Elif Kolçak

Recruiter | IT Recruiter | Talent Acquistion

Türkiye

About

👩🏻‍💻I am a proactive Talent Acquisition expert with 7+ years of experience in IT, Finance, Banking, and Insurance. After completing my Master’s degree in HR Management at Bahçeşehir University, I worked with leading companies like Garanti BBVA, Mapfre, and BilgeAdam Technology (BGTS). 🌍 Today, I work as a freelance Global Talent Partner, managing full-cycle recruitment on an international scale. My goal is simple: connecting the right global talent with the right organizations. 👥I am disciplined, people-oriented, and highly adaptable to different sectors. I focus on building strong relationships with teams and delivering quality results in fast-paced environment.

Experience

  • Global Talent Partner at Talentify HR Solutions
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Managing global recruitment cycles for international clients as a Freelance Global Talent Partner. I focus mainly on the finance and information technology sectors. Managing end-to-end recruitment experience for our international candidates Using LinkedIn Recruiter to build and maintain a strong international talent pipeline.

  • IT Recruiter at BilgeAdam Teknoloji
    Mar 2025 - Jan 2026 · 11 mos

    Managing full-cycle technical recruitment processes, mainly focusing on the FinTech ecosystem. Managing technical recruitment processes in various fields, especially Software Development. Coordinating with the business development team to define project requirements, facilitate interview processes, and optimize time to hire. Creating a candidate pool to contribute to intensive recruitment processes

  • İşe Alım Danışmanı at Borusan Lojistik
    Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 · 4 mos

    I handled end-to-end recruitment processes as a contract employee through Adecco for 4 months.

  • Organization & Talent Specialist at MAPFRE
    Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Managing all recruitment processes end-to-end. Supporting the integration process of the SAP HR system by maintaining communication with the global team. Making quarterly reports of the Organization & Development team. Keeping track of invoices in line with the budget. Designing the Grow With Mapfre internship program and executing the process. Participating in campus events within the scope of employer branding activities. Managing and reporting exit interviews.

  • Garanti BBVA (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Talent Acquisition Specialist
      Aug 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Managing end-to-end recruitment processes for both branches and strategic Head Office roles. Taking an active role in mass recruitment processes that require planning and speed. Conducting comprehensive competency-based interviews for Management Trainee (MT) and professional level roles. Working in collaboration with HR Business Partners to accurately predict recruitment needs and manage recruitment processes. Taking part in campus events within the scope of employer branding.

    • Recruitment Associate
      Aug 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Supporting recruitment processes, managing the candidate pool and monitoring operational processes.