Fedeny Degue

Wakam – B2B2C Insurance Company Operating in 32 Countries

Recruitment Responsibilities:

• Partner with 17 Hiring Managers across the UK and Europe to drive talent acquisition strategies.
• Provide expert recruitment advisory, ensuring the attraction and selection of top-tier talent.
• Collaborate closely with four HR Business Partners in the UK and France to align hiring with business needs.
• Lead resource planning with senior leaders in alignment with the company's People Strategy.
• Directly source high-caliber candidates through professional networks, LinkedIn Recruiter, and diverse talent pools.
• Manage third-party recruitment partners , including negotiating and overseeing a Preferred Supplier List.
• Develop and enhance the induction program to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.
• Own and optimize the candidate experience , fostering a strong employer brand and engagement.

HR Initiatives:

• Partner with key stakeholders to align recruitment and HR strategies with business objectives.
• Guide new hires through the onboarding process , ensuring a smooth transition and positive employee experience.
• Implement and maintain HR policies , fostering compliance and best practices.
• Support HR teams with succession planning and talent management , enhancing workforce quality and retention.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to drive continuous improvement and maintain a unified, high-performing team.
• Manage employment contracts , including drafting, editing, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Key Projects:

• Design and implement an enhanced internal recruitment process to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
• Lead the transition from Greenhouse to TeamTailor, optimizing ATS operations.
• Develop and deliver targeted Hiring Manager training programs to standardize internal recruitment practices.
• Co-create candidate assessment frameworks for technical evaluations, bolstering hiring decision-making.
• Actively contribute as a member of the AI internal team, leveraging AI-driven tools to modernize and optimize recruitment processes.

SCOR (insurance industry) is a global reinsurer, offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk.

My Role:

My current role involves working on 20-30 open positions on a monthly basis without agency assistance.

Main task:

• Collaborating with 17 hiring managers, located in London, Zurich, and Paris office.
• Providing recruitment process advice and help recruit the best talent in the market. I have a close working relationship with four HR Business Partners located in London, Paris, and Zurich office.
• Using multiple recruitment methods, including sourcing talent on LinkedIn recruiter, to attract and engage with top talent.
• Creating a shortlist for hiring managers.
• Collaborating with senior management to develop long-terms workforce plans and define the recruitment process.
• Collaborating with HRBPs to develop salary packages and recruit new employees.
• Processing offers and contract in our system.

Successful recruitment @ SCOR:

Underwriter / Actuary / Analyst / Risk Modelling / Compliance / Claims Specialist / Retrocession / Technical Accountant / Senior Legal Counsel / Internal Auditor.

References:

Patrick Fox - Head of Internal Audit at SCOR UK and SCOR Syndicate

Joanne Woodcock - Head of Global Client Unit, SCOR P&C

Thomas Gannon - Head of Natural Catastrophe Pricing & Modelling

HR & Talent Partner Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for the EMEA region, partnering with 15 hiring managers (Country Managers, Senior VPs, Directors, GMs) and two HR Business Partners.
• Manage recruitment agencies and consistently exceed hiring targets and KPIs.
• Implement strategies to enhance candidate experience, employee retention, and employer branding.
• Utilize talent marketing tools, satisfaction surveys, and LinkedIn sourcing to attract top talent.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training to align with organizational goals.

Talent Partner Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for the delivery and sales department while collaborating with senior management on workforce planning.
• Oversee recruitment agencies and support onboarding efforts.
• Use talent analytics (Talent Neuron, LinkedIn Insights) to guide IT talent strategies.
• Work with hiring managers to define roles and launch recruitment processes.
• Attract and engage candidates via LinkedIn, social media, and online job boards.
• Customize the ATS to capture data and drive continuous recruitment improvements.