Shahid Dar
About Shahid Dar
Shahid Dar serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition & Strategy at ASAR Digital, bringing extensive experience in talent acquisition across various global markets. His career includes significant roles at ZEDventures, ACS Group, and CenturyLink, where he focused on strategic sourcing and recruitment transformation.
Work at ASAR Digital
Shahid Dar currently serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition & Strategy at ASAR Digital, a role he has held since 2023. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he focuses on developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies that align with the company’s objectives. His responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment process, enhancing candidate sourcing strategies, and fostering a culture of operational excellence within the talent acquisition team.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Shahid Dar has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was the Head of Recruitment/Talent Acquisition at ZEDventures, Inc from 2020 to 2023, and prior to that, he served as a Senior Resource Manager at the same company from 2015 to 2019. His career also includes positions such as Senior Recruitment Manager at ACS Group and Director of Talent Acquisition at Isotech Systems, LLC, among others.
Educational Background
Shahid Dar holds an MBA in Information Systems and Marketing from Bangalore University, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He also studied at Iqbal Memorial Institute in Srinagar, where he achieved a 10+2 in the Medical Stream from 2001 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic sourcing and recruitment methodologies.
Global Experience in Recruitment
Shahid Dar has a career that spans multiple continents, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. His experience in these diverse markets has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of talent acquisition transformation, focusing on change management and operational excellence. He has worked with both private startups and public Fortune 500 companies, enhancing his skills in full cycle recruiting and relationship management.
Coaching and Development in Recruitment
Shahid Dar is passionate about coaching and development within the recruitment field. He is dedicated to helping recruitment professionals reach their full potential and demonstrate the strategic value of talent acquisition as a business function. His approach emphasizes headhunting for key positions and engaging candidates in conversations to uncover their values and professional aspirations.