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Agnieszka Cieslok

Agnieszka Cieslok

Biel/Bienne

Summary

Passionate Recruiter with a focus on delivering exceptional candidate experiences and a successful track record in talent acquisition across diverse sectors, including energy. Experienced in both agency and in-house recruitment, blends analytical and synthetic thinking to tailor recruitment strategies to meet hiring managers' needs. Skilled in navigating various business areas, committed to optimizing recruitment processes and driving excellence in talent acquisition.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant

DART Talent & Executive Search
01.2024 - Current
  • Craft and implement customized recruitment strategies to meet client objectives.
  • Evaluate candidates' competencies.
  • Lead recruitment projects for managerial and expert-level roles, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Stay updated on recruitment and HR trends through active participation in industry events.
  • Introduce tech-driven solutions to HR processes for enhanced efficiency and candidate experience.

Senior Consultant

Morgan Philips Group (formerly Hudson)
05.2018 - 11.2023
  • Established and led the Technology, Banking & Financial Services Recruitment Unit in Warsaw, recognized as the top-performing unit in 2020, 2021, and Q1 2022.
  • Played key role in establishing Standard Chartered Bank's Global Banking Services in Warsaw, collaborating closely with stakeholders from London, Singapore, New York, and Warsaw.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, utilizing direct search and networking techniques to attract top talent globally.
  • Conducted interviews, negotiated contract terms, and facilitated successful hires for challenging roles.
  • Applied industry-wide recruitment trends to optimize hiring practices and enhance employer branding strategies.

Talent Acquisition Strategic Clients Senior Manager

HAYS & HAYS Talent Solutions
01.2016 - 04.2018
  • Designed and supervised recruitment and talent management for strategic clients in the financial and energy sectors, including Veolia (e.g., Head of Legal) and PERN Energy Company.
  • Contributed to the successful launch of a new offshore operation for JP Morgan Bank, designing and implementing recruitment processes for key positions, collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with business strategy, and executing successful hires in a fast-paced, international environment.

Recruitment Business Unit Manager

HRK SA (IRC/Kestria)
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Managed delivery of recruitment projects for the financial sector with respecting the diversity of recommended candidates;
  • Handled the executive search projects;
  • Managed a team of recruiters.

Executive Consultant

Reed
08.2010 - 01.2011

Senior Recruitment Consultant

HRK SA
05.2006 - 08.2010

Research Consultant

Signium International
01.2002 - 12.2005

HR Senior Specialist

Gerling Konzern
05.1996 - 01.2002
  • HR generalist, responsible for all HR aspects including the full recruitment cycle, talent management and HR administration.

Academic Teacher, Economics

University of Information Technology and Managemen
10.1999 - 06.2000

Education

Master of Arts - History

University of Rzeszów

Cyber Security Masters Summit, Office 365 -

Microsoft
2022

Professional coach training programme -

ICF
2014

Insights psychometric tests interpretation -

Insights
2009

OPQ psychometric tests interpretation -

SHL
2006

Postgraduate training for HR managers -

International School for Manager
Warsaw
1996

Skills

  • Exceptional candidate experience creation
  • Analytical and synthetic thinking
  • Recruitment expertise across diverse sectors, including Energy (VEOLIA, PERN)
  • Versatility in agency and in-house recruitment
  • Adaptability to different business areas and requirements
  • Process optimization and strategy tailoring
  • Commitment to excellence and quality in talent acquisition
  • Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Polish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate (B1)
French
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Senior Consultant

DART Talent & Executive Search
01.2024 - Current

Senior Consultant

Morgan Philips Group (formerly Hudson)
05.2018 - 11.2023

Talent Acquisition Strategic Clients Senior Manager

HAYS & HAYS Talent Solutions
01.2016 - 04.2018

Recruitment Business Unit Manager

HRK SA (IRC/Kestria)
01.2011 - 12.2015

Executive Consultant

Reed
08.2010 - 01.2011

Senior Recruitment Consultant

HRK SA
05.2006 - 08.2010

Research Consultant

Signium International
01.2002 - 12.2005

Academic Teacher, Economics

University of Information Technology and Managemen
10.1999 - 06.2000

HR Senior Specialist

Gerling Konzern
05.1996 - 01.2002

Master of Arts - History

University of Rzeszów

Cyber Security Masters Summit, Office 365 -

Microsoft

Professional coach training programme -

ICF

Insights psychometric tests interpretation -

Insights

OPQ psychometric tests interpretation -

SHL

Postgraduate training for HR managers -

International School for Manager
Agnieszka Cieslok