Akriti Singh
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Campus Recruiter | University Relations | Early Careers professional with 8+ years of experience managing end-to-end campus hiring across IITs, NITs, and leading engineering and management institutes across India. Expertise in campus talent acquisition strategy, university relationship management, employer branding, and large-scale recruitment drives. Proven ability to partner with business stakeholders to build targeted talent pipelines, enhance candidate engagement, and deliver high-quality talent. Currently contributing to the Campus Recruitment team at Publicis Sapient.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition-University Relations
Publicis Sapient
Bangalore
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with business and leadership teams to forecast annual campus hiring requirements and workforce demand across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 & 4 engineering and management institutes nationwide.
- Developed target campus lists and secured leadership approval based on hiring needs, talent availability, and business priorities.
- Built and managed relationships with IITs, NITs,IIITs, BITs, IIM & negotiating Day 0/Day 1 recruitment slots to maximize access to top talent.
- Conducted Pre-Placement Talks (PPTs), represented the organization on campus, and addressed student queries regarding career opportunities, culture, and growth prospects.
- Managed end-to-end campus recruitment activities, including online assessments, interviews, and values-based evaluations.
- Coordinated with hiring managers, university stakeholders, and candidates to ensure seamless interview scheduling and selection processes
- Issued Letters of Intent (LOIs) to selected candidates and managed offer communication and candidate engagement activities.
- Partnered with Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) teams to drive post-selection engagement programs and improve candidate conversion rates.
- Ensured successful execution of campus hiring initiatives from workforce planning and campus outreach through onboarding and joining.
Recruitment Coordinator
ARM Embedded Technologies-Hay
Bangalore
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Built and managed relationships with universities, TPOs, Deans, and student organizations across India.
- Evaluated campus recruitment programs and optimized hiring strategies for improved outcomes.
- Planned and executed campus hiring calendars, ensuring timely and effective recruitment activities.
- Managed end-to-end candidate sourcing, screening, and selection across multiple talent channels
- Maintained confidential candidate and recruitment records in compliance with data governance standards.
Associate Consultant
Apptio- Kelly Services
Bangalore
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in campus hiring activities, candidate sourcing, and interview coordination.
- Coordinated with colleges, placement teams, and student coordinators for recruitment drives
- Supported assessments and candidate engagement activities
- Maintained candidate records, recruitment trackers, and hiring documentation
- Assisted in onboarding activities and new joiner coordination
Associate-Coordinator
Tonguestun- Zomato
Bangalore
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Collected campus hiring data and conducted outreach to institutions while performing competitor and market analysis.
- Coordinated interview scheduling between hiring managers and candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment process.
- Managed system and access provisioning for new hires.
- Coordinated accommodation and logistics for new joiners during their initial onboarding period.
- Assisted employees with relocation and office reporting on joining.
- Arranged Day 1 onboarding requirements, including laptop allocation, welcome kits, and other joining formalities.
Education
B.com Hons -
Lucknow University 2013-2016
MBA -
IBMR-IBS- Mysore University 2016- 2018
BangaloreSkills
Campus Recruitment Strategy
University & TPO Relationship Management
Employer Branding & Candidate Engagement
Talent Pipeline Development
Stakeholder Collaboration
Campus Event & Recruitment Drive Management
Candidate Assessment & Screening
Offer & Onboarding Coordination
Timeline
Talent Acquisition-University Relations
Publicis Sapient
09.2021 - Current
Recruitment Coordinator
ARM Embedded Technologies-Hay
04.2020 - 09.2021
Associate Consultant
Apptio- Kelly Services
04.2019 - 03.2020
Associate-Coordinator
Tonguestun- Zomato
03.2018 - 04.2019
B.com Hons -
Lucknow University 2013-2016
MBA -
IBMR-IBS- Mysore University 2016- 2018