Jennifer Balades

Expertly sourced and recruited top talent across diverse functions, with a focus on commercial and specialty P&C insurance and reinsurance markets. Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, from market analysis and sourcing strategies to candidate selection, offer negotiation, and seamless onboarding.

Led full lifecycle recruiting for North America and global teams in the P&C Insurance sector, supporting diverse functional areas. Partnered with hiring managers, HR, and leadership to develop proactive sourcing strategies that aligned with business needs and objectives, improving overall recruiting effectiveness.

Provided career coaching and transition services, offering personalized strategies in resume writing, interview preparation, LinkedIn optimization, and job search strategies. Assisted professionals navigating career changes to enhance their job search visibility and success.

Developed customized sourcing and recruiting strategies to attract passive candidates in niche markets such as Financial Services, IT, and Veterinary Medicine. Provided career coaching, including resume revisions, interview coaching, and personal branding, enhancing clients' job search visibility and success.

Led the regional implementation and communication of performance management and grading tools, ensuring alignment with global policies and business strategies. Managed a large-scale salary benchmarking project, delivering actionable data and grade templates under tight deadlines.

Exceeded recruiting KPIs, resulting in savings of 4.2 million euros in cost-per-hire, filling over 500 positions annually. Trained and developed hiring managers, recruiters, and global teams on best practices, behavioral interviewing, and recruitment processes, improving the quality of hires and retention.

Managed a team of senior recruiters, ensuring smooth integration of new team members and achieving collaborative success. Developed and tracked recruitment metrics, improving transparency and team performance.

Developed and implemented North American recruiting strategies, which were later adopted globally. Launched a candidate database and job posting tool, streamlining the application process and improving recruitment ROI.

Completed a program focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace. Gained knowledge in fostering inclusive environments and strategies for workplace diversity.

Obtained the Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) designation from AIRS® SearchLab. Developed expertise in advanced internet sourcing and recruitment techniques.

Participated in the Executive Leadership Development - Discovery-I Program™ at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. Enhanced leadership capabilities and strategic thinking within a corporate context.

Completed the Leadership Development - Navigator Program™ at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. Focused on developing essential leadership skills and professional growth.

Undertook general studies at Chapman College in Orange, CA. Gained a broad educational foundation across various subjects.