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Driving Talent Initiatives at Razorpay | Ex- Enkash, Y Media Labs, Leadsquared, Whatfix

About

Love solving problems at scale in Recruitment for organizations!!! Go-getter, tech & startup enthusiast having passion for across level hiring for technology & Product, Professional Services,Customer Success and building teams. Key responsibilities - -> Sourcing/Talent Mapping/Recruiting.Executive/C-Level/Leadership Hiring. -> Building Strategies for new team business vertical set up with the leadership. -> Candidate Management, Post Offer Management, On boarding. -> Online Marketing/Research, Social Networking -> Mastered the art of search, selection & recruitment across functions in larger companies & start ups. -> Proven Execution Focus on achieving targets -> Model the organisations core values, operating principles, and philosophies in hiring Possess expertise in setting up teams for delivery and act as go to person for all talent related requirements of the organisation. Proficient in managing and leading teams for running successful processes, TA operations and strategic Initiatives for business excellence for delivery. Have actively led & worked with cross cultural teams across verticals & in large & Global organisations. I bring in Drive, Thinking Ability, Business Understanding, Building connect with stakeholders and Communications. Always a learner and doer who believes in setting high standards and raising bar.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Talent Leader at Razorpay, May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Community Builder at Recruitment Route, Oct 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Community support for all things Recruitment!

Associate Director Talent Acquisition at EnKash - Asia's 1st & Smartest Spend Management Platform, Jan 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, In my role as the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Enkash, I hold a critical responsibility for steering the organization's recruitment strategy, with a primary focus on identifying prospective candidates who can join our team. I collaborate closely with hiring managers and senior executives to gain a deep understanding of their workforce requirements and formulate strategies aimed at building a highly skilled and diverse workforce. Furthermore, I assume oversight of the complete recruitment process, encompassing candidate sourcing, conducting interviews, onboarding and conducting thorough background verifications. My continuous commitment lies in enhancing the candidate experience by ensuring efficient and transparent communication throughout the hiring journey, while aligning our processes with industry-leading practices. Additionally, I take the lead in nurturing our employer brand to attract top-tier talent. This involves partnering with internal teams to create and promote the company's culture, values, and benefits to potential candidates. My role includes a rigorous analysis of data to gauge the effectiveness of our recruitment endeavours, employing data-driven insights to inform strategic business decisions. In summary, as the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition, I devote unwavering efforts to ensure that our organization consistently draws, hires, and retains top talent, thereby contributing significantly to our company's ongoing growth and success.

Talent Acquisition at Y Media Labs, Aug 2020 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, YML is an award-winning design and technology agency born in the heart of Silicon Valley that builds best-in-class digital products for Fortune 500 companies and leading startups. In my role, I collaborate closely with the business to gain a deep understanding of their staffing needs, which serves as the foundation for crafting our hiring plans and strategies. Leading a team of recruiters, I ensure that we effectively meet the hiring demands of the business while actively managing escalations and maintaining a focus on achieving our hiring metrics. My responsibilities extend to working on executive positions, including AVP, VP, and Director roles within the organization. Furthermore, I have designed and implemented a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy, fostering a commitment to diversity at multiple levels of the business and delivering significant, impactful results. Additionally, I orchestrated collaboration with over 20 hiring managers to spearhead a rapid hiring initiative, ultimately leading to the successful launch of new business implementations. My ongoing efforts center around cultivating a diverse workforce encompassing individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, genders, and races. This approach enables us to create more impactful products that resonate with a larger, global audience, thereby driving our organization's growth and success.

Talent Acquisition Manager at LeadSquared, Jul 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, LeadSquared is a marketing automation and sales execution platform that helps businesses increase their closures, manage their pipelines, and attribute their ROI accurately and completely - to people, marketing activities, lead sources, products, and locations. Overseeing full-spectrum recruitment across the organization, including leadership roles involving founders, board members, and the team. Establishing various sourcing channels tailored to business needs, such as job boards, social media, hackathons, training institutes, hiring events, Amazon Conclave, and diversity events. Providing regular reporting to the Founder's Team on a weekly and monthly basis. Managing the entire recruitment lifecycle to source top talent from diverse channels, optimizing the use of current resources while implementing innovative attraction techniques. Conducting market and talent mapping to identify and attract talent from competitors and engaging with highly sought-after passive candidates. Additionally, overseeing the Employee referral program for the business unit.

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Science, Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

Master of computer applications, Computer Science, Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya