Sarika Kumari

About Sarika Kumari

I have an extensive experience in hiring for a broad range of skills. I have been…

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Technical Recruitment Dei Hiring Stakeholder Engagement

   Amazon

   Nov 2021 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As a seasoned talent acquisition professional, I specialize in full-cycle recruitment for niche technical roles—with a proven track record in hiring SDEs (L4+), Data Engineers, and Business Intelligence Engineers across high-growth environments. I’m passionate about aligning hiring strategies with business goals and embedding DEI principles across every stage of the recruitment process. Core Competencies:• Strategic Recruitment: Designed and executed tailored hiring strategies in partnership with hiring managers and talent partners.• Sourcing Excellence: Leveraged platforms like LinkedIn, Instahyre, Boolean/X-ray searches, and direct headhunting to engage top-tier talent.• Pipeline Building: Built and maintained robust candidate pipelines through referrals, social outreach, and proactive engagement.• Data-Driven Hiring: Used talent mapping, market research, and recruitment analytics to drive informed decisions.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Served as a trusted partner to senior leaders, aligning hiring plans with organizational objectives. Key Achievements:• Pioneered hiring initiatives (PWD, Rekindle, Military Veterans+) at Amazon India, generating a pipeline of 100+ candidates.• Developed and led sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical roles, significantly improving hiring velocity.• Streamlined recruitment operations, improved interviewer effectiveness, and enhanced candidate experience.• Built dashboards and KPIs to monitor recruitment health, enabling continuous process optimization.• Successfully navigated complex offer negotiations, resulting in high-quality hires and improved closure rates.🤝 Stakeholder Engagement:• Forecasted hiring needs and provided actionable talent insights.• Maintained strong relationships with passive and active candidates.• Ensured transparency and accountability through regular reporting and updates.• Led quarterly business reviews with data-backed recruitment strategy recommendations.