Pira J.
Interim Senior Recruitment Consultant
Experience
Interim Senior Recruitment Consultant
- Led high-volume recruitment initiatives across multiple regions
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment, ensuring efficiency, cost control and candidate experience
- Designed and implemented sourcing strategies to attract top talent globally
- Advised HR business partners and senior stakeholders on talent acquisition and workforce planning
- Built and maintained high-caliber talent networks and proactively engaged passive candidates
- Evaluated and implemented data analytics tools for enhanced recruitment insights
- Contributed to internal talent development and shared recruitment best practices
Senior Recruitment Consultant
- Managed four key accounts in German-speaking Switzerland
- Supervised recruitment teams in London and Zurich (4 team members)
- Led business development and recruitment strategy for the Swiss market
- Reported directly to the Managing Director and CEO
- Supported both permanent and contract recruitment across functions
Executive Search Consultant
- Delivered confidential, executive-level search assignments across DACH, UK, and USA
- Specialized in talent pipelining, succession planning, onboarding and market intelligence
- Successfully placed executives including CEOs, VPs and Directors
- Consulted with senior stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle
- Operated as an embedded resource within client organizations for strategic hiring
European Business Consultant
- Identified and developed new business opportunities across DACH and the UK, particularly in IT
- Negotiated terms for contract and permanent placements
- Applied advanced headhunting and sourcing techniques for technical roles
- Built strong candidate referral networks and managed niche IT talent pools
- Recruited specialists in software engineering and architecture (C++, Java, .NET, etc.)
Summary
Seasoned recruitment and talent acquisition professional with over 13 years of international experience in interim management, executive search, talent strategy, and HR consulting. Proven expertise in managing high-volume recruitment projects, building global talent pipelines, and leading cross-functional teams. Adept at developing innovative sourcing strategies, partnering with senior stakeholders, and navigating complex matrix organizations and works councils. Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to build relationships across diverse global environments.
Skills
Interim Recruitment Management
Executive Search & Active Sourcing
Rpo [Recruitment Process Outsourcing]
Talent Strategy & Employer Branding
Stakeholder Engagement & Hr Consulting
Global Recruitment Operations
Data Analytics In Recruitment
Team Leadership & Mentorship
German Works Council Experience
Office Tools: Ms Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams
Databases: Fidelio, Galileo, Panorama
Recruitment Platforms: Colleague, Filefinder, Kenexa Brassring, Virtual Edge, Adapt, Sap Fieldglass, Talentlink, Workday, Sap Hcm E-recruiting [Successfactors], Taleo
Languages
Education
University of East London
Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management · International Business Management · London, United Kingdom
OSZ Energietechnik
Abitur · Higher German Secondary Education · Berlin, Germany
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