Karim Waled

Karim Waled Phone: - Email:-Location: Sopot, Poland PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A versatile, driven, and forward-thinking HR and talent acquisition professional with a strong background in team leadership and management. Recognised for exceptional business acumen, strategic relationship-building skills, and a demonstrated track record of success in driving talent growth and managing diverse, high-performing teams. With proven experience in recruiting, training, and overseeing talent acquisition teams, poised to contribute to organisational growth and operational excellence within the global marketplace. EXPERIENCE: Human Resources / Talent Management Consultant 15/12/2022 - 01/10/2024 Monterail, Gdańsk, Poland • Supported the design, implementation, and management of recruitment program activities in Egypt, ensuring scalability and regional alignment. • Developed comprehensive job descriptions and performance standards tailored to specific organisational roles. • Conducted data-driven analyses to identify gaps and optimise the organisation’s talent management strategy. • Consulted with senior management on succession planning and talent development, contributing to long-term workforce planning. • Provided expert guidance on legal matters relating to talent management, ensuring compliance with local and international standards. Talent Acquisition Partner 01/10/2021 – 01/12/2022 ManpowerGroup / HSBC Bank, Poland • Served as the primary point of communication between hiring managers across 7 departments within HSBC and hiring managers at Manpower, ensuring clear and consistent collaboration throughout the hiring process. • Led a team of 5–7 talent acquisition specialists, overseeing the entire 360-degree hiring process, from sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiation. • Conducted training and mentorship for new recruitment team leaders and managers, focusing on skills in interviewing techniques, candidate selection, and ATS system use. • Developed and executed targeted sourcing strategies to attract qualified, diverse candidates, engaging the team to meet HSBC’s varied hiring needs. • Maintained a high-touch candidate experience, managing each stage of the process to ensure alignment with both candidate and client expectations. • Oversaw offer extensions and negotiations, providing training to ensure smooth and effective communication with both candidates and business stakeholders. Senior Medical and Pharmaceutical Associate (BENELUX) 01/11/2020 – 01/05/2021 Bayer, Poland • Supported operations in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg under a temporary replacement contract. • Provided compliance guidance, including Anti-Corruption, Anti-Trust, and Conflict of Interest policies, and managed Third-Party Due Diligence checks. • Contributed to workflows for Code Compliance, handling approvals for donations and sponsorships. • Managed risk-categorised cases within the region’s Pharmacovigilance departments. Editor, International Global Desk 01/10/2019 – 30/09/2020 Thomson Reuters • Collaborated closely with photographers and editorial teams to understand and deliver project visual needs. • Curated and transferred high-quality content for internal and external clients, maintaining ethical and legal standards. • Conducted newsroom duties, including research and media monitoring. Vice President of Talent Management (Human Resources) 01/11/2017 - 01/06/2015 AIESEC International (Egypt, Slovenia, Switzerland, Poland, India, Italy) • Coordinated global internship programs, managing recruitment, training, and team assignments to maintain quality standards. • Organised delegate logistics for over 1,200 participants at Cairo International Airport and Sharm El Sheikh, ensuring a smooth experience. EDUCATION: MBA, International Business / Human Resources Management 01/10/2019 – 30/10/2021 Wyższa Szkoła Bankowa w Gdańsku Master’s in International Human Resources Management (Erasmus) 01/10/2020 – 28/02/2021 Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa Master’s in European Human Resources / Negotiation & Conflict Management 01/03/2021 – 01/10/2021 Technische Hochschule Wildau (Berlin) Master’s in Pharmaceutical Chemical Technology (CTF) 01/09/2014 – 30/07/2019 Università degli Studi di Palermo Bachelor’s in Clinical Pharmacy 01/09/2008 – 01/07/2014 The Egyptian Russian University - ERU SKILLS: • Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Native), Italian (upper Intermediate) • Professional Skills: Employee Relations, Talent Management, Communication, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), High-volume Recruiting, Diversity Recruitment • Technical Skills: Lightroom, Photoshop