Ben Elson
Plaistow,West Sussex
Summary
Senior level talent acquisition leader with expertise in global hiring strategies, executive and GTM recruitment across Life sciences, TIC and Technology sectors.
Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 25+ employees with 7 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives in reducing both cost and time to hire whilst improving quality of ire. Able to impart clear vision for cohesive, high-performance team.
Proven success in optimising recruitment processes through advanced ATS, CRM, and AI tools, and driving data-driven decisions using recruitment analytics and KPIs. Skilled in stakeholder engagement at the C-suite level, scaling sourcing strategies, and leading high-performing teams.
Ready to apply 20+ years of experience to any challenging new roles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Talent Acquisition Senior Manager, EMEA & South Asia
UI Solutions
02.2021 - 05.2025
- Led a geographically dispersed team of 20+ TA Advisors across EMEA and South Asia.
- Built an offshore sourcing team to support global scale-up hiring – reduced TTF by 10%
- Defined and tracked core KPIs to improve team performance...
- Implemented TA technology enhancements across sourcing, DEI outreach, and automation...
- Partnered with HR, Finance, and senior leadership to execute workforce planning...
Director, Head of Talent Acquisition EMEA
IQVIA
04.2016 - 02.2021
- Directed end-to-end TA strategy for 20+ countries across EMEA...
- Championed enterprise-wide TA transformation...
- Led executive search engagements and built succession pipelines...
- Reduced agency reliance by over 50%...
Practice Group Leader – Technology (Executive Search)
SpenglerFox
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Led senior-level retained search projects for high-growth and enterprise tech clients...
- Built strategic relationships with C-suite stakeholders...
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, Europe & Asia
Forrester Research
04.2010 - 07.2015
- Managed recruitment operations across Europe and Asia...
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve brand perception...
- Reduced time-to-hire and improved candidate quality...
Onsite In-House Recruiter, EMEA
Microsoft (via RPO – Barkers)
10.2008 - 04.2010
- Delivered full-cycle hiring for technical and business roles...
- Advised on market data, salary benchmarking, and DEI best practices...
Recruitment Consultant
Lipton Fleming
02.2005 - 09.2008
- Managed recruitment for digital, broadcast, and traditional media clients...
- Developed strong relationships with Tier 1 clients...
Education
A-Levels - Physical Education, Biology, Business Studies
Godalming College
01.2003 - 01.2005
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Rodborough School
01.1999 - 01.2003
Skills
- Global Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Executive & GTM Hiring (Life Sciences, Tech)
- Employer Branding & EVP
- DEI & Inclusive Hiring Programs
- Recruiting Technology (ATS, CRM, AI tools)
- Stakeholder & C-Suite Engagement
- Sourcing Strategy & Team Scaling
- Recruitment Analytics & KPIs
- Talent Operations & Process Design
- Team Leadership & Development
- Workday
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- SeekOut
- Gem
- SmartRecruiters
- BambooHR
- Tableau
- Excel (Advanced)
Websites
Certification
- LinkedIn Certified Professional – Recruiter
- SHRM-SCP / CIPD Level 7
- AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)
- Diversity Recruiting Certificate – HRCI or equivalent
Affiliations
Keen and competitive golfer
Passionate cook
Global travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Senior Manager, EMEA & South Asia
UI Solutions
02.2021 - 05.2025
Director, Head of Talent Acquisition EMEA
IQVIA
04.2016 - 02.2021
Practice Group Leader – Technology (Executive Search)
SpenglerFox
07.2015 - 02.2016
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, Europe & Asia
Forrester Research
04.2010 - 07.2015
Onsite In-House Recruiter, EMEA
Microsoft (via RPO – Barkers)
10.2008 - 04.2010
Recruitment Consultant
Lipton Fleming
02.2005 - 09.2008
A-Levels - Physical Education, Biology, Business Studies
Godalming College
01.2003 - 01.2005
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Rodborough School
01.1999 - 01.2003
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