Edoardo Del Prete

Senior HR Specialist | Talent Acquisition

Salary / Daily rate

Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Languages

EnglishFrenchItalianLithuanianSpanish

About me

Intro

With 10+ years’ international experience in HR and ESG, I design agile, inclusive, and purpose-driven strategies, from Italy to France and now Lithuania. I have worked with multinational corporations and United Nations agencies, including UNESCO and UNHCR, delivering projects that align people, planet, and policy. I have led global talent acquisition, employer branding, and workforce planning, alongside initiatives in disability inclusion, accessibility, ESG and compliance.

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Work experience

HR Consultant

United Nations

Jun 2024 - Aug 2025

1 year 3 months

Paris, Île-de-France, France & Vilnius, Vilniaus, Lithuania

Served in HR and Legal roles across two UN agencies, provided high-level support in HR operations, recruitment, contract management, staff services, and career development. UNHCR • Provided tailored career coaching, including CV and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, and internal mobility guidance. • Supported staff during transitions linked to relocation, restructuring, or career progression within and beyond the UN system. IIEP-UNESCO • Led full-cycle recruitment for staff and non-staff positions across international duty stations, ensuring equity and compliance with UN rules. • Drafted and administered staff and non-staff contracts; coordinated teleworking arrangements in line with internal procedures. • Served as Certifying Officer for official travel, managing approvals under UNESCO’s financial and administrative rules. • Supported HR operations and internal mobility processes within a multicultural environment.

HR Business Partner & Talent Acquisition

a2a

Apr 2020 - May 2024

4 years 2 months

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

• Supported business leaders in implementing New Ways of Working, including remote contracts for 6,000+ staff. • Coordinated sustainability initiatives and managed the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding. • Led talent acquisition across all A2A units, filling 50+ roles in one year and managing agency relations. • Delivered professional development programs for 200+ employees and led employer branding with 20 universities. • Conducted internal equity and market analyses to define competitive offers and remuneration packages.

HR Talent Acquisition - RPO Professional

ManpowerGroup

Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

2 years 6 months

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

• Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, acting as the main point of contact for hiring managers and candidates across technical and specialized roles. • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Projects: - Open Fiber S.p.A. (Rome) – On-site recruiter for 1 year - Fincantieri S.p.A. (Trieste) – On-site recruiter for 6 months - Isocell Precompressi S.p.A. (Milan) – Off-site recruiter for 6 months - Schneider Electric S.p.A. (Bergamo) – On-site recruiter for 6 months

HR Plant Generalist

Continental

Dec 2016 - Oct 2017

11 months

17100 Savona, Province of Savona, Italy

• Managed recruitment for plant-based roles, liaising with hiring managers and agencies. • Led E-HRM system implementation and trained 200+ employees on People Development and Career modules. • Coordinated training activities for 300 staff and supported industrial relations. • Oversaw agency partnerships for blue-collar recruitment.

Law Practice

Studio legale Buscaglia

May 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 8 months

17100 Savona, Province of Savona, Italy

• Performed in-depth research and analysis of client case files to support civil litigation strategies. • Provided direct assistance during witness hearings, contributing to case preparation and procedural accuracy.

Additional Work Experiences

Other

Jan 2004 - Jan 2013

9 years 1 month

17100 Savona, Province of Savona, Italy

• Lifeguard • Postman • Pizza pony express • Waiter


Education

Columbia University

Certification

24ORE Business School

Postgraduate Diploma

Università degli Studi di Genova

Master's degree

Liceo Classico

High School Diploma

Mykolas Romeris University

Erasmus Exchange Program

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