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Results-driven Recruiter/Talent Acquisition with 8+ years of experience in in-house and agency roles. Recently led EMEA hiring at a cybersecurity company, specialising in software engineering roles. An AI-powered hiring enthusiast with a passion for connecting top talent with the right opportunities.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Basic
Chinese
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Eindhoven (up to 50km), Amsterdam (up to 50km), Rotterdam (up to 50km), Utrecht (up to 50km), Den Haag (up to 50km)

Fortanix BV
Recruiter and HR Coordinator
TECH
June 2022 - September 2024 (2 years and 3 months)
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Sole recruiter managing end-to-end recruitment across the EMEA region. Collaborated with stakeholders in the US, UK, the Netherlands, and India. Played a key role in recruitment, HR coordination and office administration.

Recruitment:
Sole in-house recruiter responsible for end-to-end hiring across the EMEA region, covering both technical roles (developers, QA, DevOps, IT) and commercial roles (BDRs, RSMs, Sales Engineers, Customer Success).
Collaborated closely with global stakeholders in the USA, UK, the Netherlands, and India to align hiring strategies and support regional expansion.
Reduced average time-to-hire to around 30 days by refining selection workflows and improving hiring team coordination.
Built talent pipelines via proactive sourcing on LinkedIn and Recruit’em, and managed recruitment workflows through HRIS and ATS tools including Workable, BambooHR, ADP, and Remote.
Supported more inclusive sourcing by being mindful of language and outreach during recruitment.
Proactively tracked interview outcomes to improve candidate experience and communication flow.
HR & People Operations:
Coordinated onboarding/offboarding processes across EMEA to ensure smooth employee transitions.
Supported internal initiatives including Women in Tech, Tech summit, and employee volunteering “giving back” campaigns.
Assisted in early-stage employer branding efforts, including sharing event photos and crafting internal messaging.
Office & Facilities Administration:
Organised team parties and seasonal celebrations to strengthen employee engagement and office culture.
Managed day-to-day office operations including facility maintenance, supplies procurement and third-party vendor liaison.
Oversaw logistics for IT equipment, onboarding kits, and international shipments for remote employees.
Part of the point of contact team for office-related requests, helping maintain a smooth and engaging work environment.

Talent acquisition Recruitment HRIS Project Management administrative support
Milestone Human Resources Ltd.
Senior Project Manager
February 2014 - October 2020 (6 years and 8 months)
Taipei, Taiwan
Delivered over 120 recruitment projects annually as a senior recruiter in a boutique search firm, covering manager to executive-level positions across Taiwan and China.
Recruited mid-to-senior talent across 9+ industries, including manufacturing, automotive, technology/IT, apparel/textiles, logistics, e-commerce, and consumer goods.
Filled a wide range of leadership roles such as Plant Manager, Manufacturing Head, Quality Director, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Lead, Sales Director, CFO, and CHRO.
Collaborated closely with HR and business leaders to define hiring needs and candidate profiles for strategic roles.
Sourced and engaged passive candidates through LinkedIn, industry platforms, and direct outreach, focusing on niche and senior positions.
Led candidate assessments, managed interview processes, and provided offer negotiation support.
Built strong client relationships, maintaining high repeat business and long-term engagement through quality delivery and market insight.
Maintained and grew talent pipelines for hard-to-fill or recurring leadership roles across client organisations.

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Master of Arts
National Taipei University of Technology
2021
Master of Arts Degree in Applied English -

Angela Kao

EMEA Technical Recruiter | Talent Sourcer

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