Barbara Veloso

Co-Founder

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal7 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

Built Talent Acquisition function from scratch.
Drove end-to-end hiring for hyper-growth.
Strengthened employer brand in competitive markets.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in SaaS and IT recruitment.

Contact

barbara.df.veloso@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionIt RecruitmentGlobal SourcingRecruitingEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

Employee Benefits DesignEmployee WellnessEmployee RecognitionBusiness DevelopmentSourcingProposal ManagementRecruitment AdvertisingReportingInternational RecruitmentStrategic Recruitment PlanningMentoringStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementProject ManagementTechnical Recruiting

About

**Please note: I truly value all your messages and genuine interest, but due to a high volume of inquiries, I may not be able to reply right away. I deeply appreciate your understanding and patience as I do my best to reply to everyone. If you'd like to ensure earlier feedback, please feel free to apply directly on our job board: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/everai. Thank you for bearing with me!** Hey there, my fellow job hunters! 🙂 I know, I know... you're probably thinking, "Oh great, another Recruiter. Just what I needed!". But hold up, before you roll your eyes and move on to the next profile, hear me out. If you're on the hunt for your next opportunity, then you've come to the right place! Think of me as your personal job matchmaker, working tirelessly to find the perfect role that matches your skills and aspirations. However, I won't bore you with the nitty-gritty of it, just know I'm here to help you every step of the way. I'm not just all work and no play, though. When I'm not busy saving the world one job at a time, you can catch me binge-watching The Office (because let's face it, who doesn't love Michael Scott?), attempting to bake something that doesn't taste like cardboard, or rocking out to 80s music. Let's make some magic happen!

Experience

7 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr

Average Tenure

1 yr 8 mos

Current Experience

Everai

Founding Talent Partner

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Remote

I joined EverAI as the first recruiter and founder of the Talent Acquisition function, with a mission to build the team, processes, and strategy that would power the company’s growth. Since then, I’ve helped EverAI double its size year over year, while ensuring every hire reflects both the technical excellence and cultural values needed to scale sustainably.
Scaling impact: Drove end-to-end hiring across engineering, AI, growth, and operations, including highly niche and sensitive roles, enabling EverAI to expand at a hyper-growth pace.
Function builder: Established the TA engine from scratch, creating scalable processes, playbooks, and hiring manager resources that now anchor EverAI’s recruitment standards.
Innovation & ownership: Own Talent Acquisition fully, from employer branding to candidate experience to agency partnerships. Introduced AI and non-AI tools to streamline hiring and continuously review and improve processes to stay ahead.
Culture & brand shaper: As the first recruiter, I’ve directly influenced EverAI’s culture through how we hire, embedding fairness, clarity, and transparency. Strengthened our employer brand to compete in global and highly competitive markets.
My impact has been about more than scaling headcount; it’s been about building and owning the talent engine that drives EverAI’s growth, ensuring recruitment is a strategic force behind the company’s success.

Employee EngagementEmployee Benefits DesignEmployee WellnessEmployee RecognitionBusiness DevelopmentSourcing+45

Pandadoc

2 roles

Senior Global Tech Recruiter

Jun 2024 – Sep 2024 · 3 mos

Global Tech Recruiter

Sep 2022 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

Drive the end-to-end IT and Engineering hiring process with Hiring Managers, providing a consultative approach and acting as a subject matter expert
Hire for high volume roles, but also for very niche positions
Partner with Hiring Managers to determine staffing needs
Assemble, review, and post job descriptions for open roles
Actively source for roles
Design compensation recommendations
Identify closing strategies and proactively provide candidates with optimum information to help in their decision-making process
Screen candidates with online interviews, selling them on our company culture in the process
Ensure candidates are given an exceptional experience and are assessed in a structured, consistent, and fair way

Employer BrandingStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementIT RecruitmentInternational Recruitment

Farfetch

Talent Acquisition Specialist

May 2022 – Sep 2022 · 4 mos · Portugal

My goal is to attract and hire the right people for the right roles in the Engineering department, based on technical experience and a set of soft skills aligned with the values of the company. I am also responsible for the promotion of talent acquisition best practices in a growing team, and be a partner in talent acquisition for our Managers.
Apply my experience to fulfill hiring needs, having the ownership to amaze our candidates and other partners
Ensure that we meet the recruitment plan and keep the stakeholders updated, presenting regular reports to them
Give an exceptional experience to our hiring managers
Provide exceptional candidate care and ensure that I follow up on the selected candidates to assure a great onboarding experience
Partner with hiring managers regarding the selection and offer process
Help with several recruitment processes development and continuous improvement, having in mind the global impact of these solutions and adapting them to local needs
Develop different sourcing strategies like advertising, employee referrals, and direct sourcing, building strong candidate pipelines autonomously
Think outside of the box, give inputs to be inspiring, and always make courageous decisions, taking valuable risks.

Employer BrandingStakeholder ManagementIT RecruitmentReportingInternational RecruitmentTalent Acquisition

Revolut

International Tech Recruiter

Jun 2021 – May 2022 · 11 mos · Portugal

Management of full-cycle recruitment processes to support Revolut's rapid growth
Collaboration with hiring managers and stakeholders to create the ideal candidate profile
Development and refining interview processes that enhance the assessment quality while optimizing the candidate experience
Acting as a trusted talent acquisition advisor with a strong understanding of the talent pool
Facilitation of a pipeline of strong candidates for future needs
Screening CVs and interviewing qualified candidates
Driving the offer process, negotiating and closing candidates
Being a subject-matter expert in specialist markets
Implementation of modern sourcing/recruiting methods

Global SourcingProcess ImprovementIT RecruitmentMentoringInternational Recruitment

Fujitsu

International Technical Recruiter

Jan 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Braga, Portugal

Management of full-cycle recruitment processes
Sourcing candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline
Screening applicants and candidates
Ownership and improvement of the candidate experience
Development of job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements
Facilitation of the offer process by extending the offer and negotiating employment terms
Management of the onboarding and new hire process
Management of the overall interview, selection, and closing process
Participation on Job Fairs and other related events
Management of partnerships and contacts with academical institutions
Management of employer branding initiatives

Employer BrandingProcess ImprovementIT RecruitmentStrategic Recruitment PlanningInternational Recruitment

Elevus - people & business results

360º Recruitment Consultant

Apr 2019 – Jan 2020 · 9 mos · Porto e Região, Portugal

Prospection of clients and fostering long-term relationships
Understanding and gathering client requirements
Negotiation and selling to potential partners
Evaluation of resumes and applications
Sourcing candidates using databases, ATS, social media, LinkedIn, job advertising, etc.
Assuming the responsibility of pre-interview screening
Matching the most suitable candidates to different positions
Creating relationships with jobseekers and provide advice
Facilitation and finalizing agreements between candidates and employers

SourcingRecruitingBusiness DevelopmentProposal ManagementRecruitment Advertising

Manpowergroup

Rewards & Recognition Officer

Aug 2018 – Dec 2018 · 4 mos · Braga e Região, Portugal

Designing the development of reward and benefits strategies and initiatives to achieve organizational objectives
Providing support and guidance to reward and benefits
Providing expert advice to the business on reward and recognition policies and procedures to deliver the best practice operations
Planning and management of events and activities for employees
Organization of team building activities
Management of performance contests, awards and prizes
Creation and distribution of merchandising and other rewards
Internal communication and marketing

Employer BrandingEmployee WellnessEmployee Benefits DesignEmployee RecognitionEmployee Engagement