Akel Jounes

– Managed a team of 15+ contractors, significantly improving recruitment efficiency and team collaboration. – Oversaw all internal tech hiring across mobile, software engineering, product, and design, ensuring alignment with business objectives. – Built a diverse, balanced, and high-performing team, contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment. – Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies, resulting in improved talent retention rates. – Aligned hiring strategies with business growth plans, ensuring the acquisition of talent to support expansion. – Built and mentored cross-functional teams, fostering an inclusive recruitment culture that champions diversity and technical excellence, enhancing team performance and morale.

– Specialized in executive search, strategic recruitment, talent acquisition, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services, managing full-cycle recruitment for clients across the UK and Europe. – Collaborated with clients, including European Institutions, Deutsche Boerse, ING, European Investment Bank (EIB), KBC Group, Unisys, Sword Group, and Proximus, to understand their IT needs and provide tailored sourcing solutions, leading to enhanced candidate matches. – Managed the full recruitment lifecycle across tech, product, and sales functions, ensuring efficient and effective hiring processes. – Created effective sourcing strategies that successfully offered better-fit solutions, leading to more efficient outcomes and increased client satisfaction. – Leveraged social channels to build an employer brand and attract top-tier talent, increasing brand visibility and candidate engagement. – Identified and recruited top talent for key positions, resulting in increased contract retention rates. – Assessed and interviewed candidates and negotiated contract terms, ensuring alignment with client requirements and market standards. – Provided stakeholder management to ensure alignment with business goals and long-term strategic plans. – Utilized data-driven insights to optimize hiring strategies and improve efficiency metrics. – Created content on industry trends to strengthen personal brand visibility through social media, increasing followership and engagement within the talent acquisition community. – Built strong relationships with business leaders and team members, and actively participated in networking events to share valuable content and expand professional connections.

– Led and managed all hiring across engineering, product, and sales within the Nordics and Europe regions. – Successfully hired 70+ engineers within 7 months, significantly reducing time-to-hire and exceeding stakeholder satisfaction. – Aligned recruitment goals, hiring processes, and contract policies with HR strategies to foster a cohesive recruitment process. – Developed and implemented robust strategies to expedite employee recruitment and onboarding. – Conducted technical assessments, negotiated salaries, and structured beneficial package agreements, facilitating successful hires. – Implemented a future employee group to share useful information, enhancing the candidate experience. – Managed the resourcing team in Manila, optimizing partnerships with external agencies. – Utilized social channels to promote job openings and engage with potential candidates, increasing brand awareness. – Analysed hiring trends and needs to manage a robust pipeline of qualified candidates. – Enhanced the employee referral program, resulting in increased quality of hires. – Collaborated with HR to implement innovative ideas to value employees and strengthen employer branding. – Managed compliance and visa checks via PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), ensuring adherence to legal requirements and implemented contracts for employees via Workday.

– Led strategic recruitment for European Institutions projects and executed strategic sourcing plans to fill niche, hard-to-find, and high-volume roles across IT, security, and engineering within a global IT and defence systems company operating in 138 countries. – Built a strong talent pipeline by sourcing top-tier candidates across multiple channels, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified applicants. – Reduced time-to-hire by implementing data-driven sourcing strategies for complex and specialized roles. – Conducted interviews and assessments, and managed job postings to effectively attract and evaluate potential candidates. – Led end-to-end recruitment for permanent and contract positions, overseeing more than 50 hiring roles and enhancing the overall candidate experience. – Strengthened partnerships with agencies to expand recruitment reach and improve hiring efficiency, optimizing the talent acquisition process.

– Led human capital management for risk, security, finance, and pharma consulting services, overseeing all recruitment operations across Zurich and London offices. – Managed recruitment operations for all tech hiring, ensuring the acquisition of top talent to support business growth. – Conducted sourcing, candidate interviews, assessments, and managed the closing process, greatly enhancing candidate selection procedures. – Implemented robust strategies to streamline high-volume hiring, improving efficiency and reducing time-to-fill. – Negotiated fixed-term contract rates, ensuring cost-effective hiring solutions and maximizing budget utilization. – Trained and mentored a team of trainee consultants, developing their recruitment skills and fostering professional growth. – Cultivated strong stakeholder management and driving collaboration with agencies to ensure effective talent acquisition strategies.

– Recruited to expand Palm Mason's recruitment services across Europe, primarily targeting the financial services and airline sectors. – Leveraged the company's strengths to establish new client partnerships and meet complex hiring needs with strategic and innovative recruitment solutions. – Successfully developed recruitment services within the European market, positioning Palm Mason as a trusted partner for industry leaders. – Initiated and managed client relationships, generating a consistent pipeline of new business and expanding the client base for both permanent and contract recruitment. – Delivered customized talent acquisition strategies to meet immediate and future hiring needs, supporting client business functions with tailored solutions. – Applied both standard and innovative sourcing methods to identify and attract top talent, including active and passive candidates. – Conducted comprehensive resume reviews and candidate assessments, coordinating with hiring managers to ensure a streamlined selection process. – Oversaw the entire recruitment lifecycle, managing all communication between candidates and hiring managers to create a seamless experience. – Built long-term relationships with European companies, proactively identifying their unique hiring needs and adjusting recruitment strategies accordingly. – Utilized social media, networking events, and a robust candidate database to source high-quality talent, efficiently managing the candidate journey from sourcing to hiring.

– Brought on to leverage Templeton & Partners' established reputation and expand its IT recruitment services through service-oriented teamwork. – Focused on building strong client relationships and delivering high-value tech talent solutions across Europe and the UK. – Developed and executed sales and marketing strategies to attract new business, successfully building a strong pipeline of client companies. – Conducted meetings with clients and candidates to build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring a deep understanding of client needs and candidate expectations. – Optimized job postings across multiple portals and social media channels to effectively attract quality candidates. – Engaged in headhunting and sourcing strategies, proactively identifying and approaching high-potential candidates for specialized tech roles. – Reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and curated shortlists for client consideration, ensuring each candidate met rigorous client requirements. – Managed the full recruitment process, including salary negotiations, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both clients and candidates.