Syed Fahad

Recruitment Manager @ Material Depot

About

Turning job descriptions into dream careers and interviews into stress-free chats! 🎯 As a Recruitment Manager & HR pro, I specialize in talent matchmaking, decoding cryptic resumes, and convincing top candidates that ‘great company culture’ isn’t just free coffee. If you ghost me, don’t worry—I have a sixth sense for follow-ups! 👀 #HiringWizard #HRWithHumor #CareersMadeEasy If you’re looking for a new opportunity, let’s talk—I promise I won’t ask where you see yourself in five years! 🚀 #HiringGuru #RecruitmentMadeFun #HRMagic" When I’m not busy chasing the perfect candidate, you’ll find me strategizing on employer branding, improving hiring processes, and ensuring no ‘unicorn job descriptions’ make it past my desk. If you're looking for your next big opportunity—or just want to swap recruitment horror stories—let’s connect!"

Country

India

City

Bengaluru

Industry

Architecture & Planning

Skill

Diversity & Inclusion, IT Recruitment, Customer Satisfaction, Reducing Operating Costs, Onboarding, Employee Referral Programs, Internal Resourcing, Project Staffing, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Employer Branding, S&OP implementation, Diversity Recruitment, Downtime Reduction, Bulk Mailing, Long-term Projects, HR Operations, Business Alignment, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Administration

Experience

Recruitment Manager

Material Depot

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Closed 40+ roles per quarter across multiple business lines. Managed sourcing channels with 50% hires from LinkedIn, 30% from Naukri, and 20% via referrals. Maintained recruitment metrics: 15-day time-to-hire, 2% offer decline rate. Led campus hiring, referral programs, NGO collaborations, and job fair participation. Reduced dependency on agencies, improved internal sourcing efficiency. Managed HR operations including onboarding, payroll support, HRMS coordination, and compliance.

Senior Recruitment Manager

Material Depot

2025 - Present · 1 yr

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Talent Acquisition & Hiring Strategy Candidate Sourcing & Employer Branding Interview & Selection Process Team Management & Stakeholder Collaboration Data & Process Optimization

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Curefit

2022-8 - 2024-12 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Human Resources Information Technology

Ocean service

2019-4 - 2022-2 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Managed end-to-end recruitment for IT & non-IT roles, closing 50+ positions quarterly. Reduced cost-per-hire by 40% through strategic sourcing. Conducted bulk hiring, walk-ins, and project-based staffing. Built and maintained strong client relationships ensuring timely delivery.