Kanika Arora

About Kanika Arora

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people\'s lives through recruitment is what truly drives me. I am dedicated to creating a positive and empowering experience for both candidates and employers, ensuring that the right person finds the right fit. Experienced HR professional with 12 years of experience in talent acquisition and management for high-growth tech startups in the Ad-tech and Mar-tech domains. Proficiencies include: • Building and expanding talent pipelines in both established and startup ecosystems. • Architecting recruitment models and driving successful transformations. • Proficient in identifying and addressing talent priorities by developing of progressive & innovative solutions tailored to the organization’s workforce.Igniting Media.net’s Growth Engine with an exceptional team. Every day, we strive to push boundaries and revolutionize the way advertising and technology converge.Before joining my current organization, I had the privilege of playing a pivotal role in building and scaling a marketing consulting startup. Led HR initiatives across the spectrum of HR, defining the true meaning of wearing multiple hats!When I\'m not fully immersed in my work, you\'ll often find me surrounded by the joy and warmth of animals. Beyond my furry friends, I have a deep appreciation for the art of yoga, which allows me to find balance and serenity in the midst of a bustling world. Yoga provides me with a sense of calm, helps me stay physically and mentally fit, and encourages self-reflection. Core Competencies / Professional Skills - Talent Acquisition| Workforce planning and Design | University Relations| Stakeholder Management | Employee Branding | Employee Relations | Business Partnering | Talent Management | Problem-Solving | Project and Program Management |Automation | Continuous Process Improvements Domain Knowledge – Adtech | Advertising and Marketing Consulting | Martech | Digital Products and Platforms | Consulting | IT/ITeS

Experience

1. Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

   Media.net

   Jan 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Media.net is one of the leading Global Adtech companies in the world. We are in the business of building innovative products for Publishers, Advertisers, and Consumers. I am contributing to the next phase of building web-based consumer-focused products for the US and Europe MarketsStrengthen Stakeholder Management by collaborating and partnering with business leaders & managers to forecast hiring needs and drive talent strategies. Partner with the leadership to continuously design people strategies on Recruitment and people priorities that enhance the quality and effectiveness of talent acquisition & people processes. Managing and leading the recruitment efforts across various functions including Product Marketing, Program Management, Business Analytics and Strategy, Design, Content, and Growth Marketing.Collaborate closely with HRBPs to ensure seamless workforce planning, efficient onboarding, performance management and smooth separations.

Education

• Jamia Hamdard

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2010 — 2012

• St.Fidelis Sr. Secondary School

  10th and 12th, Commerce

  1992 — 2007

Skills

• Bpo
• Recruitments
• HR Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Screening Resumes
• Screening
• Recruiting
• Interviews
• Employee Engagement
• Management
• Performance Management
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Human Resources
• Team Management
• Talent Management
• Executive Search
• Business Development
• Personnel Management