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Brian I.

Chief Talent Officer

Kenya

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
2 years

Chief 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 10 months

Principal 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 months
United 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 months
United 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 months
Kenya

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 year
Kenya

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 months
Kenya

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 year
Kenya

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 months
Kenya

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 year
Kenya

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 months
Kenya

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 months
Kenya

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
Native
English
Advanced

Education

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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