Paula Magalhaes

I help companies hire top talent & job seekers land roles | Recruitment & Career Solutions

New York, New York, United States

About

Some people see hiring as filling a seat. I see it as a chance to change the direction of a team and a career. I'm a Principal of Recruitment & Careers with Intelligent Staffing. For more than 15 years, I've worked where people and companies meet, across a wide range of industries. In that time, I've helped businesses build standout teams and helped just as many professionals find work they're excited to show up for. My approach is consultative and personal. I take the time to understand both sides: the company's culture and goals, the candidate's real strengths and long-term ambitions, because that’s where lasting results truly take root. Here's what experience has taught me: the right fit is never just a résumé lining up with a job description. It's understanding what makes a person exceptional, and what a team truly needs to do its best work. If you're hiring, I make the process simpler and bring you people who add lasting value — the kind of hires who don't just fill a role, but lift everyone around them. If you're job searching, I'll support you with your résumé, LinkedIn profile, interview prep, and search strategy, all shaped around you. We'll put your real strengths front and center and make sure every move aligns with where you want to be long term. Whether you're building a team or building your career, I'd love to help you find the right fit. Send me a message here on LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.

Experience

  • Principal of Recruitment & Careers at Intelligent Staffing
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

    For the past five years at Intelligent Staffing, I’ve worked across several industries, quickly becoming the go-to person for connecting clients with the right recruitment solutions. Some highlights include: - Managed accounts. - Handled hiring from start to finish. - Made a real difference with measurable results. - Used AI and smart outreach to find great candidates nationwide, boosting satisfaction to 90% and improving retention by 25%. On the account management side, improved communication and processes resulted in a 30% increase in interviews and more repeat business. Building on that momentum, I developed a career services program that helped people get jobs up to 50% faster through resume writing, LinkedIn profile, interview coaching and job search strategies. Additionally, for business development, I re-engaged 15% of inactive clients, organized client data for more effective follow-ups, and worked with leadership to maintain steady revenue and grow partnerships.

  • Talent Advisor at Relode.com
    2020 - 2020 · Less than a year

    Industries: IT & Healthcare Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements, sourced candidates, and provided recommendations based on skills and culture fit. Included recruitment expertise, strong communication, and a consultative approach, focusing on delivering high-quality talent solutions efficiently through crowdsourced platform. Recruitment - Executed recruitment for technology and healthcare sectors. Focused on technical roles, while healthcare recruitment targeted medical professionals with knowledge of certifications and regulations.

  • Executive Recruiter at Vertico Human Capital
    2013 - 2019 · 6 yrs

    Helped fast-growing startups find and hire top execs across all sorts of industries. Worked side by side with founders to figure out what they needed, what kind of culture they wanted, and their big-picture goals. Ran the whole hiring process from mapping the market and reaching out, all the way to negotiations and onboarding—making sure everything was smooth, fast, and on target. Recruitment: - Shaped hiring strategy and ran executive searches. - Improved time-to-hire and candidate quality by 30%. - Boosted talent engagement and reduced drop-off. - Negotiated strong compensation packages 15% below budget. Operational: - Upgraded systems, cut manual work, and improved response times. - Boosted recruiter productivity by 25% and improved teamwork. Business Development: - Grew accounts and open roles at the leadership level. - Won contracts and increased placements by 60%.

  • Senior Recruiter at Prime Staffing
    2007 - 2012 · 5 yrs

    Partnered with organizations in the Medical, Fashion, Non-Profit, Publishing, and Administrative sectors to recruit top talent and deliver a seamless hiring experience. Recruitment: - Managed recruiting for clinical, creative, and admin roles, hitting targets. - Helped secure a major hospital contract and made key hires in 90 days. - Improved candidate quality by 35% and cut time-to-fill by 28%. - Coordinated interviews and negotiated offers. Client Management: - Main contact for clients and candidates, building trust and keeping everyone informed. - Upgraded systems and workflows, boosting response time by 40% and placement accuracy by 25%.

  • Human Resources Assistant at McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    2004 - 2007 · 3 yrs

    Industry: Legal Provided counseling to 500 employees on various aspects of benefits, payroll procedures, and HR policies. Conducted thorough reviews and calculations for annual staff performance evaluations. Additionally, participated as a team member in the annual salary survey process, collaborating with colleagues to gather data and assess market trends to inform competitive compensation strategies.