Mehak Shah

About Mehak Shah

I’ve always believed that strong business relationships are built on trust, understanding, and meaningful conversations, not just pitches.My journey from recruitment into business development has given me a unique perspective in understanding both people and business needs. For me, business development is about more than generating leads. It is about building strategic partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and creating long-term value.With experience across Federal, SLED, and Commercial markets in the US, I work on client acquisition, lead generation, capture management, opportunity qualification, and IT staffing solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth.I believe in listening before presenting, understanding before offering, and building relationships before building business.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Hiregenyx

   Feb 2026 — Present · US

   Managing end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for US IT positions, from requirement analysis to onboarding coordination.• Sourcing candidates through job portals, Indeed and other professional networks using strategic Boolean search techniques.• Screening resumes and conducting initial interviews to evaluate technical skills, communication, and cultural fit.• Working with various employment types including W2, C2C, and 1099, and handling candidates with different work authorizations (OPT, CPT, H1B, EAD, TN).• Coordinating with hiring managers to understand job requirements and deliver quality candidates within defined timelines.• Maintaining candidate pipelines and ensuring consistent follow-ups to enhance candidate experience.• Negotiating rates/salary expectations while aligning with client budgets.• Ensuring compliance with documentation and maintaining accurate records in ATS/CRM systems.

Education

• University of Kashmir

  IMBA

  2020 — 2025

• Kashmir Harvard Educational Institute

  Schooling