Jolie Den Boer
Arnhem
Summary
Knowledgeable Recruitment Director with proven track record of guiding and building strong global teams toward strategic objectives. Expertise in driving operational efficiency and fostering innovation across diverse markets. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments with strong focus on driving results and fostering team collaboration. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, navigating complex market dynamics, and implementing strategic initiatives. Known for adaptability and reliability in achieving organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Director Recruitment
Booking.com
04.2022 - Current
- Lead the global recruitment function with a team of 100+ recruiters across various regions
- Spearheaded recruitment strategies for COEs in Bucharest and Bangalore, managing a team of 30 recruiters and sourcers
- Oversee all hiring initiatives for Booking and booking Holdings COE’s, optimizing processes and driving talent acquisition to new heights
- Implemented the ICIM recruitment system and position management, resulting in significant improvements in hiring metrics and efficiency
- Successfully hired over between 2000-5500 hires a year both internal and external, exceeding targets and improving hiring processes across multiple regions
- Worked on optimizing and improving hiring metrics, ensuring top-tier candidate experiences, and successfully driving a high-volume hiring
- Led a RIF (lost 25 recruiters 2024)
Global Director Talent Acquisition Tech
Booking.com
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Rebuilt the tech recruitment team, expanding it from 30 to 75 FTEs
- Developed and implemented a tech-specific and data driven talent strategy to support the growing needs of the organization
AVP Recruitment CE & Africa
Cognizant
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Led a team of 90+ recruiters across Continental Europe and Africa, responsible for hiring across 22 countries
- Built a sourcing delivery center in Poland and an operations hub in India, ensuring seamless recruitment processes across regions
- Developed recruitment strategies focusing on candidate experience, employer branding, and diversity
- Managed the integration of acquired companies such as Softvision, Mirabeau, Netcentrics, and Samlink
- Championed change management initiatives, incorporating new digital recruitment solutions and tools
Senior Director Recruitment Continental Europe & Africa
Cognizant
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Responsible for transforming recruitment strategies to digital-first, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and improved candidate experience
- Led a team of 42 recruiters, 19 offshore resources, and 5 operations support staff across Europe and Africa
- Managed P&L and oversaw the implementation of new recruitment tools and branding strategies
Director Recruitment Continental Europe
Cognizant
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Oversaw recruitment for the Continental Europe region, managing hiring across 14 countries
- Led a team of 38 recruiters and 17 resources across various regions, focusing on direct hiring to improve speed and reduce costs
Associate Director Recruitment Continental Europe
Cognizant
03.2011 - 07.2014
- Led recruitment operations across Benelux, Nordics, France, Germany, and other European regions
- Implemented and evaluated recruitment strategies while managing a team of recruiters across multiple countries
Staffing Lead EMEA Time Zone & NL & CEE (Contract through Kenexa RPO)
Microsoft
04.2009 - 02.2011
- Managed and delivered a recruitment service to Microsoft, ensuring high-quality hires for multiple business units
- Responsible for service enhancement, innovation, and managing a multi-country team of 9 recruiters
- Successfully met diversity and cost-efficiency objectives while leading recruitment strategies for Microsoft’s EMEA operations
Recruitment Manager Netherlands (Contract for Kenexa RPO)
Microsoft
06.2006 - 04.2009
- Delivered a new managed recruitment service and built strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders
- Exceeded recruitment targets while driving a positive image of the recruitment service
Lead Recruiter Benelux (Contract for Quorum/Kenexa)
Cisco Systems
04.2005 - 06.2006
- Delivered managed recruitment services in the Benelux region, meeting targets and building key relationships with decision-makers
- Provided strategic recruitment advice and ensured best practices in service delivery
Senior Recruiter
ACN Europe BV
10.2002 - 03.2005
- Advised management on HR matters and coordinated various HR instruments including career planning and training
- Developed and maintained strong external relationships, focusing on recruitment needs and strategies
Recruiter
Antal International
05.2002 - 10.2002
- Focused on IT, sales, and marketing recruitment for international clients
- Managed in-house recruitment projects and developed client relationships
Recruiter
Alexander Mann
10.2001 - 05.2002
- Specialized in contract placements and business development for the telecom, IT, finance, and pharmaceutical industries
- Assisted in the development of job vacancies and managed client relationships
Education
MBO+ Euromarketing En Management
Titus Brandsma
Velp, Netherlands06-2000
HBO Marketing En Toerisme
Hogeschool Nederland
Groningen, Netherlands06-1996
H.A.V.)
Dag En Avond College
Groningen06-1995
Skills
- Supply chain optimization
- Strategic planning and P&L
- Organizational development
- Talent acquisition
- Leadership and Team management
- Data analyzes and reporting
- Empathy and candidate experience
Skiing, Surfing, travelling
Yearly sport trips with the family.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Global Director Recruitment
Booking.com
04.2022 - Current
Global Director Talent Acquisition Tech
Booking.com
01.2021 - 03.2022
AVP Recruitment CE & Africa
Cognizant
10.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Director Recruitment Continental Europe & Africa
Cognizant
07.2016 - 10.2018
Director Recruitment Continental Europe
Cognizant
08.2014 - 07.2016
Associate Director Recruitment Continental Europe
Cognizant
03.2011 - 07.2014
Staffing Lead EMEA Time Zone & NL & CEE (Contract through Kenexa RPO)
Microsoft
04.2009 - 02.2011
Recruitment Manager Netherlands (Contract for Kenexa RPO)
Microsoft
06.2006 - 04.2009
Lead Recruiter Benelux (Contract for Quorum/Kenexa)
Cisco Systems
04.2005 - 06.2006
Senior Recruiter
ACN Europe BV
10.2002 - 03.2005
Recruiter
Antal International
05.2002 - 10.2002
Recruiter
Alexander Mann
10.2001 - 05.2002
MBO+ Euromarketing En Management
Titus Brandsma
HBO Marketing En Toerisme
Hogeschool Nederland
H.A.V.)
Dag En Avond College
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