About

Shikha Kumari is a talented and enthusiastic IT Recruiter with experience in hiring for various technical roles across different product-based companies. She is currently working as a Talent Acquisition Executive at Pepper Content, the world's largest content marketplace, where she is responsible for hiring for both tech and non-tech roles. Shikha is passionate about helping tech-savvy professionals land their dream jobs and is always eager to connect with potential candidates. Shikha started her professional journey as an HR Intern at Jubilant Agri and Consumer Products Limited, where she gained practical knowledge of how an organization's HR division operates. During her internship, she was involved in the screening and shortlisting of candidates for both tech and non-tech profiles, scheduling interviews, and assisting in various activities like hiring, training, and orientation programs. As an IT Recruiter, Shikha has worked with companies like Zyoin, where she was an Associate Talent Acquisition, hiring for different product-based organizations and tech start-ups. She was responsible for posting job ads, sourcing candidates from different portals, mapping candidates for building the pipeline, and scheduling interviews. She also managed post-joining follow-ups with candidates to ensure they were not facing any issues. Shikha has a Master of Business Administration degree with a minor specialization in marketing from Dr. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra. Shikha is a tech enthusiast and has experience hiring for various technical roles, including Frontend, Backend, SDET, QA, Designer, Product Manager, and DevOps. In her current role at Pepper Content, Shikha is responsible for posting job ads through LinkedIn and the careers page to attract inbound candidates, sourcing candidates from different portals, and being the point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process. She is also responsible for taking screening calls and coordinating with the panels and candidates for interview slots, mapping candidates for building the pipeline, and maintaining the daily, weekly, and monthly data, as well as the Applicant Tracking System. Shikha is a dedicated and hardworking professional who is always looking for ways to improve the hiring process and candidate experience. She is a valuable asset to any organization looking to hire top talent in the tech industry.