Maja Kostadinović — Head of Talent
I’m a Talent Acquisition Leader & Delivery Manager specialized in designing and delivering scalable hiring strategies that create measurable business impact. I partner with international organizations across EMEA to: * Optimize recruitment operations and elevate the candidate experience * Build and guide high-performing TA teams * Introduce data-driven sourcing and recruitment analytics * Strengthen collaboration between TA, HR, and business leadership My expertise includes: 🔹 RPO/embedded models as well as in-house TA leadership 🔹 Executive search, sourcing innovation, and employer branding 🔹 Balancing operational excellence with a human-centered approach With a background in Journalism (BA, MA) and ongoing PhD research in Communication, I bring a unique perspective to recruitment – combining behavioral insight, digital engagement, and strategic communication. I’m passionate about modern talent acquisition, empowering teams, and creating solutions that make hiring smarter, faster, and more human. Let’s connect and explore new perspectives in talent acquisition, sourcing innovation, and communication.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert with a focus on data-driven recruitment strategies.
Location: Niš, Centralna Srbija, Serbia
Experience: 12 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Delivery Management
- Sourcing Operations
- Performance Management
- Team Leadership
- Sourcing Strategy
- Candidate Screening
- Recruiting
Career Highlights
- Expert in data-driven talent acquisition strategies.
- Proven track record in building high-performing teams.
- Strong background in journalism enhancing communication skills.
Work Experience
Serendi - Talent Acquisition
Talent Acquisition Delivery Manager & SME in Sourcing (2 yrs 4 mos)
Manager Sourcing Operations (3 mos)
HR Sourcing Team Lead and HR Sourcing Consultant (6 mos)
Hr Sourcing Consultant (9 mos)
Talent Researcher (1 mo)
Marel
HR Sourcing Consultant at Marel (in collaboration with Serendi) (5 mos)
Talent Researcher at Marel (in collaboration with Serendi) (1 mo)
Sport Vision Serbia
Deputy Sales Manager (11 mos)
Sales Trainer and Salesperson (7 yrs 9 mos)
RTV Belle Amie
Producer and Social Media Manager (3 mos)
Belgrade 2009 Summer Universiade
Journalist (1 mo)
Television Company Most Net
Journalist (1 yr 11 mos)
Education
Master's degree at Filozofski fakultet u Nišu
Bachelor's degree at Filozofski fakultet u Nišu
PhD Candidate at Filozofski fakultet u Nišu