Hetal Shah
About Hetal Shah
Hetal Shah is the Director of Global Recruiting at Handshake, where she focuses on enhancing talent acquisition and development initiatives. With extensive experience in recruiting and a commitment to building inclusive company cultures, she has significantly contributed to Handshake's mission in Europe and the overall user experience.
Work at Handshake
Hetal Shah currently serves as the Director of Global Recruiting at Handshake, a position held since 2023. Prior to this role, Shah worked at Handshake in various capacities, including Director of Recruiting from 2021 to 2023, Head of Talent, Engineering from 2020 to 2021, and Technical Recruiting Manager from 2018 to 2020. Shah has played a significant role in advancing Handshake’s mission, particularly in Europe, by focusing on democratizing opportunities for students. This involves close collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams to enhance the user experience.
Previous Experience in Recruiting
Before joining Handshake, Hetal Shah held several positions in talent acquisition. Shah was a Senior Recruiter at netPolarity from 2011 to 2014 and later served as the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at AdRoll Group from 2017 to 2018. Shah also worked as the Talent Acquisition Lead at AdRoll Group in 2018 for eight months and was the Head of Talent Acquisition at 6sense from 2015 to 2017. These roles contributed to a comprehensive understanding of recruitment strategies and talent development.
Education and Expertise
Hetal Shah studied Project Management at the University of California, Berkeley, from 2009 to 2011. This educational background supports Shah's expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives. Shah is passionate about leveraging data-driven insights and innovative practices to enhance talent acquisition processes and improve organizational performance.
Achievements in Talent Acquisition
Throughout Shah's career, there has been a focus on leading talent acquisition and development initiatives that have significantly impacted organizational growth. Shah is driven to enhance the talent brand of organizations and has a mission to cultivate company cultures centered around purpose, a people-first mindset, belonging, and well-being. This approach aims to optimize team performance and foster a culture of growth.