Zankhan Kukadiya

Talent Acquisition Manager

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India10 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
Expert in building high-impact recruitment teams.
Proven track record in data-driven hiring strategies.

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

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingHr ManagementTeam Leadership

Other Skills

ATSAnalytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsAttention to DetailAutomationCampus DrivesCandidate ExperienceCollaborationCommunicationCompensation & BenefitsComplianceData-driven Decision MakingEmployee Benefits DesignEmployee EngagementEmployee Relations

About

With over 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, I specialize in building and scaling high-impact recruitment teams for tech, SaaS, and fast-growing startups. As a TA leader, I bring a strong track record of designing full-cycle hiring strategies, leading high-performing teams, and driving talent initiatives that align with organizational growth and culture. My expertise spans across hiring for engineering, product, design, sales, and leadership roles. I’ve successfully led recruitment teams, implemented robust hiring processes, and partnered closely with CXOs, founders, and business leaders to ensure talent pipelines are aligned with evolving business needs. Beyond filling roles, I focus on building recruitment as a strategic function—through employer branding, DEI initiatives, candidate experience, and data-driven decision making. I’ve worked across geographies, managed distributed teams, and championed scalable hiring systems using modern ATS tools and sourcing techniques. I thrive in high-growth environments where I can coach, lead, and collaborate—fueling organizational success through the power of people. Let’s connect if you're hiring, scaling, or looking to elevate your TA function!

Experience

10 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr

Current Experience

E2m

Talent Acquisition Manager

Jun 2025 – Present · 1 yr · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

Techify solutions pvt ltd

Talent Acquisition Manager

Mar 2023 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

Mentored a team of 2–5 recruiters, setting data-driven weekly hiring milestones and setting data-driven hiring targets.
Onboarded 50+ candidates as an individual contributor with a 90%+ offer-to-join ratio.
Closed niche tech & non-tech roles including Python Developer, Full Stack Developers, DevOps Engineers, UX Designers, QA (Manual & Automation), and more — reducing TAT by 25%.
Managed 300+ screenings & 150+ final interviews, driving full-cycle recruitment.
Automated workflows using iSmart ATS, increasing qualified applicants by 40%.
Digitized recruitment operations for real-time analytics, compliance, and process visibility.
Executed campus drives & career workshops to boost employer branding and talent quality.
Built strong stakeholder relationships with department heads, project leads & leadership to align hiring with business needs and for Strategic Workforce Planning.
Collaborated with marketing team to drive employer branding initiatives across channels.

Data-driven Decision MakingOnboardingStakeholder ManagementEmployer BrandingTalent ManagementScreening+5

Tecstub

Senior Executive Human Resources

Nov 2020 – Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Hybrid

Led a team of 2–5 recruiters, closing 70+ roles including Agile Coach, Project Manager, PHP Developer, QA, and Digital Marketer.
Streamlined recruitment with FreshTeam ATS, reducing time-to-hire by 20% and optimizing sourcing and interviews.
Managed end-to-end onboarding, ensuring 100% compliance and smooth integration through Keka HRMS for payroll, leaves, and performance management.
Automated HR processes to improve accuracy in payroll, attendance, and employee engagement.
Used data-driven insights to enhance offer-to-join ratios, refine hiring strategies, and improve retention.
Designed training materials to boost employer branding and candidate experience.
Collaborated with department heads and business stakeholders to align recruitment and HR strategies with organizational goals.

End to End RecruitmentsOnboardingData-driven Decision MakingHRMSCompliancePerformance Management+2

Musikaar

Sr. Recruitment Executive

Jun 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Managed full-cycle recruitment for QA, DevOps, Java, and JavaScript Developers, closing 30+ critical roles.
Sourced candidates through job boards, referrals, and targeted outreach, reducing time-to-fill by 18%.
Conducted interviews, technical assessments, and managed feedback loops with hiring teams.
Collaborated with project managers and technical leads to align hiring with project goals.
Improved interview coordination and reporting, enhancing efficiency in candidate evaluation.
Ensured seamless post-offer engagement and pre-joining coordination, achieving a 92% joining success rate.

Full Cycle RecruitingInterviewingTechnical AssessmentsCandidate ExperienceTalent Acquisition

Bacancy technology

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Feb 2018 – May 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical roles (PHP, ROR, React.js, Node.js, .Net, QA) and non-tech positions (BDE, BA, SEO, Web Designers), closing 60+ roles.
Led campus drives, recruiting over 40 students from engineering and IT colleges across Gujarat.
Enhanced hiring pipelines using job portals, LinkedIn, social media, and internal referrals.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams and hiring managers to align hiring with project needs and ensure timely closures.
Managed end-to-end onboarding and induction, ensuring smooth integration for new hires.

Full Cycle RecruitingCampus DrivesRecruitment PipelinesOnboardingTalent Acquisition

Ims people

Team Manager

Jan 2015 – Feb 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Ahmedabad Area, India

Led a team of 10 US IT recruiters, driving daily targets, performance reviews, and training to meet client SLAs.
Closed 100+ technical positions while mentoring the team on sourcing strategies and market alignment.
Collaborated with US-based clients to understand job requirements, provide progress updates, and ensure smooth onboarding.
Improved team productivity by 25% through process standardization, KPI tracking, and daily reporting.
Managed end-to-end recruitment tasks including job postings, Boolean searches, resume sourcing, and interview scheduling using VMS and ATS platforms.
Maintained a healthy candidate pipeline and performance metrics in line with client expectations.
Strengthened stakeholder relationships with clients, delivery teams, and internal executives to align on recruitment targets and timelines.
Spearheaded reporting and candidate tracking improvements, implementing partial automation to enhance team efficiency.