Jan Tegze

Head of Talent

Brno, Czechia21 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in transforming talent functions into strategic business drivers.
  • Proven track record in building high-performing global recruiting teams.
  • Author of multiple influential books on recruitment and job searching.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in global recruitment strategies and AI integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent Acquisition StrategyGlobal Recruiting LeadershipGlobal Talent AcquisitionStrategic Driver Of Business Success

Other Skills

Executive SearchStrategic HiringLeadershipInternational RecruitmentIT RecruitmentApplicant Tracking SystemsEvent PlanningPolitical ScienceSociologyTechnology RecruitmentMicrosoft PowerPointSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Amazon Web Services (AWS)CybersecurityRecruiting

About

Talent Acquisition Leader with global experience shaping recruitment strategies and building high performing teams across EMEA, AMER, and APAC. I focus on turning talent functions into strategic business drivers that deliver measurable results in start ups, fast growth environments, and global enterprises. In my day job, I design recruiting systems, workflows, not just fill roles. I work with leaders to define hiring plans, build pipelines, improve interview quality, and give recruiters clear playbooks they can follow. I care about data, candidate experience, and making sure hiring decisions support long term business goals, not just short term headcount. I also help candidates understand the job market and how hiring decisions are really made. Through my books, newsletters, and content, I help people understand how hiring really works, what recruiters look for, and how to run a modern job search. My books include Full Stack Recruiter, How To Talk To AI, and Job Search Guide, which are used by recruiters and job seekers in many countries. AI now sits in the middle of both recruiting and career development, so I test tools, build workflows, and teach practical ways to use AI without losing judgment or ethics. I work with teams on how to source, screen, and communicate with the help of AI, and I show candidates how to use these same tools to research roles, write better applications, and prepare for interviews. I speak at events, run training for recruiting teams, and share what I learn in a simple, honest way. If you want to improve how you hire, help your team work smarter, or give your employees real world guidance on job search and careers in an AI first world, that is where I can help most. Specialties Talent acquisition strategy and global recruiting leadership. Executive and senior technical hiring. Recruiter training, sourcing, and interview process design. Career coaching and practical job search guidance. AI and automation in recruitment and career development. Candidate experience, employer branding, and hiring workflows.

Experience

21 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Tricentis

Director of Technical Recruiting (International)

Nov 2022Present · 3 yrs 6 mos · Czechia · Hybrid

  • Tricentis is the undisputed leader in enterprise test automation. We’re the only vendor in the category to achieve leader status in all the top analyst reports, including Gartner (5 years in a row), Forrester, and IDC. In every industry and geography, leading brands rely on Tricentis.
  • Directed global Talent Acquisition to support Tricentis’ rapid international growth, aligning hiring strategies with business objectives and scaling high-performing recruiting teams across multiple regions.
  • Provided strategic leadership to international TA and Technical Recruiting teams, ensuring capabilities kept pace with aggressive global hiring demands.
  • Championed operational excellence by redesigning TA processes, improving efficiency, and elevating the candidate experience across all regions.
  • Built, managed, and developed a global team of recruiters, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
  • Designed and executed global recruitment strategies that expanded talent pipelines and strengthened Tricentis’ competitiveness in highly specialized markets.
  • Led recruitment marketing initiatives, introducing innovative sourcing methods and new candidate channels to boost brand visibility and attract top-tier talent.
  • Partnered with executives and People leadership on workforce planning, delivering proactive and data-driven hiring solutions.
  • Established and monitored KPIs for hiring success, providing actionable insights and driving continuous process improvements.
  • Negotiated and managed relationships with third-party vendors (LinkedIn, HireRight, EoRs, job boards), optimizing cost-efficiency and ensuring best-in-class recruitment support.
  • Ensured compliance with employment regulations worldwide while embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into hiring practices.
Executive SearchStrategic HiringLeadershipTalent Acquisition StrategyGlobal Recruiting Leadership

Invicti security

Director of Talent Acquisition

Nov 2021Oct 2022 · 11 mos · Czechia · Remote

  • Led global Talent Acquisition during a period of high growth, building scalable strategies, implementing new technologies, and positioning recruitment as a strategic driver of business success.
  • Built and supervised an international TA team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, which improved recruiter performance and strengthened cross-regional hiring capabilities.
  • Led the implementation of a new ATS, streamlining processes, automating workflows, and enhancing candidate experience, resulting in faster hiring cycles and more accurate reporting.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to forecast and deliver annual hiring objectives, aligning talent strategy with company growth goals across R&D, Security, Sales, Marketing, Support, and global operations.
  • Directed executive search efforts for C-level positions, successfully attracting and hiring senior leaders who shaped company strategy and long-term growth.
  • Developed and executed global TA strategies that expanded the talent pipeline, improved efficiency, and strengthened Invicti’s position in a competitive talent market.
  • Established data-driven reporting practices, ensuring integrity, actionable insights, and informed decision-making across leadership teams.
  • Trained, mentored, and coached recruiters on advanced sourcing techniques, negotiation, and closing strategies, resulting in higher close rates and stronger candidate engagement.
Executive SearchInternational RecruitmentIT RecruitmentLeadershipApplicant Tracking SystemsGlobal Talent Acquisition+1

