Tharun Raj

Tharun Raj is a Talent Acquisition Lead at smallcase since January 2022, specializing in building diverse teams across multiple functions including People, Administration, and Product. Tharun collaborates with business leaders to identify hiring needs and has successfully implemented candidate-centric TA strategies and metrics tracking, achieving 0% vendor support in hiring for various companies. Tharun has received recognition through multiple awards for outstanding contributions and has undertaken projects such as employer branding and talent engagement strategies. Previous experience includes roles at Swiggy, Dunzo, and Shadowfax among others, with extensive involvement in end-to-end recruitment processes and team leadership. Educational qualifications consist of a Master's in Social Work with a focus on Human Resource Management and Development, and a Bachelor's in Commerce. Tharun is also an active community member across several recruitment-focused organizations.