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Nidhi Agarwal

Nidhi Agarwal

Talent Acquisition
Bengaluru

Summary

A results-driven Talent Acquisition leader with a passion for building high-performing teams of top-tier engineering and product talent. Experienced in fast-paced recruiting, talent strategy, leadership hiring, and candidate experience. Adept at scaling talent acquisition efforts, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving diversity and inclusion initiatives in fast-growing companies.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Talent Acquisition

ThoughtSpot
5 2024 - Current
  • Led global talent acquisition for engineering, product, and technical teams at a fast-growing cloud analytics company
  • Partnered with leadership to align talent strategies with business goals, including headcount planning and resource allocation
  • Executed recruitment strategies to meet both long-term needs and immediate hiring demands, ensuring growth and continuity
  • Drove executive-level hiring, building diverse, high-impact teams

New Initiatives

  • Led employer branding efforts to attract top talent
  • Served as Workday SPOC
  • Championed DEI initiatives, fostering a diverse talent pipeline across engineering and Product

Global Talent Acquisition Lead

ThoughtSpot
02.2021 - 04.2024
  • Successfully led hiring efforts across 5+ global regions, ensuring a consistent talent pipeline.
  • Delivered 70% growth in the engineering and product teams over 3 years.
  • Optimized recruitment processes, reducing average time-to-hire by 30% while remaining a hands-on recruiter involved in sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiations.

Senior Technical Recruiter

ThoughtSpot
08.2019 - 02.2021
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for key technical roles in engineering and product teams
  • Built strong relationships with hiring managers to identify top candidates and meet company goals
  • Drove end-to-end recruitment for difficult-to-fill roles, leveraging advanced sourcing techniques
  • Increased candidate conversion rates by refining candidate engagement and interview processes
  • High-growth, cloud-based analytics company

Technical Recruiter

ThoughtSpot
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Company Overview: High-growth, cloud-based analytics company
  • Led recruitment efforts for engineers and technical leaders, focusing on sourcing, screening, and closing roles
  • Expanded talent networks and engaged passive candidates through strategic outreach and targeted campaigns
  • Contributed to a 30% increase in successful hires within 12 months by improving sourcing methods and reducing time-to-fill
  • High-growth, cloud-based analytics company

Talent Acquisition Specialist

InterviewBit
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • End-to-end ownership of recruitment for start-ups, fintech, e-commerce, and large enterprises
  • Partnered with business leaders to gather requirements, create tailored recruitment strategies, and source top candidates
  • Led full recruitment cycles for product and technical teams, successfully placing key hires across various domains
  • Managed client relationships, providing strategic guidance and ensuring high-quality hiring outcomes

Senior Consultant

Spectrum Talent Management
06.2015 - 12.2016
  • Conducted full-cycle recruitment and client management for technology roles including Software Engineers, Architects, and Engineering Managers
  • Worked closely with clients to understand business needs and deliver high-caliber talent across multiple technology stacks
  • Participated in data creation and management for talent acquisition processes
  • Delivered impactful presentations to clients and candidates, highlighting business and career growth opportunities

Education

B.Tech - CSE

ICFAI
Dehradun, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Leadership Hiring

Offer Negotiation

Marker Intelligence

Social Media Recruiting

Accomplishments

  • Successfully scaled teams from 0 to 500, driving recruitment strategy for diverse functions.
  • Founding member in Thoughtspot India, instrumental in building foundational talent pipelines and processes.
  • Established a Machine Learning team from scratch, ensuring alignment with cutting-edge tech goals.
  • Delivered impactful hiring across junior to leadership roles in engineering, product, and design, meeting critical organizational needs.

Timeline

Global Talent Acquisition Lead

ThoughtSpot
02.2021 - 04.2024

Senior Technical Recruiter

ThoughtSpot
08.2019 - 02.2021

Technical Recruiter

ThoughtSpot
09.2018 - 09.2019

Talent Acquisition Specialist

InterviewBit
05.2017 - 09.2018

Senior Consultant

Spectrum Talent Management
06.2015 - 12.2016

B.Tech - CSE

ICFAI
04.2001 -

Principal Talent Acquisition

ThoughtSpot
5 2024 - Current
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