Nitish Shrivastava
Talent Acquisition
Austin,Texas
Summary
Strategic talent acquisition leader with 15+ years of experience building and leading high-performance teams in the technology industry. Proven ability to scale organizations, optimize recruitment processes, and develop innovative talent strategies across global multicultural environments. Recognized for seamless collaboration with C-level executives and a unique ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, effectively driving success both as a team leader and a dedicated individual contributor. Successfully scaled recruitment operations, reducing time-to-hire by 20% and increasing candidate quality by 30%. Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Global Talent Acquisition Leader
Infinitum
1 2023 - Current
- Led the Talent Acquisition team through the rapidly evolving talent landscape
- Partnered with CFO and CPO to develop strategic workforce planning initiatives aligned with company growth goals
- Implemented innovative strategies to scale Infinitum's talent pool, increasing it by 25%
- Reduced average time-to-hire from 145 days to 42 days
- Enhanced recruitment operations, achieving a streamlined hiring cycle and improved candidate fit
- Mentored recruitment team, increasing staQ retention and job satisfaction through supportive leadership
- ATS Implementation Expertise: Spearheaded the deployment of Greenhouse, enhancing recruitment eQiciency and process transparency.
Talent Acquisition Leader
Helix Human Capital
02.2021 - Current
- Led talent acquisition strategies, addressing clients' human capital challenges
- Mentored junior recruiters, fostering a collaborative team environment
- Boosted recruitment eQicacy by refining talent sourcing methods
- Enhanced hiring accuracy through rigorous candidate evaluation protocols
- Client Support: Worked with multiple clients, supporting their full-cycle recruitment at Silicon Labs, Databricks, Marcus Technology, Medly pharma and The Linux Foundation.
Talent Advisor
Reddit Inc.
San Francisco, CA
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Spearheaded the expansion of the security team, enhancing department capabilities
- Collaborated with the CISO on strategic hiring decisions
- Developed data-driven recruitment metrics, improving talent-matching accuracy by 25%
- Played a key role in due diligence for Reddit's IPO, ensuring compliance and optimizing hiring processes
- ATS Implementation Expertise: Led the deployment of the Greenhouse, improving recruitment process transparency.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Global Director of Talent
Magnitude Software - Insight Software
09.2016 - 02.2021
- Directed the global Talent Acquisition function, formulating and executing comprehensive strategies
- Managed seven major acquisitions, overseeing all pre-due diligence and post-merger integrations
- Led talent development initiatives, mentoring high-potential associates
- Standardized global staQing processes, establishing consistent recruitment practices
- Oversaw rapid team expansion, growing the global workforce from 120 to 700 employees within four years
- Enhanced employment branding, diversity initiatives, and university relations
- ATS Implementation Expertise: Implemented ICIMS and Jobvite, significantly enhancing recruitment eQiciency and process transparency.
Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist
Xperi (Asia, Europe)
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for senior-level roles, from sourcing to closing candidates
- Successfully executed comprehensive talent strategies, enhancing recruitment processes
- Conducted extensive trainings globally to upskill recruiters using technology and social media
- Implemented innovative sourcing techniques and cutting-edge recruitment technologies
- Improved hiring quality and boosted recruitment eQicacy through refined sourcing methods.
Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist
eBay (India, China, Japan, Singapore)
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for senior-level roles, from sourcing to closing candidates
- Successfully executed comprehensive talent strategies, enhancing recruitment processes
- Conducted extensive trainings globally to upskill recruiters using technology and social media
- Implemented innovative sourcing techniques and cutting-edge recruitment technologies
- Improved hiring quality and boosted recruitment eQicacy through refined sourcing methods.
Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist
PayPal (China, Japan, Singapore, India)
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for senior-level roles, from sourcing to closing candidates
- Successfully executed comprehensive talent strategies, enhancing recruitment processes
- Conducted extensive trainings globally to upskill recruiters using technology and social media
- Implemented innovative sourcing techniques and cutting-edge recruitment technologies
- Improved hiring quality and boosted recruitment eQicacy through refined sourcing methods.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech Computer Science -
01.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Strategic Leadership & Planning: Talent Acquisition, Talent Forecasting, Data-driven Approaches
undefinedCertification
Strategic Human Resources (SHRM ID: AW 1ImakGQd-cva5h1HPXg9ZXGar)
Accomplishments
- Developed and executed global talent acquisition strategies, increasing candidate quality by 30%.
- Implemented innovative recruitment metrics, reducing time-to-hire by 71% (from 145 days to 42 days).
- Successfully scaled recruitment operations across multiple regions, including North America, EMEA, and APAC.
- Led high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Enhanced employer branding and diversity initiatives, positioning organizations as employers of choice.
- Established and maintained robust relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders.
- ATS Implementation Expertise: Spearheaded the successful implementation of leading Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) across multiple organizations, including Greenhouse at Infinitum, GOVOS, and Reddit, as well as ICIMS and Jobvite at Magnitude Software.
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Talent Acquisition Leader - Helix Human Capital
02.2021 - Current
Talent Advisor - Reddit Inc.
02.2021 - 12.2021
Global Director of Talent - Magnitude Software - Insight Software
09.2016 - 02.2021
Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist - Xperi (Asia, Europe)
11.2014 - 11.2016
Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist - eBay (India, China, Japan, Singapore)
04.2013 - 11.2014
Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist - PayPal (China, Japan, Singapore, India)
04.2012 - 04.2013
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University - Bachelor of Technology - BTech Computer Science,
01.2004 - 05.2008
Global Talent Acquisition Leader - Infinitum
1 2023 - Current
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