Catarina Silva
Summary
Passionate about connecting with people, I bring extensive experience in Talent Acquisition, developing innovative strategies to attract and retain top talent. My curiosity drives me to continuously seek new ways to enhance employee experience, creating a positive and engaging work environment. My love for sports energizes my dynamic approach to challenges and fuels my resilience in achieving meaningful results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Specialist | Senior Talent Acquisition
Novel Technologies
01.2025 - Current
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping;
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations;
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR policies and procedures;
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture;
- Conduct market analysis to stay informed about talent trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices;
- Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs and create strategic recruiting plans;
- Coordinated employee training programs to boost skills development and improve overall performance.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Celfocus
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Oversee the entire recruitment process from sourcing and screening to interviewing, negotiating, and onboarding new hires;
- Leveraged technology solutions to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency in the talent acquisition process;
- Managed relationships with external vendors, including negotiating contracts and evaluating performance to ensure optimal ROI on recruitment investments;
- Developed employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality candidates and position the company as an employer of choice;
- Strategic Sourcing and Pipeline Development: develop proactive sourcing strategies to build a strong talent pipeline for both current and future hiring needs;
- Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters pertaining to strategic workforce planning and talent management;
- Supported diversity and inclusion efforts by creating inclusive job descriptions and partnering with diverse organizations for outreach opportunities;
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in talent acquisition and fostering their professional growth;
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
People & Culture Talent Acquisition
Desfo Holding
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Interview and selection process;
- Identify internal customer's needs;
- Onboarding new joiners and support them through the integration process;
- Establish contacts and protocols with schools and universities.
HR Business Partner
Kicks
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment and resolve employee disputes effectively;
- Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, driving talent management initiatives;
- Identify skill gaps and create training programs to upskill employees and enhance leadership capabilities;
- Develop initiatives to increase employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention;
- Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
IT Recruiter
Randstad Professionals
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Successfully placed candidates in various IT roles, including software developers, network engineers, data analysts, and project managers;
- Recruitment & selection processes along with talent mappings;
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs for each IT position;
- Salary surveys.
Junior Consultant
Msearch
03.2014 - 11.2016
- Recruitment & selection processes along with talent mappings.
Education
Master's Degree - Organizational and Work Psychology
Faculdade De Psicologia E Ciências Da Educação Da Universidade De Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal01-2016
Skills
- Talent management
- Training and mentoring
- Emotional intelligence
- HR analytics
- Onboarding and orientation
- Strategic Thinking
Certification
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner Certificate
Scrum Master
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Hobbies and Interests
Crossfit, Running, Travel, Family and Healthy lifestyle
Timeline
HR Specialist | Senior Talent Acquisition
Novel Technologies
01.2025 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Celfocus
09.2021 - 01.2025
People & Culture Talent Acquisition
Desfo Holding
04.2021 - 09.2021
HR Business Partner
Kicks
11.2018 - 04.2021
IT Recruiter
Randstad Professionals
11.2016 - 10.2018
Junior Consultant
Msearch
03.2014 - 11.2016
Master's Degree - Organizational and Work Psychology
Faculdade De Psicologia E Ciências Da Educação Da Universidade De Coimbra
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