Zürich Metropolitan Area
After more than nine years of professional experience in talent acquisition, my passion for recruitment remains as strong as ever. I am currently Talent Acquisition Partner at Thales, a global leader in aerospace, defence and digital security. My role at Thales is to recruit technical, operational and managerial profiles for the four Thales business lines in Switzerland.
Scope I joined the AKKA Office to reinforce the IT recruitment team, serving Banking, Insurance, NGO, and Watchmaking clients across the Geneva financial market. Main responsibilities Conduct qualification interviews (by phone, video, or in person) Manage applications and correspondence Search for and approach top candidates Create and update job postings Serve as a point of contact and build influential relationships with candidates throughout the selection process Ensure clear communication and provide feedback to candidates Participate in internal initiatives to improve processes, employer attractiveness, and employer branding Summary of hired profiles Banking : Business analyst in Core Banking, Cash and Settlement IT Banking: Java Developer and Architect, Windows and Linux System Engineer, Security Architect, Oracle and SQL DBA, Scrum Master Watchmaking: PLM Engineer, Graphic Designer
Scope I joined the group at a pivotal moment, supporting the opening of the Luxembourg office and stepping in for the Country Manager. We operated in a start-up-like model, building the structure in Luxembourg from scratch. Main responsibilities Develop long-term relationships with clients and be able to fully understand all client requirements and candidate needs Approach clients/prospects by calling, meeting, and presenting our services to establish a business partnership Review and negotiate master agreements with HR groups and procurement managers in coordination with Sales and Operations in London Hub Lead sourcing activities and conduct briefing/coaching sessions with candidates Ensure timely feedback is provided to clients and candidates Oversee the onboarding process once the candidate is selected Key achievements Rising Star of the Year 2019/2020: I was awarded for sterling results in opening new markets in permanent recruitment. Summary of hired profiles Banking: Back-Office Markets Officer, Trade Support / Settlement Officer, Clearing & Settlement Analyst, Custody Operations Officer Fund: PE/RE Fund Accounting, Fund Administration Officer, Transfert Agent, AML/KYC Analyst IT Banking: T24, Olympic, AVALOQ Developers and Business Analysts Java, .Net Development and Architecture, Oracle and SQL DBA, Linux and Windows System Engineer, CCTV Engineers
Markets: European Institutions, Banking, Insurance, Defense and Military Scope The HR department consisted of 5 Recruiters, 3 HR Business Partners, and 2 Payroll Officers. I recruited and supported four Operations Managers, each accountable for a dedicated operational scope Main responsibilities Manage all applications and active sourcing top candidates Conduct job interviews and create reports to Operation Managers Create and maintain skill profiles and publish job advertisements Build influential relationships with them throughout the selection process Ensure effective communication and provide necessary feedback to candidates Participate in internal initiatives aimed at improving processes, attractiveness, and employer branding Summary of hired profiles Banking: Java, .Net development and Architecture, Oracle and SQL DBA, Linux, Windows and IBM Iseries AS400 System Engineer, Netcool and Tivoli Specialist, Application Support, SOC Engineer, Network and Security Engineer, Pentest European Institutions: Java development and Architecture, Oracle and SQL DBA, Linux And Windows System Engineer, SCCM Specialist SOC Engineer, Network and Security Engineer
Formerly Huxley in Luxembourg -Searching for and approaching top candidates -Acting as a point of contact and building influential relationships with candidates throughout the selection process -Providing the necessary communication and feedback to candidates -Contributing to internal initiatives aimed at improving processes, attractiveness, and employer branding