Sílvia Marina Pedrosa

Head of Talent

Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal10 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years in Talent Acquisition
Specialized in IT and Tech Recruitment
Passionate about inclusive hiring practices

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned IT recruitment leader specializing in technology talent acquisition and team management.

Contact

spedrosa@aubay.pt LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTeam LeadershipRecruitment Strategy

Other Skills

Performance ManagementStakeholder ManagementTraining and OnboardingBusiness SupportIT Talent SourcingFull-Cycle RecruitmentSourcing StrategyTalent Pipeline ManagementCandidate ExperienceEmployer BrandingTalent SourcingCompetency-Based InterviewsCandidate EvaluationStakeholder CollaborationRecruitment Processes

About

👋 Hi! I'm Silvia, an IT Recruitment Team Leader based in Lisbon with over 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including 8+ years specializing in IT and Tech Recruitment. I currently lead a team of six IT Recruiters at Aubay Portugal, where we focus on connecting top technology talent with projects related to digital transformation, software development, and information systems modernization. Throughout my career, I’ve developed strong experience in IT Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategy, Stakeholder Management, and Team Leadership. I work closely with hiring managers and technical teams to understand business needs, build talent pipelines, and deliver the right candidates for a wide range of technical roles across the IT ecosystem. I’m passionate about people-focused leadership, inclusive hiring practices, and building high-performing teams. What motivates me most is working with diverse professionals, technical profiles, and international environments, helping both companies and candidates grow and achieve their goals. 📩 Let’s connect!

Experience

Aubay portugal

2 roles

Talent Recruitment Team Leader

Promoted

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

Team Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor a team of 6 IT recruiters with different seniority levels, ensuring alignment with business goals, high performance, and continuous professional development. Supervise daily activities, assign responsibilities, monitor results, and provide constructive feedback.
Performance & Development Management: Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and compensation reviews. Monitor team KPIs, prepare performance reports, and implement action plans to improve results and team efficiency.
Recruitment Strategy & Talent Acquisition: Manage and oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for a wide range of IT profiles, defining hiring strategies aligned with business needs and ensuring high-quality talent pipelines.
Stakeholder & Client Collaboration: Work closely with hiring managers and internal clients to understand technical requirements and align recruitment strategies with project needs and company culture.
Training & Onboarding: Support the integration of new hires and train new recruiters on recruitment processes and technical hiring practices.
Business Support & Corporate Initiatives: Participate in internal projects, task forces, and corporate initiatives, contributing to business growth and organizational development.
Create an inspiring team environment, ensuring a drive of continuous improvement and Quality.

Team LeadershipPerformance ManagementRecruitment StrategyStakeholder ManagementTraining and OnboardingBusiness Support+1

Talent Recruiter

Jul 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

IT Talent Sourcing & Recruitment: Source and recruit IT professionals across a wide range of technologies, roles, and seniority levels.
Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, including job posting creation and publication, candidate sourcing, CV screening, interview scheduling, conducting interviews, and maintaining strong relationships with candidates throughout the process.
Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies based on role requirements, using multiple channels such as LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, and market research.
Talent Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a strong pipeline of both active and passive candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Candidate Presentation & Stakeholder Collaboration: Identify and present qualified candidates to Business Managers, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and job descriptions.
Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive and engaging candidate journey throughout the recruitment process, maintaining clear communication and professional follow-up.
Employer Branding & Talent Engagement: Participate in employment events, career fairs, and talent initiatives to attract and engage new IT talent.

IT Talent SourcingFull-Cycle RecruitmentSourcing StrategyTalent Pipeline ManagementCandidate ExperienceEmployer Branding+2

Vodafone

Talent Recruiter – Telecommunications & Network Profiles (Temporary Project)

Mar 2017 – Sep 2017 · 6 mos · Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

Talent Sourcing & Recruitment: Source and attract candidates for telecommunications and network-related roles, including telecommunications engineers, network support specialists, and infrastructure professionals.
Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job advertisement design and publication, CV screening, interview scheduling, and candidate follow-up.
Competency-Based Interviews: Conduct competency-based interviews to assess candidates’ technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and alignment with role requirements.
Candidate Evaluation & Reporting: Prepare structured interview reports and candidate assessments, providing clear insights and recommendations to hiring managers.
Shortlist Presentation: Identify and present qualified candidates through shortlists aligned with the technical and functional requirements defined by the business.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with hiring managers to understand project needs and ensure the recruitment strategy aligns with operational and technical requirements.
Candidate Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Talent SourcingFull-Cycle RecruitmentCompetency-Based InterviewsCandidate EvaluationStakeholder CollaborationTalent Acquisition+1

Manpower

Recruitment and Selection Assistant

Oct 2014 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · Leiria, Portugal

Recruitment & Selection Processes: Support end-to-end recruitment activities for a variety of profiles, including industry, call center, logistics, and commercial roles.
Talent Sourcing & Attraction: Source and attract candidates through multiple channels, including job boards, professional networks, and internal databases.
Job Posting Management: Create and publish job advertisements aligned with role requirements and company standards.
CV Screening & Candidate Assessment: Review applications, conduct initial screenings, and identify suitable candidates for open positions.
Interview Coordination & Selection: Schedule and conduct interviews, support candidate evaluation, and participate in the selection process.
Group Dynamics & Assessment Activities: Organize and facilitate group dynamics and other assessment methods to evaluate candidates’ competencies.
Candidate Reporting: Prepare interview reports and present shortlists of qualified candidates to hiring managers.

Recruitment ProcessesTalent SourcingJob Posting ManagementCV ScreeningInterview CoordinationTalent Acquisition