Aleksandra Stepanova

Talent Acquisition Specialist | IT Recruiter | Recruitment Analytics | HR Analytics

Russia

About

Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Specialist with 10+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, candidate assessment and labor market analysis. Experienced in hiring IT, business and operational professionals, managing end-to-end recruitment processes and partnering with hiring managers to attract top talent. Over the past years, I have also worked as a Career Consultant, helping professionals improve their job search strategies, interview performance and personal positioning in the labor market. Currently expanding my expertise in HR Analytics, including recruitment metrics, workforce analytics, dashboard creation and data-driven HR decision-making. Open to opportunities in Talent Acquisition, IT Recruitment, Recruitment Operations and HR Analytics.

Experience

  • Independent Career Consultant & Talent Acquisition Advisor at Freelance
    Dec 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

    Advised professionals across IT, Digital, Sales, Marketing and Operations functions on career development and job search strategies. Conducted candidate assessments and career diagnostics. Analyzed hiring trends, labor market dynamics and employer expectations across multiple industries. Provided guidance on interview preparation, personal branding and job search strategy.

  • IT Recruiter at LLC Kupishoes / Lamoda.ru
    2013 - Dec 2017 · 5 yrs

    Managed full-cycle recruitment for a wide range of positions across IT, business, and operational functions. Successfully filled 10–15 vacancies per month, including Software Developers, QA Engineers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, logistics personnel, and production staff. Maintained an average time-to-fill of 3–4 weeks with an 80% vacancy closure rate. Led end-to-end hiring processes: job intake, sourcing, candidate screening, interviewing, offer management, onboarding, and new hire adaptation. Sourced candidates through multiple channels, including LinkedIn, HeadHunter, Telegram, referrals, and ATS platforms. Supported high-volume recruitment campaigns and ensured timely staffing for rapidly growing business units. Conducted labor market and salary research to support hiring strategies and workforce planning. Contributed to HR initiatives related to onboarding, employee engagement, learning and development, motivation programs, recruitment reporting, and employer branding. Partnered with hiring managers to identify talent needs and improve recruitment efficiency.