Julia Iakovleva

Designed and owned the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition to offer, leading and mentoring a team of 15 recruiters. Built a standardized recruitment process from scratch, establishing clear role handoffs and introducing OKRs for the recruitment function. Strengthened organizational leadership by recruiting top executives including CPO, CEO, COO, CMO, CFO.

Developed and managed a career-track program for web-development graduates, creating curriculum modules on CV writing, interview skills, and market positioning. Built partnerships with companies for student placements and delivered 1:1 coaching sessions. Successfully placed over 100 graduates into entry-level tech roles and expanded the employer partner network to more than 50 organizations.

Managed end-to-end recruitment for engineering, product, and data positions, initiating and leading a three-person tech-recruitment team. Collaborated with CEO/CTO on workforce planning and talent forecasting, implementing candidate-assessment frameworks. Redesigned the candidate-assessment process, enhancing consistency and quality, and facilitated cross-functional workshops to improve hiring man

Designed and implemented a talent assessment and scoring framework, collaborating with industry experts and managing stakeholder engagement. Built and ran UX/UI designer recruitment strategies to maintain a steady candidate pipeline in Russia and the US. Matched over 50 candidates to client projects and onboarded 100+ clients, contributing to the product's launch into the Top 5 on Product Hunt.

Conducted full-cycle hiring for diverse clients in banking, retail, and marketplace sectors as a freelance tech recruiter. Managed the entire recruitment process from sourcing to offer negotiation for various roles. Successfully placed candidates in highly competitive industries.

Managed up to 20 concurrent requisitions as an In-House Recruiter, supporting rapid team growth within the organization. Played a key role in scaling recruitment efforts to meet business demands. Contributed significantly to the expansion of various departments.

Assisted with full-cycle HR processes and policy implementation across multiple international companies as an HR Intern. Gained foundational experience in various aspects of human resources. Supported HR departments in daily operations and strategic initiatives.

Obtained a Master's degree in International Management. The program focused on developing skills for global business environments and leadership.