About

Khalid Iraqui is an experienced Talent Hacker with over 8 years of progressive HR experience in the Ecommerce, ITES, and Digital Media Industry. He is currently working as a Lead Talent Acquisition professional at Sharechat, where he is responsible for hiring Engineers and Engineering Leaders for India's first and largest AI-powered content Rocketship. Khalid's competencies include Talent Acquisition, Candidate & Requisition Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Channel Management, Process Streamlining, and Vendor Management. Khalid has handled recruitment for all levels and is responsible for recruiting efforts for both niche & generic skill sets. He has taken the initiative to reduce the cost per hire and track and study the quality of hires. Khalid is proficient in negotiation, primarily including compensation & joining date. He consistently meets hiring time-lines and proactively searches for qualified candidates through various cost-effective channels, such as web portals, social media platforms, and personal references. Khalid manages all activities in the cycle from sourcing and interviews to selection, offer, background verification, and employee on-boarding. Apart from talent acquisition, Khalid is also experienced in employee management. He conducts interactive sessions on policy clarification and queries of the employees, implements policies, ensures smooth induction of new recruits, and handles them for various queries related to pre-joining & joining formalities. Khalid also conceptualizes, organizes, and conducts employee engagement activities and employee motivation and recognition programs. He is engaged in goal management, performance appraisal, and workforce & succession planning. Khalid has previously worked as a Community professional at The Talent Deck and an Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition at BookMyShow. He holds a Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources Management and Services from NMIMS and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature/Letters from IGNOU. Khalid's relevant experience in AI and web technologies has made him a valuable asset to the talent acquisition team.