AKIN YILMAZ

Global Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Leader | Middle East, Central Asia & Canada | International Hiring in Energy, Infrastructure, Engineering & IT

Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye

About

Global Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Leader with 12+ years of experience in energy, infrastructure, engineering, and IT. Part of Assystem’s Global Talent Acquisition team, leading international hiring across Central Asia, MECA, and Canada. Proven track record in delivering end-to-end recruitment for hard-to-fill roles, from early-career to C-level, while partnering with business leaders to align talent strategies with business needs. Contributing to Talent Management initiatives, focusing on succession planning, internal mobility, and capability development. Fluent in English and a native Turkish speaker. Hold a Canadian open work permit and open to opportunities in Türkiye and Canada. Core expertise: • Global Talent Acquisition & Headhunting (end-to-end, early-career to C-level) • Talent Development & Workforce Planning • HR Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management • Organizational Design & Compensation Strategy • HR Process Design, Analytics & Systems (HRIS, KPI) • Employer Branding & University Relations

Experience

  • Assystem ()
    • Talent Acquisition & Development Manager
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Talent Acquisition Team Lead
      Jun 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Assystem is a global engineering and project management consulting company specializing in complex, highly regulated sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and transportation. Lead a high-performing recruitment team and drive international hiring strategies in collaboration with regional stakeholders. Responsibilities include workforce planning, employee lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of both HR operations and candidate experience.

  • Senior Information Technology Recruiter at JFORCE
    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr

    JFORCE is a leading technology solutions provider specializing in digital transformation, hybrid cloud, and enterprise software development, with a strong focus on the banking and insurance sectors. • Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition – Led the recruitment of Software Developers, Data Engineers, Business Analysts, and other critical roles. Crafted detailed job descriptions and optimized hiring workflows to improve efficiency and candidate quality, collaborating closely with stakeholders to align hiring strategies with organizational needs. • Client Project Support & Outsourcing – Provided outsourcing and team extension services for clients. I partnered with hiring managers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between talent acquisition and project goals. • HR Process Development & Employee Engagement – Wrote and implemented HR procedures to standardize processes and enhance operational efficiency. Organized employee engagement activities to foster team collaboration and morale. • University Relations & Talent Pipelines – Built strong relationships with universities, attended campus events, and established pipelines to attract early-career talent, supporting JForce’s long-term hiring needs.

  • IT Recruitment Project Manager at TechnoHR Consultancy
    Feb 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Techno HR is a specialized recruitment agency focused on headhunting and talent acquisition for the IT, software, and digital transformation sectors. • Technical Recruitment – Successfully hired Software Developers (Java, .NET, JavaScript, Full-Stack), DWH-BI Consultants (ODI, Informatica, DataStage), Database Admins (Oracle, MSSQL), Data Scientists, Engineers, Business Analysts, and DevOps professionals. • Sourcing & Candidate Engagement – Utilized job portals, LinkedIn, and networking channels to identify and connect with candidates across all experience levels. • Interviewing & Evaluation – Conducted phone and video interviews to assess candidate qualifications. Prepared polished resumes and reports, effectively showcasing talent to hiring managers. • Quality Control – Reviewed and refined evaluation reports and resumes submitted by recruiters to ensure consistent, high-quality candidate presentations. • Candidate Experience – Managed the end-to-end recruitment process, maintaining clear communication and ensuring a positive experience for both candidates and clients.

  • Administrative Coordinator / Education & Study Abroad Consultant at Link Education
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr

    • Student Counseling & Career Planning – Advised students on department and university selection, creating tailored academic paths to align with career goals. • Application Oversight – Guided students through application processes, ensuring timely, accurate submissions and streamlined communication with branch leaders. • Project & Administrative Management – Handled budgeting, contracting, and project planning to ensure efficient operations. • Visa & Study Permits – Prepared and refined documentation for visa and study permit applications, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

  • Recruiter at Iskur - Agency of Employment
    Feb 2013 - Jan 2018 · 5 yrs

    Brings five years of recruitment experience with a focus on sourcing and placing skilled and semi-skilled blue-collar workers across a variety of sectors. In the final two years of tenure, successfully led a team of 10 recruiters, consistently surpassing monthly and annual hiring targets • Strategic Recruitment & Candidate Matching – Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, conducted detailed job analyses, and posted vacancies on the ISKUR platform to attract qualified candidates. Screened and interviewed candidates, successfully matching them with employers based on their qualifications and organizational needs. • Process Optimization & Reporting – Maintained an up-to-date recruitment database, ensuring accurate activity tracking and performance analysis. Utilized HRIS reports to implement process improvements, increasing recruitment efficiency. • Public Engagement & Institutional Branding – Represented İŞKUR at university career days and seminars, promoting the agency’s public services and its role in the labor market. Delivered presentations to strengthen institutional brand visibility and increase awareness among students and young job seekers. • Labor Law & Conflict Resolution – Provided expert guidance on labor law matters, resolving employee-employer disputes and ensuring compliance with legal standards.