Nikhil Fernandes
Principal Recruiter - R&D
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Results-driven Leadership Hiring Specialist with 8.6+ years of experience recruiting C-suite, VP, and Director-level talent for global tech firms (Atlassian, MFine) and high-growth startups. Proven ability to: Build diverse leadership pipelines through strategic sourcing (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut). Partner with CEOs, CTOs, and Heads of TA to align hiring with business vision. Drive DEI initiatives, ensuring 30%+ diverse slates for senior roles. Optimize hiring metrics with data-driven strategies and employer branding. Offering proactive attitude and readiness to excel in recruitment, showcasing genuine interest in learning and growing within this field. Brings understanding of human resources principles and familiarity with candidate evaluation, enabling effective communication and candidate engagement. Ready to use and develop relationship-building and organizational skills in role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Recruiter
Uniqode
Bangalore
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine specific needs, creating tailored job descriptions and interview guides for each position.
- Implemented innovative sourcing methods, utilizing social media platforms and networking events to engage top talent in the market.
- Coached candidates throughout the interview process, providing valuable feedback on resume preparation and interview techniques to improve their chances of success.
- Provided guidance and support to junior recruiters, fostering a team-oriented environment that encouraged professional growth and development.
- Evaluated current recruitment processes regularly, implementing necessary changes to enhance overall effectiveness.
- Assisted in the development of workforce planning strategies, collaborating with senior leadership to forecast future talent needs.
Talent Sourcer
Atlassian
Bangalore
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Atlassian is a global software company helping teams around the world unleash their potential
- We build tools that help teams collaborate, build, and create together
- With our 250,000+ customers and team of 10,000+ Atlassians, we are building the next generation of team collaboration and productivity software
- We believe the power of teams have the potential to change the world-one that is more open, authentic, and inclusive
- Responsible for building pipeline for Leadership positions in Product, Design and Engineering
- Working closely with the leaders across Product, Design and Engineering
- Worked on Mapping competitors and understanding their bands and Designations
- Organized Branding events in Design and Engineering
- Worked on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs
- Managing a team of 2 members
- Working on tracking sourcing tools and publishing a report every month
- Atlassian is a global software company helping teams around the world unleash their potential
- We build tools that help teams collaborate, build, and create together
- With our 250,000+ customers and team of 10,000+ Atlassians, we are building the next generation of team collaboration and productivity software
- We believe the power of teams have the potential to change the world-one that is more open, authentic, and inclusive
- Build active pipeline for open Roles which included a healthy mix of inclusive candidates
- Improved the output of Sourcing channels (Linkedin recruiter, Linkedin Insights, Seekout, instahyre)
Sr Lead Talent Acquisition
MFine
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: MFine aims to make your access to trusted healthcare simple, fast, and effective
- We believe in improving the overall health care delivery experience
- We intend to help you heal quicker and better without having to wait needlessly
- Responsible for end to end hiring of Product Management and Data Scientists
- Build team across Product Management, Data Science, Product Analyst, SDET etc
- Working closely with the CEO, CTO and Head of TA
- Successfully rolled out offers for Principal Product Manager, Lead Product Managers, Sr Data, Scientist, Lead SDET, Director Category etc
- Working on Employee Mapping and Employee Branding initiatives
- MFine aims to make your access to trusted healthcare simple, fast, and effective
- We believe in improving the overall health care delivery experience
- We intend to help you heal quicker and better without having to wait needlessly
- Successfully rolled out 8+ Product Manager offers
- Recognized by CTO
Sr Executive Talent Acquisition
PharmEasy
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: PharmEasy is - Pharmacy made Easy
- We are one of the largest pharmacy aggregators in India
- We help patients connect with local pharmacy stores and diagnostic centers in order to fulfil their extensive medical needs
- We believe that everyone should have access to good health
- Responsible for end to end hiring of Tech and Non roles in PharmEasy and Medlife
- Build team across Analytics, Big Data, Backend, Frontend, Marketing, Finance and Operation
- Responsible for weekly drive and closing of critical position
- Successfully rolled out offered for TL Front End, TL Big Data, Analytics Manager and Senior level hiring in Non tech
- PharmEasy is - Pharmacy made Easy
- We are one of the largest pharmacy aggregators in India
- We help patients connect with local pharmacy stores and diagnostic centers in order to fulfil their extensive medical needs
- We believe that everyone should have access to good health
- Successfully rolled out 180+ offers
- Awarded Star performer for 2019-2020
Executive Talent Acquisition
Rebel Foods (Formerly FAASOS)
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: Rebel Foods, formerly known as Faasos, is the world's largest chain of Online Restaurants
- About five years ago, in 2015, we realized that 70% of Faasos customers had never seen our stores, which is when we launched and eventually established a multi brand, cloud kitchen model in India
- Working on Tech and Non Tech positions
- Was part of the campus recruitment team
- Responsible for weekly drive and closing of critical position
- Involved in Vendor Management
- Worked closely with the Tech, Marketing and Finance teams
- Rebel Foods, formerly known as Faasos, is the world's largest chain of Online Restaurants
- About five years ago, in 2015, we realized that 70% of Faasos customers had never seen our stores, which is when we launched and eventually established a multi brand, cloud kitchen model in India
HR Junior Officer
HDFC Bank
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Conducting Recruitment, Mass Recruitment and Campus Recruitment PAN India Data Analysis of various reports
- Offer Processing for Finals and Summer Trainees PAN India
- Coordinating with the Vendors for Online Assignments and various reports
- Managing the Internal Job Watch In SAP
HR Trainee
TAJ Lands End
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Recruitment
- Carrying out the Salary process of 250 employees
- Administrational Work
- Employee Engagement activities
- Leave card Updating
- Contractor Bills Processing
- STAR Point Updates
- Exit Interview
- Assisting in the Head Count Report
Education
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
Mumbai 04.2001 - 01.2017
Skills
Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
Stakeholder Management & Hiring Strategy
Candidate Experience & Employer Branding
Data-Driven Decision Making & ATS Mastery
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Hiring
Executive & Leadership Hiring
Timeline
Principal Recruiter
Uniqode
03.2025 - Current
Talent Sourcer
Atlassian
08.2022 - 03.2025
Sr Lead Talent Acquisition
MFine
08.2021 - 07.2022
Sr Executive Talent Acquisition
PharmEasy
12.2018 - 08.2021
Executive Talent Acquisition
Rebel Foods (Formerly FAASOS)
10.2017 - 11.2018
HR Junior Officer
HDFC Bank
08.2016 - 10.2017
HR Trainee
TAJ Lands End
12.2015 - 07.2016
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
04.2001 - 01.2017
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