Khalid Allaw

Interim Management: Taking on short and medium-term recruiting mandates to bridge personnel gaps and scale talent acquisition teams (Focus: IT, Tech & Finance). Agile In-house Recruiting: Seamless integration into existing HR organizations and management of the entire end-to-end recruiting process at senior and executive levels.

Sourcing Excellence & Headhunting: Utilizing state-of-the-art active sourcing methods and leveraging my own established IT network to quickly fill critical key positions. Process Optimization (TA): Advising clients on sharpening their employer brand, optimizing the candidate journey, and setting up efficient interview and selection processes. Stakeholder Management & Advisory: Advising and coaching hiring managers and C-level decision-makers on realistic market and salary structures in the tech environment.

Executive Search & Direct Search: Identification and targeted direct sourcing of specialists and managers (including in Software Engineering, Cloud, Infrastructure) using state-of-the-art active sourcing methods. Candidate & Relationship Management: Building and maintaining a high-caliber, resilient network of IT specialists and ensuring a professional and appreciative candidate experience. Quality-Oriented Selection: Conducting in-depth, competency-based interviews and creating detailed candidate profiles for precise mandate fulfillment.

End-to-End Recruiting: Managing the entire recruiting process for highly specialized IT positions (including software developers, IT architects, security specialists) from order clarification to contract signing. Volume & Pipeline Management: Successfully and independently handling up to 30 IT vacancies simultaneously in a dynamic, regulated banking environment. Business Partnering & Sparring: Advising and actively "challenging" business units and hiring managers in defining job profiles and optimizing selection processes on an equal footing. Active Sourcing & Direct Search: Proactively identifying and directly sourcing IT talent via business networks (LinkedIn, XING) and building sustainable talent pipelines. Selection & Candidate Experience: Screening and pre-selecting applications, conducting structured initial and competency interviews, and ensuring a positive candidate journey.