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Sophie Okonkwo

@sophieokonkwo

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Dynamic Talent Acquisition and HR leader with extensive expertise.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, values diversity, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dynamic Talent Acquisition and HR leader with a proven track record in driving strategic talent initiatives and building high-performance teams. My expertise lies in managing complex recruitment operations for technology, enterprise, and executive leadership roles. I have successfully partnered with C-Suite stakeholders to align talent strategies with organizational goals, optimizing processes through data-driven insights.

Currently, I lead the Global Talent Acquisition team at Rescue.co, where I design and execute recruitment strategies that align with long-term organizational objectives. My experience includes spearheading full-cycle recruitment for senior and executive-level positions across EMEA, ensuring competitiveness and equity in compensation, and utilizing technology to streamline workflows. I am passionate about cultivating global networks to source top-tier talent and am committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Manager, Global Talent Acquisition

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Rescue.co

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Leading the design and execution of global recruitment strategy, managing a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, and partnering with C-Suite leaders to align talent acquisition goals with organizational objectives. Spearheading full-cycle recruitment for senior and executive level talents across EMEA and optimizing recruitment processes using technology.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Strategy Team Leadership Data Analytics Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement Employer Branding DE&I Performance Management

Senior Talent Acquisition- Engineering EMEA

Microsoft

Jan 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Championed hiring for engineering roles across EMEA, delivering market intelligence reports and leveraging Power BI for recruitment data tracking. Managed end-to-end recruitment processes and partnered with stakeholders to enhance DEI initiatives.

Engineering Recruitment Market Intelligence Power BI DEI Stakeholder Engagement Process Management Data Analytics Recruitment Strategy Team Collaboration Performance Metrics

Pod-Lead Engineering Recruiter

Andela

Oct 2020 - Oct 2020 (0 months)

Drove account-based recruitment for Fortune 500 companies, refining talent acquisition processes and leading strategic recruitment for senior engineering roles. Supervised a team of technical recruiters and implemented data-driven improvements.

Engineering Recruitment Team Leadership Process Improvement Data Analytics Performance Management Quality Of Hire

Technical Recruiter

Andela

Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Sourced and hired technical talents for Andela’s partners in the US and Europe, leveraging creative sourcing methods and leading initiatives to enhance Andela's employer brand across Africa and the US.

Technical Recruitment Sourcing Employer Branding Collaboration Networking

Senior HR Consultant

Kimberly Ryan Consulting

Jun 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 3 months)

Led executive search mandates for top-tier clients, providing strategic HR advisory solutions and aligning talent strategies with business goals across various sectors in Nigeria.

HR strategy Organizational Design Recruitment Stakeholder Engagement Project Management

Trainee HR Consultant

Clement Ashley Consulting

Feb 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 3 months)

Assisted in talent management projects, collaborating with HR consultants and drafting business plans, proposals, and training materials for small and medium business clients.