Maheen Aman

Hiya's mission is to modernize voice with intelligence for security and productivity. Hiya protects against spam and fraud, connects businesses with customers, and secures global telecommunications. Currently driving hiring efforts across the engineering organization, with a focus on identifying, engaging, and evaluating AI Engineers at all levels. This includes partnering with technical leaders to define role requirements, building targeted sourcing strategies, managing full‑cycle recruiting, and guiding candidates through a thoughtful, high‑touch interview process to support Hiya’s rapidly evolving AI initiatives.

Completed Projects: New Relic — GTM and Finance Recruiting Led full‑cycle recruiting efforts across Go‑to‑Market and Finance functions by partnering with hiring managers to define role requirements, building targeted sourcing strategies, screening and assessing candidates, and driving each search from kickoff through offer acceptance. Coordinated cross‑functional alignment to ensure a smooth, timely hiring process and delivered high‑quality talent pipelines for critical business roles. Poppi — Greenhouse ATS Implementation, Optimization, Interview Training, and Recruiting Implemented and configured the Greenhouse ATS to support scalable hiring operations, including building workflows, customizing stages, and integrating tools. Audited and optimized existing processes to improve efficiency and data accuracy. Designed and delivered interview training to equip hiring teams with structured, consistent evaluation practices. Managed active recruiting efforts by sourcing, engaging, and guiding candidates through the full interview lifecycle. UNICEF Giga Project — Project Team Sourcing Executed comprehensive sourcing strategies to identify and engage candidates for all roles within the Giga project team. Conducted market mapping, built diverse talent pipelines, and partnered closely with project leaders to understand skill needs and organizational priorities. Managed candidate evaluation and outreach to support timely hiring for a high‑impact global initiative.

Implemented targeted recruiting strategies to attract high‑caliber talent by building sourcing pipelines, optimizing outreach methods, and refining screening processes, which reduced time‑to‑hire by 50% and elevated the overall candidate experience from first touch through offer acceptance. Developed and applied a strong working knowledge of global employment laws and regional compliance requirements, enabling effective recruiting and onboarding across multiple international markets. Collaborated closely with senior leadership to assess workforce needs, define hiring priorities, and drive end‑to‑end recruitment processes that supported rapid growth and aligned talent acquisition efforts with broader business objectives in a high‑growth startup environment.

Led full life‑cycle recruiting for technical roles, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring a smooth and engaging candidate journey. Created clear, effective training presentations to strengthen team understanding of the business, improve alignment, and support more informed hiring decisions. Implemented a cross‑functional communication program that improved collaboration, streamlined information flow, and strengthened teamwork in a fully remote environment.

Partnered with business and HR leaders to design and execute performance management strategies and programs that strengthened accountability, alignment, and employee development. Managed end‑to‑end employee relations matters, including PIPs, investigations, separation agreements, and terminations, ensuring fair, compliant, and well‑documented processes. Led culture survey action planning by analyzing results, identifying key themes, and building annual workstreams and strategies to drive measurable improvements in engagement. Revamped the global exit interview process and synthesized attrition data to surface trends, insights, and recommendations that informed leadership decision‑making. Developed and executed cross‑functional HR communication strategies for teams across the US and Canada to improve clarity, consistency, and alignment

Served as Project Manager for the Global Advisor Team, leading the build, implementation, and training rollout of the Global Advisor Intake Site, an internal project management tool designed to streamline workflows and improve operational visibility. Conducted organizational health reviews by facilitating sensitive conversations with leaders and teams, then synthesizing findings into reports that assessed leadership effectiveness, interpersonal dynamics, and overall team engagement. Educated and influenced leaders on the value and impact of the Connections Program, driving adoption and strengthening participation across the organization.

Supported executive‑level recruiting and onboarding by coordinating search processes, managing candidate communication, and ensuring a seamless transition for new leaders. Led employment branding initiatives by contributing to messaging, content, and programs that strengthened the company’s talent brand and improved candidate engagement.

I believe our perspectives are informed by the aggregate of many experiences in context of our upbringing. Since Linkedin doesn't really allow space for this, I'm listing them here. Other jobs that have shaped my point of view: wellness coach, hospital volunteer, reading tutor, educational outreach lead, and women’s health advocate