Niharika Tyagi
Gurugram
Summary
Campus Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 5 years of experience driving end-to-end university hiring, employer branding, and early-career program management. Proven track record of delivering high-quality interns and full-time campus hires, strengthening campus partnerships, and optimizing hiring processes using data-driven insights. Skilled in stakeholder management, workforce planning, and creating exceptional candidate experiences across tech and non-tech hiring.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
American Express
Gurugram
05.2022 - Current
- Drove campus hiring strategy for internships and full-time roles across India, achieving [X%] of annual targets.
- Built annual workforce plans with leaders across [X] business units.
- Led hiring across [X] B-Schools and [X] Engineering campuses with [X%] SLA compliance.
- Strengthened relations with [X+] universities, securing priority slots and boosting brand visibility.
- Executed competitions, workshops, talks, and digital campaigns engaging [X+] students.
- Filled [X+] tech & non-tech roles with optimized campus sourcing.
- Created hiring dashboards improving visibility into funnels, campus performance, and ROI.
- Delivered smooth onboarding for [X] interns/FT hires, including mentor–buddy and engagement.
- Supported compensation redesign, apprentice program rollout, and new tool adoption.
- Ensured strong governance and process compliance across all hiring stages.
- Managed multiple high-volume cycles with [X%] candidate experience scores.
- Global leader in payments, credit, and financial services for individuals and businesses
Talent Acquisition Intern
EY
Gurugram
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Partnered with hiring leaders to curate effective job descriptions and a diverse talent pipeline for the SaT LOB.
- Sourcing (Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter), pre-employment screening, recruitment metrics, interview scheduling, and offer.
Human Capital Intern
Optum
Gurugram
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted market research and benchmarking across more than 10 competitors for skill-based pay.
- Analyzed market trends on rewards and recognition practices, and engagement interventions for technology hires.
Embedded Software Developer
Secure Meters Limited
Udaipur
07.2017 - 08.2019
Education
Post Graduate Diploma (MBA) - Global Business Operations (GBO)
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
Delhi, India05.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communications Engineering
Dehradun Institute of Technology (DIT)
Dehradun, India06.2017
Skills
- Campus and university recruitment
- Employer branding
- Stakeholder engagement
- Program management
- Data analysis and insights
Accomplishments
- Amex Blue Reward: Recognized for metrics governance, reporting, and demand tracking.
- GTA AmExcellence Award: For contributions to global campus hiring projects.
- Selected for HR100under30 2024 by Jombay — an exclusive HR leadership cohort.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
American Express
05.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Intern
EY
09.2021 - 10.2021
Human Capital Intern
Optum
06.2021 - 08.2021
Embedded Software Developer
Secure Meters Limited
07.2017 - 08.2019
Post Graduate Diploma (MBA) - Global Business Operations (GBO)
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communications Engineering
Dehradun Institute of Technology (DIT)