Syed Rahimuddin

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 11 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in scaling high-impact tech recruitment.
Proven track record in volume hiring and team building.
Passionate about inclusive and data-driven recruitment processes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Lead specializing in Education Technology with a focus on high-volume hiring.

Contact

syed.rahimuddin@newtonschool.co LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingTeam BuildingVolume HiringOnboardingTeam ScalingEnd To End RecruitingCandidate ExperienceRecruitment CoordinationHigh-volume Hiring

Other Skills

Admissions CounsellingArtificial Intelligence for BusinessBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningCRMCandidate AssessmentCandidate EngagementChange OrdersCollaborationCommunicationCustomer AcquisitionCustomer ExperienceCustomer InsightCustomer LoyaltyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)

About

Talent Acquisition Lead with 5 years of experience in tech and volume hiring, now focused on building top-tier engineering teams at Newton School of Technology. I specialize in scaling hiring strategies in high-growth environments, with a strong foundation in full-cycle recruitment, ATS implementation, and campus hiring across both B2B and B2C domains. At Newton, I’m excited to bridge the gap between exceptional talent and real-world opportunities by hiring for high-impact tech roles. I’m passionate about creating recruitment processes that are inclusive, data-driven, and aligned with business goals. Whether it's launching hiring initiatives from scratch or collaborating with leadership to shape talent roadmaps, I thrive in environments where talent is a strategic priority. Let’s connect if you're a builder at heart, passionate about education, technology, and transforming potential into performance.

Experience

7 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Newton school

3 roles

Talent Acquisition Lead

Promoted

Jul 2025 – Present · 11 mos · On-site

Currently leading the talent acquisition and team-building efforts for our Academic Division, with a strategic focus on scaling high-impact teams to shape the next generation of technology leaders.
Managing and mentoring a cross-functional hiring team, aligned with academic and technical goals
Driving end-to-end recruitment for Software Development Engineers (SDEs) and Technical Instructors across critical domains:
Backend, Frontend & Full Stack Development
Mobile App Development & Robotics
Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
DBMS, DSA, Mathematics, Computer Architecture & Networks.
Collaborating with academic leadership to ensure hiring aligns with curriculum vision, instructional quality, and long-term organizational growth
Focused on building a mission-driven, technically strong academic team that fosters innovation, mentorship, and real-world impact

Talent AcquisitionEnd to End RecruitingTechnical RecruitingTeam CoordinationCollaboration

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · On-site

Scaled the Non-Academic (Non-Acads) team from 0 to 80 members to support the admission season, building strong operational and student-facing functions from scratch.
Hired and onboarded 80+ candidates (interns and full-time) across Program Management, Admissions Counselling, CRM, and Operations within tight timelines.
Specialized in volume hiring, setting up fast-paced, high-quality recruitment pipelines for multiple roles simultaneously.
Built structured onboarding and training systems to ensure new hires were quickly productive and aligned with business goals.
Established the B2B Enterprise Sales & Placement Partnerships team at Newton School of Technology to drive student placements and partner collaborations.
Acted as a key cross-functional enabler, working with sales, tech, and academic teams to ensure seamless execution across hiring and placement operations.

Volume HiringOnboardingProgram ManagementAdmissions CounsellingCRM

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dec 2022 – Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · On-site

Led end-to-end recruitment for both tech (SDE – Frontend/Backend, Technical Program Managers) and non-tech roles (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product) across multiple functions.
Successfully executed volume hiring, onboarding over 100+ candidates during peak admission seasons for roles in admissions, program operations, counselling, and support.
Built and scaled the Non-Acads team from scratch, including Operations, CRM, and Counsellors to support large-scale student onboarding and service delivery.
Drove a metrics-focused hiring approach, consistently improving KPIs such as Time-to-Fill, Offer Acceptance Rate, and Interview-to-Offer Ratio.
Ensured a seamless and engaging candidate experience while aligning recruitment efforts with overall business growth and workforce planning goals.

End to End RecruitingVolume HiringCandidate ExperienceMetrics Analysis

Skill-lync

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Feb 2022 – Dec 2022 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Coordinated collaborative recruitment efforts with HR managers, panel members, and internal teams to ensure a seamless hiring process.
Managed high-volume hiring for sales and non-IT teams, fostering partnerships with external vendors to enhance talent acquisition.
Identified recruitment priorities and devised strategic approaches to optimize efficiency in filling crucial positions.
Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment processes, prioritizing exceptional candidate experiences from screening to onboarding.
Crafted compelling job postings and represented the organization at recruitment events, driving engagement and attracting top talent.

Recruitment CoordinationHigh-Volume HiringCandidate Experience