Rehana Ali

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in end-to-end recruitment strategies.
Proven track record in hiring top academic talent.
Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Recruitment Specialist in the EdTech industry with a focus on talent acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment

Other Skills

CommunicationComputer LiteracyContract RecruitmentCreativity SkillsEmail EtiquetteEmployee TrainingHR ManagementHR MetricsHR PoliciesHR StrategyHTMLHiringHuman Resources (HR)IT OperationsInternal Recruitment

About

As an experienced in Recruitment - Human Resource, I am passionate about connecting talent with opportunity. With a strong background in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, I excel at identifying candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also fit within an organization’s culture. My strategic approach combines data-driven insights with a deep understanding of market trends, enabling me to drive effective recruitment strategies that attract top talent. I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the employee experience and contribute to organizational success. I am committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring that every candidate feels valued throughout the recruitment process. Let's connect to share insights and explore opportunities in the HR space!

Experience

Vedantu

4 roles

Lead Talent Acquisition - Acads Recruitment - Human Resource

Promoted

Aug 2025 – Present · 7 mos

Strategic leader driving end-to-end recruitment for Academic functions at Vedantu – one of India's leading EdTech platforms. Spearheading talent acquisition initiatives to identify, engage, and hire top-tier educators, academic leaders, and subject experts across K–12 and competitive exam verticals - JEE, NEET, Olympiad, Foundation etc
📍Key Responsibilities:
🔹Leading pan-India hiring for academic talent, including Directors, Zonal Heads, Master Teachers, Associate Teachers, Youtube Teachers, content creators, SMEs, and curriculum specialists.
🔹Collaborating closely with academic leadership and business heads to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment strategy with organizational goals.
🔹Designing and optimizing hiring processes, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring high-quality candidate experience.
🔹 Building strong pipelines through innovative sourcing strategies, employer branding, and talent mapping.
🔹Managing and mentoring a team of recruiters to drive operational excellence and meet hiring SLAs.
📍Highlights:
🔹 Successfully ramped up academic teams during high-growth phases.
🔹 Reduced time-to-hire by streamlining interview and evaluation processes.
🔹Played a key role in hiring leadership and niche academic talent critical to product and delivery success.

CommunicationHR ManagementHiringHuman Resources (HR)LeadershipRecruitment+11

Assistant Manager - Recruitment - Human Resource@Vedantu Innovations Pvt.Ltd.

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

🔹 End-to-end Recruitment Expert with extensive experience hiring for academic & non-academic roles across India.
🔹 Pan-India Talent Acquisition Lead – scaled hiring operations to support rapid organizational growth.
🔹 Team Leader & Mentor – managed and guided a 6 - member recruitment team to consistently meet high-volume targets.
🔹 Strategic Workforce Planner – partnered with leadership to forecast hiring needs and reduce time-to-hire (onboarded 60 teachers in 30 days).
🔹 Campus Hiring Champion – built strong early talent pipelines through Tier 1 & Tier 2 campus engagements.
🔹 CXO-Level Hiring – successfully led leadership recruitment across verticals.
🔹 Employer Branding Advocate – drove brand visibility through career portals, campus connects, and digital strategy.
🔹 Data-Driven Recruiter– used recruitment analytics to track metrics and improve hiring efficiency.
🔹 Candidate Experience Focused – streamlined processes to ensure a smooth and engaging hiring journey.
🔹 Employee Engagement Driver – implemented recognition programs and feedback loops to boost morale and retention.