Ananda Pandey
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with 12+ years of experience specializing in Tech, Product, and Data hiring. Proven expertise in building high-performing teams from the ground up, especially during Angel One’s transition to a tech-first company. Skilled in leadership hiring, talent mapping, stakeholder management, and campus recruitment. Known for leveraging ATS and analytics to drive data-informed hiring decisions and significantly reduce hiring costs. Two-time CMD Award winner for excellence in Talent Acquisition.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Angel One
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborate closely with CXOs and senior leaders to align hiring strategy with business goals
- Closed key leadership roles including VP Engineering, Director of Engineering, Head of Analytics, and more
- Built strong talent pipelines for critical roles through strategic sourcing and engagement
- Led data-backed hiring using analytics dashboards and ATS to track key TA metrics
Talent Acquisition Manager / Lead Technical Recruiter
Angel One
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Led tech, product, and campus hiring efforts
- Managed a team of 2 coordinators, ensuring seamless interview operations
- Successfully drove the Women Returnship Program (Unpause) and diversity hiring initiatives
Deputy Manager – Talent Acquisition
Angel One
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Led tech, product, and campus hiring efforts
- Managed a team of 2 coordinators, ensuring seamless interview operations
- Successfully drove the Women Returnship Program (Unpause) and diversity hiring initiatives
Senior Technology Recruiter
Nykaa
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Hired across Tech & Product roles, from SDE to leadership positions
- Led hiring drives and campus recruitment at top tech institutes
- Strengthened employer branding and candidate engagement
Sr. Consultant – Product/Tech Hiring
CareerNet Technologies
10.2015 - 06.2020
- Built engineering teams from scratch for clients like Flipkart, Hotstar, Nykaa, OLX, etc.
- Successfully closed leadership roles across startups and enterprise clients
- Delivered strategic hiring solutions for high-growth product companies
Technical Recruiter
Instahyre
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Handled mid to senior-level hiring mandates end-to-end
- Built strong candidate pipelines through referrals, LinkedIn, and headhunting
HR Executive – Non-IT Hiring
Best Hire Consultant
08.2012 - 01.2014
Education
MBA -
Sikkim Manipal University
BA - undefined
University of Allahabad
Skills
- Leadership & Lateral Hiring
- CXO & Strategic Role Recruitment
- Employer Branding & Campus Hiring
Certification
POSH
Timeline
Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Angel One
04.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager / Lead Technical Recruiter
Angel One
04.2023 - 04.2024
Deputy Manager – Talent Acquisition
Angel One
07.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Technology Recruiter
Nykaa
08.2020 - 07.2021
Sr. Consultant – Product/Tech Hiring
CareerNet Technologies
10.2015 - 06.2020
Technical Recruiter
Instahyre
02.2015 - 10.2015
HR Executive – Non-IT Hiring
Best Hire Consultant
08.2012 - 01.2014
BA - undefined
University of Allahabad
MBA -
Sikkim Manipal University
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