Cristian Alupoaie

I work on a project basis as an external international recruiter, supporting clients in Croatia, Romania, and the Netherlands. I’ve managed end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles, including niche positions that my clients didn’t have the internal capacity to fill.

For my client in the Netherlands, I acted as a strategic business partner—setting KPIs, establishing recruitment processes, and implementing an ATS system to improve efficiency and hiring quality.

• Led an international team of recruiters based in Croatia and Costa Rica, driving the growth of the company from 70 to 110 developers worldwide.
• Sourced, interviewed, selected, negotiated, and extended offers to candidates for various positions, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
• Drafted tailored job descriptions based on client requirements and market demands.
• Established and administered comprehensive student recruitment programs to meet organizational objectives.
• Designed and executed marketing campaigns to attract top talent for open positions.
• Developed and implemented internal HR procedures, including recruitment, training, asset management, and ISO 20701 compliance.
• Managed internal budgets, accounting for roles, seniority, and required skill sets.
• Prepared quarterly reports on recruitment and training budgets, ensuring transparency and alignment with company goals.
• Established and led an internal training department, delivering customized training programs to address organizational needs.
• Monitored and reported on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to recruitment and HR initiatives.
• Served as the system administrator for internal HR tools such as BambooHR and Breezy, optimizing workflows and processes.

• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
• Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
• Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals.
• Prepared offer letters for successful candidates.
• Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
• Posted positions on job boards, media and alternate sourcing channels to attract diverse talent pool.
• Utilized applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment processes and maintain candidate data.
• Maintained applicant tracking system records and updated candidate information as needed.
• Negotiated employment offers with selected candidates.
• Built and maintained a strong talent pipeline through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management.

• Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for all career levels across three Somarest workshops.
• Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Designed, planned, and executed selection processes, including interviews, screening calls, and administering psychological tests.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to establish qualification criteria for future employees, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
• Trained and advised hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and assessment methods.
• Sourced and screened resumes for current hiring needs through various channels, including LinkedIn, recruitment websites, and database searches.
• Maintained and reported on key recruitment KPIs, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.
• Encouraged employees to act as brand ambassadors, fostering a positive employer brand.
• Actively participated in organizing Somarest events to enhance company culture and engagement.

Key Accomplishments

• Increased headcount by 15%.
• Reduced white-collar turnover through improved recruitment practices.
• Implemented recruitment KPIs, improving process transparency and efficiency.
• Created and standardized recruitment processes and documentation.

• Sourcing and reaching out to qualified candidates for current open roles; interviewing candidates for a wide range of roles.
• Interview candidates for a wide range of roles