Anika Söll

Responsible for leading the Talent Acquisition function across Germany

• Leading the Talent Acquisition department in Germany , driving recruitment strategy, workforce planning, and alignment with broader business goals.
• Partnering with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities , translating business needs into effective TA and HR strategies to support scalable expansion.
• Providing expert guidance on recruitment planning, hiring trends, and talent market insights , ensuring a proactive and data-driven approach to workforce development.
• Representing the TA function in management meetings , contributing to strategic discussions and acting as a trusted advisor on talent-related matters.
• Managing high-level recruitment processes , including the screening and selection of candidates for senior and leadership roles.
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with cross-functional teams , strengthening collaboration and delivering measurable outcomes across HR and business functions.
• Continuously optimizing recruitment processes and employer branding , enhancing talent pipeline quality and market positioning.

Focus: Talent Acquisition & HR Integration (Industry X, IT Sector – DACH Region)

• Led Talent Acquisition for two Industry X business lines , managing end-to-end recruitment for IT roles in the German region—from sourcing and interviewing to offer preparation.
• Coordinated closely with the IT department to continuously improve recruitment strategies and align talent needs with technical demands.
• Managed HR processes and contract handling during the company's transition to Accenture, ensuring compliance and supporting a smooth organizational integration.
• Collaborated with HR and department leads on onboarding and strategic hiring initiatives, while optimizing and further developing internal recruitment processes.
• Oversaw external agency partnerships , mentored junior recruiters, and leveraged social media to engage passive IT talent and strengthen the talent pipeline.

Recruitment Analyst / HR Specialist – Salt Solutions (pre-Acquisition by Accenture)

Focus: HR Operations, Talent Acquisition & Organizational Transition
Promoted to Senior Analyst after 1 year in recognition of performance and impact

• Supported full-cycle HR and recruitment processes , including onboarding, contract management, and compliance during Salt Solutions' integration into Accenture.
• Collaborated with internal and Accenture stakeholders to align contract standards and improve processes, while enhancing employer branding and candidate experience.
• Conducted interviews and assessments for IT roles , provided structured feedback to hiring managers, and advised on optimizing recruitment practices based on market trends.

Project Member: “Growth Talks – From Performance Management to Empowerment”

• Actively contributed to the redesign of Siemens' global performance management framework, working cross-functionally with leadership on the “Growth Talks” initiative to strengthen employee development and empower teams.
• Supported the development of talent tools and frameworks within the Own Your Career strategy, enabling employees to take ownership of their professional growth.
• Planned and coordinated global (virtual) HR events to drive engagement and learning across business units.
• Contributed to global HR innovation projects and provided monthly labor market analyses to inform strategic workforce planning.

Supported global HR leadership and drove strategic HR projects across international teams

• Acted as the right hand to the Global Head of HR, preparing presentations and data analyses for management meetings.
• Supported strategic HR projects and process improvements across international teams.
• Assisted in implementing a global HR system and coordinated onboarding, recruitment, and performance review processes.