Pira J.

Interim Senior Recruitment Consultant

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Aug 2017 - Present
8 years 4 months

Interim Senior Recruitment Consultant

  • Clients: Dover, Korn Ferry, Leoni, Lonza, Mars, Molnlycke, Novartis, RELX Group, Schaeffler, Softing AG, Takeda, Wipro
  • Industries: Automotive, Consulting, Construction, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals
  • 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
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017
1 year 3 months

Senior Recruitment Consultant

  • Clients: Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Amgen
  • Industry: Pharmaceuticals
  • 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
May 2014 - Feb 2016
1 year 10 months

Executive Search Consultant

  • Clients: Cielo, Alcon, Novartis, Honeywell, Wunderman, Air Products, Agilent & Keysight
  • Industries: Various
  • 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
Jun 2012 - Apr 2014
1 year 11 months

European Business Consultant

  • Clients: BMW, Vodafone, Bombardier
  • Industries: Automotive, Telecommunications
  • 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. With strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to build relationships across diverse global environments.

  • 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

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 2000 - Feb 2004

University of East London

Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management · International Business Management · London, United Kingdom

Sep 1995 - Jun 1998

Vocational School for Energy Technology

German High School Diploma (Abitur) · Berlin, Germany

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