Vera Stambolziovska
@verastambolziovska
Resourceful Talent Acquisition Manager with a strong HR background.
What I'm looking for
I am a resourceful Talent Acquisition Manager with extensive experience in human resources practices and principles. My career has been marked by a strong focus on building and managing talent, developing recruitment frameworks, and implementing strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness. I have a proven track record of improving recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire, and increasing employee retention rates.
As the Managing Director and Founder of Rouge Recruitment & HR Consulting, I have successfully led a boutique recruitment business, delivering tailored solutions to clients across various industries. My role involved analyzing key recruitment metrics, negotiating competitive compensation packages, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to optimize recruitment strategies and enhance the overall talent acquisition experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managing Director / Founder
Rouge Recruitment & HR Consulting
Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Founded and manage a boutique recruitment and HR consulting business, specializing in contract and permanent recruitment across various sectors. Developed and implemented recruitment frameworks, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in hiring processes.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Kimberly Clark
Feb 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Led the talent acquisition strategy for Kimberly Clark across Australia and New Zealand, achieving a 25% increase in employee retention and reducing time-to-fill from 80 to 60 days. Developed onboarding programs and improved employer branding.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Transport for NSW
Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 (11 months)
Managed end-to-end recruitment for various transformation projects, successfully delivering on multiple roles while ensuring diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Allianz Australia
Jul 2019 - Nov 2019 (4 months)
Partnered with multiple portfolios to manage recruitment for approximately 45 positions, achieving significant cost savings and improving employee satisfaction through targeted talent acquisition strategies.
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Ventia Pty Ltd
Sep 2018 - May 2019 (8 months)
Oversaw recruitment needs for the Asset & Infrastructure Services Business Unit, managing stakeholder relationships and reducing external recruitment costs.
Talent Acquisition Manager - ANZ
PepsiCo
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)
Led the talent acquisition team across Australia and New Zealand, implementing national strategies that improved recruitment processes and reduced agency dependency.
Resource / Talent Acquisition Manager
PM-Partners
Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year)
Managed the resourcing function, developing recruitment processes and strategies that led to significant reductions in advertising costs and improved resource utilization.
Talent Acquisition & Redeployment Manager
Ausgrid
Jan 2014 - Apr 2016 (2 years 3 months)
Developed and implemented recruitment and redeployment policies, managing a centralized recruitment model for nearly 1000 positions and overseeing a career transition center.
Project Recruitment Business Partner
Futurestep
Aug 2013 - Nov 2013 (3 months)
Established recruitment programs and processes for high-level positions, managing client relationships and ensuring effective recruitment solutions.
Senior Project Recruitment Specialist
Fire & Rescue NSW
Feb 2013 - Aug 2013 (6 months)
Managed recruitment projects for Fire & Rescue NSW, focusing on high-level positions and ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Management
2010 - 2013
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on HR Management, equipping with advanced knowledge and skills in human resources practices and management strategies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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