Shagufta Afra
Senior Talent Acquisition
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Technical Recruiter | Talent Acquisition Specialist with 3+ years of experience delivering end-to-end recruitment across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and India. Proven expertise in hiring high-calibre professionals across IT, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Banking, Government, and Digital Transformation sectors. Experienced in executive search, stakeholder management, talent mapping, workforce planning, and AI-driven sourcing strategies. Successfully partnered with multinational organizations and Fortune 500 clients to recruit niche technology professionals across SAP, Salesforce, Cloud, Azure, DevOps, AI, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, Full Stack Development, and ERP domains. Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri Recruiter, Naukri Gulf, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Boolean Search, and AI-powered recruitment tools. Recognized for building strong talent pipelines, reducing hiring turnaround time, enhancing candidate experience, and consistently delivering quality hires in competitive markets.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Recruiter
Cigres Technologies
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered end-to-end Talent Acquisition for technical and engineering positions supporting Schneider Electric.
- Partnered with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop recruitment strategies.
- Conducted HR screening interviews and competency-based candidate assessments.
- Coordinated client interviews, panel discussions, and stakeholder meetings.
- Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri Recruiter, Boolean Search, X-Ray Search, and AI-powered sourcing tools to identify niche talent.
- Negotiated compensation, managed offer releases, documentation, and onboarding.
Global HR Recruiter
Future Focus Infotech
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed UAE, KSA, and GCC recruitment for clients including Kyndryl, Infosys, and AMPD.
- Specialized in technical hiring across Cloud, Infrastructure, SAP, Java, .NET, Data Engineering, AI, and Digital Transformation.
- Conducted requirement gathering meetings with hiring managers and business stakeholders.
- Coordinated client review meetings and interview feedback sessions.
- Managed client expectations and recruitment progress throughout the hiring lifecycle.
- Conducted HR screening interviews to assess candidates' technical skills, communication, experience, and cultural fit.
- Handled executive search, stakeholder management, interview coordination, and offer closure using Naukri Gulf and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Sundus Global
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment for UAE Government, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT clients.
- Negotiated compensation packages in alignment with client budgets and candidate expectations.
- Recruited for ADNOC, DEWA, Tabreed, Halcon, Emirates Steel Arkan, Tubacex, Silal, and Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company.
- Managed talent mapping, headhunting, passive sourcing, and onboarding across UAE, KSA, and Bahrain.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Aim Plus Staffing Solutions
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed C2H and permanent hiring for 8–15+ years experienced professionals.
- Recruited across Salesforce, SAP, Java, .NET, Azure DevOps, Full Stack, QA, and Cloud technologies.
- Used LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Boolean Search, and AI sourcing for niche hiring for HCLTech, Cognizant, Infosys, Microchip Technology, and E4 Software.
Junior IT Recruiter
Joules to Watts
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported IT recruitment for DXC Technology, Capgemini, NEC, CME, WSP, and Microland.
- Handled resume sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, and candidate follow-up.
- Maintained recruitment trackers and daily coordination to ensure timely closure.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Global Supply Chain Management
Pondicherry Central University | Joseph University
01-2025
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance & Human Resources
Bangalore City University | GRV Business Management Academy
01-2022
Skills
Global Talent Acquisition / Stakeholder Management
End-to-End Recruitment
Client Relationship Management
Workforce Planning / HR Screening / AI Recruitment
Interview Coordination
Offer Negotiation
Recruitment Analytics
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed recruitment for 13+ domestic and international clients.
- Delivered recruitment across India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
- Recruited professionals across AI, Cloud, SAP, Salesforce, Java, Azure, DevOps, Data Engineering, ERP, and Cybersecurity.
- Delivered an average of 3–4 successful hires per month across technical and non-technical roles.
- Maintained an 80% offer acceptance ratio through proactive candidate engagement.
- Built strong talent pipelines through executive search, headhunting, and AI-assisted sourcing.
- Supported hiring for multinational organizations and government entities across the GCC.
- Managed complete recruitment lifecycle from requirement gathering to successful onboarding.
- Conducted requirement gathering meetings with hiring managers and clients.
- Presented shortlisted candidates during client review meetings.
- Coordinated interview feedback sessions with stakeholders.
- Managed client expectations throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Certification
Naukri Certified Recruiter
DOMAIN EXPERTISE
- Information Technology / Digital Transformation
- Engineering / Oil & Gas / Manufacturing / Banking & Financial Services
- Telecommunications
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter
Cigres Technologies
02.2026 - Current
Global HR Recruiter
Future Focus Infotech
08.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Technical Recruiter
Sundus Global
09.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Technical Recruiter
Aim Plus Staffing Solutions
03.2023 - 07.2023
Junior IT Recruiter
Joules to Watts
05.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance & Human Resources
Bangalore City University | GRV Business Management Academy
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Global Supply Chain Management
Pondicherry Central University | Joseph University