Simona Timosiu

Leadership and Team Management

• Led a team of 14 professionals across EMEA and APJC regions, overseeing end-to-end people management, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance analysis.
• Cultivated a collaborative and high-performance culture through ongoing coaching, development, and vision setting, aligning team objectives with broader business strategies.
• Conducted quarterly business reviews with stakeholders, defining strategic visions, workforce plans, and market strategies.

Workforce Planning & Analytics

• Acted as a trusted advisor on workforce planning and talent management, developing workforce strategies to address capability gaps and future business needs.
• Managed complex recruitment projects involving AI, market intelligence, and automation, driving innovation in talent acquisition processes.
• Provided insights to business stakeholders, creating data-driven dashboards and talent roadmaps to improve strategic workforce planning.
• Coordinated market intelligence and location strategies to ensure the alignment of recruitment efforts with organizational needs.

Strategic Talent Acquisition & Innovation

• Developed next-generation recruitment concepts and diversity initiatives, increasing engagement and inclusion across regions.
• Supported recruitment and talent management workshops for hiring managers, integrating analytics and tech solutions to enhance recruitment outcomes.
• Spearheaded the integration of new CRM systems, streamlining workflows and improving data analysis for continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence

• Led the testing and integration of new tools and processes in CRM systems, enhancing recruitment performance and analytics capabilities.
• Drove content creation and built an internal community of practice, focusing on workforce planning, competency management, and analytics to develop internal expertise.
• Partnered with external tech vendors to innovate workforce planning solutions, blending cutting-edge technology into talent acquisition and management processes.

• Leadership and Team Management: Starting as a Regional Leader for EMEA focusing solely on the EMEA region, coordinating a team of 7 sourcing specialists
• Oversaw end-to-end people management, including hiring, onboarding, and performance review processes.Fostered a collaborative and high-performance culture through continuous coaching, development opportunities, and strategic vision setting
• Stakeholder Engagement:Developed strong connections with stakeholders, establishing the EMEA region as a benchmark for delivering outstanding service
• This successful model was subsequently replicated in other regions

• Team Leadership:Responsible for leading a team of 5 Sourcing Partners, primarily supporting the Romanian site
• Oversaw the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the professional development of team members
• End-to-End Recruitment:Responsible for the full life cycle of HR recruiting, including conducting intake meetings, sourcing candidates, CV screening, interviewing, following up with candidates, negotiating offers, and closing hires
• Candidate Pipeline Development:Maintained and developed a robust candidate pipeline through research, networking, direct sourcing, and utilizing internet and social media tools, message boards, and other platforms
• Complex Candidate Search:Performed complex searches using specific recruitment tools to identify suitable candidates, ensuring a high-quality match for the positions
• Direct Search and Social Media:Utilized direct search methods, networking, and social media tools to discover and attract exceptional candidates
• Client Collaboration:Conducted client meetings to understand their needs and ensure alignment in the recruitment process, enhancing client satisfaction and successful placements

• Multi-Line Business Support:Delivered recruitment solutions across various lines of business, including financial, IT support, IT development, HR, business operations, events planning, and project management
• Candidate Pipeline Development:Maintained and developed a strong candidate pipeline through research, networking, direct sourcing, and utilizing internet, social media websites, message boards, and other platforms
• Application Screening and Candidate Selection:Screened applications, selected candidates, and identified potential candidates in accordance with job descriptions
• Conducted database searches to match CVs with open positions
• Advanced Candidate Search:Performed complex searches using specific recruitment tools to identify suitable candidates, ensuring high-quality matches for open positions
• Job Descriptions and Posting:Established job descriptions and posted job ads across EMEA, ensuring accurate and compelling job postings to attract top talent
• Collaboration and Project Management:Worked closely with recruiters across EMEA on various projects, collaborating with managers and business unit owners to identify recruitment opportunities
• Interviewing:Conducted phone and face-to-face interviews with potential candidates, assessing their fit for the roles and the organization