ONYX LAKRA

Zuraverse is a novel PEC (Play Earn Conserve) gaming metaverse aiming to set new norms in driving positive change towards nature conservation through gaming.

• Consulted the Founders in everything related to hiring, talent management, and strategizing.
• Identifying the recruitment needs and Employer Branding.
• I was also responsible for overseeing the entire gamut of HR functions, including hiring, onboarding, creating HR policies, and retention.

Senior Talent Partner | Sequoia Consulting (US-based Firm)

• Led the recruitment of 80 engineers across all levels, developing and implementing a comprehensive hiring framework from the ground up.
• Collaborated closely with the CTO and other stakeholders, aligning hiring managers and decision-makers to streamline the recruitment process.
• Tracked key performance indicators such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire and others.
• Managed onboarding processes for new hires including orientation sessions, paperwork completion, benefit enrollment and training scheduling.
• Managed a team of three, ensuring the successful execution of hiring strategies and efficient team performance.
• Primarily focused on technical recruitment, while also overseeing select non-technical roles.
• Supported talent acquisition efforts for Sequoia's products, TPI and Insurance, which are used by global companies such as Facebook, Zoom, and TikTok.

Lead Recruiter | Unacademy (India's Leading EdTech Startup)

• Spearheaded recruitment for key teams, including Security, Product Management, and CLM, building these teams from the ground up.
• Contributed to talent acquisition for various pods, such as Live Classes and Platform Teams, supporting Unacademy's ability to handle over 200,000 concurrent users and 36 million live users.
• Led operational efforts, including onboarding and improving candidate experience, ensuring smooth transitions, and a positive recruitment journey.
• Played a key role in enhancing recruitment processes to support Unacademy's rapid growth in the EdTech space.
• Implemented employee referral programs designed to increase quality of hires while reducing time-to-fill rates.
• Reported and assessed performance metrics to evaluate sourcing and improve processes.

Senior Recruiter | Zenier (US-based AI Company)

• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for open positions.
• Oversaw end-to-end recruitment, including candidate sourcing, interview facilitation, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Conducted in-depth interviews with potential hires to assess experience, skills, and knowledge.
• Collaborated with and managed multiple stakeholders, providing insights on recruitment trends and incorporating best practices into the hiring process.
• Enhanced candidate experience and contributed to employer branding initiatives.
• Mentored and developed two junior recruiters, fostering team growth and improving overall recruitment performance.
• Managed the full cycle of recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding new employees.
• Analyzed applicant data such as resumes, test scores, references, background checks.
• Provided guidance on compensation packages tailored to individual needs.

Y Media Labs is a U.S.-based consulting firm specializing in design and mobile applications.

• Initially joined as the sole in-house recruiter, later expanded and led a recruitment team of 3 members in the India office.
• Managed full-cycle recruitment across multiple verticals, collaborating closely with key stakeholders, including the CTO.
• Developed and implemented structured frameworks for post-offer engagement and employee referral programs.
• Led employee branding initiatives and contributed to the onboarding process for new hires.Developed and implemented strategies to attract a qualified technical talent pool.
• Sourced, screened, interviewed and evaluated candidates for technical positions.
• Assisted hiring managers in understanding the current market trends for technical roles.
• Cultivated relationships with potential candidates through social media platforms.
• Provided ongoing communication with potential candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Worked closely with Human Resources on onboarding processes for new hires.
• Managed job postings and advertisements to attract top-tier tech talent.
• Negotiated salary packages with successful applicants.
• Analyzed applicant data to identify recruitment trends and areas of improvement.
• Gathered feedback from internal stakeholders regarding candidate selection process.
• Created reports to track recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source of hire.

Talent Acquisition Specialist | PriorityOne Consulting

• Acted as the primary point of contact (POC) for client interactions, managing relationships with startups, MNCs, and global captive banking firms.
• Supported clients in fulfilling their hiring needs by delivering tailored recruitment solutions across various industries.
• Led offer negotiations, ensuring competitive and mutually beneficial agreements between candidates and clients.
• Managed and led recruitment teams, driving effective collaboration and successful hiring outcomes.