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Zarina Murzalieva

Bishkek,Kyrgyzstan

Summary

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record in attracting top-tier technical talent for product development teams in EMEA and the US, excelling in sourcing senior tech talent through advanced Boolean search techniques. Adept at leveraging data analytics to enhance recruitment metrics and improve candidate experience, while fostering strong stakeholder relationships to align hiring strategies with business goals.

Proven ability to build strong partnerships with hiring managers, and contribute to talent strategy. Passionate about enhancing candidate experience and aligning recruitment efforts with company growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

HomeBuddy
10.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded sourcing efforts for senior-level tech talent across EMEA, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and X-ray techniques to identify and engage top candidates for product development teams.
  • Partnered closely with hiring managers to deeply understand technical requirements, team dynamics, and strategic business goals, resulting in highly qualified candidate pools.
  • Utilized data analytics to track key recruitment metrics, providing actionable insights to stakeholders and driving improvements in hiring efficiency and candidate quality.
  • Led the Candidate Experience Survey project, gathering feedback and implementing process improvements to enhance the overall candidate journey and employer brand.
  • Collaborated with recruiters and coordinators in a fully remote environment to achieve tech hiring goals, demonstrating strong communication, project management, and independent work ethic.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Xsolla
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for B2B and B2C product teams, screening candidates for technical fit, motivation, and cultural alignment with company values.
  • Developed and executed targeted sourcing strategies, leveraging LinkedIn, social media, and job boards to attract diverse technical talent.
  • Conducted recruitment data analysis to identify trends, address bottlenecks, and improve overall recruitment effectiveness.

Recruiter

ComironSport
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Sourced developers (Unity3D, C#, Java, 1C) and 3D artists/animators for e-commerce and cycling tech teams, demonstrating versatility in recruiting for diverse technical roles.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and develop tailored sourcing approaches.

Recruiter

Jsket
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • Recruited candidates for long-term roles, ensuring fit through detailed screening and stakeholder input.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Academy of Public Administration
Kyrgyzstan
07-2013

Skills

  • Boolean Search
  • Data analysis
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Technical screening
  • Employer branding
  • Recruitment metrics
  • Communication: Stakeholder Management, Collaborative Communication, Remote Communication
  • Languages: English (Fluent)

Languages

Russian
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

HomeBuddy
10.2022 - Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Xsolla
12.2021 - 09.2022

Recruiter

ComironSport
11.2019 - 06.2021

Recruiter

Jsket
11.2017 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Academy of Public Administration
Zarina Murzalieva