Nikila Belle

Merge is an API-first fintech that helps global businesses collect, hold, and move money globally across multiple currencies via an API platform.

• Spearheaded the hiring for engineering roles in Bangalore, and global non-technical roles across the UK and Paris.
• Built the hiring function from the ground up, establishing processes and frameworks for end-to-end recruitment.
• Collaborated with recruitment agencies to streamline hiring processes for engineering and product roles, resulting in a faster time-to-hire and improved candidate quality.
• Developed and implemented the employee handbook and onboarding processes.
• Onboarded and managed vendor relationships for employee equipment, including laptops, ensuring timely procurement.
• Renewed and negotiated agreements with co-working space to support company expansion.

slice is the super financial app for India - integration of banking, lending, insurance, trading, commerce together in one place.

• Built the Product, Engineering, and Decentralized Engineering teams in Slice HQ Bangalore, comprising 70+ hires.
• Led the BizOps (COO team) hiring at slice, playing a crucial role in driving the strategy and growth of the organization.
• Eliminated the dependency on external agencies, achieving 100% in-house closures for verticals.
• Spearheaded the TA incentive program, resulting in increased retention and employee satisfaction.
• Managed and mentored a team of 2, contributing to their professional growth and development.
• Actively involved in campus hiring, salary benchmarking, referral programs, diversity and inclusion hiring, and process improvement.
• Recognized as the MVP of the quarter multiple times.

Traveloka is a technology company based in Jakarta, one of Indonesia's four 'unicorn' startups.

• Scaled up hiring in the India office, hiring close to 80 Engineers, contributing to the company's expansion and success in the region.
• Owned the hiring requirements for the Financial Services Business Unit in SG and ID, ensuring the team had the right talent to achieve its goals.
• Increased in-house hiring by 60%, reducing recruitment costs and improving team cohesion.
• Responsible for end-to-end recruitment cycle in India, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process.
• Solely responsible for campus hiring, attracting top talent from leading universities.
• Helped in migrating processes from Smart Recruiters to Greenhouse, improving efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment process.
• Received the highest performance rating in every appraisal.

• Worked closely with clients to understand their business and hiring needs, developing customized recruitment strategies.
• Organized Hiring Challenges and Hackathons, attracting top talent and building the company's brand.
• Achieved the highest NPS within the team from both clients and candidates, demonstrating exceptional customer service and satisfaction.

Partnered with multiple companies for various positions, ranging from mid-level to topmost positions across various domains, demonstrating versatility and adaptability.