Rahila Shaik

About Rahila Shaik

I’m a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with 4.5+ years of experience hiring across IT and Non-IT domains, supporting both permanent and C2H hiring for product, telecom, BFSI, and consulting environments. I specialize in sourcing and closing niche, high-demand, and time-sensitive roles across India — while ensuring a smooth, structured, and respectful hiring process for both candidates and stakeholders.I manage the complete recruitment lifecycle end-to-end: sourcing, technical screening alignment, interview coordination, offer negotiation, hiring reporting, and onboarding. Whether it’s a bulk hiring drive or a single niche position, I approach every requirement with urgency, accuracy, and ownership.Over my career, I’ve successfully worked on critical and specialized roles including Full-Stack Developers, DevOps Engineers, Cybersecurity Specialists, Automation QA, Cloud Engineers, RF/Telecom Engineers, Linux/System Administrators, SREs, and functional Non-IT roles across multiple industries. Career Highlights & Achievements- Successfully closed multiple niche and high-priority roles such as Camunda Developers, DevOps, Juniper Networking Engineers, Full-Stack Java, Security Engineers, and Cloud Specialists- Maintained 95%+ delivery SLAs consistently, even under aggressive timelines and high-volume demand- Appreciated by client SPOCs and hiring teams for strong coordination, speed, and communication clarity- Led and supported walk-in drives, urgent backfills, and high-volume hiring with consistency and accuracy- Trained new recruiters on sourcing strategies, job portals, mass hiring execution, and ATS/RMS workflows. What Drives MeRecruitment, when done right, goes beyond filling open roles — it connects skill with purpose and organization with talent. I take pride in building long-term professional relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and accountability. Currently Open to New OpportunitiesI’m exploring roles in: Talent Acquisition | Technical Recruiting | IT & Non-IT RecruitmentOpen to: Remote, Hybrid, Bengaluru or Chennai relocation.If your team is scaling or hiring for niche and time-sensitive roles — let’s connect.#OpenToWork #TalentAcquisition #TechnicalRecruitment #ITRecruitment #TalentAcquisitionSpecialist #TechnicalHiring #RecruitmentSpecialist #FullCycleRecruitment #C2HHiring #PermanentHiring #NicheHiring #ATS #CandidateExperience #SourcingStrategies #HiringIndia #PANIndiaHiring #TechHiring #RemoteJobsIndia #ITJobsIndia

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Starlite Infotech

   Mar 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Responsibilities:• Managed complete recruitment lifecycle (End-to-End Recruitment) for multiple client accounts across PAN India.• Worked on permanent and contract (C2H) requirements with strict turnaround times.• Sourced candidates through Naukri, Monster, Shine, TimesJobs, Freshersworld, LinkedIn, internal databases, and referrals.• Performed CV screening, validation, telephonic evaluation, salary negotiation, notice period alignment, and offer coordination.• Coordinated interview scheduling, follow-ups, feedback collection, and joining confirmations.• Worked extensively on ATS to maintain accurate pipelines and status tracking.• Managed walk-in drives, bulk hiring, and urgent closures for high-priority demands.• Coordinated with hiring managers, client SPOCs, and delivery teams to ensure smooth communication and successful onboarding.• Designed and executed end-to-end induction and onboarding activities for new joiners.• Ensured proper flow of communication across management and employees, and maintained recruitment documentation processes.Achievements:• Successfully closed multiple high-priority and niche roles, including Camunda, Juniper, Full-Stack Java, QA Automation, DevOps, Cloud, and Security positions.• Consistently achieved more than 95% delivery SLA across key IT and Non-IT client accounts through efficient sourcing, timely submissions, and strong pipeline management.• Recognized internally for maintaining strong performance metrics in sourcing speed, candidate quality, communication, and meeting client expectations.• Appreciated by client SPOCs for dependable coordination, quick turnaround time, and effective management of interview schedules and onboarding processes.Key Clients Handled• IT: British Telecom, British Council (BCMS), Ericsson, A-T Kearney, American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT & T), Mphasis, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys.• Non-IT: NSDL, Techno Tree, IIFL, JLL, E&Y, Tech Mahindra, Incido, Deloitte, and Payoda.

Education

• Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU), Nellore

  Bachelor of Education - BEd, English & Mathematics

  2020

• Sri Venkateswara University

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

  2010

• Sri Venkateswara University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

  2007