Gaurika Gujral
About Gaurika Gujral
Gaurika Gujral is a Talent Acquisition Lead at Du, with extensive experience in executive search and talent acquisition across various roles. She has a strong educational background in commerce and human resources, having studied at institutions such as Shriram College of Commerce and Amity University.
Current Role at du
Gaurika Gujral serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead at du, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she manages recruitment efforts for various roles, including IoT, Smart City, Pega Architects, and Data Scientists. Her responsibilities include enhancing the recruitment process and collaborating with marketing and HR teams to strengthen the employer brand. Gujral has also led the implementation of the Oracle 360 Cloud ATS, which has improved recruitment efficiency.
Previous Experience in Executive Search
Before joining du, Gaurika Gujral worked at Boyden as Principal - Executive Search from 2016 to 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Prior to that, she held the position of Head of Research & Delivery at Boyden from 2007 to 2012. Her earlier experience includes working at Korn/Ferry International as an Associate in Global Technology Markets from 2004 to 2006 and as an Assistant Manager at Quadrangle from 2003 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Gaurika Gujral has a solid educational background in commerce and human resources. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from Shriram College of Commerce, New Delhi, from 1998 to 2001. She furthered her studies at Amity University, where she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a focus on HR and Marketing from 2001 to 2003. Her academic foundation supports her expertise in talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee services.
Contributions to Talent Acquisition at du
At du, Gaurika Gujral has made significant contributions to talent acquisition strategies. She provided expertise on policy changes affecting various aspects of talent acquisition and developed a talent acquisition metrics dashboard for the CHRO and leadership team. This dashboard allows for tracking key hiring metrics, which aids in strategic decision-making within the organization.
Long-term Educational Background
Gaurika Gujral's educational journey began at St. Patrick's Junior College in Agra, where she studied from 1984 to 1998. This foundational education set the stage for her later studies in commerce and management, contributing to her professional development in the field of talent acquisition.