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Anna Koloszova

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Budapest

Summary

Senior Talent Acquisition professional with global full-cycle experience in executive and niche searches across the hi-tech, engineering, and life sciences industries. Expertise in end-to-end recruitment, strategic sourcing, and optimizing hiring processes to attract top talent. Skilled in designing and executing recruitment strategies for high-growth companies in fast-paced, matrix environments. Proven success in talent pipeline management, enhancing candidate experience, and building strong stakeholder relationships. Recognized as a top performer for driving hiring excellence and ensuring recruitment strategies align with business objectives.

Currently in the process of relocating back to Budapest, Hungary, and seeking new opportunities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Talent Acquisition Consultant

HCS SALES B.V.
09.2024 - Current

Part-time and temporary project while seeking full-time position.

Tasks included business development, clients management, candidate sourcing and supporting job-seekers. Additionally designing user interface for an online Recruitment platform with a Developer; NewTalents.AI

Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant - Space & Tech

Impel Talent Ltd.
10.2022 - 07.2024

Impel Talent is an Executive Search and Leadership consultancy firm based in London, UK

Responsibilities:

  • Successfully closed and managed end-to-end recruitment process for highly technical and niche roles.
  • Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies for high-growth companies.
  • Built talent networks and maintained relationships with industry professionals and potential candidates.
  • Closely collaborated with C-level stakeholders and hiring managers to understand talent needs and requirements and drive recruitment processes.


Executive Search clients included: Lamborghini, AVIO, CRH, Airbus, Bradford Space

Reason for leaving: company layoffs

Assignment With GomSpace

Impel Talent
10.2022 - 02.2023

GomSpace is a leading provider of nanosatellite solutions, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and operation of satellites for commercial, academic, and defense sectors.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducted a full evaluation of the company's existing recruitment process and identified challenges.
  • Collaborated with department heads to assess bottlenecks and redesign the recruitment process, tailoring it specifically to the company's needs.
  • Developed and delivered a customized training program for Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners, covering:

- Recruitment strategy development

- Job description and advertisement writing

- Candidate management & experience

- Interviewing techniques (Competence, Behavioral, Technical)

  • Reviewed, evaluated, and selected new Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
  • Consulted on employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies for Social Media
  • Conducted workshop presentations
  • Authored a comprehensive Recruitment Handbook for Hiring Managers and HR

Assignment With Airbus OneWeb Satellites

Impel Talent
05.2023 - 09.2023

Airbus OneWeb Satellites is a joint venture revolutionizing space technology through the design and mass production of high-performance, cost-effective satellites for global connectivity.

Responsibilities:

  • Managed and led end-to-end recruitment for 15+ positions across Engineering, IT, Supply chain, Program Management and Operations departments at all levels working closely with HR BPs and Department Heads.
  • Provided market intelligence reports on talent markets
  • Designed an Assessment Centre for large-scale hiring of technical blue-collar workers for Airbus' satellite manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, Florida.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (remote)

StreamElements
12.2021 - 07.2022

StreamElements is a Startup empowering content creators with advanced tools to enhance live streaming and audience engagement.

  • Managing full-cycle talent sourcing & recruitment and selection processes within USA and EMEA regions, partnering and working closely with CxO, Department Heads & Hiring Managers.
  • Working in close collaboration with Department Heads and TA team to develop employer branding and department-specific candidate assessment strategies and interviewing processes.
  • Building and maintaining Talent Pipelines Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing, candidate management and offer negotiation. Supporting & Mentoring junior members of the team
  • Contributed to the implementation of a new ATS System (Greenhouse)

Reason for leaving: Layoffs and internal restructuring

Global Recruiter

Cellebrite
03.2021 - 12.2021

Cellebrite is a global leader in digital intelligence solutions, providing tools for law enforcement and enterprises to access, analyze, and manage digital data.

  • Led high-volume, end-to-end global recruitment (USA, EMEA, APAC), collaborating with VPs, department heads, and HR to develop talent strategies.
  • Worked cross-functionally with HR, finance, legal, payroll, and employer branding to align recruitment goals.
  • Led offshore technical hiring projects in Ukraine & Romania, managing recruitment and reporting.
  • Managed the TA team in the absence of the Global TA Head and mentored new recruits.
  • Provided data-driven recruitment updates, eliminating 80% of external agency use, reducing costs, and improving hiring quality and speed.

