Anita Choudhry
Talent Acquisition Professional
Bangalore
Summary
Seasoned talent acquisition professional with 9 years of experience specializing in talent acquisition for diverse roles across junior, mid-level, and leadership positions in Design, Business teams, Finance, Marketing, Product, Brand and Content, Talent Acquisition (TA), and Human Resources (HR).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager- Talent Acquisition
ShareChat
04.2024 - Current
- Tech Hiring
- Center of Excellence (COE) for Talent Acquisition Team
- Leading the Entire Onboarding Process
Lead- Talent Acquisition
ShareChat
04.2021 - Current
- Current Role: Leading Product, Design, and Analytics hiring at ShareChat.
- Past Experience: Successfully led Business and Revenue hiring.
Managed end-to-end Recruitment Process for various domains including Design & UX, Media & Entertainment, Digital & PR Branding, Communications, Brand & Content Solutions, M&A, Strategy, Operations, Product, and Data Analytics.
- Expertise: Strong experience in offer discussions/negotiations across different levels. Instrumental in building Revenue, Design, Finance, HR and Brand Solutions organizations from scratch.
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborated with functional leaders to define Recruiting Strategies across various levels. Closed high visibility Non-Tech leadership roles. Proven track record of fostering close collaboration with C-level executives (CEO, CFO, COO), offering strategic support, and actively contributing to pivotal decision-making processes.
- Process Improvement: Spearheaded the identification and implementation of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Streamlined interview processes for Design, Product, and Revenue Functions.
- Collaboration and Support: Acted as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for identifying and implementing ATS. Worked closely with HRBPs to understand hiring needs and develop strategies for team building.
Senior Associate- Talent Acquisition
ShareChat
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Strategic Staffing Partnership: Collaborated closely with business leaders and managers to assess staffing needs across diverse teams, including Design, UX, Content and Brand Solutions, AdSales, Digital PR and Branding, Media and Alliances, Marketing, Finance, HR, and TA.
- Offer Negotiation Proficiency: Demonstrated strong expertise in offer discussions and negotiations across various organizational levels.
- Organizational Building: Played a key role in building Design, Finance, and Brand Solutions organizations from the ground up, showcasing instrumental contributions to organizational development.
Technical Sourcer
Nutanix Technologies India Pvt.Ltd
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Recruitment Expertise: Successfully managed the end-to-end recruitment cycle for Systems Reliability Engineer (SRE) hiring at Nutanix India.
- Stakeholder Management: Skillfully handled relationships with stakeholders at the Director and Senior Director levels, contributing to the success of SRE India hiring initiatives.
- Vendor Management: Actively engaged in vendor management, ensuring effective collaboration and optimal outcomes in recruitment processes.
- Campus Placements: Coordinated and executed campus placement initiatives for SDE1 roles.
Senior Research Associate
Alticus Consulting, WalkWater Talent, Advisors
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Diverse Hiring Experience: Managed mid to mid-senior level hiring across various industry sectors, showcasing adaptability and expertise in diverse talent acquisition.
- Client Portfolio: Successfully catered to esteemed clients including Monotype, Swiggy, Adobe, Shotang, Ather Energy, Sapient, Ruosh, Tata Coffee, etc., demonstrating versatility in meeting client needs.
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborated closely with Co-Founders, AVPs, and VPs, actively contributing to the definition of comprehensive recruiting strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Research Associate
Alticus Consulting, WalkWater Talent Advisors
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Founding Technology Team Member: Pivotal role as an initial member of the Technology Team at Alticus Consulting, a unit of WalkWater Talent Advisors.
- Market Research and Headhunting: Conducted comprehensive market research, mapping organizational structures, and successfully headhunted individuals for various roles.
- Sourcing Expertise: Demonstrated strong expertise in sourcing through diverse channels, including job portals, professional networking sites, social media, and web searches.
- Versatile Role Delivery: Accomplished in working on both Tech and Non-IT roles, spanning positions such as CTO, Product Manager, IT Infrastructure Head, Tech Lead, UI/UX, HR, Operations, Digital Marketing, Sales, etc.
- Start-up Domain Excellence: Proven track record in delivering for startup organizations across domains such as Edtech, Fintech, FoodTech, B2B E-commerce, Investment Banking, showcasing adaptability and effectiveness in dynamic environments.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Development
Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies
Pune 06.2013 - 03.2015
Skills
- Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building
Leadership hiring
Salary negotiations
Applicant Tracking Systems
Timeline
Manager- Talent Acquisition
ShareChat
04.2024 - Current
Lead- Talent Acquisition
ShareChat
04.2021 - Current
Senior Associate- Talent Acquisition
ShareChat
07.2019 - 04.2021
Technical Sourcer
Nutanix Technologies India Pvt.Ltd
05.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Research Associate
Alticus Consulting, WalkWater Talent, Advisors
04.2017 - 04.2018
Research Associate
Alticus Consulting, WalkWater Talent Advisors
01.2015 - 03.2017
MBA - Human Resources Development
Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies
06.2013 - 03.2015
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