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Manisha Agrawal

Global Talent Acquisition Specialist | Tech, Engineering, Semiconductor, Analytics & Digital Media Hiring | GCC, US, UK, Europe & APAC | Talent Sourcing | Market Mapping | Stakeholder Management | Employer Branding| AI

India

8+ years of work experience

IPG Mediabrands
Nov 20241 yr 8 mosPresent

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Key Responsibilities & Impact: • Lead end-to-end talent acquisition for Media Planning, Programmatic, Digital Media, Design & Investment, Communications Design, Strategy, Buying & Negotiation roles across multiple business units. • Partner closely with global stakeholders, hiring managers, and business leaders to understand workforce needs, role expectations, and delivery timelines. • Drive niche and hard-to-fill hiring for Programmatic (DV360, TTD, Amazon DSP), Digital Media, OTT/CTV, Video Partnerships, Media Buying & Negotiation roles, alongside high-demand technology roles spanning Full-Stack Engineering, Data Analytics, AI/ML, Embedded Architectures, Software Engineering, and Embedded Performance Analysis. • Support hiring across India and US markets, including night-shift aligned roles for global client servicing teams. • Execute advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Insights, direct sourcing, Boolean search, and targeted market mapping. • Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines for immediate and future hiring needs in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. • Conduct candidate screening, competency evaluation, and stakeholder calibration to ensure quality shortlists aligned with business expectations. • Manage offer discussions, salary benchmarking, negotiation, and pre-onboarding coordination, ensuring smooth candidate experience. • Track and improve key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer-to-join ratio, and candidate experience. • Act as a trusted talent advisor, providing market insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and hiring feasibility. • Collaborate with HR operations and compliance teams to support onboarding and global hiring processes. Tools & Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter & Talent Insights | Greenhouse / iCIMS | ATS & CRM Systems | Boolean Search | Market Intelligence | Stakeholder Management
Arm
Aug 20222 yrs 4 mosNov 2024

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Key Responsibilities & Impact: • Delivered end-to-end talent acquisition within RPO and MSP environments for ARM Semiconductor, supporting global engineering and product teams. • Drive niche and hard-to-fill hiring for Programmatic (DV360, TTD, Amazon DSP), Digital Media, OTT/CTV, Video Partnerships, Media Buying & Negotiation roles, alongside high-demand technology roles spanning Full-Stack Engineering, Data Analytics, AI/ML, Embedded Architectures, Software Engineering, and Embedded Performance Analysis. • Supported hiring for Embedded Systems, Firmware, Validation, Graphics Engineering, and CPU/GPU/SoC-related roles. • Recruited across C, C++, Python, Java, and modern software stacks, including AI and Machine Learning roles. • Partnered with global stakeholders and hiring managers across regions to understand technical depth, role complexity, and delivery priorities. • Executed advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping, and market intelligence. • Managed candidate screening, technical evaluations, interview coordination, offer discussions, and onboarding support. • Maintained strong delivery metrics while handling multiple niche and high-priority requisitions simultaneously. Tools & Platforms: Semiconductor Hiring| Media Hiring| ARM | Embedded Architecture | Performance Engineering | RPO | MSP | Global Hiring | AI/ML | C++ | Firmware
eTeam
Jul 20211 yr 3 mosSep 2022

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Key Responsibilities & Impact: • Supported end-to-end recruitment for global clients across software engineering and technology functions. • Delivered hiring across Software Engineering, Full-Stack, Backend, Frontend, Data Analytics, and AI/ML roles. • Worked extensively on C, C++, Java, Python, and modern technology stacks. • Built strong candidate pipelines through direct sourcing, job boards, referrals, and Boolean search. • Conducted initial technical screening, candidate evaluation, and interview coordination. • Collaborated closely with client stakeholders and internal delivery teams to ensure timely and quality hiring outcomes. • Supported both niche and volume hiring requirements in a fast-paced agency environment. Tools & Platforms: Technical Recruitment | Software Engineering Hiring | AI/ML | Full Stack | Global Clients | Talent Sourcing
InfiCare Technologies
May 20192 yrs 2 mosJun 2021

