networks, leveraging diverse sourcing channels, and designing strategies to attract top talent. Stakeholder & Candidate Management – partnering with leadership to align hiring with business goals, while ensuring a positive candidate journey. End to End Recruitment - Have worked as individual contributor and leader. Managing the entire recruitmemt cycle from scratch. ✅ Known for: Integrity, adaptability, and delivering results under pressure. ✅ Strengths: Full-cycle recruiting, stakeholder collaboration, global hiring expertise, employee relations, grievance management, and HR advisory. ✅ Value I Bring: A balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, ensuring every hire contributes to long-term organizational success.

Experience

15 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Career break

Full-time parenting

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Took a planned career sabbatical to focus on family responsibilities after becoming a father.
Developed resilience, multitasking, and time management skills while balancing personal priorities.
Continued upskilling through online HR tech and talent acquisition courses to stay updated on SaaS hiring trends.
Learned empathy and patience, improving stakeholder management and people leadership approach.

Emipro

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Sep 2020 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Drove end-to-end talent acquisition process for IT & Non-IT roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing positions within defined timelines.
Leveraged job portals, social media, and headhunting techniques to build strong candidate pipelines and reduce dependency on external agencies.
Partnered with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and deliver recruitment solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Conducted thorough candidate evaluations (technical, cultural, and behavioral) to ensure quality of hire and long-term retention.
Enhanced candidate experience and employer branding by streamlining communication and improving recruitment touchpoints.
Provided guidance and training to junior recruiters, contributing to team development and overall recruitment performance.

Talent AcquisitionEmployer BrandingSourcingScreeningInterviewingClosing Positions+2

Matrix comsec

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Jun 2015 – Aug 2020 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Greater Vadodara Area

Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for IT, Technical, and Non-IT positions, ensuring timely closures of critical roles.
Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements and implemented sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.
Utilized job portals, social media, employee referrals, and headhunting to attract and engage top talent.
Conducted screening, interviewing, and salary negotiations, ensuring smooth onboarding and positive candidate experience.
Maintained recruitment dashboards and reports, providing insights to management for workforce planning and hiring efficiency.

End-to-End RecruitmentSourcing StrategiesCandidate ScreeningInterviewingSalary NegotiationsOnboarding+1

Collabera

Team Lead - Recruitment

Nov 2010 – May 2015 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Greater Vadodara Area

Managed end-to-end recruitment for IT and Non-IT positions across multiple industries, delivering high-quality hires within strict timelines.
Partnered with clients and internal stakeholders to analyze workforce requirements and execute customized recruitment strategies.
Conducted sourcing, screening, interviewing, and salary negotiations, ensuring candidates met both technical and cultural requirements.
Built and nurtured a strong talent pipeline through proactive headhunting, networking, and use of advanced sourcing tools.
Coordinated with client managers on onboarding and performance tracking, ensuring seamless placements and retention success.
Successfully handled global hiring mandates for clients in the USA, APAC, and EMEA regions, strengthening Collabera’s international staffing delivery.

End-to-End RecruitmentSourcingScreeningInterviewingSalary NegotiationsClient Management+1