Solarwinds

3 roles

Senior Recruiting Manager

Promoted

Jul 2016Oct 2021 · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Directed and supported global Talent Acquisition teams, designing cost-effective strategies to enable rapid growth and strengthen SolarWinds’ ability to compete for top talent worldwide.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to forecast and deliver annual hiring objectives, driving global recruitment initiatives across multiple functions.
  • Provided full lifecycle recruitment support for R&D (Software Development, Quality Engineering, Program Management, UX), Sales, Marketing, Support, and other critical departments.
  • Consulted and advised hiring managers on requisition planning, candidate assessment, and interview best practices to ensure consistent and effective hiring decisions.
  • Designed and executed selection processes for roles at all levels, from individual contributors to senior leadership, across global locations.
  • Ensured transparent and consistent communication with executives and hiring managers, reporting on recruitment progress, achievements, and challenges.
  • Championed operational excellence by improving recruiting systems, workflows, and reporting, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Trained, mentored, and coached recruiters in advanced sourcing strategies, negotiation, relationship management, and closing techniques.
  • Implemented innovative recruitment strategies to expand talent pipelines and increase employer brand visibility in competitive markets.
  • Advised leadership on strategic staffing issues, providing insights on industry talent trends and market dynamics.
  • Owned global TA reporting, delivering actionable data that influenced hiring strategy and resource allocation.
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration and high performance within TA teams, ensuring alignment with business priorities and talent needs.

Recruiting Manager

Promoted

Jan 2014Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Led international recruiting teams across the Czech Republic, India, Poland, and Sweden, delivering full lifecycle recruitment support for multiple business units and functions.
  • Partnered with Software Development, Quality Engineering, Program Management, UX, and other departments to manage end-to-end hiring activities.
  • Designed and executed strategic sourcing plans using cold calling, email outreach, networking, internet research, and database mining to attract both passive and active candidates.
  • Consulted and advised hiring managers on requisition planning, candidate assessment, and interview best practices, ensuring effective and consistent hiring decisions.
  • Strengthened talent pipelines across global markets by combining innovative sourcing strategies with strong stakeholder collaboration.

Senior Recruiter

Sep 2012Dec 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Led end-to-end recruitment for defined business areas across the EMEA region, driving hiring initiatives for senior and niche roles while ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and managers.
  • Managed the full recruitment cycle, from initial screening through interviews to final offer stage, across multiple functions and markets.
  • Developed and executed innovative sourcing strategies to attract hard-to-find, passive talent for senior and specialized positions.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to deliver effective, transparent, and timely recruitment support aligned with business needs.
  • Leveraged advanced sourcing methods beyond job boards, including Boolean search and social networking platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter...), to build strong candidate pipelines.
  • Oversaw the internal referral program, boosting engagement and strengthening candidate flow.
  • Represented the company at job fairs and employer branding events, enhancing brand visibility and positioning the company as an employer of choice.
Event Planning

Honeywell

Staffing specialist

Dec 2009Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, primarily supporting the Brno SAP Center of Excellence Team while collaborating with business leaders across the Czech Republic and international branches.
  • Conducted end-to-end recruitment for candidates at all levels, ensuring timely and high-quality hires.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to define recruiting needs, set priorities, and deliver effective hiring solutions.
  • Filled open positions across multiple business areas, maintaining strong communication with managers and stakeholders throughout the process.
  • Coordinated with candidates and managers across the Czech Republic and overseas, ensuring a seamless experience and alignment with business expectations.
  • Built and managed relationships with recruitment agencies in the Czech Republic and abroad to expand sourcing reach.
  • Sourced candidates through diverse channels, including networking, job advertising, employee referrals, external referrals, and online research.

Red hat

Senior Corporate Recruiter

May 2009Nov 2009 · 6 mos · On-site

  • Senior Corporate Recruiter responsible for end-to-end Full Lifecycle recruiting of multi-disciplined professionals.
  • Utilize job boards, referrals, reference checking and cold calling to source candidates (Brno, Prague and EMEA Region)
  • Manage the process and successfully meet deadlines
  • Manage the full life cycle relationship of the open position from start to finish with my hiring managers
  • Prepared, assisted, and counseled candidates throughout the interview process.
  • Negotiated and presented job offers to candidates.
  • Negotiate salary based on salary history of candidate and approved budget for position(s)

Advantage consulting, s.r.o.

Senior IT Recruitment Consultant

Jan 2004May 2009 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Brno, South Moravia, Czechia · On-site

  • Specialized in IT, Telco, Finance, and Manufacturing recruitment projects, delivering executive search services and strategic HR consulting to clients while leading a small team of recruiters.
  • Managed end-to-end executive search and recruitment processes across IT, Telco, and Finance assignments.
  • Partnered with clients to understand hiring needs, provide market insights, and deliver tailored talent solutions.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and expand client relationships.
  • Sourced and assessed candidates through direct outreach, networking, and internet research, ensuring high-quality shortlists.
  • Presented and advised clients on selected candidates, guiding decision-making throughout the recruitment process.
  • Conducted interviews and assessments of potential candidates for mid to senior-level roles.
  • Led and coached a small team, providing training in sourcing techniques, candidate management, and client communication.
  • IT Manager
  • Project management and set up new personnel database, preparing web presentation (SEO optimization) etc.
  • IT manager responsible for branches in Brno, Prague, Ostrava, Olomouc branches - SW and HW in the firm. Resolving user requirements, their support & education
  • Technical support for employees of Advantage Consulting (Brno, Prague, Ostrava, Olomouc)
  • Responsible for web advertisements, and presentations for magazines and newspapers

Education

Masaryk University

Bc — Politics and Social studies

Jan 2000Jan 2005

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