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Miskolc, Hu

Miskolc, Hu

Vecsés, Pest, Hungary

In my current role, I lead a high-performing, centralized Talent Acquisition team of 20 professionals across Hungarian automotive manufacturing and product development sites (Hatvan, Eger, Maklár, and Miskolc). My responsibilities include designing and executing recruitment processes for all white-collar roles, aligning talent strategies with organizational goals, and driving innovation in hiring practices.Key achievements: • Improved time-to-fill by 31 days.• Developed and implemented process optimizations, cutting candidate cycle times by 19 days.• Growing team skillset, reducing costs by 30%.• Achieving 65% of hiring targets on schedule. Key responsibilities:• Building, mentoring, and empowering recruiters through training in strategic mindset, hiring manager collaboration, advanced sourcing, negotiation, and hiring techniques.• Designing cost-efficient recruitment strategies to realize high growth across multiple sites.• Partnering with internal stakeholders to create an inclusive hiring framework, ensuring diversity across all levels of the organization.• Managing relationships with external recruitment agencies, optimizing vendor performance and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.• Analyzing recruiting metrics to drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Miskolc, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary

In this role, I led a team of 12 talented associates to deliver end-to-end talent acquisition services for white-collar, skilled blue-collar, and internship roles, as well as mass recruitment for unskilled blue-collar positions. Supporting a rapidly growing ~4 000-employee manufacturing and product development site. I focused on empowering my team with the skills, tools, and autonomy needed to exceed organizational goals.Key achievements: • Expanded team capacity from 5 to 12 members, maintaining a 100% retention rate and scaling the recruitment capabilities to ~3 500 hires annually.• Spearheaded a cultural transformation in recruitment by redefining recruiter roles and educating Hiring Managers, resulting in improved collaboration, candidate experience and efficiency.• Implemented an advanced KPI system, reducing time-to-hire by 22% and optimizing process cycle times.• Streamlined operations by integrating digital tools, enhancing efficiency across all recruitment levels.• Enhanced recruitment effectiveness, supporting the organization’s growth and strategic objectives.My main responsibilities:• Fostered team well-being and professional growth, cultivating a high-performance culture.• Developed and executed recruitment strategies, managing budgets to ensure operational efficiency.• Partnered with senior leaders and plant managers to implement workforce planning strategies.• Led an efficient collaboration with 10+ recruitment agencies to maintain a continuous talent pipeline.• Streamlined and innovated talent acquisition processes, integrating digital tools and solutions.• Directed strategic projects at plant, country, and global levels, including retention programs, HR IT initiatives, digitization, and TA analytics development.

Miskolc, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary

Led and evolved talent acquisition strategies to deliver high-quality candidates across all organizational levels, from blue-collar associates to management positions. Championed high-volume recruitment strategies, mentoring, and process innovation, while contributing to employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.My main responsibilities: • Managed end-to-end recruitment for diverse functions, including manufacturing, R&D, IT, logistics, finance, and more.• Partnered closely with Managers to align recruitment efforts with business needs.• Developed and maintained robust talent pipelines through proactive sourcing strategies across various channels.• Played a key role in headcount planning, demand forecasting, and offer negotiations, ensuring seamless pre-boarding.• Led employer branding campaigns, creating impactful social media and recruitment marketing strategies.Notable projects and key achievements: • ATS Implementation: Spearheaded the implementation of SmartRecruiters ATS in Miskolc as Local Process Expert, enhancing recruitment efficiency by 50%. • Global Support: Advised international Bosch locations (Mexico, Germany, Switzerland, Serbia) on sourcing, recruitment and hiring strategies. • Strategic Build-Ups: Drove high-volume recruitment projects for rapidly growing departments, including product development and logistics. • Process Innovation: Pioneered agile methodologies for recruitment, re-engineering blue-collar selection processes, and introducing advanced staffing techniques for white-collar roles. • Sourcing Excellence: Built a recruiter development model and optimized the sourcing operations for sustained talent acquisition success.

Miskolc, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary

Selected for the Bosch Trainee Talent Program, where I managed end-to-end white-collar recruitment processes for both the automotive and power tool plants at Bosch Miskolc. My role encompassed sourcing, pre-screening, scheduling, interviewing, and successfully closing candidates, alongside delivering three impactful individual projects.Key Achievements:• Increased candidate engagement by 65% through targeted outreach and personalized communication strategies.• Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by 32 days through strategic active sourcing efforts.• Enhanced sourcing capabilities by introducing state-of-the-art tools, platforms, and techniques.Key Responsibilities:• Actively sourced and identified high-quality candidates through diverse channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals.• Built and maintained a pipeline of talent for current and future white-collar hiring needs.• Conducted initial pre-screening calls to assess candidates' fit, ensuring alignment with role requirements and organizational culture.• Scheduled and participated in interviews, providing insights to hiring managers and improving candidate selection decisions.• Partnered with hiring managers to define ideal candidate profiles and align sourcing strategies with business needs.• Delivered three individual projects, focusing on optimizing the ATS system, enhancing sourcing efficiency, and improvement in candidate engagement.

Miskolc, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary

In this role, I supported the end-to-end recruitment processes for Bosch Miskolc's automotive plant, focusing on attracting and managing top talent to meet operational needs. My responsibilities encompassed candidate management, event organization, and personal marketing initiatives to strengthen employer branding.Key Achievements:• Improved applicant engagement by creating targeted and high-impact job ads.• Contributed to a 40% increase in candidate quality by optimizing screening processes.• Successfully coordinated 23 recruitment events.Key Responsibilities:• Developed and managed engaging job advertisements tailored to diverse roles.• Screened candidate applications to ensure alignment with role requirements.• Organized and conducted interviews, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.• Coordinated interview schedules and maintained smooth communication with candidates.• Prepared detailed recruitment statistics and presentations for stakeholders.• Organized and participated in job fairs, recruitment days, and Assessment Centers, enhancing talent pipeline quality.• Supported personal marketing initiatives to promote Bosch as an employer of choice.

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