Karen Moreira Abad
Germany
Summary
Talent acquisition professional with expertise in international recruitment and diversity strategies. Proficient in managing end-to-end recruitment cycles and conducting competency-based interviews. Committed to driving inclusive hiring practices that align with organisational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Recruiter II
Concentrix
Porto, Portugal
02.2023 - 12.2025
- End-to-end recruitment for DACH market in Porto.
- Conduction of competency-based interviews.
- Apply assessments and language validations (English and Spanish).
- Management of relocation process, DEI and team building projects.
- Build trust relationship with stakeholders, internal clients and potential candidates.
- Outcome: over 115 professionals hired for DACH Market in 2025.
Psychologist
Self-Employed
, Remote
03.2020 - 12.2025
- Online psychological care for adults.
- Field of expertise: eating disorders, anxiety and psychotic disorders.
Jr Talent Acquisition Analyst/HRBP
Calvin Klein WBR/PVH Corp.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
08.2021 - 11.2022
- End-to-end recruitment and headhunting.
- Hiring process and onboarding of new employees.
- Internship program management.
- Meetings with global team and organisation of DEI campaigns.
- Outcome: about 8 vacancies closed per month, including fashion, IT and leadership positions.
Temporary Recruiter/DEI Business Partner
GPA - Grupo Pao de Acucar
, Remote
01.2021 - 07.2021
- End-to-end recruitment.
- Analysis of medical reports.
- Management of apprentices and interns.
Temporary Recruiter/HRBP Assistant
Azul Brazilian Airlines
Barueri, Brazil
05.2019 - 12.2019
- End-to-end recruitment in national level.
- Follow-up new employees, their performance and integration with team.
- Weekly report with DEI recruitment indicators.
- Outcome: hired over 100 disabled professionals within 8 months of work.
Human Resources Intern
Coca-Cola FEMSA
Sao Paulo, Brazil
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Payment and contract management via SAP.
- Reports and presentations with benefits index, loss ratio, and other benefits-related issues.
- Qualification and evaluation of HR providers (meal vouchers, gift card and school supplies).
- Internal communication related to corporate benefits and healthcare.
- Administrative support to HR managers.
- Developed project: implementation of "Employee Assistance Program", a legal, psychological, financial and social support hotline to all employees and their legal dependents. Range: 40,000 lives in Brazil.
Education
Post Graduate Degree - Clinical Analytical Psychology: Jungian Approach
USCS - Universidade Municipal de Sao Caetano do Sul
Sao Paulo, Brazil 03.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor Degree - Psychology
FMU - Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas
Sao Paulo, Brazil 01.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Interview conducting
- International Recruitment
- Applicant tracking software usage
- Headhunting techniques
- Talent acquisition analytics
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Portuguese
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Affiliations
- Languages
- Fashion
- Technology
- Traveling
Certification
Hiring Developers - IT Sourcing and Recruitment in Tech by Udemy, concluded in Sep/2025
Timeline
Recruiter II
Concentrix
02.2023 - 12.2025
Jr Talent Acquisition Analyst/HRBP
Calvin Klein WBR/PVH Corp.
08.2021 - 11.2022
Temporary Recruiter/DEI Business Partner
GPA - Grupo Pao de Acucar
01.2021 - 07.2021
Psychologist
Self-Employed
03.2020 - 12.2025
Temporary Recruiter/HRBP Assistant
Azul Brazilian Airlines
05.2019 - 12.2019
Post Graduate Degree - Clinical Analytical Psychology: Jungian Approach
USCS - Universidade Municipal de Sao Caetano do Sul
03.2019 - 09.2020
Human Resources Intern
Coca-Cola FEMSA
03.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor Degree - Psychology
FMU - Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas
01.2014 - 12.2018