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Olesja Kukuk

@olesjakukuk

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Senior leader specializing in talent acquisition and team growth.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values mentorship, diversity, and strategic talent alignment.

With over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, I have successfully built and scaled high-performing teams for top-tier technology companies across Europe. My journey includes spearheading global expansion initiatives and connecting business priorities with effective talent strategies. I pride myself on my ability to streamline operations and enhance stakeholder management, ensuring that organizations not only meet their hiring goals but also foster a culture of growth and mentorship.

Throughout my career, I have made significant impacts, such as achieving a 98% offer acceptance rate and increasing diverse hires by 45% at Shopify. My leadership at Cash App involved developing a comprehensive EMEA talent strategy that improved candidate satisfaction by 20% and reduced hiring timelines by 20%. I am passionate about creating environments where talent can thrive and am dedicated to empowering teams to reach their full potential.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Recruitment Lead

Cash App (A Block Inc Company)

Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Spearheaded EMEA technology team expansion across 8 EU countries, developed a comprehensive talent strategy, and enhanced candidate experience, achieving a 98% offer acceptance rate. Improved recruitment team productivity by 20% and increased candidate satisfaction scores by 20%.

Talent Acquisition Stakeholder Management Employer Branding Recruitment Strategy Team Leadership Process Optimization Agile Methodologies Legal Compliance

Head of Talent

Notch

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 (6 months)

Established the recruitment function for a Series A start-up, created recruitment strategies for Product/Technology teams, and mentored Senior Recruiters. Increased referral rates by 64% and achieved 38% diverse hires through targeted initiatives.

Recruitment Strategy Mentorship Employer Branding Sourcing Team Leadership Start Up Recruitment Performance Metrics

Senior Technical Recruiter

Cash App (A Block Inc Company)

May 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Implemented recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent in North America, enhancing recruitment operations and filling over 60 positions in under a year. Achieved a 45% diversity rate through in-house recruitment strategies.

Technical Recruitment Talent Acquisition Recruitment Operations Process Improvement Candidate Sourcing Team Collaboration Performance Metrics Employer Branding Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Recruiter

Shopify

Feb 2018 - May 2020 (2 years 3 months)

Spearheaded recruitment expansion for a company acquired by Shopify, successfully filling over 50 positions across various departments while establishing efficient recruitment processes and frameworks.

Technical Recruitment Process Optimization Candidate Sourcing Team Collaboration Recruitment Strategy Hiring Efficiency Stakeholder Management Employer Branding Performance Metrics

Lead Technical Recruiter

Eagle Professional Resources

Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Led a team of recruiters, driving recruitment success and earning multiple awards for outstanding performance. Developed new processes and best practices to enhance recruitment efficiency.