Iqbal Kaur

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Professional Overview
Iqbal Kaur is an accomplished HR professional with over 14 years of experience in talent acquisition, talent management, and strategic HR initiatives. She currently serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Birdeye, where she leads a team of recruiters and plays a pivotal role in identifying and attracting top-tier talent to support the company's growth.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Birdeye, Iqbal is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to managing the interview and onboarding stages. She has successfully built and led high-performing talent acquisition teams, driving innovative sourcing strategies and implementing data-driven recruitment practices to enhance the company's ability to attract and retain top talent.

Career Progression
Prior to her role at Birdeye, Iqbal held positions of increasing responsibility in the talent acquisition domain. She served as the Manager of Talent Acquisition at RateGain, where she played a key role in scaling the company's workforce and driving strategic hiring initiatives. Earlier in her career, Iqbal worked as an Associate Manager (Talent Acquisition) at JK Technosoft and an Account Lead at IBM through Teamlease, demonstrating her versatility in both agency and in-house talent acquisition settings.

Academic Background
Iqbal holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi, where she graduated with distinction. Her strong academic foundation has contributed to her ability to thrive in the dynamic and data-driven world of talent acquisition.

Areas of Expertise

• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

• Workforce Planning and Talent Management

• Sourcing and Screening Strategies

• Employer Branding and Candidate Experience

• HR Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making

• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Iqbal has made significant contributions to the organizations she has served. At Birdeye, she has played a pivotal role in scaling the company's workforce, leading to substantial revenue growth and market expansion. Her data-driven approach and innovative sourcing strategies have enabled the company to attract top talent, positioning it for continued success. Iqbal's expertise and leadership in talent acquisition have earned her recognition as a trusted advisor and strategic partner within the HR community.

Conclusion
Iqbal Kaur is a seasoned talent acquisition professional with a proven track record of driving impactful hiring initiatives and building high-performing teams. Her deep industry knowledge, data-driven decision-making, and passion for talent management make her a valuable asset to Birdeye and a respected thought leader in the HR field.