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Veronika Gabbitas

Veronika Gabbitas

Ferndown, United Kingdom,Dorset

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Executive Sourcer

Opella (ex-Sanofi CHC) via Korn Ferry
, UK
2024.05 - Current

Working as an Executive Sourcing Specialist for Opella (ex-Sanofi CHC) via Korn Ferry. Responsible for owning end-to-end executive and niche role sourcing projects, including confidential direct searches.

In charge of providing market insights to senior stakeholders (HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers) shaping strategic recruitment processes by providing market intelligence on key industry and talent trends in all European and US locations. Leverage and develop internal CRMs and talent databases, utilising and constantly learning about new sourcing and talent insights tool.

Associate Recruiter for Primark Hungary

via HUDSON RPO
2024.02 - 2024.05
  • Run a high-volume recruitment campaign under tight deadlines for a new store opening in the capital city.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment project by delivering operational excellence at all stages of the process, maintaining excellent stakeholder relationship, and bringing a first-class candidate experience.
  • Promote and showcase the Client’s brand to attract talents.
  • Manage the internal ATS system (BrassRing).

Executive & Direct Search Specialist in CEE

AGILIUM WORLDWIDE executive search group
2013.06 - 2024.02

ARSIS Global Consulting 2023-2024

Agile boutique executive search agency providing recruitment for businesses based in SE Europe – Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece & Romania.

Executive Search Specialist

  • Broad experience of executive and niche-skill critical commercial hires (CEOs, Sales, Marketing & Financial specialists, Engineers) across multiple industries in European countries.
  • Full 360 cycle recruitment experience; delivering effective recruitment solutions to meet business needs within agreed SLA’s and timescales, while ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout.
  • Source, pre-screen and interview top-quality candidates via effective interview and selection methods, including competency-based questions and assessment tools to ensure perfect job-role matches, and exceed Client expectations.
  • Provide feedback on market, advise stakeholders about processes and needs with talent acquisition, handle highly confidential and sensitive matters.
  • Create advanced Boolean strings, apply X-Ray searches for sourcing.
  • Manage the internal ATS system (Vincere).

GREENSEARCH Consulting 2013-2023

Boutique executive search agency providing recruitment for businesses based in Hungary & Austria.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Conduct in-depth market research to understand talent trends, industry benchmarks and best practices, providing valuable insight to sourcers, recruiters, and hiring teams to improve recruitment strategies.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the Client’s workforce needs and develop strategic talent attraction plans aligned with those business objectives.
  • Identify areas for process improvement within the talent sourcing function and suggest innovative ways to enhance recruitment efficiency.

Headhunter/Sourcer

  • Market mapping and recruiting in engineering, (technical) sales, life science, finance, manufacturing and logistics sectors for executive and hard-to-fill positions.
  • Identify and engage talented candidates in a competitive marketplace.
  • Source candidates via internal and external databases and jobs boards, target passive talents through headhunting.
  • Increase awareness of own personal brand, proactively attract high-calibre candidates through diverse sourcing methods, social media platforms, and networking to build candidate pipelines for current and future needs.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and insights to act as a trusted advisor, providing valuable knowledge and expert guidance to stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities, put forward ideas and solutions to hiring teams.
  • Manage the internal ATS (Hireify), and CRM systems.

Mentoring and Coaching

  • Assist the company management in onboarding and training new team members.
  • Provide professional and technical support for newcomers and train colleagues to deepen their knowledge in sourcing, recruitment processes and stakeholder management.

Talent Administrator & Coordinator

  • Support with the initial screening of CVs and assess them for suitability against role requirements.
  • Assist in recruitment and selection processes by liaising effectively with candidates and the internal team.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the internal Applicant Tracking System, including candidate profiles, client information, and job postings.
  • Provide other administrative support to recruitment team as needed.

Translator, Proofreader & Editor

  • Translation of the company’s website, social media posts, surveys, recruitment documentation, including contracts, job descriptions, and candidate assessment forms.

