May 2023 – Dec 2023 · 7 mos · Belgrade, Serbia · On-site

• Collaborated directly with the founder and key stakeholders to align HR strategies with the organization's vision.
• Supported 2 tech projects by effectively managing HR tasks and initiatives.
• Coordinated the legalization process, overseeing visa applications and work permits to facilitate the smooth onboarding of international employees.
• Prepared and managed HR budgets.
• Provided comprehensive HR support to employees, addressing ad-hoc inquiries, and resolving issues promptly.

Nov 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Hybrid

• Successfully served as a strategic partner for 10 product teams, contributing to the company's growth and market competitiveness.
• Led and managed a team of 15 recruiters, achieving a remarkable track record of delivering 75 offers per month with 90% acceptance rate from candidates.
• Coordinated full-cycle recruitment processes for 5-7 critical vacancies simultaneously.
• Streamlined the recruitment process, reducing time-to-fill metrics by 30%, saving company resources and meeting critical staffing needs promptly.
• Strengthened employer branding strategies, leading to increased candidate attraction and improved talent pipeline for future hiring initiatives.
• Developed and implemented onboarding and adaptation plans, ensuring seamless integration and optimal productivity for new hires.

Apr 2021 – Nov 2021 · 7 mos · Remote

• Collaborated with the CEO to optimize recruitment strategies and align them with the company's goals.
• Successfully established a high-performing recruitment team by hiring and mentoring 4 talented individuals.
• Led and executed the full cycle recruitment process, handling 5-6 critical vacancies concurrently, ensuring a steady influx of talent to support company expansion.
• Spearheaded the implementation of advanced automation tools such as ATS and HRM, leading to a doubling of monthly hires and streamlining the hiring workflow for the team.
• Achieved notable results in recruitment, with an average of 3 offers extended per month a 90% acceptance rate from candidates, reflecting the team's effectiveness in attracting and retaining talent.
• Enhanced the candidate experience through streamlined and efficient recruitment processes, leading to positive feedback from applicants and increased employer brand reputation.
• Collaborated closely with HRBP on key projects, contributing to the initiatives to enhance team engagement and overall organizational productivity.

Jun 2020 – Jan 2021 · 7 mos · Hybrid

• Devised and implemented a successful employment strategy for GeekBrains courses' alumni, enhancing their career prospects and facilitating job placements.
• Provided personalized career consultations to students, offering guidance and support in building tailored career paths within the IT industry.
• Cultivated strategic partnerships with prominent IT companies and digital agencies, resulting in valuable internship opportunities for both students and alumni.
• Mentored GeekBrains courses' alumni throughout their job search journey, resulting in a remarkable 100% job offer rate for those under my guidance.

Jun 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr · On-site

• Successfully executed the full cycle recruitment process for up to 10 vacancies simultaneously, ensuring timely and efficient talent acquisition to meet the company's staffing needs.
• Pioneered the implementation of HR automatization by introducing and piloting an ATS, streamlining recruitment workflows and improving candidate tracking and management.
• Collaborated with the design team to spearhead the development of a new, user-friendly careers website.
• Established comprehensive standards and created detailed manuals for the recruitment team, ensuring consistency in candidate evaluation.
• Demonstrated significant outcomes in talent acquisition, with an average of 8 offers extended per month and an 85% acceptance rate from candidates, reflecting the effectiveness of the recruitment strategies employed.

Jan 2019 – Jun 2019 · 5 mos · On-site

• Successfully executed the full cycle recruitment process, handling up to 6 vacancies simultaneously, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process.
• Acted as a key point of contact between hiring managers and candidates, providing support and consultation to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Earned the trust and confidence of hiring managers by providing valuable insights and guidance, contributing to well-informed hiring decisions.
• Despite challenges faced due to a hiring freeze and the termination of the recruitment team, maintained a proactive and solution-oriented approach to continue supporting the talent acquisition process.

May 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · On-site

• Formed strategic partnerships with over 15 clients, collaborating closely to understand their hiring needs and support them in building teams.
• Successfully executed the end-to-end recruitment process, handling up to 15 vacancies simultaneously, ensuring timely and quality talent acquisition for roles in IT and digital.
• Leveraged a consultative approach to engage with clients, providing expert guidance and tailored solutions to meet their specific talent acquisition requirements.
• Achieved an average of 2-4 offers extended per month, highlighting effective candidate selection and alignment with clients' needs.
• Maintained 80% acceptance rate from candidates, reflecting positive candidate experiences and effective communication throughout the recruitment process.