Divya Tandon

Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner | MBA in Human Resources & Marketing | Talent Strategy & Employer Branding

Germany

About

As a Global Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner with over a decade of recruitment experience, I specialize in partnering with organizations such as Microsoft and British Petroleum to develop data-driven recruitment strategies that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) while optimizing talent pipelines across the EMEA region. My expertise lies in aligning workforce planning with business objectives, leading to a 25% reduction in time-to-hire and a 15% improvement in DEI metrics. In my current role, I have successfully sourced and placed over 50 engineering and data center professionals, as well as filled 20 executive-level leadership positions, contributing to a 10% increase in leadership diversity. My proficiency in HR systems like SAP/HCM, Workday, and Salesforce, combined with my knowledge of advanced recruiting tools such as PowerBI, allows me to deliver top-tier candidates while driving down hiring costs by 40%. I am passionate about transforming recruitment through innovative sourcing methods and cross-functional collaboration. Whether improving candidate experiences or streamlining workforce planning, I continuously strive to enhance recruitment efficiency and long-term retention rates.

Experience

  • AMS (Full-time · 4 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Recruiter
      Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

      As a Senior Recruiter, I manage the full end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and stakeholders. I collaborate closely with hiring managers to align on talent needs, provide strategic market insights, and drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and quality of hire. My role also involves maintaining compliance and accurate reporting throughout the recruitment lifecycle, while fostering a positive candidate experience. Through strong cross-functional collaboration, I contribute to delivering high-impact recruitment solutions that support business goals.

    • Senior Recruiter (Contract / Project-Based Assignments)
      Feb 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Worked on short-term recruitment projects across multiple organizations, including: Carrier – March 2026-May 2026 (3 months) Arcadis – May 2025-Feb 2026 (8 months) Bayer – Feb 2025-April 2025 (3 months) In this role, I delivered end-to-end talent acquisition solutions across AMS/RPO, project-based, and embedded hiring models, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and stakeholders. I partnered closely with hiring managers to align on talent needs, provided market insights, and drove efficient hiring outcomes. I demonstrated strong agility and adaptability, quickly integrating into diverse client environments, systems, and cultures to add value from day one. Through a collaborative and solution-driven approach, I consistently ensured the successful delivery of recruitment assignments while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and candidate experience.

  • Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant via AMS at Johnson & Johnson MedTech
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    As a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contractor) supporting Johnson & Johnson, I contribute to building teams that drive meaningful impact in healthcare and patient wellbeing. Key focus: 🌱 Purpose-driven hiring aligned to improving lives 🤝 Human-centric candidate experience ⚡ Strong agility across dynamic environments 📈 Strategic partnership with stakeholders ✅ Consistent delivery of hiring mandates

  • Senior Recruitment Business Partner via AMS at Microsoft
    Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    In this role, I collaborate with hiring managers across the EMEA region to strategically recruit top engineering, MCAPS and data center professionals for Microsoft Cloud. I lead talent acquisition strategies by assessing workforce needs and crafting effective hiring plans tailored to Microsoft’s objectives. Through innovative sourcing methods and social media utilization, I manage candidate pipelines that attract highly skilled technical experts. My role involves active stakeholder engagement, where I negotiate to align both immediate and long-term talent requirements with Microsoft’s growth goals.

  • Talent Acquisition Senior Advisor via AMS at bp
    Oct 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    At BP, I drive end-to-end recruitment for key business units, focusing on diversity hiring and aligning workforce planning with organizational needs. I handle everything from resume screening to salary benchmarking, ensuring smooth candidate experiences. Utilizing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and XING, I actively source top-tier talent while managing succession planning and client relations. My efforts have contributed to reducing time-to-hire and improving retention, while building strong relationships across multiple business functions.

  • VFX Recruiter at Trixter
    Jul 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    At Trixter, I played a critical role in recruiting VFX talent for high-priority positions. By refining targeted sourcing strategies, I filled over 80 critical positions while reducing time-to-hire by 18%. I revamped candidate engagement processes, improving satisfaction by 25%. I was also responsible for enhancing the recruitment profiles, optimizing them for long-term retention, and ensuring a seamless experience for international hires by managing relocation logistics.