Maja Kostadinović

Head of Talent

Niš, Centralna Srbija, Serbia12 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in data-driven talent acquisition strategies.
  • Proven track record in building high-performing teams.
  • Strong background in journalism enhancing communication skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert with a focus on data-driven recruitment strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionDelivery ManagementSourcing OperationsPerformance ManagementTeam LeadershipSourcing StrategyCandidate ScreeningRecruiting

Other Skills

Account ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningOperations ManagementMarket Insight & InnovationTraining & DevelopmentPrompt EngineeringTalent SourcingInterviewingAvatureHR ConsultingLinkedIn RecruiterScreeningHuman Resources (HR)Sourcing

About

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.

Experience

12 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

serendi - talent acquisition

5 roles

Talent Acquisition Delivery Manager & SME in Sourcing

Promoted

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Client partnership | Delivery governance | Performance & analytics | Sourcing ops improvement
  • Client partnership & stakeholder management (cadence, expectations, governance)
  • Delivery governance: resourcing, role allocation, SLA compliance, revenue tracking
  • QBR ownership + CSAT follow-up actions
  • KPI and performance management (monthly reviews, workload balancing, risk flags)
  • Escalation management and issue resolution
  • Billing and financial controls support
  • Recruitment analytics and reporting with Recruitment Analytics Team
  • Sourcing strategy and operational improvement ownership
  • Supplier management & channel budget allocation
  • Training materials, audits, and knowledge sharing across sourcing/coordinators
  • Internal hiring, onboarding, and implementation support
Account ManagementTalent AcquisitionDelivery Management

Manager Sourcing Operations

Promoted

Sep 2023Dec 2023 · 3 mos

  • Sourcing Operations Delivery | Quality & Compliance | Enablement | Capacity & Cost | ATS & Tech | Implementations | Leadership
  • Sourcing Operations delivery governance (metrics, reporting tools, performance monitoring)
  • Quality, compliance, and process consistency across the SC function (reviews, audits)
  • SC enablement through learning, best-practice, and knowledge-sharing channels (training cadence + follow-up)
  • FTE planning inputs and sourcing capacity forecasting based on AM demand signals
  • Ownership of progress and performance reporting for Sourcing Operations
  • Ownership of SC training content and materials (onboarding, modules, updates/reworks)
  • People leadership: direct report management (performance, delivery, day-to-day requests)
  • SC performance management ownership across the wider SC team
  • Continuous development of sourcing strategy and operational setup
  • Sourcing innovation partnership with Recruitment Technology Associate (market developments + technology review)
  • Strategic ownership of ATS-related topics (from a sourcing perspective)
  • Cost oversight for SC operations: spend analysis, cost savings, profitability support
  • Sourcing input into new client implementations and system integrations
  • Participation in management meetings and contribution to long-term company strategy; proactive market input into Serendi setup
Budget ManagementStrategic PlanningOperations ManagementMarket Insight & InnovationPerformance ManagementSourcing Operations

HR Sourcing Team Lead and HR Sourcing Consultant

Promoted

Feb 2023Aug 2023 · 6 mos

  • Team Leadership | Sourcing Strategy | Performance & Capacity | Hiring & Onboarding | Enablement | Client Interface | Cost Awareness
  • Team leadership for Sourcing Consultants: regular 1:1s, team meetings, and day-to-day coaching on sourcing progress and strategy
  • Training & development planning: assess skill gaps and run a structured learning cadence for the team
  • Performance management ownership for Sourcing Consultants within the team
  • Hiring for the team: manage recruitment for approved roles and act as first-round interviewer/decision maker (with Manager Sourcing Center as second round)
  • Onboarding ownership: plan and kick off onboarding for new team members
  • Capacity and delivery oversight: monitor workload and per-position sourcing performance; provide continuous feedback
  • Work allocation collaboration with other Team Leads/Coordinators to assign new positions to consultants
  • Escalate capacity misalignment against framework metrics and align on actions with Manager Sourcing Center
  • Hands-on sourcing delivery for a defined number of roles (multi-channel candidate generation)
  • Hard-to-find talent strategy: continuously refine sourcing approaches with the team and peers
  • Enablement for the wider sourcing org: organize and deliver training sessions across Serendi’s Sourcing Organization
  • Support sourcing org development in partnership with Manager Sourcing Center
  • Participate in approval process for sourcing-related spend (within defined scope)
  • Own operational client interface for sourcing-only client assignments
Training & DevelopmentTeam LeadershipPrompt EngineeringTalent SourcingSourcing Strategy

