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Karuna Belligatti

@karunabelligatti

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in scaling tech teams.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values strategic hiring and fosters growth opportunities.

I am a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 6 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, particularly in scaling technology teams for high-growth startups. My journey has been marked by a proven track record in leading hiring strategies, restructuring teams, and building strong partnerships with stakeholders. I excel in delivering high-quality talent across diverse engineering functions, ensuring alignment with business goals.

At Squadcast, I played a pivotal role in transforming the engineering team, growing it from 5 to over 25 engineers. This growth not only accelerated product development but also contributed to our successful acquisition by SolarWinds. I have successfully managed both full-time and contract tech hiring, optimizing recruitment processes and enhancing candidate experiences. My expertise extends to campus hiring and employer branding, where I have launched impactful programs that positioned our company as a top choice among engineering graduates.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Talent Partner

Squadcast

Apr 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 11 months)

As a Senior Talent Partner, I led the recruitment strategy for engineering teams, scaling from 5 to over 25 engineers. I managed end-to-end hiring processes, vendor relationships, and implemented campus hiring programs, significantly enhancing talent acquisition and organizational growth.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Strategy Vendor Management Campus Hiring Data Analysis Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Employer Branding

Technical Recruiter

Squadcast

Jul 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 9 months)

In my role as a Technical Recruiter, I focused on contract hiring for tech roles, built partnerships with engineering leaders, and optimized recruitment processes. I also maintained hiring dashboards and managed the ATS to ensure data integrity.

Technical Recruitment Contract Hiring ATS Data Reporting Stakeholder Engagement Performance Tracking Team Collaboration

Team Lead – Recruitment

Anzy Careers

Oct 2020 - Jul 2021 (9 months)

As Team Lead, I drove recruitment for high-growth startups, closing over 200 roles across various functions. I mentored a team of recruiters and developed sourcing strategies to enhance candidate quality and experience.

Team Leadership Recruitment Strategy Sourcing Performance Tracking Stakeholder Management Talent Sourcing Data Analysis Mentorship

Senior Recruitment Specialist

Anzy Careers

Nov 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 8 months)

In this role, I acted as an advisor to startups, successfully closing tech leadership and mid-level roles. I utilized various sourcing channels and maintained high offer-to-join ratios through effective candidate engagement.

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Data Reporting Team Collaboration Performance Metrics Stakeholder Engagement