Simran Shaikh
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record, excelling in full-cycle recruitment and candidate assessment. Skilled in sourcing diverse talent and negotiating offers, I successfully closed critical roles while fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Committed to enhancing employer branding and driving organizational success through effective talent management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiting Specialist
Randstad Sourceright for Google
Bengaluru
08.2024 - Current
- Led hiring initiatives for Software Development Engineer roles, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Managed full-cycle technical recruitment processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Sourced candidates using LinkedIn, internal tools, and referrals to build diverse talent pools.
- Focused on diversity hiring practices and maintained KPI reporting for recruitment metrics.
- Collaborated with Google stakeholders to support team-building efforts and expedite role closures.
- Oversaw complete offer process, including negotiations, hiring committee approvals, and candidate communication.
- Successfully hired candidates from L3 to L5 levels, meeting organizational needs.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Zomentum
Bengaluru
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for tech and non-tech roles, closing 35 positions in 13 months.
- Designed hiring workflows while closing critical founding-team roles aligned with business needs.
- Maintained 96% joining ratio by presenting detailed hiring reports to leadership.
- Collaborated with CEO and stakeholders to develop comprehensive hiring strategies.
- Conducted thorough candidate assessments, promoting opportunities and fostering enthusiasm.
- Negotiated offers and facilitated onboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions.
- Cultivated organizational culture by prioritizing ethical standards and cultural fit in hiring.
- Oversaw entire HR life cycle from workforce planning to employee integration.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Kaseya
Bengaluru
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Hired for diverse positions, ranging from Account Executive to Sales Manager, Director of Sales Engineering, and Sales Enablement roles across NAM, EMEA, and APAC.
- Negotiated offers and facilitated HR discussions with prospective candidates.
- Worked directly with business leaders to address high-impact staffing needs.
- Met narrow hiring targets while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate assessments focusing on KPIs, revenue generation, and sales practices.
- Acknowledged as a top performer in one quarter for recruitment excellence.
Growth Recruiter
Yellow.ai
Bengaluru
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed global hiring for Singapore, UK, US, and LATAM across Inside Sales, Sales Ops, Finance, and G&A functions.
- Redesigned hiring strategies to enhance recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
- Drove hiring initiatives for Sales Development Representative roles in global markets with mentorship of 2-3 team members.
- Simultaneously recruited for G&A and finance roles under tight deadlines to build strong teams.
- Implemented ATS to streamline recruitment processes and improve candidate tracking.
- Led campus hiring efforts to source fresh talent while overseeing referral programs.
- Maintained a balanced workforce ratio of local and off-site employees during recruitment in US and APAC regions.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
PhonePe
Bengaluru
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed vendor relationships and hiring processes to optimize organizational efficiency.
- Developed dashboards for streamlined recruitment tracking and onboarding procedures.
- Maintained high joining and retention ratios through effective onboarding strategies.
- Conducted bulk sales hiring, facilitating high-volume interviews and offer rollouts while ensuring compliance.
Market Research Analyst Intern
HackerEarth
Bengaluru
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Generated B2B leads and created performance dashboards.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Specialisation
Dayananda Sagar College
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India01.2021
Bachelors in Commerce - Business Studies
PES University
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India01.2017
Skills
- Candidate assessment
- Sourcing strategies
- Offer negotiation
- Talent management
- Non-tech and tech recruitment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Employer branding
- Talent mapping
- Negotiation strategies
- Onboarding processes
- Full-cycle recruitment
Certification
HR and Recruitment, SHRM, 2022
Additional Details
+91 97-315-66060, + 91 953-845-8238
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Timeline
Recruiting Specialist
Randstad Sourceright for Google
08.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Zomentum
03.2023 - 05.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Kaseya
09.2022 - 03.2023
Growth Recruiter
Yellow.ai
05.2021 - 09.2022
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
PhonePe
09.2019 - 08.2020
Market Research Analyst Intern
HackerEarth
11.2017 - 02.2018
MBA - Human Resource Specialisation
Dayananda Sagar College
Bachelors in Commerce - Business Studies
PES University