ABDOL HAFEEZ S.
Senior Talent Sourcer
GERMANY,BERLIN
Work History
Senior Talent Sourcer
Adevinta
01.2023 - Current
- Lead international sourcing initiatives across Europe and EMEA regions for technology, operations, and corporate hiring projects
- Partner closely with hiring managers and HR leaders to identify talent needs and build strategic candidate pipelines
- Conduct advanced Boolean sourcing, market mapping, and competitor analysis to identify high-quality professionals globally
- Improved candidate engagement rates through personalized outreach campaigns and proactive talent relationship management
- Built strong pipelines for multilingual and hard-to-fill roles across multiple international markets
- Utilize ATS and recruitment technologies to streamline sourcing workflows and reporting processes
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Personio
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed sourcing and recruitment activities for business, HR, customer success, and technical positions across European regions
- Supported international expansion hiring by identifying and engaging talent across diverse labor markets
- Collaborated with recruitment teams to improve hiring strategies, candidate experience, and employer branding efforts
- Developed talent pools through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking, and referral sourcing methods
- Conducted screening interviews and coordinated recruitment processes with cross-functional stakeholders
- Contributed to workforce planning and recruitment reporting for leadership teams
Recruitment Consultant
Mantu
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Delivered recruitment support for international clients across consulting, engineering, finance, and operations functions
- Sourced candidates through direct outreach, online sourcing platforms, talent databases, and professional networking channels
- Maintained strong communication with candidates throughout interview and onboarding stages
- Assisted in talent market research, competitor analysis, and salary benchmarking projects
- Increased sourcing pipeline quality through targeted search strategies and candidate relationship management
- Supported multilingual recruitment projects across European and remote markets
HR & Talent Sourcing Coordinator
Cpl
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Coordinated recruitment administration, sourcing support, and candidate communication activities for multiple hiring projects
- Assisted recruiters with CV screening, interview scheduling, ATS updates, and onboarding coordination
- Supported talent sourcing campaigns across healthcare, customer support, and business operations roles
- Conducted initial candidate screenings and prepared shortlists for hiring managers and senior recruiters
- Participated in employer branding activities, recruitment events, and university outreach programs
- Helped improve recruitment workflow efficiency through better candidate tracking and reporting practices
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
09.2010 - 06.2014
Diploma in Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Practi
03.2015 - 12.2016
Skills
- Talent Sourcing
- Candidate Screening
- Talent Acquisition
- Boolean Search
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Recruitment Strategy
- International Recruitment
- Passive Candidate Engagement
- Market Mapping
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Recruitment Coordination
- Employer Branding
- Stakeholder Management
- Interview Coordination
- Workforce Planning
- Pipeline Development
- Recruitment Analytics
- Candidate Relationship Management
- Diversity Hiring
- Headhunting
- Talent Pipeline Management
- HR Operations
- Sourcing Techniques
- Executive Search Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- CRM Management
- Job Board Sourcing
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Time Management
Summary
Results-driven Talent Sourcer with 10+ years of international experience across the human resources and recruitment industry within European and global markets. Proven expertise in talent sourcing, candidate engagement, market mapping, and recruitment strategy across diverse sectors including technology, business operations, finance, and consulting. Skilled in building strong talent pipelines, supporting multinational hiring initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality recruitment solutions. Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, ATS platforms, and global sourcing methodologies with a strong focus on candidate experience and workforce growth.
- LinkedIn Recruiter Certification
- Tech Recruitment Certified Professional (TRCP)
- Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)
- AIRS Recruitment Certification
- CIPD Level 3 or Level 5
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Personio
05.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Talent Sourcer - Adevinta
01.2023 - Current
Recruitment Consultant - Mantu
02.2017 - 04.2020
CIPD - , Diploma in Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Practi
03.2015 - 12.2016
HR & Talent Sourcing Coordinator - Cpl
06.2014 - 01.2017
University of Amsterdam - , Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
09.2010 - 06.2014