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Bircan Uzan

@bircanuzan

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I build AI-enabled HR, recruitment, and talent operations that improve hiring speed and workforce outcomes.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead practical AI-enabled HR, talent transformation, recruitment, and workforce programmes where responsible AI, HR technology, and measurable delivery outcomes improve how organizations hire, develop, and manage talent.

I lead AI-enabled recruitment, executive search, and talent transformation work through HumanEvoX, advising C-suite and HR leaders on talent intelligence, workforce strategy, HR technology adoption, and responsible AI.

Across Korn Ferry, TASC Outsourcing, Oracle, CM Consultancy, Knowledge Group Consulting, and PROTraining, I've led recruitment, HR operations, learning, and workforce programmes across EMEA, APAC, and the GCC. I've reduced time-to-hire by 22%, maintained 94% fulfilment, achieved 95%+ client retention, and supported the deployment of more than 1,000 professionals.

I combine practical HR delivery with Generative AI, people analytics, HRIS/HCM, structured assessment, and human-in-the-loop governance to turn AI opportunities into measurable workforce solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Program Director & Senior Consultant

Knowledge Group Consulting

Oct 2025 - Jul 2026 (9 months)

Partnered with senior stakeholders to identify capability gaps and structure human capital and talent development frameworks. Supervised delivery models and operational processes for workforce transformation programmes affecting 1,000+ professionals.

Talent Development Learning Strategy Workforce Planning Program Management HR Operations Learning Analytics performance reporting

Program Director & Senior Consultant

PROTraining

Jul 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Directed cross-border scheduling, logistics, and end-to-end delivery for corporate training and L&D programmes across EMEA. Co-designed interactive business simulations and learning resources, achieving a client NPS of 92%.

Learning and Development Training Operations Instructional Design Stakeholder Engagement Quality Assurance Learning Analytics Client Delivery

Director – Recruitment, Talent Management, Assessment, Training & HR Operations

CM Consultancy

Dec 2019 - Jul 2024 (4 years 7 months)

Led corporate onboarding, talent assessment, training, and deployment initiatives. Managed digital HR platforms and contingent workforce metrics against a 95%+ service-level baseline.

Talent Management Talent Analytics Training Operations HR Operations Digital HR Contract Utilization Account Governance

Director – Talent Acquisition Solutions (EMEA)

Korn Ferry

May 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Directed large-scale, high-value permanent recruitment programs and personally delivered mid-to-senior executive search mandates across EMEA. Conducted market mapping and talent intelligence to align candidate pipelines with enterprise hiring requirements.

Executive Search 360 Recruitment Market Mapping Talent Intelligence Recruitment Operations Project Mobilisation

Head of Recruitment, Staffing & HR Operations

TASC Outsourcing

May 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 7 months)

Governed staffing infrastructure and technology stacks for multi-site permanent and temporary contract staffing, managing an active outsourced workforce of 800+ contractors. Maintained a 100% compliance record across government audits and reduced time-to-hire by 18 days.

Staffing Operations Recruitment SLA Compliance Audit Workforce Management Pipeline Alignment

HR Technology & Transformation Consultant

Oracle

Mar 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Supported regional rollout, optimization, and user adoption of cloud-based HCM technology, strengthening HR data, recruitment analytics, and digital workflows.

HRIS HCM HR Technology Digital Transformation User Adoption HR Analytics

Global Senior Account Manager

Lee Cooper

Oct 2011 - Mar 2014 (2 years 5 months)

Managed complex licensee relationships and cross-border operational agreements, coordinating with corporate headquarters and international stakeholders to align service delivery and governance.

Account Management Operations Management Stakeholder Coordination Governance

Senior Account Manager – Credit Cards

HSBC

Sep 2008 - Sep 2011 (3 years)

Managed strategic financial-services account portfolios and partner relationships for premium card programmes, contributing 17% of total category portfolio volume. Coordinated Finance, Product, and Operations workstreams for portfolio initiatives.

Key Account Management Portfolio Management Partnership Management Compliance Stakeholder governance Project Delivery

University Admissions Counselor & Test Prep Specialist

The Princeton Review

Jan 2001 - Dec 2009 (8 years 11 months)

Delivered comprehensive university admissions guidance to high school students and international applicants. Mentored applicants through standardized test preparation, essay structuring, and application timeline management.

College Counseling Test Preparation Application Strategy Mentorship Workshop Facilitation

International Student Relations Specialist

Northwestern University

Sep 2003 - Jun 2008 (4 years 9 months)

Served as a core liaison for international undergraduate students, providing guidance on campus transition and cultural integration. Assisted in organizing orientation programs and cultural exchange events.

International Student Advising Cross Cultural Communication Induction Programs Stakeholder Collaboration