Tanuja Upadhyay Gairola
About Tanuja Upadhyay Gairola
Tanuja Upadhyay Gairola serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Clearwater Analytics, where she has worked since 2019. With over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, she has held various leadership roles across multiple regions and organizations.
Work at Clearwater Analytics
Tanuja Upadhyay Gairola has served as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Clearwater Analytics since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for leading talent acquisition efforts and developing strategies to enhance the candidate experience. Her focus includes building talent pipelines and implementing best practices in recruitment. She operates from the Boise, Idaho area and has contributed to the company's growth by leveraging her extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her role at Clearwater Analytics, Tanuja held several key positions in talent acquisition. She was the Vice President of Talent for Aricent, overseeing operations in the Americas, Europe, and APAC from 2017 to 2018. She also served as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets from 2006 to 2012. Additionally, she was Vice President of Talent Acquisition for North America and the UK at GENPACT from 2012 to 2017, further solidifying her expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Tanuja Upadhyay Gairola holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Science and Design from Lady Irwin College, which she attended from 1983 to 1986. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from BIT Mesra, studying there from 1986 to 1988. She completed her high school education at Kendriya Vidyalaya from 1981 to 1983.
Expertise in Talent Acquisition
Tanuja specializes in various aspects of talent acquisition, including contingent workforce planning and leadership development. She is recognized for her ability to develop alternate sourcing avenues and enhance talent and employer branding. Her expertise also encompasses analytics, diversity, and inclusion, which she integrates into her strategies for building effective talent acquisition teams.
Career Development and Leadership
Throughout her career, Tanuja has demonstrated a commitment to developing global teams across diverse business lines. She is acknowledged as a thought leader in the field of talent acquisition, focusing on strategies that improve candidate experiences and foster strong talent pipelines. Her leadership experience spans over 20 years, reflecting her deep understanding of the industry and its evolving demands.