SARAH HUSAIN
@sarahhusain
Senior talent acquisition leader driving people analytics and DE&I.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an award-winning talent acquisition specialist with over 10 years' experience identifying, attracting, and developing senior leadership talent across technology and regulated industries. I lead strategic hiring initiatives, use people analytics and behavioural assessment frameworks to improve selection accuracy, and design onboarding and leadership development programs that align with organisational culture and long-term objectives.
I have successfully managed end-to-end recruitment across UK, EMEA, MENA, and North America, led training and calibration for leadership teams, and delivered process improvements that enhanced candidate experience and operational efficiency. Passionate about inclusion, engagement and continuous improvement, I build scalable sourcing strategies and structured assessment methodologies to enable data-driven talent decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
International Talent Acquisition Manager
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Own end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior and executive roles across UK, EMEA, KSA, US, and Canada, delivering against tight SLAs within a regulated environment and improving candidate experience through structured feedback and process improvements.
Talent Acquisition Partner
CloudFactory International Limited
May 2022 - Oct 2022 (5 months)
Developed high-impact sourcing strategies to increase passive talent visibility, implemented structured interview frameworks to reduce bias, and trained leadership on engaging senior candidates to improve hiring outcomes.
Talent Acquisition Project Manager
Devoteam UK Ltd
Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Built and trained a global leadership hiring team, standardized executive recruitment processes across regions, and strengthened employer branding to attract high-quality passive candidates.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Korn Ferry UK Ltd
Feb 2014 - Apr 2020 (6 years 2 months)
Designed executive talent acquisition strategies, consulted with business leaders on sourcing methodologies to improve hiring speed and precision, and conducted leadership assessments to evaluate candidate potential and fit.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Business Management
Bachelor of Science (Joint Honours), Economics and Finance
Completed a joint honours Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance, graduating in 2011.
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Location
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