Brian I.
Chief Talent Officer
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 11 monthsChief Talent Officer
Recruitment Room
- Lead global hiring operations across Africa, Europe, and North America for startups (pre-seed to Series D) and multinationals
- Direct network of 200+ recruiters, consistently exceeding placement and quality targets across fintech, SaaS, and healthcare sectors
- Introduced AI-powered sourcing strategies, improving candidate match quality by 20% and reducing time-to-hire by 30%
- Built DEI-aligned talent pipelines, increasing diverse hires by 15% across tech, finance, and high-growth industries
- Expanded client base achieving 20% market share growth through strategic partnerships and business development
- Reduced global average time-to-hire by 14 days through AI sourcing and workflow automation initiatives
Mar 2023 - Present
2 years 9 monthsPrincipal Recruiter
Recruitment Room
- Manage senior and executive-level searches for global clients in tech, finance, and high-growth industries
- Design targeted recruitment campaigns that increased quality applicants by 25% through strategic employer branding
- Partner with C-suite executives to define role requirements, competencies, and comprehensive hiring strategies
- Deliver consistent 95%+ offer acceptance rates through enhanced candidate experience and relationship management
- Oversee candidate experience initiatives that improved satisfaction ratings and strengthened employer brand positioning
- Lead end-to-end recruitment operations for executive, technical, and high-volume roles across multiple sectors
Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
1 year 2 monthsUnited States
Technical Sourcing Lead
IT Pros, LLC
- Managed niche technical recruitment for SaaS, fintech, and cybersecurity roles across nationwide markets
- Automated candidate pipeline processes, cutting time-to-fill by 20% while maintaining quality standards
- Sourced talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and Boolean search, improving quality by 15%
- Delivered comprehensive market intelligence reports to screeners and hiring managers, reducing post-hire attrition
- Trained and mentored recruiters, increasing team productivity by 30% through coaching and best practice implementation
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
9 monthsUnited States
Talent Acquisition Specialist
IT Pros, LLC
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for high-growth tech clients across the US market
- improved candidate experience through personalized, streamlined recruitment processes and consistent communication
- Partnered with screeners and hiring managers to define role requirements, competencies, and evaluation criteria
- Achieved 95%+ interview-to-offer acceptance rate through relationship building and candidate engagement strategies
- Created innovative sourcing strategies that increased passive candidate engagement and conversion rates
Oct 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 3 monthsKenya
Corporate Recruiter
Sanlam Group
- Exceeded hiring targets by 25%, building high-performing sales teams aligned with organizational revenue objectives
- Designed competency-based interview processes, raising quality-of-hire by 20% and reducing mis-hires
- Led employer branding campaigns that increased inbound applications by 25% and strengthened market positioning
- Partnered with executives on long-term workforce planning aligned with 5-year strategic business goals
- Improved agent productivity by 40% through targeted onboarding, training, and performance management initiatives
Oct 2019 - Sep 2020
1 yearKenya
Agency Lead
Sanlam Group
- Recruited, trained, and led network of 35+ sales agents, achieving 40% sales productivity increase in first year
- Reduced new agent turnover through comprehensive onboarding support and continuous development programs
- Managed recruitment marketing campaigns for brand visibility and talent attraction in competitive markets
- Collaborated with leadership to align talent acquisition goals with revenue targets and business expansion plans
Jul 2017 - Aug 2019
2 years 2 monthsKenya
Human Resources Manager
B&T Ltd
- Reduced time-to-hire by 30% through recruitment process optimization and workflow improvements
- Negotiated vendor contracts, lowering recruitment advertising costs by 15% while maintaining quality and reach
- Achieved 95%+ role-fill rate within SLA timelines across technical and operational positions
- Improved employee retention by 20% with targeted engagement initiatives and strategic workforce management
- Implemented performance review frameworks for technical staff, enhancing accountability and development
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
1 yearKenya
Technical Lead
B&T Ltd
- Managed technical hiring and onboarding processes, ensuring skills alignment with organizational needs
- Oversaw HRIS implementation, reducing administrative workload by 25% and improving data accuracy
- Ensured compliance with labor regulations and technical safety standards across all operations
- Streamlined technical workflows to cut system downtime and improve operational efficiency
- Coordinated vendor relationships for technical projects and recruitment advertising partnerships
Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
1 year 4 monthsKenya
Human Resources Administrator
Ezeemoney Ltd
- Managed recruitment for technical and customer service roles, achieving 90% first-year retention rate
- Introduced onboarding improvements that cut ramp-up time by 15%, accelerating time to productivity
- Reduced open role timelines by 20% via targeted sourcing strategies and streamlined selection processes
- Managed HR records, compliance processes, and employee documentation systems
Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
1 yearKenya
IT Support Technician
Ezeemoney Ltd
- Delivered 95%+ IT resolution rate while supporting technical infrastructure and end-user systems
- Upgraded IT infrastructure, improving system performance and efficiency by 30%
- Provided technical onboarding for new hires, ensuring smooth integration into technical environments
- Supported recruitment for IT roles to ensure skills matched project and organizational requirements
- Monitored and maintained system security protocols and infrastructure integrity
Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
1 year 2 monthsKenya
Technical Lead
I27 Solutions Limited
- Oversaw technical operations and hiring for project teams across multiple client engagements
- Managed vendor relationships for technical tools and recruitment advertising partnerships
- Reduced project delivery timelines by 20% through workflow improvements and process optimization
- Maintained 95%+ client satisfaction ratings through effective technical operations management
- Coordinated tech support for high-priority client accounts, ensuring service excellence
Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
3 monthsKenya
IT Support Officer
I27 Solutions Limited
- Achieved 98% success rate in document management system (DMS) deployments for clients
- Provided technical assistance for internal and client systems, ensuring operational continuity
- Supported project-based hiring needs, aligning technical skills with project requirements
- Managed IT troubleshooting and hardware/software maintenance across organizational infrastructure
- Ensured security protocols were followed and maintained system integrity
Summary
Global Talent Acquisition Leader with 12+ years driving recruitment excellence for startups (pre-seed to Series D) and multinationals across Africa, North America, and Europe.
Proven expertise in AI-powered sourcing, workforce planning, and DEI-focused hiring strategies that reduce time-to-hire by 30%, improve candidate quality by 20%, and align talent pipelines with strategic business objectives.
Track record of leading 200+ recruiter teams, building inclusive talent programs, and delivering 25% revenue growth through strategic partnerships and operational excellence.
Languages
Swahili
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Arts · Public Administration & Governance · Kenya
Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Diploma in Business Information Technology · Business Information Technology · Kenya
Certifications & licenses
AI-Powered Talent Acquisition
Applied AI For HR
Corporate Recruiting Professional
HR As A Strategic Business Partner
LinkedIn Recruiter Certification
Talent Sourcing Certification
Targeted Selection Interviewing
Tech Recruiting Foundations: 1 - Introduction
Tech Recruiting Foundations: 2 - Understanding Hardware And Operating Systems
Tech Recruiting Foundations: 3 - Recruiting Software Developers
Tech Recruiting Foundations: 5 - Waterfall, Agile, And DevOps For Recruiters
Technical Recruitment Certification
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