Kiffa Parveen
Bangalore
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience, including 12.5 years specializing in recruitment, stakeholder management, and team leadership. Proven track record of delivering end-to-end hiring solutions across diverse industries, including product development, engineering, IT consulting, professional services, BFSI, and automotive. Expertise spans direct hiring, contract recruitment, and contingent workforce management. Well-versed in recruiting across domains such as software, hardware, functional IT, engineering, semiconductors, sales, and leadership roles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager – Recruitment
Aditi Consulting
Bangalore
10.2023 - Current
- Manage allocation and prioritization of recruitment needs in alignment with business goals.
- Oversee candidate screening, interview coordination, and stakeholder communication throughout the hiring process.
- Maintain regular updates with internal teams and hiring managers on recruitment progress, feedback, and pipeline status.
- Lead offer negotiations, secure necessary approvals, and ensure a smooth onboarding experience for selected candidates.
- Manage background verification, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to client or organizational compliance standards.
- Address offer declines or onboarding issues promptly and provide alternate candidate options to avoid delays.
- Track recruitment activities, manage vendor communications, and provide timely updates on hiring-related costs and statuses.
- Client: Standard Chartered Bank, H&M, Meta.
Sr. Staff Recruiter
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)
Bangalore
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Recruited across semiconductor, embedded systems, and firmware domains, covering Audio, Graphics, Display drivers, SoC, HW design, IP validation, DSP Firmware, SIPI, and more — hiring from Engineer to Sr. Technical Manager levels.
- Managed 10+ stakeholders across business units; led weekly syncs, shared hiring trackers, and aligned recruitment strategies.
- Mentored junior recruiters on sourcing, ATS usage, interview coordination, and meeting hiring targets.
- Created and negotiated offers within budget, securing approvals from Compensation and Finance teams.
- Supported candidates through the full offer and onboarding process, both virtually and onsite.
- Proficient in SuccessFactors for managing requisitions, candidate flow, and onboarding activities.
- Led bulk hiring via HackerEarth, onboarding 40+ junior to mid-level engineers and organizing coding-based hiring events.
Assistant Manager - Recruitment
ALTEN Calsoft Labs
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Led end-to-end recruitment across a wide spectrum of technical and non-technical roles, including IT Security, Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps, Big Data, Data Science, UI/UX, Mobile (Android, iOS), Full Stack Development (.Net, Java), Infrastructure, Firmware, and leadership roles such as Architects and Program Managers.
- Managed a team of 5 recruiters, delegated daily priorities, conducted quality checks on submissions, and ensured accurate interview tracking via client portals.
- Held weekly syncs with Hiring Managers and MSP Program Managers to drive accountability and update internal teams on hiring outcomes and next steps.
- Directed sourcing strategies across platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, internal databases (Job Diva), and assessment tools, ensuring timely identification of qualified candidates.
- Acted as the primary SPOC for client in terms aligning hiring priorities & forecast, candidate pipelines, budgets, interview coordination, and feedback management.
- Oversaw salary negotiations and offer finalization, ensuring alignment with approved budgets.
- Initiated background checks and pre-joining formalities.
- Coordinated onboarding activities between candidate & client.
- Clientele: EY, Twitter, Farmers Insurance, Juniper Networks, Cisco & VMware.
Recruitment Partner
Crowdstaffing
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Actively engaged in recruiting professionals skilled in technologies such as Java Developers, .Net Developers, ETL, Siebel CRM, Salesforce Developers, and QA professionals.
- Posted job listings and conducted talent sourcing across multiple job portals and LinkedIn platforms based on specific requirements.
- Took charge of screening and shortlisting candidates, conducting discussions regarding the positions, preparing comprehensive profile summaries for screened candidates, and subsequently presenting them to the account manager.
- Managed the scheduling of panel interviews via phone, video, and in-person formats.
- Conducted salary negotiations with selected candidates, gathered necessary documents such as pay slips and previous employment details.
- Coordinated with the background check team and onboarding team throughout the hiring process to ensure a smooth transition leading up to the estimated start date.
Sr. Recruitment Executive
Techlink Systems Inc
Bangalore
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Sales & Executive hiring for 2+ years: placed candidates on roles such as Business Development Managers, Sales Managers/Directors, industry-specific hunters & farmers, domain/vertical heads, Client Engagement Leaders, Client Partners/Directors, Practice Managers/Directors, VPs, and Delivery Heads.
- IT Hires: hired across different Software/Application Development technologies, Cloud, Digital, IoT, Big Data, SAP, Mobile, IT Security etc.
- Worked closely with BDMs to prioritize roles, screen candidates, negotiate offers, and ensure a smooth hiring process.
- Sourced active and passive talent via LinkedIn, using tailored InMail’s and client insights to engage top candidates.
- Involved in Account Management for HCL, TCS and Hexaware.
- Rebuilt PwC relationship by placing 8 Guidewire consultants from LinkedIn for one of their upcoming projects in Q1 2017.
- Contributed to many Account Breakers and helped in unleashing new categories with existing clients which helped the company expand their new retail business unit.
- Consistently maintained up to date and detailed records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accurate tracking of candidate pipelines, interview stages, and hiring statuses.
- Clientele: TCS, HCL, Hexaware, Capgemini, PWC and E&Y.
Recruiter
Employ Vision Inc
Bangalore
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Sourced on core IT software, applications & system development technologies on job boards, LinkedIn & internal database to identify potential candidates.
- Perform head hunting and passive searches on LinkedIn for executive roles like Program Directors, VP, AVPs from specific domain experience especially for TCS, Hexaware & Capgemini.
- Present job opportunities to qualified candidates, screen candidates to ensure their qualifications meet open positions.
- Schedule interviews, follow up with respective stakeholders on interview feedback & any changes or updates in requirements.
- Create & maintain weekly reports on targets, requirement status, submissions, interviews, offer to start discussing same with individual Account Managers.
- Clientele: Infosys, TCS, IBM & Cognizant.
Customer Support Officer
Mphasis
Bengaluru
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Resolved customer queries related to retail banking, including transactions, card payments, cheques, fund transfers, and account management.
- Assisted with interest and charge disputes, payment recalls, indemnities, loan and lease payments, and deferrals.
Educated customers on e-banking, telephone banking, credit products, and savings schemes. - Handled account upgrades, tax-related queries, loyalty rewards eligibility, and promoted revenue-generating services.
- Coordinated with onshore teams, and scheduled branch appointments.
Education
B.com -
Bangalore University
01.2011
Diploma in Commercial Practice -
GPW
01.2008
Skills
- End-to-End Talent Acquisition
- Client engagement
- Account Management
- Technical & Domain-Specific Hiring
- Executive & Leadership Hiring
- Stakeholder & Client Management
- Team leadership and mentorship
- ATS & Recruitment Tools
- Offer Management & Onboarding
- Niche Hiring Campaigns
Certification
- LinkedIn Recruiter Certification
- People Analytics
- Social Media Recruitment for HR Professionals
- Professional Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Recruitment
Aditi Consulting
10.2023 - Current
Sr. Staff Recruiter
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)
11.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Manager - Recruitment
ALTEN Calsoft Labs
08.2018 - 11.2021
Recruitment Partner
Crowdstaffing
11.2017 - 04.2018
Sr. Recruitment Executive
Techlink Systems Inc
01.2013 - 08.2017
Recruiter
Employ Vision Inc
08.2011 - 11.2012
Customer Support Officer
Mphasis
01.2009 - 08.2010
B.com -
Bangalore University
Diploma in Commercial Practice -
GPW
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