Pol Galindo Fortes
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Barcelona, ES.About
Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 10 years of experience in executive search, talent assessment, and end-to-end recruitment across diverse sectors including Pharma, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Logistics, and Maritime. Adept at strategic hiring, employer branding, and cultivating exceptional candidate experiences to secure top-tier talent for senior and hard-to-fill roles.
Work
A.P. Moller Maersk & APM Terminals (SWE Area)
|Senior Talent Acquisition & Attraction Partner
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Summary
Leads end-to-end recruitment for senior and hard-to-fill roles across multiple terminals, partnering with hiring managers to define talent strategies and enhance employer branding.
Highlights
Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for critical senior and hard-to-fill positions across diverse terminals, ensuring strategic talent acquisition.
Collaborated strategically with Hiring Managers and People Partners to align talent acquisition with business objectives and develop robust hiring strategies.
Managed and negotiated with external search consultancies and providers, optimizing resource allocation and partnership effectiveness.
Enhanced employer branding initiatives and refined candidate experience strategies, attracting top-tier talent and improving retention.
Analyzed key recruitment metrics to identify areas for process optimization, elevating performance benchmarks and improving efficiency.
Saltor Talent
|Senior Executive Search Consultant
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Summary
Led global executive searches for C-Level and Director roles, managing the full recruitment lifecycle and client relationships.
Highlights
Successfully led and closed numerous global executive searches for C-Level, Director, and General Management positions.
Managed the full recruitment lifecycle from needs analysis to offer negotiation, consistently achieving high quality placement standards.
Supervised and optimized team workflows and key performance indicators (KPIs), enhancing overall productivity.
Cultivated strong client relationships and drove business development efforts, securing new mandates and expanding service offerings.
Co-created and implemented the 'Seamless From Need to Fit' methodology, streamlining the executive search process.
Global Research Professionals
|International Recruitment Coordinator
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Summary
Coordinated international recruitment efforts, conducting market mapping and developing talent pipelines to support hiring decisions.
Highlights
Executed comprehensive national and international market mapping, identifying diverse candidate pools for critical roles.
Implemented proactive search strategies across various professional networks and platforms, expanding talent reach.
Developed robust talent pipelines, ensuring a continuous supply of qualified candidates for current and future organizational needs.
Authored detailed interview reports and candidate assessments, providing crucial insights to support informed hiring decisions.
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
|Senior Housekeeping Coordinator & HR Trainer
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Summary
Coordinated housekeeping operations and delivered HR training programs, ensuring high service quality and staff development.
Highlights
Supervised a team of room attendants, consistently ensuring high service quality and guest satisfaction standards.
Effectively managed guest requests and conducted thorough inspections, maintaining operational excellence.
Facilitated and supported HR training programs for new staff, contributing to efficient onboarding and skill development.
Confidential Company
|HR & Recruitment Intern
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Summary
Supported recruitment processes and onboarding, assisting with contracts, documentation, and internal HR programs.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive support to recruitment processes, including candidate screening and interview scheduling, enhancing departmental efficiency.
Assisted in the preparation of employment contracts and HR documentation, ensuring compliance and smooth onboarding for new hires.
Contributed to the implementation of internal HR programs, supporting employee engagement and development initiatives.
Education
EADA Business School
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Postgraduate
HR Management, People Skills & Leadership
IMF Business School & UCJC
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Master's
Human Resources Management
UAB
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Degree
Labour Relations
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
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Exchange Program
Labour Relations (Exchange Program)
Languages
Catalan
Spanish
English
German
Certificates
Human Content AS Certification
Issued By
N/A
Lean Level 3
Issued By
N/A
TWI Certification (Job Relation & TWI)
Issued By
N/A
Maersk Behaviours — Training Assessments
Issued By
Maersk
Skills
Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
Executive Search, End-to-End Recruitment, Candidate Sourcing, Talent Attraction, Market Mapping, Talent Pipelining, Headhunting, Interviewing, Offer Negotiation, ATS Management.
HR Strategy & Operations
Employer Branding, HR Advisory, Internal Mobility, Strategic Hiring, Talent Strategy Development, Process Optimization, KPI Management, Onboarding, Training & Development.
Relationship Management
Client Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Development, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Search Consultancies.
Data & Analytics
Recruitment Metrics Analysis, Data Analysis, Reporting, Dashboards, Power BI, Excel.
Methodologies & Certifications
Human Content AS, Lean (Level 3), TWI (Job Relation & TWI), Seamless From Need to Fit.
Industries
Pharma, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Logistics, Maritime, Executive Search.