Raluca Thuma
Talent Acquisition Manager
Stuttgart
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with 10+ years across global organizations and high-growth tech startups. Proven success in driving end-to-end talent acquisition, culture initiatives, and HR programs in remote, cross-cultural environments.
Currently on maternity leave, with a planned return in September 2025.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Tech Talent Acquisition Manager
Sastrify
07.2022 - Current
- Lead the global recruitment strategy for tech, product, data and business roles in a hyper-growth SaaS startup.
- Designed scalable hiring processes, aligned with company OKRs and remote-first best practices.
- Partnered closely with C-level and department heads to define hiring priorities.
- Collaborated cross-functionally on initiatives like interview frameworks, scorecards, process standardization and ATS optimization
Talent & Culture Manager
Talentspace
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed and scaled end-to-end people programs including hiring, onboarding, retention, and performance across a fully remote team.
- Co-created and implemented the company's talent strategy alongside leadership, improving retention and engagement KPIs.
- Developed internal L&D programs, reducing onboarding time by 30% and boosting new hire satisfaction scores.
- Optimized HR processes using Notion, Personio, and Trello, reducing admin workload
- Enhanced communication between departments with regular inter-departmental meetings.
- Delivered insights and dashboards to leadership for workforce planning and reviews.
Talent Acquisition Partner
KI Group
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Built and scaled technical teams (SWE, DevOps, Data, Product)
- Designed scalable technical hiring processes, aligned with company OKRs
- Developed hiring metrics and reporting frameworks for consistent evaluation.
- Partnered with xgeeks and cloudmobility (Mercedes-Benz-backed startups) to launch hiring programs and scale their technical teams
Talent Acquisition Lead – IT & Engineering
Emerson
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Led a team of 4 recruiters, 2 juniors and 2 seniors
- Enhanced talent acquisition strategies by streamlining processes and implementing innovative recruitment methods across 5 Business Units
- Managed internal referral programs to encourage employee involvement in sourcing top talent.
- Evaluated recruitment metrics regularly to identify areas of improvement and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Expanded outreach efforts by participating in college career fairs, trade shows, conferences, and other relevant opportunities.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Emerson
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Delivered mid-to-senior hiring across engineering, IT, and management functions.
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Key Account Manager for 5 business units, being in charge with process improvements and reporting
- Mentored junior recruiters and led internal training sessions.
HR Consultant
Sales Consulting / Robert Bosch
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for engineering and technical roles.
- Delivered tailored hiring and employer branding strategies for key accounts.
Marketing & PR Specialist
Coldwell Banker Transilvania
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Led employer branding and marketing initiatives across the region.
- Organized PR events and managed social media campaigns.
Education
B.A. - Communication & Public Administration
Babes-Bolyai University
01.2008 - 01.2011
Skills
Global hiring
Talent Strategy
Hiring and onboarding
Interviewing techniques
Process Improvement
Talent management
Applicant tracking systems
Candidate sourcing
Data-driven decision making
Performance management systems
Websites
Certification
Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, 2019
Personal Information
Nationality: Romanian
Timeline
Senior Tech Talent Acquisition Manager
Sastrify
07.2022 - Current
Talent & Culture Manager
Talentspace
06.2021 - 06.2022
Talent Acquisition Partner
KI Group
07.2019 - 06.2021
Talent Acquisition Lead – IT & Engineering
Emerson
11.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Emerson
06.2016 - 11.2018
HR Consultant
Sales Consulting / Robert Bosch
06.2014 - 06.2016
Marketing & PR Specialist
Coldwell Banker Transilvania
08.2012 - 06.2014
B.A. - Communication & Public Administration
Babes-Bolyai University
01.2008 - 01.2011
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