Carolina Cicala

Head of Talent

Limassol Municipality, Limassol, Cyprus16 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in executive search and talent acquisition.
  • Proven track record in building high-performing teams.
  • Data-driven approach to recruitment strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech executive search specialist with a strong focus on leadership talent acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionLeadershipExecutive SearchRecruitingTeam LeadershipBusiness Development

Other Skills

AccountabilityBambooHRC-Level Executive SupportCommunicationCompetency Based InterviewingCreative StrategyData-driven insightsDecentralizationDecision-MakingDiversity Program DevelopmentDiversity RecruitmentEmployee RelationsFinanceGallup StrengthsGlobal Talent Acquisition

About

I thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments. My tenacity and adaptability allow me to quickly adjust talent acquisition strategies to meet changing business needs, ensuring an ongoing pipeline of top-tier leadership talent.

Experience

Payabl.

Head of Talent Acquisition

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Limassol, Cyprus · On-site

LeadershipTeam ManagementRecruitingTalent Acquisition

Exness

2 roles

Executive Recruitment Manager

Apr 2022Dec 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · Limassol Municipality, Limassol, Cyprus · On-site

  • ⦿ Led Executive Search at Exness, focusing on hiring C-level executives, Heads of Departments, and other complex, hard-to-fill positions in fintech and CFD trading.
  • ⦿ Assembled a robust leadership team capable of driving Exness towards its goals with determination and success.
  • ⦿ Pioneered tailored recruitment strategies and led a dedicated Researcher to source and headhunt based on defined target lists and strategies, ensuring precise talent acquisition.
  • ⦿ Leveraged data-driven insights to predict hiring needs and proactively fill critical leadership roles, reducing time-to-hire and improving retention rates.
Executive SearchIT RecruitmentGreenhouseHiring PracticesRecruiting

Talent Acquisition Team Lead

Sep 2019Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Limassol Municipality, Limassol, Cyprus · On-site

  • ⦿ Promoted from TA Partner to Team Lead to manage hypergrowth at Exness, contributing to the expansion from 500 to 2000 employees.
  • ⦿ Built and led a high-performing talent acquisition team, recruiting and managing 8 members across Cyprus and remote locations.
  • ⦿ Mentored and trained team members (8+), ensuring continuous skill development and adherence to best recruitment practices.
  • ⦿ Oversaw hiring for Senior Executive Leadership roles globally, maintaining key performance indicators while leading the team.
  • ⦿ Implemented the "Greenhouse" ATS and launched a new career website, streamlining recruitment processes and enhancing candidate experience.
Executive SearchTeam LeadershipC-Level Executive SupportRecruitingTalent Acquisition

Thesoul publishing

Corporate Recruiter

Feb 2019Sep 2019 · 7 mos · Limassol, Cyprus · On-site

  • ⦿ Sourced, attracted, and hired top talent for creative roles, including graphic designers, 3D animation writers, marketers, and other content creators.
  • ⦿ Screened and interviewed candidates to assess qualifications and fit, while negotiating compensation and benefits packages.
  • ⦿ Provided guidance and support to both the organization and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
CommunicationCreative StrategyRecruitingTalent Acquisition

Talentmasters executive search

Recruitment Consultant

Sep 2017Jan 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos · Limassol, Cyprus · On-site

  • ⦿ Executed 360-degree executive search within IT, Financial Services, and Telecom industries across Europe, using research, expertise, and network to identify and evaluate top candidates.
  • ⦿ Collaborated closely with clients to understand their needs, then presented and shortlisted top candidates with detailed insights on their background and fit for the role.
Executive SearchInternational RecruitmentIT RecruitmentHiringBusiness DevelopmentNegotiation+1

Pedersen & partners

2 roles

Research & Business Development for LATAM, US & SE

Promoted

Dec 2014Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • ⦿ I've been actively sourcing and performing BD initiatives on behalf of Pedersen & Partners (a leading international Executive Search firm operating in 54 wholly-owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas.).
  • ⦿ The general scope of work includes both headhunting Leaders & Decision Makers in huge organizations, predominantly in LATAM, the US + Southern Europe
Executive SearchBusiness DevelopmentC-Level Executive Support

Executive Search Analyst (Global)

Nov 2012Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • ⦿ Executive Search for organizations in the field of Banking, Real Estate, Retail, Oil & Gas
  • ⦿ Market Mapping
  • ⦿ Contracts, Reporting, and Candidate presentations (performed in both English & Spanish)

Pita grill (nyc)

Restaurant Manager

May 2010Jun 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

Cafe lalo

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Jun 2009May 2010 · 11 mos · New York, New York, United States

Education

Universitatea Liberă Internațională din Moldova

Graduated

Jan 2006Jan 2009

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