Laura Barr
Global People & Talent Leader
Raanana,M
Summary
Strategic and results-driven People & Talent Leader with 18 years of experience building and scaling high-impact HR and TA functions across fast-paced, global environments. Proven ability to design and lead end-to-end People strategies—from hiring and onboarding to compliance, engagement, and culture—while partnering with executive leadership on organizational design and transformation. Known for a people-centric, data-informed approach and a strong focus on process optimization, AI integration, and scalable infrastructure. Experienced in implementing AI-powered tools across the talent lifecycle - driving efficiency, equity, and measurable business impact.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Global Director of Talent Acquisition
Fiverr
01.2025 - Current
- Lead a high-performing global TA team across multiple time zones, driving alignment and productivity
- Partner with executives on hiring priorities, workforce planning, and organizational restructuring
- Redesigned global TA strategy to balance agility with long-term talent needs
- Strengthened employer brand and ensured consistent candidate experience during transformation
- Integrated AI tools and agents across the hiring lifecycle to enhance sourcing, screening, and scheduling
- Reduced time-to-hire by 19% through automation and workflow optimization initiatives
Director of Global Talent Acquisition & People Operations
Intel.ai
01.2022 - Current
- Hired as the first People leader to build HR and TA infrastructure in a global startup
- Developed core HR policies, contracts, and compliant processes across multiple jurisdictions (Israel, UK, etc.)
- Designed global hiring strategy and led end-to-end recruitment across technical and business functions
- Established compensation, benefits, and onboarding frameworks to support growth and retention
- Opened global legal entities and partnered with agencies, PEOs, and legal to enable international hiring
- Implemented AI-powered tools for sourcing and hiring insights, scaling with lean resources
Head of International Talent Acquisition
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Led Talent Acquisition across EMEA and APAC, building a scalable, data-driven hiring strategy aligned with global growth goals
- Advised executives on VP/C-suite hiring, succession planning, and future workforce needs
- Scaled operations by implementing centralized processes and enterprise-level ATS systems
- Strengthened talent pipelines through global employer branding and early careers programs
- Designed sourcing strategies focused on DE&I, passive talent, and hard-to-fill roles
- Built and tracked TA performance metrics to drive data-led decisions and improve funnel efficiency
- Partnered cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and L&D to align hiring with broader people strategy
EMEA Recruitment and Projects Manager
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Led regional recruitment, managing team performance, senior hiring, and workforce strategy across EMEA
- Built a cost-efficient contingent workforce model, reducing spend while maintaining quality
- Implemented PeopleSoft and ATS platforms, optimizing rollout, onboarding, and compliance workflows
- Delivered recruitment analytics (MI) dashboards to inform hiring plans and leadership decisions
- Partnered with HR and business leaders on org design, policy development, and vendor management
Recruiter
Royal Bank of Scotland
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for Finance, Operations, and Executive Support roles across the UK
- Built a recruitment knowledge base and streamlined onboarding, visa, and contract workflows
- Led process improvements to enhance systems usage, time management, and hiring efficiency
Recruitment Consultant
Poolia UK Limited
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Recruited permanent staff for banking operations roles across London
- Improved candidate research, screening, and selection processes
- Conducted interviews and expanded high-quality candidate networks
Head-Hunter
Wilton & Bain – Executive Search
01.2007 - 2007
- Recruited for top-tier strategy consultancies, tech firms, and financial services companies
- Refined candidate sourcing techniques, selection methods, and interview execution
Education
MBA - HR
University of Wales
01.2014
BA - Business And Management With Human Resources Management And Entrepreneurship
European Business School
London, UK01.2007
Skills
Strategic & Leadership
Internships
Accenture (Paris), Manpower HQ x4, Free Coupon (London), Nylstar Group (Milan) | 2001-2007
Timeline
Global Director of Talent Acquisition
Fiverr
01.2025 - Current
Director of Global Talent Acquisition & People Operations
Intel.ai
01.2022 - Current
Head of International Talent Acquisition
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2022
EMEA Recruitment and Projects Manager
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
01.2010 - 01.2014
Recruiter
Royal Bank of Scotland
01.2008 - 01.2009
Recruitment Consultant
Poolia UK Limited
01.2007 - 01.2008
Head-Hunter
Wilton & Bain – Executive Search
01.2007 - 2007
MBA - HR
University of Wales
BA - Business And Management With Human Resources Management And Entrepreneurship
European Business School
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