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I’ve had the privilege of working with Swagata at Harris Freeman and iRely over the past few years. She is an exceptional recruiter - highly professional, proactive, and results-driven. Swagata successfully closed several key positions for both organizations, in the U.S. and internationally.

What sets her apart is her ability to align candidate profiles not just with the technical requirements of a role, but also with the company’s culture and long-term vision. Her understanding of organizational dynamics and her commitment to quality make every search highly effective.

We were consistently impressed with her work, and she remains the first person I think of whenever a new hiring need arises. Truly one of the best in the business.

I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Swagata for the last 3–4 years during her time as our Corporate Recruiter at iRely, where she reported directly to me. I can say she is a strategic, thoughtful, and genuinely invested Talent Acquisition professional.

Swagata never treated hiring as a simple task of filling open roles. Instead, she made it a priority to understand our company’s DNA, structure, and culture at a deep level. Because of this alignment approach, she consistently presented candidates who weren’t just technically qualified - they were aligned with who we are as an organization.

Swagata has a unique ability to balance creativity with diligence. A great example of this was her collaborative work on several critical openings where, rather than launching a typical external search, she proposed a solution involving internal promotions and targeted backfilling. This approach strengthened internal career paths and saved us nearly a year of building new roles.

She brings a strong sense of urgency yet never compromises on quality or cultural fit. Her communication was always clear, proactive, and transparent. She listens, adapts, and ensures alignment throughout the entire process.

Most importantly, Swagata truly cares about getting it right. Her work has had a lasting impact on our team and our trajectory as a company. Any organization would be fortunate to have her leading their talent acquisition efforts, and I recommend her wholeheartedly.