Hr Sourcing Consultant

Promoted

May 2022Feb 2023 · 9 mos

  • Sourcing Strategy | Multi-channel Search | Candidate Outreach & Screening | Shortlisting & Handover | Pipeline & KPIs | Employer Branding | Stakeholder Partnership | Market Intelligence
  • Build sourcing strategies for assigned roles and create job ads based on intake requirements
  • Generate candidates through suitable sourcing channels and search methods (active + passive talent)
  • Develop and apply innovative approaches for hard-to-find profiles; continuously refine search techniques and methodologies
  • Engage candidates via phone and email to create interest and assess motivation/fit
  • Conduct initial qualification checks through CV review and phone/visual screenings
  • Prepare and finalize shortlisted candidate files; coordinate handover to onsite Recruitment Consultants, Hiring Managers, or clients
  • Manage pipeline quality and quantity for assigned roles; steer sourcing activity against internal KPIs
  • Build and maintain talent networks via social media strategy; support client employer branding through sourcing activity
  • Ensure timely candidate communication and feedback; maintain data hygiene by cleaning the pipeline after requisitions close
  • Partner with onsite Recruitment Consultants and/or Hiring Managers on intake calibration, job ad approvals, candidate presentation, and communication
  • Translate role requirements into candidate profiles together with Recruitment Consultants / Hiring Managers
InterviewingAvatureHR ConsultingLinkedIn RecruiterScreeningSourcing Strategy+1

Talent Researcher

Mar 2022Apr 2022 · 1 mo

  • Advanced Research | Multi-channel Sourcing | Shortlist Prep | Iterative Search | Pipeline & KPIs | Process Feedback
  • Execute sourcing strategy for assigned positions, with strong focus on research depth and speed
  • Use advanced search methodologies (Boolean strings, targeted queries) and tools to identify candidates beyond mainstream networks (e.g., outside LinkedIn)
  • Leverage additional sourcing channels and methods to generate relevant candidates across talent markets
  • Prepare and deliver the first batch of preselected candidate profiles/files to Sourcing Consultants for review and next steps
  • Incorporate feedback to run second (and when needed third) research iterations and refine the target pool
  • Continuously monitor pipeline quality and quantity for assigned roles; manage own activity against internal KPIs
  • Provide process feedback and observations to Sourcing Consultants to improve workflow and handover quality
AvatureLinkedIn RecruiterSourcing Strategy

Marel

2 roles

HR Sourcing Consultant at Marel (in collaboration with Serendi)

May 2022Oct 2022 · 5 mos

InterviewingRecruitingHuman Resources (HR)AvatureSourcingCommunication+4

Talent Researcher at Marel (in collaboration with Serendi)

Mar 2022Apr 2022 · 1 mo

RecruitingHuman Resources (HR)AvatureSourcingCommunicationLinkedIn Recruiter

Sport vision serbia

2 roles

Deputy Sales Manager

Promoted

Mar 2021Feb 2022 · 11 mos · Niš, Centralna Srbija, Serbia

  • Retail Operations | Planning & Sales Execution | Inventory & Stock Optimization | Team Leadership | Customer Service & Complaints | Compliance | Competitor Insight | Cost Control & Reporting
  • Own end-to-end retail operations execution (planning, sales, inventory monitoring/optimization, customer services, and daily work organization)
  • Lead and coordinate employee work: task allocation, supervision, and shift scheduling
  • Track results and costs against plan parameters; identify deviations and propose corrective actions
  • Monitor, optimize, and control stock levels to ensure availability and reduce operational risk
  • Recommend operational actions based on factors impacting sales performance in the MPO
  • Maintain and improve team organization, customer service standards, and internal collaboration/interpersonal relations
  • Monitor sales results and implement corrective measures when performance deviates from plan
  • Track competitor activity and propose responses aligned with company priorities
  • Ensure customer service quality, accurate documentation, cash flow handling, product correctness, and hygiene standards in the facility
  • Resolve consumer complaints and objections in line with the Law on Consumer Protection
  • Ensure timely flow of operational information to employees to support consistent execution

Sales Trainer and Salesperson

Jun 2013Mar 2021 · 7 yrs 9 mos · Niš, Centralna Srbija, Serbia

Rtv belle amie

Producer and Social Media Manager

Dec 2012Mar 2013 · 3 mos · Niš, Centralna Srbija, Serbia

  • producer of the following programs: Belle Amie Jutro and Belle Amie
  • Podne

Belgrade 2009 summer universiade

Journalist

Jun 2009Jul 2009 · 1 mo

  • journalist-correspondent for the journal of Universiade

Television company most net

Journalist

Jan 2008Dec 2009 · 1 yr 11 mos · Prokuplje, Centralna Srbija, Serbia

Education

Filozofski fakultet u Nišu

Master's degree — Journalism

Jan 2012Jan 2015

Filozofski fakultet u Nišu

Bachelor's degree — Journalism

Jan 2007Jan 2011

Filozofski fakultet u Nišu

PhD Candidate — Communication and Media Studies

Oct 2015Present

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