Gayle Danielle Reilly
Mumbai
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, stakeholder management, and global hiring operations. Recognized for scaling hiring pipelines for niche, senior-level, and leadership roles across Life Sciences, Editorial, and Corporate verticals, consistently exceeding targets in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Proficient in leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM systems, and HR analytics to drive data-backed recruitment strategies. Known for being adaptable, collaborative, and detail-oriented, with a passion for building strong talent pipelines for corporations
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition
Cactus Communications
Mumbai
06.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies for niche, senior, and leadership roles, aligning talent acquisition with global business objectives.
- Sourced and engaged highly specialized candidates through advanced search techniques and recruitment tools, building strong talent pipelines, and accelerating hiring efforts.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-volume and specialized hiring across multiple countries.
- Implement data-driven recruitment processes, achieving a 20% reduction in time-to-hire, and improved candidate conversion rates.
- Manage compensation structuring, negotiations, and offer rollouts, ensuring competitive market alignment.
- Spearhead ATS optimization (iCIMS) and reporting enhancements to streamline workflows and boost recruiter productivity.
- Mentor and guide junior recruiters, fostering a high-performance talent acquisition team.
Associate, Talent Acquisition
Cactus Communications
Mumbai
11.2021 - 06.2025
- Coordinated end-to-end recruitment operations, including candidate screening, interview scheduling, assessments, and offer rollouts, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- Negotiated compensation rates and contract terms with candidates, while maintaining alignment with organizational pay structures.
- Managed and updated CRM systems to streamline candidate tracking and ensure accuracy in recruitment data.
- Played a key role in implementing iCIMS ATS, improving hiring workflows, and reporting capabilities.
- Sourced diverse candidates across multiple geographies and disciplines through advanced search strategies and talent mapping.
- Consistently achieved or exceeded quarterly hiring targets, supporting rapid business growth and expansion.
Quality Assurance
Cactus Communications
Mumbai
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Conducted editorial quality evaluations to ensure compliance with company standards, style guidelines, and publishing ethics.
- Streamlined plagiarism review and quality check workflows, improving efficiency and accuracy in editorial reviews.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, ensuring consistent output across projects.
- Acted as a point of contact (POC) for newly onboarded editors, supporting training and performance development.
- Maintained thorough documentation and quality reports to track performance trends and enhance decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Banking And Insurance
St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science And Commerce
Mumbai 01-2019
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
St. Francis D’Assisi Jr College
Mumbai01-2016
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Holy Cross Convent School
Mumbai01-2014
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Global Talent Acquisition
- Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering
- ATS & CRM Expertise (iCIMS, LinkedIn Recruiter)
- Talent Pipeline Development & Diversity Hiring
- Compensation Structuring & Offer Negotiation
- Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Cross-Cultural Communication & Collaboration
- Adaptability & Resilience in High-Pressure Environments
Timeline
Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition
Cactus Communications
06.2025 - Current
Associate, Talent Acquisition
Cactus Communications
11.2021 - 06.2025
Quality Assurance
Cactus Communications
10.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Banking And Insurance
St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science And Commerce
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
St. Francis D’Assisi Jr College
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Holy Cross Convent School
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