Purva Shinde
Pune
Summary
- Having around 11 years of experience handling the complete recruiting cycle, such as sourcing, screening, contacting, confirming, interviewing, and placing qualified candidates across Tech and Non-Tech domains.
- Currently working as a Talent Acquisition Partner with Zendesk India Pvt Ltd
- Experienced with more than 4 years in Global Hiring (US, Singapore, Australia)
- Efficiency and expertise in sourcing candidates through Job portals, Internal Database, Social Networking sites, and Referrals.
- Experienced in sourcing candidates for different Skill Sets like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, CloudOps, SRE, DevEx, Manual and Automation Testing, Java, .Net, UI/UX, Database Engineer, System Engineers, Desktop Support Engineers, Python developer, Splunk developers, DevOps Engineer, BI Analytics, Content Analyst, Financial Analyst
- Domains worked in Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, Automotive, Fleet Management, Semiconductor, Software Product Engineering, and Energy.
- Hiring candidates from Tier I colleges/universities like IITs, NIITs, BITS, etc.
- Experienced working on Job Portals like LinkedIn, Naukri, Dice, Monster, and Indeed.
- Experienced in sourcing candidates through LinkedIn, and GitHub (Beginner).
- Experience in creating a strategic messaging cadence for effective outreach.
- Good Communication skills and ability to adapt and deal with situations with great ease.
- Talent acquisition professional with a focus on sourcing top-tier candidates, managing end-to-end recruitment processes, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Adept at leveraging various recruitment strategies and tools to attract and retain diverse talent while ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Valid Singapore Visa until March 2026
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Zendesk
03.2025 - Current
- Served as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams by providing guidance on role requirements, interviewing tips, and career development opportunities.
- Improved candidate retention rates by implementing thorough pre-screening procedures and conducting in-depth reference checks.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance.
- Extensive experience working on Workday, GoodTime, Okta, Talent Insights, Slack.
- Enhanced employer brand by creating targeted social media campaigns, resulting in increased candidate engagement and interest.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of recruitment tools and channels, making data-driven recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
- Facilitated ongoing communication with candidates throughout the entire hiring process, ensuring transparency and professionalism at every touchpoint.
- Trained hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and selection techniques, increasing overall effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
- Streamlined the talent acquisition process by implementing an applicant tracking system and improving candidate experience.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives within the talent acquisition team, promoting an inclusive work environment for all employees.
- Established a robust talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, and proactive outreach efforts.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to align talent needs with organisational growth goals, ensuring a proactive approach to workforce planning.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Pre-screened resumes before sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- https://www.zendesk.com/in/#georedirect
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
AlphaSense
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: AlphaSense is a market intelligence and search platform that uses AI to provide insights from a wide range of public and private content for better business decisions
- Https://www.alpha-sense.com/
- Manage the full cycle of the talent acquisition cycle including but not limited to talent sourcing, assessment, selection, offer process management, onboarding, and exit proceedings
- Has exposure to diversity hiring, capabilities to help reduce the time to hire and improve the overall efficiency of hiring
- Handled the entire hiring process for the business operations team
- Mentoring/training associates and evaluating their performance
- Worked on GTM roles for the Singapore location
- Extensive experience working on Greenhouse, Workday, Gem, Okta, Brighthire, Talent Insights, Slack, TalentWall, Aon Radford Data, DocuSign
- Multiple stakeholder management with Hiring Managers based in the USA, UK, Finland, and India
- Negotiating salary/offer discussion with breakups and ESOP's
- Weekly/Monthly reporting and ensuring the OKRs/KRAs are met
- The hiring portfolio includes: AI/ML Engineers/Managers, Generative AI (GenAI), Cloud/DevOps, Java Fullstack, Automation QA, SRE, DevEx, Java Backend, Python, Vector Search, Search AI, BI Analytics, Content Analyst, Financial Analyst, SDR, Annotation and leadership roles
- AlphaSense is a market intelligence and search platform that uses AI to provide insights from a wide range of public and private content for better business decisions
- Https://www.alpha-sense.com/
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Braves Technologies, LLC
05.2014 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Braves Technologies, LLC is a company that specializes in providing technology solutions
- Https://www.bravestechnologies.com/
- To manage the full recruitment cycle from sourcing to selection at junior, middle, and senior level profiles
- Understanding the hiring needs and serving the right fit
- Carrying out the screening & selection process
- Technical pre-screening, phone screening, and interviews
- Building a strong candidate database across critical skill sets and cross-functional experiences
- Constants follow up with hiring managers and candidates to build healthy relationships
- Scheduling and coordinating interviews (India/USA)
- Speaking to candidates regarding their requirements, interest, availability, pay rates, relocations, and technical skills
- Handling recruitment in the Engineering and IT field
- Creating a pool of potentially suitable candidates from all the possible sources
- Interacting with the hiring managers to get the shortlisting of shared profiles and interview schedules for short-listed candidates & being in touch with candidates till their onboarding
- Braves Technologies, LLC is a company that specializes in providing technology solutions
- Https://www.bravestechnologies.com/
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Pune University
06-2014
B. Tech - IT
IETE
Delhi2012
Skills
- Talent assessment
- Technical recruiting
- Social media hiring strategies
- CV screening
- Interview techniques
- Talent scouting
- Strategic planning
- Diversity awareness
- Employee engagement
- Leadership excellence
- Decision making
- Offer negotiation
- Social media recruiting
- Passive candidate engagement
- Interview coordination
- Applicant tracking
- Talent pool management
Certification
- DevSkiller - Tech Recruitment Certified, 09/2024
- Hirist-tech-recruitment-certification, 09/2024
- RecruitingMonk - Sourcing Master Class, 12/2022
Projects
India Project: Candidate Experience/ Recruiter Touchpoints
India Project: Day1 Experience / Onboarding
Global Project: Hiring Manager Survey
Global Project: Setting up interviews for success
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Zendesk
03.2025 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
AlphaSense
01.2022 - 11.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Braves Technologies, LLC
05.2014 - 12.2021
B. Tech - IT
IETE
MBA - Human Resources
Pune University