Senior Global Recruiter

Gilat Satellite Networks
10.2018 - 03.2021

Gilat Satellite Networks is a global leader in satellite communication technology, providing innovative solutions for broadband connectivity, mobility, and defense.

  • Leading the global sourcing & recruitment activities at all levels and departments; Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, IT, Sales, Operations, and HR from students to the executive level.
  • Built and maintained a pipeline of top talent, partnering with business leaders, hiring managers, and HR.
  • Led selection, assessment, and sourcing strategies, while advising on recruitment trends and best practices.
  • Established a strong industry network, conducted in-depth interviews, and improved the recruitment process, eliminating agency use to achieve significant cost savings.
  • Participated in employee engagement and other HR initiatives

Reason for leaving: Company layoffs due to COVID

Recruitment Partner

Wavestream Corporation (A Gilat company)
10.2018 - 03.2021

Based in San Dimas, California, Wavestream is a Gilat company, specializing in Ground, Sea and Airborne satellite communication systems within the Space & Defense industry.

  • Worked closely with HR and department heads to understand hiring needs and lead remote end-to- end recruitment for all Wavestream positions.
  • Sourced candidates for niche technical, operations, finance, sales, and IT roles from specialist to executive level.
  • Occasionally traveled to the U.S. to manage recruitment on-site in San Dimas, conducting interviews with hiring managers.

Corporate Recruitment Specialist

Nokia Solutions and Networks
10.2017 - 07.2018

• Managed full-cycle recruitment, developed strategies with hiring managers and HR, and led a team of Associate Recruitment Coordinators.

• Conducted behavioral interviews, focused on diversity recruitment, and built talent pipelines through job fairs and university partnerships.

• Advised senior leaders and stakeholders on talent acquisition strategies aligned with business needs.

Reason for leaving: Relocation & immigration to Israel

Recruitment Business Partner Life Sciences

Randstad Sourceright EMEA
11.2013 - 10.2017
  • Responsible for full-cycle recruitment and SPOC for various global RPO clients
  • Leading an Associate Recruiter remotely
  • Briefings with hiring managers & HR
  • Managing stakeholder relationships, to include; line managers, HR and department heads
  • Sourcing, identifying, engaging and screening hard to find passive and active candidates
  • Job posting, writing job specifications and using a variety of talent sourcing techniques to discover and attract passive & active talent
  • Negotiating offer packages and closing candidates
  • Management of third-party suppliers
  • Generation of timely and accurate Data-driven Talent Market Intelligence reports

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Metropolitan University (MET)
Budapest, Hungary
04.2001 - 08.2015

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Global & Executive Search

Talent Pipeline Management

Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building

Passive Candidate Engagement

Interviewing & Assessment Techniques

Salary & Benefits Negotiation

Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving

Adaptability & Resilience

Emotional Intelligence

Certification

Cologne Business School, Summer Scholarship program -Management Consulting Certificate

Hobbies

Networking, Sports, Horse-riding, Self- development, Psychology

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Consultant

HCS SALES B.V.
09.2024 - Current

The International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) -Holistic Nutritionist Certification

10-2023

Assignment With Airbus OneWeb Satellites

Impel Talent
05.2023 - 09.2023

Assignment With GomSpace

Impel Talent
10.2022 - 02.2023

Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant - Space & Tech

Impel Talent Ltd.
10.2022 - 07.2024

Talent Acquisition Specialist (remote)

StreamElements
12.2021 - 07.2022

Global Recruiter

Cellebrite
03.2021 - 12.2021

The CPD Certification Service - Health & Wellness Coach

01-2020

Senior Global Recruiter

Gilat Satellite Networks
10.2018 - 03.2021

Recruitment Partner

Wavestream Corporation (A Gilat company)
10.2018 - 03.2021

Corporate Recruitment Specialist

Nokia Solutions and Networks
10.2017 - 07.2018

Recruitment Business Partner Life Sciences

Randstad Sourceright EMEA
11.2013 - 10.2017

Cologne Business School, Summer Scholarship program -Management Consulting Certificate

06-2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Metropolitan University (MET)
04.2001 - 08.2015
Anna KoloszovaSenior Talent Acquisition Specialist