Rahul Raut

Head of Talent

Pune, Maharashtra, India8 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led end-to-end recruitment for high-growth technology firms.
Implemented automation tools reducing hiring time by 30%.
Championed diversity initiatives increasing representation by 35%.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic talent acquisition leader in the technology sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitmentTalent ManagementRecruiting

Other Skills

Automation ToolsCampus HiringCandidate EngagementCandidate ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingDiversity HiringEmployer BrandingExecutive SearchHR ConsultingHR ManagementHuman Resources (HR)International RecruitmentLeadershipMarket ResearchOrganizational Consulting

About

Handling End-to-end recruitment in large numbers in competitive environment. Sourcing CVs from different sources like portals, Employee referral, company database & social networking. HR Screening and short-listing the resumes. Interviewing & scheduling candidates for interviews, Selection, negotiating salaries and closing of positions, follow up with candidates till joining take place. Ensure optimal utilization of all sources and manage all sources effectively Updating joinee reports and database on day to day basis and preparation of position and offer closed tracker

Experience

Rsquaresoft technologies

Head of Recruitment & Campus Hiring

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

At RSquareSoft Technologies, I lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the organization, driving hiring excellence in close partnership with our CEO and CTO. I oversee recruitment operations, workforce planning, and campus engagement programs to build a strong, future-ready talent pipeline for our high-growth technology environment.
My role focuses on developing scalable hiring strategies, strengthening employer branding, and enabling data-driven decision-making within the recruitment function. I work directly with cross-functional leadership to align hiring priorities with business goals, ensuring we attract top technical, product, and business talent from both industry and academia.
Key Responsibilities & Highlights:
Strategic workforce planning in collaboration with the CEO & CTO
Leading full-cycle recruitment across technology, product, and corporate roles
Designing and executing high-impact campus hiring & internship programs
Building strong partnerships with universities and training institutes
Enhancing employer branding through events, career fairs, and digital initiatives
Optimizing recruitment processes through analytics, automation, and best practices
Managing and mentoring recruitment teams for improved performance and efficiency

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyEmployer BrandingData-Driven Decision MakingWorkforce PlanningRecruitment+1

Virtusa

Human Resources Consultant

Jan 2022 – May 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Led a high-performing sourcing team to deliver impactful hiring solutions for global clients including eBay, PayPal, and Google.
Optimized the recruitment life cycle by implementing automation tools, reducing time-to-hire by 30%.
Specialized in niche and technical hiring for roles in Fullstack Developer(Java,Python,.net), Backend Developer (Java,python,.net,node), Frontend Developer, UI/UX Engineer, Data Science, Data Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Performance Tester, Automation Tester, Cloud Engineer, Engineering Architect, Engineering Manager, Salesforce, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Analytics.
Designed and executed large-scale weekend hiring drives through employee referrals, social media outreach, and vendor partnerships, increasing candidate pipeline by 40%.
Enhanced post-offer engagement strategies, achieving a 90% offer acceptance rate.
Championed Diversity Hiring Initiatives, driving a 35% increase in diverse talent representation across technical roles.

SourcingTechnical HiringRecruitment AutomationDiversity HiringCandidate EngagementRecruiting+1

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Human Resources Associate - Recruiting & Campus

Nov 2017 – Dec 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Provide recruitment support for employees which include recruiting, researching, interviewing, screening, and placement for job openings with the company.
Coordinating with applicants.
Filing and maintaining candidate database for future positions etc.
Handling recruitment for International positions.
Contacting candidates, following-up with candidates and managing candidate pipeline.
Scheduling interviews, briefing and debriefing candidates before and after interviews.
Maintaining timely documentation of all conversations with candidates within our internal database.
Assisting in generating leads from conversations with candidates.
Reviewing candidates from my team for applying high-quality standards before showcasing to the client.
Tracking posting status and result.
Vendor Management
Leadership Hiring
Employee referral
Campus Recruitment