Ella Potalivo

Company Overview: Sporting goods

• Leading the recruitment for the Global Operations team: Supply Chain, Real Estate, Digital Transformations
• Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance
• Coaching: 101 interview training for hiring managers, coaching juniors on the recruiter role
• Project Management: Diversity & Inclusion recruitment strategy, Gem sourcing toolkit integration
• Developed strong partnership with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
• Conducted comprehensive market research to benchmark against industry standards and identify areas of improvement in talent acquisition strategy
• Leveraged data-driven insights to inform recruitment strategies, optimizing processes for maximum efficiency
• Optimized job descriptions with keyword-rich content to improve visibility on job boards and attract relevant applicants
• Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles with strategic sourcing techniques and efficient interview scheduling
• Facilitated ongoing communication with candidates throughout the entire hiring process, ensuring transparency and professionalism at every touchpoint.
• Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates
• Conducted compensation conversations with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity
• Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives
• Provided detailed feedback to unsuccessful candidates, contributing to positive company image

• Stretch assignment as Talent Business Partner Global Finance team
• Headcount planning and monitoring
• Engagement survey: analyse the results for the different sub-teams, coach the team Leads on how to cover the sensitive topics from the results of the survey, facilitate the team meetings with the Leads ,
• Leading mediation meetings and exit interviews
• Reviewing and signing contracts, parental leave agreement
• Close collaboration with the talent acquisition team

Company Overview: Startup specialized in Swiss gourmet popcorn

• Coach the founder on staff management
• Leading mediations
• Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
• Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities
• Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules
• Prepared and presented reports on status of projects and initiatives

Company Overview: Online travel agency

• EMEA Recruiter for Corporate Functions - reporting to a team in Seattle, USA
• EMEA Recruiter for Market Operations - reporting to a team in Prague, Czech Republic
• Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance
• Project Management: D&I recruitment strategy
• Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events
• Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances
• Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet stakeholders staffing needs efficiently
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems
• Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture
• Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates
• Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives

Company Overview: Job-matching platform for top-tier professionals in strategy, M&A, consulting

• Coaching members (candidates) throughout their hiring process
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes
• Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates
• Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing companies' culture

Company Overview: Recruitment agency

• Coach candidates on how to interview to guarantee a successful hiring
• Enhanced candidate pool by proactively sourcing qualified applicants through various channels, such as social media, job boards, and networking events
• Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and fit for specific roles
• Maintained an updated database of potential candidates for future opportunities, allowing for quick access to a qualified talent pool
• Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process
• Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs
• Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements
• Increased candidate placements by developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies
• Negotiated beneficial agreements with the clients
• Cold calling to gain new clients

Company Overview: Recruitment agency

• Talent sourcing & headhunting in Financial industry, Banking and Insurance, candidates pre-selection & interviews, sales support, market & competitive analysis
• Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and fit for specific roles
• Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs
• Provided detailed feedback to both clients and candidates after interviews, facilitating continuous improvement in the recruitment process
• Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process
• Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements
• Increased candidate placements by developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies.

Canadian hotel group

• Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance
• Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently
• Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems with Taleo
• Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates
• Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the company''s reach within local communities. Participate to different campus recruitment fairs
• Conducted comprehensive reference checks to ensure the credibility of potential hires before extending offers
• Collaborated with internal teams to address specific recruitment challenges and develop tailored solutions.
• Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
• Lead the monthly employee induction days
• 101 interview coaching with hiring managers