Katerina Arslanoglou

University Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA at Nike

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

👋 Hi, I’m Katerina — a strategic and people-focused talent acquisition leader with a passion for early career talent and inclusive hiring across EMEA. 🎯 I specialize in building and scaling university relations programs that align with long-term business goals and create meaningful experiences for candidates and stakeholders alike. I’m energized by collaboration, clear communication, and simplifying complex hiring processes to make them more human and effective. 🤝 Whether I’m partnering with hiring managers, mentoring peers, or improving the candidate journey, I bring structure, empathy, and a solutions-first mindset to everything I do. I care deeply about equity, innovation, and community—and I strive to make every interaction count. 🌱 Looking ahead, I’m excited to grow my impact in the broader Talent space. I’m especially interested in areas like workforce planning, internal mobility, and leadership development—helping organizations grow from within and build future-ready talent strategies. 💬 Let’s connect and share ideas on shaping the future of talent together!

Experience

  • Nike (13 yrs 1 mo)
    • University Talent Acquisition Manager, EMEA
      Nov 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

      It takes imagination to tackle challenges, create change and stay on the cutting edge. This is a time of unlimited opportunity and near-constant change, so we are always looking for the next generation of talent to help us grow. We recruit from all over the world, immersing students in NIKE, Inc.’s culture of curiosity and innovation. Our internships provide the ideal setting to explore the intersections of Nike business: sport, sustainability, fashion, retail, e-commerce, technology, finance, legal and design. Interns enjoy access to Nike’s world-class facilities and employee perks like product discounts and summer Fridays. At Nike, we have the advantage of the world’s stage to showcase our work. We pursue greatness and chase ambitious goals — so we recruit only the best. Explore Nike internships and get in the game.

    • Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Demand & Supply Management, Planning and Analytics
      Apr 2018 - Oct 2018 · 7 mos

    • Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Global Operations & Business Support Functions
      Dec 2015 - Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      NIKE does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. As part of the Talent Acquisition team of Nike,Inc. Europe I'm recruiting and sourcing the best and brightest talents in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, IT and Customer Services for Nike Europe and Converse EMEA

  • Human Resources Assistant at AUTO Heller s.r.o.
    Mar 2013 - Jul 2013 · 5 mos

    - Process, verify, and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training and performance evaluations - Develop new Performance Appraisal System and educate supervisors and employees on it  Arrange in-house and external training activities - Organize lessons for the employees to practice and learn English

  • AIESEC in Greece (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • National Team - Talent Management Manager
      May 2010 - Jun 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos

      - Develop and support the implementation of all recruitment processes (new members and leadership body) - Create the national HR planning system and national goal setting - Develop and support the implementation of leadership development program - Research and Create a new structure for the local entities - Manage and Coach the HR function in Greece - Virtual management of the National Support team of HR

    • Local Chapter President
      Jun 2009 - May 2010 · 1 yr

      - Responsible for the overall results and performance of the Local Chapter - Manage the Executive Board team and team leader - Representative of the Local Chapter in National and International gatherings - Lead strategic and operational planning - Plan, track, budget and report on the functional work

  • Telephone Operator (part-time) at Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation
    Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 · 1 yr

    Responsible to answer incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner and route calls to the appropriate parties. Look up telephone number through computer or manual directory ∙ screen telephone calls ∙ process any paperwork or record as required