Akansha Ambadkar

Strategic and results-driven Technical Talent Partner III with over 5 years of progressive experience in end-to-end IT recruitment within the SaaS industry. Proven track record in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing niche technical talent to negotiating complex offers in highly competitive environments. Expert in building trusted relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and executing innovative talent acquisition strategies to drive organizational growth.

Technical Talent Partner III - Entrata India Pvt Ltd. - Pune, India

(2021-07)

Promoted through successive roles

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for a wide array of IT roles, prioritizing a positive candidate experience and efficient time-to-hire.
• Collaborate with Development Directors and US stakeholders to identify client needs and execute effective hiring strategies across business units.
• Leverage multiple networks and community resources to build sustainable pipelines of both active and passive candidates.
• Tactically negotiate and close offers in a highly competitive environment, managing expectations for both candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Influence hiring best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the in-house ATS (Lever) to enhance team productivity.
• Supervise sourcers while individually managing a high volume of daily requisitions and technical assessments.
• Provide professional advice and recommendations regarding market trends, wage scales, and competitor landscapes to key leadership.
• Plan and execute recruitment events, walk-in drives, and brand awareness campaigns to attract top-tier talent.

Bachelor of Engineering - DY Patil School of Engineering (2016-01 - 2019-12)

Diploma in Engineering - Shri Datta Meghe Polytechnic (2013-01 - 2016-12)