Sakina Raniwala

Progressed internally from Talent Acquisition Partner to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, expanding from regional hiring ownership to leading global technical and GTM hiring strategy within a high-growth SaaS environment. Built and scaled structured hiring frameworks across APAC, US, and EU markets, partnering closely with Directors to define role scope, calibrate evaluation standards, and align hiring strategy with regional growth priorities. Key impact highlights: • Delivered 83 hires over three years (avg. 27+ annually) during expansion cycles • Reduced time-to-hire by 22% year-over-year through interview redesign and stakeholder alignment • Sustained 86% offer acceptance rate via proactive compensation calibration and pre-onboarding engagement • Contributed to accelerated US revenue hiring sprint (10 headcount target), closing 3 roles within one month • Closed critical international roles across Germany, Tokyo, and Lisbon through targeted market mapping Drive recruitment analytics, funnel visibility, and hiring forecasts to support business planning. Operate across modern recruitment systems, including Greenhouse (admin & reporting), LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI-enabled sourcing workflows.

Led end-to-end interview coordination across global teams, ensuring seamless scheduling, logistics, and a consistently positive candidate experience through clear and timely communication. Partnered closely with recruiters and hiring managers to optimize interview processes, improving efficiency and alignment across functions. Maintained accurate ATS data and detailed records to support reliable recruitment reporting and dashboards. Managed executive-level pipelines, coordinated high-volume and bulk hiring initiatives, facilitated travel and logistical arrangements, and initiated onboarding documentation to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

Sourced and screened candidate profiles from top-tier platforms like LinkedIn and IIMs. Shared high-potential, shortlisted candidates with leading MNC clients, including JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, Nomura, Randstad Bank, and Simon & Schuster, for advanced evaluation.