Margherita Intelisano
Bedford,Bedfordshire
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Director with over 10 years of experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments. Proven expertise in leading large-scale recruitment operations, optimizing hiring processes, and aligning talent strategies with business goals. Adept at stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and developing high-performing, diverse teams. Passionate about collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director - Talent Acquisition
Korn Ferry (Alcon & Sanofi)
United Kingdom
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Lead the strategic and operational recruitment efforts for Life Sciences organisations
- Manage a team of 6 Talent Acquisition Managers and overseeing 35 TA Partners and Sourcers across multiple regions
- Analyse performance and compliance data to identify operational gaps and implement strategies to drive high standards in recruitment delivery across markets
- Deliver on team objectives using data-driven insights, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimizing recruitment performance
- Execute people strategy initiatives to foster employee development, upskilling, and succession planning within the talent acquisition function
- Led the successful implementation and management of a new CRM, enhancing candidate relationship management in alignment with long term organisational goals
- Cultivate strong partnerships with senior leaders to align recruitment efforts with organizational priorities and ensure strategic hiring success
- Manage financial performance through regular tracking of commercial operations to ensure profitability and alignment with company targets
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Korn Ferry (TE Connectivity)
United Kingdom
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Directed the operational and strategic initiatives of the Talent Acquisition (TA) team across EMEA, managing 15 direct reports
- Developed and implemented the people strategy, ensuring the alignment of team capacity and structure with overall company objectives
- Leveraged data analytics to conduct in-depth analysis, generating actionable insights that optimized TA operations to meet evolving business needs
- Led Quarterly Business Reviews with Senior Leadership Teams presenting TA performance data and setting future objectives
- Provided coaching and development opportunities for recruitment team members, equipping them with the tools necessary for success
- Responsible for the selection process for new TA team members
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Korn Ferry (Lonza)
United Kingdom
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible for leading the Talent Acquisition for European countries
- Provided guidance and support to the TA Team, ensuring comprehensive development plans and mentoring
- Optimized resource utilization to deliver accurate, high-quality, end-to-end recruitment services, ensuring effective outcomes aligned with organizational goals
- Developed and implemented strategies to reinforce team adherence to company policies and regulatory standards, fostering a culture of compliance and integrity
- Analysed performance metric reports to drive operational efficiency and support the team in meeting business needs
- Led the global TA strategy for the MSAT function, conducting market research and identifying industry trends and challenges to provide actionable insights to the Senior Leadership Team
- Presented data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders, proactively addressing talent-related issues and supporting informed decision-making
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Korn Ferry (Lonza)
United Kingdom
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Responsible for the full-cycle recruitment for critical business functions including Production, Legal, MSAT, Engineering, and Procurement
- Oversaw sourcing teams to ensure efficient identification and engagement of qualified candidates aligned with evolving business requirements
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with key stakeholders, advising on hiring best practices and talent acquisition strategies
- Provided market intelligence and insights into talent trends to inform strategic workforce planning and enhance recruitment outcomes
Recruitment Business Partner
IBM Kenexa (DXC Technology)
United Kingdom
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Led end-to-end recruitment for critical business units including Cyber Security, Digital Applications for high-profile organisations
- Developed tailored sourcing strategies, provided market intelligence, and facilitated weekly stakeholder meetings to align hiring efforts with business needs
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, fostering productive working relationships
Graduates & Apprentices Recruitment Lead
IBM Kenexa (CSC)
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for graduates, apprentices, and industrial placements across all CSC business units.
- Coordinated attendance to university career fairs, increasing exposure to university graduates and alumni
- Partnered with department heads to forecast talent needs, established university and local outreach programs, and implemented new tools to enhance the candidate experience and assessment processes.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
ITC & T Pugliatti
Skills
- Bi-lingual: Italian & English
- Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
- Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnering
- MS Office Suite Proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Italian
Native
Timeline
Director - Talent Acquisition
Korn Ferry (Alcon & Sanofi)
08.2022 - 04.2025
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Korn Ferry (TE Connectivity)
06.2021 - 07.2022
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Korn Ferry (Lonza)
05.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Korn Ferry (Lonza)
11.2017 - 04.2019
Recruitment Business Partner
IBM Kenexa (DXC Technology)
05.2017 - 10.2017
Graduates & Apprentices Recruitment Lead
IBM Kenexa (CSC)
05.2015 - 04.2017
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
ITC & T Pugliatti
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