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Key Responsibilities & Impact: • Delivered full-cycle recruitment for technology and engineering roles across multiple client accounts. • Hired for Software Engineers, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Validation, and Testing roles. • Supported hiring across C, C++, Java, Python, and application engineering profiles. • Executed active sourcing using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and internal databases. • Conducted candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer support. • Built early-stage exposure to client interaction, delivery ownership, and recruitment operations. Tools & Platforms: IT Recruitment | Embedded Hiring | Software Engineering | Talent Sourcing | Technical Screening
SoftecHQ INC
Jun 20181 yrMay 2019

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Role Overview: Launched my recruiting career by supporting full-cycle recruitment activities for IT and engineering roles, building a strong foundation in sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement. Key Contributions: • Supported end-to-end recruitment for entry to mid-level IT and engineering positions. • Assisted in sourcing candidates through job portals, internal databases, referrals, and LinkedIn. • Conducted initial resume screening and candidate assessments to evaluate basic technical and functional fit. • Coordinated interview scheduling and candidate communication, ensuring a positive candidate experience. • Maintained accurate candidate data and recruitment trackers to support delivery and reporting. • Worked closely with senior recruiters to understand job requirements, client expectations, and recruitment processes. • Gained hands-on exposure to recruitment lifecycle, stakeholder interaction, and delivery timelines. Skills Developed: Talent Sourcing | Resume Screening | Candidate Engagement | Interview Coordination | Recruitment Operations | ATS Basics

Education

Faculty Of Engineering And Technology

Faculty Of Engineering And Technology

20143 yrs2017

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Global Talent Acquisition Specialist | Tech, Engineering, Semiconductor, Analytics & Digital Media Hiring | GCC, US, UK, Europe & APAC | Talent Sourcing | Market Mapping | Stakeholder Management | Employer Branding| AI

About

Global Talent Acquisition professional with 7+ years of experience leading end-to-end hiring across IT, Engineering, Semiconductor, Analytics, Corporate, and Advertising Media functions, supporting India and global markets including the UK, Europe, EMEA, the US, and GCC. I specialize in niche and hard-to-find talent acquisition, leveraging advanced sourcing strategies, talent mapping, competitive market intelligence, and data-driven hiring approaches. I partner closely with business leaders, TA heads, and hiring managers to understand workforce priorities, design scalable hiring strategies, and ensure strong alignment with evolving business goals. Throughout my career, I have successfully closed high-priority and business-critical roles across Programmatic & Digital Media, Media Planning & Buying, Communications Design, Design & Investment, Machine Learning, AI Engineering, DevOps, Cloud, Full Stack Development, Embedded Systems, and CPU/GPU/SoC architecture, along with broader corporate and technical functions. My focus has consistently been on reducing time-to-fill, improving hiring efficiency, enhancing candidate experience, and strengthening employer branding through proactive sourcing and strategic talent intelligence. I bring hands-on expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter & Talent Insights, Greenhouse, iCIMS, and leading job boards, along with strong experience in ATS/CRM management, stakeholder communication, candidate assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation, onboarding, and global hiring processes. I thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments where recruitment goes beyond filling roles—it’s about building high-performing teams and enabling business impact through the right talent. 📩 Open to Senior Talent Acquisition/ Senior or Assistant Manager Talent Sourcing/ TA opportunities (individual ownership or team leadership). 📧 manishausit84@gmail.com

Location

India

Work experience

Assistant Manager – Global Talent Acquisition (India | US | Canada – GCC) at IPG Mediabrands, Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Key Responsibilities & Impact: • Lead end-to-end talent acquisition for Media Planning, Programmatic, Digital Media, Design & Investment, Communications Design, Strategy, Buying & Negotiation roles across multiple business units. • Partner closely with global stakeholders, hiring managers, and business leaders to understand workforce needs, role expectations, and delivery timelines. • Drive niche and hard-to-fill hiring for Programmatic (DV360, TTD, Amazon DSP), Digital Media, OTT/CTV, Video Partnerships, Media Buying & Negotiation roles, alongside high-demand technology roles spanning Full-Stack Engineering, Data Analytics, AI/ML, Embedded Architectures, Software Engineering, and Embedded Performance Analysis. • Support hiring across India and US markets, including night-shift aligned roles for global client servicing teams. • Execute advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Insights, direct sourcing, Boolean search, and targeted market mapping. • Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines for immediate and future hiring needs in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. • Conduct candidate screening, competency evaluation, and stakeholder calibration to ensure quality shortlists aligned with business expectations. • Manage offer discussions, salary benchmarking, negotiation, and pre-onboarding coordination, ensuring smooth candidate experience. • Track and improve key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer-to-join ratio, and candidate experience. • Act as a trusted talent advisor, providing market insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and hiring feasibility. • Collaborate with HR operations and compliance teams to support onboarding and global hiring processes. Tools & Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter & Talent Insights | Greenhouse / iCIMS | ATS & CRM Systems | Boolean Search | Market Intelligence | Stakeholder Management

