Rafael - Talent Strategist with 10+ years in HR & Recruitment

Applied psychological assessment techniques to evaluate candidate fit and competency.

Developed and executed talent sourcing plans across diverse industries and regions.

Partnered with senior stakeholders and managed client relationships to align hiring strategies.

Led workplace safety initiatives and managed recruitment for occupational health roles.

Maintained robust candidate pipelines using networking, job boards, and market insights.

Design and implement psychological talent acquisition strategies for emerging business requirements., Conduct psychometric testing and competency‑based interviews to ensure cultural and role fit., Monitor onboarding quality through hiring metrics and performance indicators., Coordinate internship...

Developed and executed recruitment strategies to attract specialist and executive talent., Utilised LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed and proprietary databases for proactive sourcing., Enhanced employer brand through targeted recruitment marketing and events., Provided analytics on pipeline status,...

Co‑ordinated trauma‑informed therapeutic services for survivors of human trafficking within EU consortium., Led workshops and one‑to‑one counselling sessions focused on psychosocial recovery and reintegration., Represented the foundation at international forums, reporting on programme outcomes.

Managed end‑to‑end recruitment for IT, administrative, and sales profiles across EMEA & LATAM., Negotiated compensation packages and coordinated hiring processes for permanent and remote roles., Partnered with senior stakeholders, providing market insights and hiring strategies.

Consulted with clients to align recruitment plans with technical expectations and culture., Maintained robust pipeline of candidates through networking and job boards., Delivered competency‑based interview evaluations and presented shortlists to hiring managers.

Led recruitment projects for executive to support‑level roles in Europe, the USA, and LATAM., Managed client relationships, candidate selection, and compensation package coordination., Executed searches using Salesforce, LinkedIn Recruiter and specialised job portals.

Delivered outsourced recruitment for IT positions, maintaining knowledge of market trends., Conducted behavioural interviews and negotiated offers for project managers and senior engineers.

Managed high‑volume hiring in BPO sector, consistently meeting KPI targets for time‑to‑hire and quality., Facilitated assessment centres to streamline candidate evaluation., Produced reports to leadership on recruitment progress and ROI.

Handled inbound/outbound English‑language support, achieving top customer satisfaction metrics., Maintained ISO‑9001 compliance while surpassing key performance indicators.

Managed recruitment, occupational safety and health initiatives, enhancing workplace safety culture., Led cross‑functional team on sourcing, onboarding and performance tracking.