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Aya Fatene

London,UK

Summary

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Consultant with 5+ years of experience across agency settings, supporting clients in Digital, Strategy, Sales, HR, and Finance across EMEA.

I combine deep sourcing and business development expertise with a strong interest in inclusive hiring, DE&I projects, and social impact initiatives.

Currently looking to transition into an in-house Talent Acquisition or HR role, where I can contribute more directly to culture, people strategy, and impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Recruitment Consultant

JCW
London, UK
08.2024 - Current

JCW is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on business-critical hiring mainly across Financial Services. Operating across the UK, Europe, and the United States, JCW partners with leading organisations to deliver permanent and interim talent solutions.

Main Responsibilities :

  • Managing full-cycle recruitment for clients in Europe, from sourcing to offer stage
  • Developing new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships
  • Supporting inclusive hiring practices as an active member of the DE&I committee
  • Collaborating on internal DE&I projects to promote diversity and equity in recruitment processes
  • Leading social impact initiatives in partnership with charities, including Hestia :

Designing and facilitating workshops to help women survivors of domestic abuse build confidence and prepare for job interviews
Supporting their reintegration through empowerment-based training sessions

Fields: Risk | Compliance | Financial Services | Actuarial | Underwriting | Insurance | Banking

Senior Staffing Manager

BlueBirds
Casablanca, Morocco
11.2023 - 07.2024

Blue Birds specialises in providing high-end independent consultant staffing and executive interim management services. Our operations extend across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, focusing on temporary assignments.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing and leading the hiring process for new recruiters including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates.
  • Providing comprehensive coaching and support to new team members, facilitating their successful integration to the team and assisting them in quickly acclimating to their roles and responsibilities.
  • Monitoring the performance of new hires and providing feedback and support.
  • Building and maintaining robust relationships with clients across diverse sectors, comprehensively understanding their staffing requirements, and delivering customized solutions to meet their unique needs.
  • Continuously evaluating and improving staffing processes and procedures to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate satisfaction.
  • Leading and organising internal events aimed at promoting company culture and enhancing alignment with company values.

Fields : Digital transformation l Sales & Marketing | Supply Chain | Engineering & Manufacturing | Finance | Pricing | Strategy | M&A/PMI.

Recruitment Consultant

Michael Page
Casablanca, Morocco
04.2023 - 11.2023

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy, it's renowned for connecting exceptional talent with top-tier organizations across diverse sectors.

Main Responsibilities :

  • Devising and implementing innovative strategies to attract top-tier candidates, consistently surpassing recruitment targets.
  • Nurturing enduring client relationships, offering tailored solutions, and understanding hiring needs.
  • Utilizing diverse channels to source, screen, and assess candidates, aligning with client criteria.
  • Conducting thorough market research for strategic candidate negotiation and positioning.
  • Orchestrating smooth interview processes, guiding clients and candidates seamlessly.
  • Managing offer negotiations, aligning expectations with budgets for successful outcomes.
  • Building and sustaining a strong talent pipeline through proactive engagement.
  • Engaging in industry events to expand the client base and enhance brand visibility.
  • Overseeing the business development segment, prospecting new potential clients and expanding the company's portfolio.

Fields : Sales & Marketing

Staffing Manager

BlueBirds
Casablanca , Morocco
10.2020 - 03.2023

Blue Birds specialises in providing high-end independent consultant staffing and executive interim management services. Our operations extend across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, focusing on temporary assignments

Main responsibilities :

  • Formalising client briefs and defining precise search criteria to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
  • Employing advanced Boolean searches to identify and engage independent consultants who precisely match the established criteria.
  • Conducting comprehensive interviews and rigorous reference checks to evaluate the suitability and credibility of potential candidates.
  • Orchestrating constructive discussions with clients to negotiate terms and establish contractual agreements that meet mutual expectations.
  • Spearheading initiatives to foster diversity and inclusion within the staffing process, promoting an equitable and supportive work environment.
  • Effectively managing stakeholder relationships while prioritising candidate satisfaction throughout the recruitment journey.
  • Overseeing community engagement efforts, including the coordination of webinars and other interactive platforms to cultivate meaningful connections within professional networks.

Fields : Digital transformation l Sales & Marketing | Supply Chain | Engineering & Manufacturing | Finance | Pricing | Strategy | M&A/PMI.

Digital Talent Recruiter

Edgar People
Paris, France
02.2020 - 07.2020

Edgar People is a recruitment firm for Middle & Top Management profiles, specializing in Digital professions (Marketing, Communication, Data, Product etc.).

Main responsibilities :

  • Definition of the sourcing strategy with diversity and inclusion being top of mind
  • Establishment of Boolean searches and managing all related tools
  • Managing the full recruitment cycle
  • Running individually designed interviews and assessment days and providing detailed candidate feedback.
  • Stakeholder management and creating delightful candidate experiences
  • Regular reporting
  • Brainstorming on company communication and employer Branding
  • Management of internal projects

Fields : Digital transformation l Sales & Marketing.

Education

Master's Degree - HR Management

ENCG
Casablanca, Morocco
09.2017 - 07.2020

Preparatory classes - ECT

CPGE Elbilia Sup
Casablanca, Morocco
09.2015 - 07.2020

Skills

  • End-to-End Recruitment (EMEA)
  • Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Building
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
  • Employer Branding & Talent Attraction
  • Business Development & Client Relations
  • Interviewing & Candidate Assessment
  • Onboarding & Candidate Experience
  • Workshop Facilitation & Training

What I enjoy after work

I possess a genuine enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge and flourish in settings that foster a culture of continuous learning. I derive immense pleasure from exploring new destinations; Paris holds a special place in my heart, and I'm eager to experience Zanzibar while continuing to discover the many hidden corners of London. My appreciation for fine cuisine and music is noteworthy, though I confess my culinary skills are limited. Striving for balance, I enjoy long walks as part of my ongoing endeavor towards better health.

Timeline

Recruitment Consultant

JCW
08.2024 - Current

Senior Staffing Manager

BlueBirds
11.2023 - 07.2024

Recruitment Consultant

Michael Page
04.2023 - 11.2023

Staffing Manager

BlueBirds
10.2020 - 03.2023

Digital Talent Recruiter

Edgar People
02.2020 - 07.2020

Master's Degree - HR Management

ENCG
09.2017 - 07.2020

Preparatory classes - ECT

CPGE Elbilia Sup
09.2015 - 07.2020
Aya Fatene