Principal Sourcing Partner – Semiconductor & Technology (India | UK | US) at Arm, Aug 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Key Responsibilities & Impact: • Delivered end-to-end talent acquisition within RPO and MSP environments for ARM Semiconductor, supporting global engineering and product teams. • Drive niche and hard-to-fill hiring for Programmatic (DV360, TTD, Amazon DSP), Digital Media, OTT/CTV, Video Partnerships, Media Buying & Negotiation roles, alongside high-demand technology roles spanning Full-Stack Engineering, Data Analytics, AI/ML, Embedded Architectures, Software Engineering, and Embedded Performance Analysis. • Supported hiring for Embedded Systems, Firmware, Validation, Graphics Engineering, and CPU/GPU/SoC-related roles. • Recruited across C, C++, Python, Java, and modern software stacks, including AI and Machine Learning roles. • Partnered with global stakeholders and hiring managers across regions to understand technical depth, role complexity, and delivery priorities. • Executed advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping, and market intelligence. • Managed candidate screening, technical evaluations, interview coordination, offer discussions, and onboarding support. • Maintained strong delivery metrics while handling multiple niche and high-priority requisitions simultaneously. Tools & Platforms: Semiconductor Hiring| Media Hiring| ARM | Embedded Architecture | Performance Engineering | RPO | MSP | Global Hiring | AI/ML | C++ | Firmware

Senior Technical Recruiter – Software & Engineering (India | Uk) at eTeam, Jul 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Key Responsibilities & Impact: • Supported end-to-end recruitment for global clients across software engineering and technology functions. • Delivered hiring across Software Engineering, Full-Stack, Backend, Frontend, Data Analytics, and AI/ML roles. • Worked extensively on C, C++, Java, Python, and modern technology stacks. • Built strong candidate pipelines through direct sourcing, job boards, referrals, and Boolean search. • Conducted initial technical screening, candidate evaluation, and interview coordination. • Collaborated closely with client stakeholders and internal delivery teams to ensure timely and quality hiring outcomes. • Supported both niche and volume hiring requirements in a fast-paced agency environment. Tools & Platforms: Technical Recruitment | Software Engineering Hiring | AI/ML | Full Stack | Global Clients | Talent Sourcing

Technical Recruiter – IT & Embedded Systems (US) at InfiCare Technologies, May 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Key Responsibilities & Impact: • Delivered full-cycle recruitment for technology and engineering roles across multiple client accounts. • Hired for Software Engineers, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Validation, and Testing roles. • Supported hiring across C, C++, Java, Python, and application engineering profiles. • Executed active sourcing using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and internal databases. • Conducted candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer support. • Built early-stage exposure to client interaction, delivery ownership, and recruitment operations. Tools & Platforms: IT Recruitment | Embedded Hiring | Software Engineering | Talent Sourcing | Technical Screening

Technical Recruiter at SoftecHQ INC, Jun 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Role Overview: Launched my recruiting career by supporting full-cycle recruitment activities for IT and engineering roles, building a strong foundation in sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement. Key Contributions: • Supported end-to-end recruitment for entry to mid-level IT and engineering positions. • Assisted in sourcing candidates through job portals, internal databases, referrals, and LinkedIn. • Conducted initial resume screening and candidate assessments to evaluate basic technical and functional fit. • Coordinated interview scheduling and candidate communication, ensuring a positive candidate experience. • Maintained accurate candidate data and recruitment trackers to support delivery and reporting. • Worked closely with senior recruiters to understand job requirements, client expectations, and recruitment processes. • Gained hands-on exposure to recruitment lifecycle, stakeholder interaction, and delivery timelines. Skills Developed: Talent Sourcing | Resume Screening | Candidate Engagement | Interview Coordination | Recruitment Operations | ATS Basics

Education

Faculty Of Engineering And Technology