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@sandradevan

Results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with 2+ years of end-to-end HR experience across high-growth startup and corporate environments.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic HR role that fosters growth and innovation.

I am a Talent Acquisition Specialist with experience in end-to-end recruitment across B2B SaaS, media, campus, and enterprise IT environments. Currently at Pepagora, a B2B SaaS product company, where I have built 40% of the organisation's workforce from scratch — hiring across 20+ role types spanning Product, Engineering, UX, DevOps, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.

I started my career at Ford Motors as an Operations Analyst, where I was promoted to Subject Matter Expert within the tenure. This background in data, process design, and automation gives me a stronger analytical lens than most HR professionals — I approach hiring with dashboards, metrics, and structured workflows rather than gut feel.

My key strengths are high-volume hiring, leadership and technical role hiring, campus recruitment, and building HR processes from the ground up. I have hired niche profiles including Apache OFBiz Developers, QA Automation Engineers, Sr DevOps Engineers, UX Researchers, and PPC Specialists. I consistently maintain a 14-day average time-to-hire and 80% offer acceptance rate.

I hold an MBA in HR and Business Analytics from IFIM Business School, Bangalore, and I am passionate about using data to make hiring faster, smarter, and more predictable.

I am open to Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partner, and People Operations roles — preferably in product, tech, or SaaS companies where hiring quality directly impacts business growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Current

Pepagora

May 2025 - Present (11 months)

•Hired across 20+ role types spanning Product, Engineering, UX, Marketing, Sales, and Operations within a B2B SaaS environment - building 40% of the company's total workforce from the ground up

Recruitment Recruitment Strategy Campus Recruitment Campus Networks SOP Development Employer Branding

HR Recruiter Intern

Risah Careers

Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)

Sourced top talent from job portals like Naukri, LinkedIn, Hirist, and Indeed to meet client hiring needs. Conducted headhunting and talent mapping to identify potential candidates for niche roles.

Talent Sourcing Interview Coordination Naukri

International Business Consultant

X Culture

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)

Conducted competitive analysis and international market research to support business expansion strategies. Collaborated with a global virtual team to manage project deliverables and ensure alignment with client expectations.

Competitive Analysis Market Research Business Expansion Collaboration

HR Intern

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (1 month)

Collaborated with hiring managers to post job openings, review resumes, coordinate interviews, and communicate with candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment process. Maintained and updated employee records using HRIS systems like Flamingo.

Recruitment HRIS Onboarding Power BI Data Analysis

Chief Corporate Partnership Officer

Kanyathon

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 (4 months)

Directed a high-performing team of 15 members to improve lead conversion strategies, resulting in a significant increase in conversion rates. Organized and executed large-scale events with a total footfall of 5,000+ attendees, maintaining operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

Team Leadership Lead Conversion Business Development Event Management Stakeholder Engagement

Operations Analyst

Ford Motors Pvt Ltd

Feb 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Successfully implemented scheduling strategies that resulted in a 20% increase in team productivity. Automated 60% of tasks through RPA BOT implementation and Macros, reducing manual workload and enhancing productivity by 40%.

Strategic Planning Productivity SLA Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IFIM College

Master of Business Administration, Human Resource and Business Analytics

Grade: 7.8 CGPA

Activities and societies: Chief Organizing lead at HR Club EupHRasia IFIM College

Pursued an MBA with a specialization in Human Resources and Business Analytics. Focused on leveraging analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to drive impactful human resource initiatives.

CMS College of Science and Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance

Grade: 7.9 CGPA

Activities and societies: Conducted Commerce Forums; Elected as Treasurer of CMS college of Science and Commerce and Placement Coordinator of B.Com Department

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Accounting and Finance. Gained foundational knowledge in financial principles and accounting practices.