George Buricea
Bucharest
Summary
I am a recruitment professional with over 10 years of experience in HR and talent acquisition, partnering with multinational and local companies across Finance, Engineering, Shared Services, Sales & Marketing, and Corporate functions. Since June 2024, I focus on high-level, niche, and business-critical roles, delivering end-to-end recruitment through headhunting, market mapping, and client advisory. My role emphasizes building long-term relationships with senior candidates and providing strategic insights to hiring managers. Previously, as Professional Placement Lead at HRS Romania, I managed a team of up to 12 consultants, contributed to budgeting, vendor negotiations, KPI setting, and performance analysis, and ensured delivery across multiple client accounts. I also acted as a mentor and coach, supporting colleagues in developing their recruitment expertise. Recognized as a Top 3 performer year after year, I bring consistency, reliability, and consultative partnership to every recruitment project.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Professional Placement Consultant - HighImpact Roles
HRS Romania
06.2024 - Current
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for complex, senior, and business-critical roles across Finance, Engineering, Corporate, and Shared Services.
- Conduct direct headhunting and talent mapping for scarce and highly specialized profiles, locally and internationally.
- Partner with clients as a trusted advisor, providing market intelligence, salary benchmarks, and strategic recommendations on recruitment approach.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior candidates and business leaders, ensuring high engagement and trust.
- Deliver consultative recruitment solutions, balancing speed of delivery with quality of hire for demanding projects.
- Represent HRS in the market as a senior recruitment expert, supporting the company's positioning on high-value and executive-level projects.
- Continue to provide mentorship and guidance informally to colleagues, sharing best practices in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
Professional Placement Lead
HRS Romania
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed a team of up to 12 consultants, providing guidance, monitoring performance, and ensuring delivery across multiple client accounts.
- Held P&L responsibility, managing budgets, performance KPIs, and quarterly reviews, including the design of action plans for improvement.
Professional Placement Consultant
HRS Romania
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Coordinated the end-to-end recruitment process, from client debriefing, sourcing and pre-screening to interviewing and candidate feedback.
- Built and maintained strong professional relationships with hiring managers and business partners, ensuring alignment on role requirements and expectations.
- Created and published job advertisements across multiple channels (online platforms, print media, specialist magazines) to strengthen candidate pipelines.
- Selected the most effective sourcing channels to attract and sustain talent pools for ongoing recruitment projects.
- Conducted preliminary phone screenings, organized interviews, and managed candidate communication throughout the process.
- Acted as an informal team lead: supporting colleagues, conducting 1:1 check-ins in the absence of the HR Manager, and helping the team stay aligned.
- Actively coached and mentored junior colleagues, sharing recruitment best practices and helping them develop strong sourcing and interviewing skills.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
HARMAN International
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple practice groups: Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, BPO, Engineering, and Administrative.
- Sourced, screened, and evaluated candidates, conducting behavioral interviews in line with client methodologies to ensure competency and role fit.
Recruitment Consultant
Lugera
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Acted as a candidate relationship manager, maintaining long-term engagement, managing expectations, and providing constructive feedback.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements, set recruitment process expectations, and deliver talent pipelines aligned to business needs.
- Collaborated with sourcing consultants to strengthen pipelines for challenging roles and ensure full understanding of market availability.
- Extended offers and facilitated successful onboarding of selected candidates.
- Maintained strong client relationships through responsive communication, strategic advice, and identification of continuous improvement opportunities.
- Served as a buddy for new entry-level consultants-offering guidance, practical tips, and patient support to help them learn the fundamentals of recruitment.
Recruitment Consultant
Talent Center
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle, including: Attracting and engaging candidates for temporary and permanent positions with client companies.
- Presenting opportunities and maintaining regular communication with potential candidates.
- Drafting and posting job advertisements across multiple media channels to maximize reach.
- Screening and evaluating applications, coordinating interviews and assessment tests.
- Organizing and conducting interviews, ensuring a professional candidate experience.
- Providing detailed briefings on role responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
Education
Master studies - Occupational, Transport and Services Psychology
University of Bucharest
01.2014
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of Bucharest
01.2014
Master's degree - Tourism and Travel Services Management
Dimitrie Cantemir University
01.2010
Bachelor's degree - Faculty of Economics, Commerce & Services
University of Pitesti
01.2008
High School Diploma - Computer Science, Mathematics, Psysics
National College -Alexandru Odobescu
01.2005
Skills
- End-to-end recruitment
- Talent mapping
- Headhunting
- Candidate sourcing strategies
- Candidate assessment
- Employer branding
- Recruitment marketing
- Stakeholder management
- Recruitment strategy design
- Market intelligence
Training
- The Leadership Journey, Trend Consulting, 2023
- Neuroscience of Communication, Paul Olteanu, 2021
- Process Communication Model (PCM), Paul Olteanu, 2020
Timeline
Senior Professional Placement Consultant - HighImpact Roles
HRS Romania
06.2024 - Current
Professional Placement Lead
HRS Romania
09.2021 - 06.2024
Professional Placement Consultant
HRS Romania
05.2018 - 09.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
HARMAN International
12.2017 - 05.2018
Recruitment Consultant
Lugera
09.2015 - 10.2017
Recruitment Consultant
Talent Center
06.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of Bucharest
Master's degree - Tourism and Travel Services Management
Dimitrie Cantemir University
Bachelor's degree - Faculty of Economics, Commerce & Services
University of Pitesti
High School Diploma - Computer Science, Mathematics, Psysics
National College -Alexandru Odobescu
Master studies - Occupational, Transport and Services Psychology
University of Bucharest
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