English & French Translator

Villámfordítás Kft.
Budapest, Hungary (remote from UK)
2017.01 - Current
  • Technical
  • Legal (labour, employment, contract law)
  • Medical, Pharma
  • Gastronomy

Online Language Trainer

Learnissimo
France (remote from UK)
2011.01 - 2018.12
  • Business English
  • Executive Coaching
  • Career Development Coaching
  • Resume Review and Interview Preparation

Interpreter

Gendarmerie Nationale
France
2008.06 - 2011.04
  • Criminal Law cases

President of the Hungarian Association in Britanny

Volunteer
, France
2008.01 - 2011.04

One-to-One Language Teacher

Freelance
Budapest, Hungary
1998.06 - 2008.05
  • One-To-One Business English Teacher
  • One-To-One Hungarian as a foreign language Teacher

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French Teacher

Juhász Gyula Teacher Training College
Szeged, Hungary
/1998 - /2001

Bachelor of Arts - English Teacher

Bessenyei György Teacher Training College
Nyíregyháza, Hungary
/1994 - /1998

Skills

  • Maturity to work in an output-based environment: remote working (Home office setup)
  • Broad experience in full life cycle recruitment in Europe for various roles in different industries
  • Ability to think strategically and align talent attraction strategies to business goals
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address complex talent attraction challenges and identify creative solutions
  • Strategic thinker, able to see the big picture and concentrate on fine details
  • Able to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective organisation skills to handle multiple recruitment initiatives, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships at all levels with candidates and stakeholders
  • Strong sense of collaboration, work ethics, and integrity
  • Excellent administrative skills, meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in tasks
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • People centric values
  • Continuous learning and improvement mindset

Strong software skills:

  • Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS), and CMR
  • Proficient in advanced Boolean searches, X-Ray techniques for sourcing

Courses:

Sourcing/Recruiting/Interviewing

Licensed Executive Search Professional

Licensed Advanced Search Executive

Licensed Master Search Executive

Hudson RPO - Executive Hiring Specialist

Licensed Search Executive

Licensed Executive Search Advisor

Recruit Globally and Across Cultures

Licensed Recruiter I

Licensed Project Recruiter

Licensed Master Sourcer

Licensed Sourcing Strategist

Licensed Advanced Sourcer

Licensed RPO Recruiter

Hudson RPO - Contract Recruitment Specialist

Licensed LinkedIn Expert

Licensed Sourcer

Licensed RPO Sourcer

Licensed Interviewer

Licensed Talent Pipeline Advisor

Licensed Talent Shortlister

Licensed Talent Assessor

Talent Management

Licensed Coach

Licensed Mentor

Licensed Multicultural Leader

Licensed People Leader

Licensed Talent Market Advisor

Licensed Succession Planner

Licensed Talent Magnet (TA)

Licensed Candidate Management Specialist

Licensed Candidate Experience Specialist

Licensed Talent Networker

Licensed Preboarding Coordinator

Licensed Onboarding Specialist

Licensed Onboarding Leader

Industries/Sectors

Life Science Foundation

Licensed Sales Recruiter (B2B, B2C)

Recruiting Technology Engineers

Licensed Technical Staffing Professional

Licensed Life Sciences Recruiter

Hudson RPO - Life Sciences Specialist

Licensed Healthcare Recruiter

Licensed Contract & Temp Recruiter

Licensed Early In Career Recruiter

Languages

Hungarian
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
German
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
Spanish
Beginner
Russian
Beginner

Timeline

Senior Executive Sourcer

Opella (ex-Sanofi CHC) via Korn Ferry
2024.05 - Current

Associate Recruiter for Primark Hungary

via HUDSON RPO
2024.02 - 2024.05

English & French Translator

Villámfordítás Kft.
2017.01 - Current

Executive & Direct Search Specialist in CEE

AGILIUM WORLDWIDE executive search group
2013.06 - 2024.02

Online Language Trainer

Learnissimo
2011.01 - 2018.12

Interpreter

Gendarmerie Nationale
2008.06 - 2011.04

President of the Hungarian Association in Britanny

Volunteer
2008.01 - 2011.04

One-to-One Language Teacher

Freelance
1998.06 - 2008.05

Bachelor of Arts - French Teacher

Juhász Gyula Teacher Training College
/1998 - /2001

Bachelor of Arts - English Teacher

Bessenyei György Teacher Training College
/1994 - /1998
Veronika Gabbitas