Harleen K Chadha

About Harleen K Chadha

With a background in Sociology and Literature and over 9 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, I specialize in building high-performing teams for Tech and AdTech companies. My hiring expertise spans across Digital Advertising, Sales (Advertiser & Publisher), Client Services, Ad Operations, Trading, Analytics, Product, Finance, Creative, L&D, Software Engineer, Data Engineer,Quality Assurance, and Consulting roles—across all levels, with a strong focus on leadership hiring.I’ve worked with global companies like Sphera, The Trade Desk, Criteo, and Essence (GroupM), developing and executing tailored recruitment strategies. My experience covers hiring across India and APAC regions, including Singapore, Jakarta, and Australia.At Sphera (a Blackstone-backed company), I completed a 6-month contract (ended in May 2025), hiring for both tech and non-tech roles such as Project Management, Program Management, Sales, Software Quality Engineering, and Consulting (ESG & LCA). I partnered with global stakeholders to streamline processes, enhance candidate experience, and reduce time-to-hire across India and Australia.Currently, I’m working as a freelance HR with an AdTech startup, responsible for both end-to-end hiring and setting up HR operations. My role includes: Hiring for tech and non-tech roles such as Account Management, Software Engineer, Data Engineer and Ad Operations (across levels) Leading campus hiring initiatives to build a strong early-career talent pipeline Setting up HR operations from scratch, including policy creation, employee handbook, leave policies, appraisal frameworks, structured performance reviews and annual holiday calendars Implementing and integrating Keka (HRIS) for end-to-end employee management Acting as an HR Business Partner, driving engagement, feedback sessions, and operational improvementsI’m passionate about candidate experience, employer branding, and creating scalable, inclusive recruitment systems. Whether it’s setting up hiring from the ground up or bringing structure to a growing team, I bring a blend of strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making. I am open to full-time opportunities in Talent Acquisition / Senior Recruiter / TA Lead roles within Tech or AdTech companies—ready to contribute, collaborate, and build strong, diverse teams globally.Let’s connect if you\'re looking for a recruiter who combines people-first thinking with strategic hiring execution, strong stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of global tech and AdTech talent markets.

Experience

1. Talent Partner

   Adsremedy

   May 2025 — Present

   At Adsremedy, we are revolutionizing the digital advertising landscape with cutting-edge AdTech solutions. Our services span Programmatic Advertising, Campaign Optimization, Advanced Analytics, and Cross-Platform Campaigns, with expertise in In-App, CTV, and DOOH advertising. Our mission is to empower businesses to connect with audiences and drive measurable results.In my role as a Freelance HR, I manage end-to-end hiring and HR operations setup. My role includes- Driving full-cycle recruitment for Tech and Non-Tech roles including Account Management, Software Engineering, Data Engineering and Ad Operations across levels-Leading campus hiring initiatives to build a strong early-career talent pipeline-Setting up HR operations from scratch, covering policy creation, employee handbooks, leave policies, appraisal frameworks, performance reviews, and annual holiday calendars-Implementing and integrating Keka (HRIS) for seamless employee lifecycle management-Acting as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) to foster engagement, conduct feedback sessions, and implement process improvements

Education

• Jamia Millia Islamia

  Master's degree, Sociology

  2014 — 2016

• Jesus and Mary College (JMC), Delhi

  Bachelor's degree, English Literature

  2009 — 2012

• Delhi University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), English Literature

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Business Analysis
• Team Management
• Project Management
• Screening
• Employee Engagement
• Sourcing
• Performance Management
• Client Interfacing Skills
• Management