Pol Galindo Fortes

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Barcelona, ES.

About

Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 10 years of experience in executive search, talent assessment, and end-to-end recruitment across diverse sectors including Pharma, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Logistics, and Maritime. Adept at strategic hiring, employer branding, and cultivating exceptional candidate experiences to secure top-tier talent for senior and hard-to-fill roles.

Work

A.P. Moller Maersk & APM Terminals (SWE Area)
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Senior Talent Acquisition & Attraction Partner

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Summary

Leads end-to-end recruitment for senior and hard-to-fill roles across multiple terminals, partnering with hiring managers to define talent strategies and enhance employer branding.

Highlights

Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for critical senior and hard-to-fill positions across diverse terminals, ensuring strategic talent acquisition.

Collaborated strategically with Hiring Managers and People Partners to align talent acquisition with business objectives and develop robust hiring strategies.

Managed and negotiated with external search consultancies and providers, optimizing resource allocation and partnership effectiveness.

Enhanced employer branding initiatives and refined candidate experience strategies, attracting top-tier talent and improving retention.

Analyzed key recruitment metrics to identify areas for process optimization, elevating performance benchmarks and improving efficiency.

Saltor Talent
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Senior Executive Search Consultant

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Summary

Led global executive searches for C-Level and Director roles, managing the full recruitment lifecycle and client relationships.

Highlights

Successfully led and closed numerous global executive searches for C-Level, Director, and General Management positions.

Managed the full recruitment lifecycle from needs analysis to offer negotiation, consistently achieving high quality placement standards.

Supervised and optimized team workflows and key performance indicators (KPIs), enhancing overall productivity.

Cultivated strong client relationships and drove business development efforts, securing new mandates and expanding service offerings.

Co-created and implemented the 'Seamless From Need to Fit' methodology, streamlining the executive search process.

Global Research Professionals
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International Recruitment Coordinator

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Summary

Coordinated international recruitment efforts, conducting market mapping and developing talent pipelines to support hiring decisions.

Highlights

Executed comprehensive national and international market mapping, identifying diverse candidate pools for critical roles.

Implemented proactive search strategies across various professional networks and platforms, expanding talent reach.

Developed robust talent pipelines, ensuring a continuous supply of qualified candidates for current and future organizational needs.

Authored detailed interview reports and candidate assessments, providing crucial insights to support informed hiring decisions.

Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
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Senior Housekeeping Coordinator & HR Trainer

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Summary

Coordinated housekeeping operations and delivered HR training programs, ensuring high service quality and staff development.

Highlights

Supervised a team of room attendants, consistently ensuring high service quality and guest satisfaction standards.

Effectively managed guest requests and conducted thorough inspections, maintaining operational excellence.

Facilitated and supported HR training programs for new staff, contributing to efficient onboarding and skill development.

Confidential Company
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HR & Recruitment Intern

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Summary

Supported recruitment processes and onboarding, assisting with contracts, documentation, and internal HR programs.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive support to recruitment processes, including candidate screening and interview scheduling, enhancing departmental efficiency.

Assisted in the preparation of employment contracts and HR documentation, ensuring compliance and smooth onboarding for new hires.

Contributed to the implementation of internal HR programs, supporting employee engagement and development initiatives.

Education

EADA Business School
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Postgraduate

HR Management, People Skills & Leadership

IMF Business School & UCJC
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Master's

Human Resources Management

UAB
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Degree

Labour Relations

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Exchange Program

Labour Relations (Exchange Program)

Languages

Catalan
Spanish
English
German

Certificates

Human Content AS Certification

Issued By

N/A

Lean Level 3

Issued By

N/A

TWI Certification (Job Relation & TWI)

Issued By

N/A

Maersk Behaviours — Training Assessments

Issued By

Maersk

Skills

Talent Acquisition & Sourcing

Executive Search, End-to-End Recruitment, Candidate Sourcing, Talent Attraction, Market Mapping, Talent Pipelining, Headhunting, Interviewing, Offer Negotiation, ATS Management.

HR Strategy & Operations

Employer Branding, HR Advisory, Internal Mobility, Strategic Hiring, Talent Strategy Development, Process Optimization, KPI Management, Onboarding, Training & Development.

Relationship Management

Client Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Development, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Search Consultancies.

Data & Analytics

Recruitment Metrics Analysis, Data Analysis, Reporting, Dashboards, Power BI, Excel.

Methodologies & Certifications

Human Content AS, Lean (Level 3), TWI (Job Relation & TWI), Seamless From Need to Fit.

Industries

Pharma, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Logistics, Maritime, Executive Search.