Anuja Pawar

About Anuja Pawar

Strategic Talent Partner | Tech Hiring | Leadership Recruitment | AI-Driven Talent AcquisitionI help high-growth tech companies build world-class teams through strategic, data-led, and tech-enabled hiring.With over 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, I’ve scaled engineering and leadership teams across domains like Cloud, Distributed Systems, AI/ML, Embedded Systems, Security, IoT, and Product Management. I have had the privilege to work with companies like Druva, Espressif Systems, Globant, CLSA, and Zenith, delivering on critical and niche hiring mandates that directly impact business growth.I specialize in:* Leadership hiring * Campus-to-senior level hiring from IITs, NITs, and BITS and others * Strategic sourcing using platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and niche forums* Employer branding, interviewer enablement, and candidate experience optimizationI am passionate about automation and efficiency. I continuously explore ways to work smarter using AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva, and automation features in ATS. Whether it\'s automating sourcing workflows, personalizing outreach, or improving recruiter productivity, I enjoy building systems that scale.I approach sourcing like a detective—always curious, persistent, and creative. I love finding hidden talent using Boolean strings, X-ray searches, and untapped communities beyond traditional platforms.Beyond recruiting, I am active on social media, especially around travel and lifestyle content. I enjoy sharing snippets from places I explore and the food I try. I thrive on mentoring recruiters, driving referrals, and building systems that scale. And yes, I am still that talkative, creative soul who loves classical dance, local food trails, and nurturing a balcony full of plants.

Experience

1. Recruiting Manager

   Druva

   Jul 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

Education

• Ahilya Devi High School

  10th

  1997 — 2002

• MES' Institute of Management & Career Courses (IMCC)

  MPM, Human Resource Management

  2008 — 2010

• N.M.V

  12th, Science

  2002 — 2004

• Arena Multimedia

  Diploma in Animation, Animation

  2004 — 2006

• Maharashtra Education Society's Garware College of Commerce, Karve Road, Pune-411004.

  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Management
• Negotiation
• Onboarding
• Recruiting
• Team Management
• Interviews
• Talent Management
• Headhunting
• Sourcing
• Screening
• Vendor Management
• Client Management
• Recruitments
• Technical Recruiting
• • Head Hunting
• Hardcore IT Recruitment
• Boolean Searching
• IT Recruitment
• Screening Resumes
• Technology Recruitment
• Human Resources
• Crm
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition