Klaudia Várnai
Global Talent Acquisition Leader
Budapest,BU
Summary
Global Talent Acquisition Leader with over 10 years of experience driving large-scale and strategic recruitment across multiple countries. Proven expertise in high-volume hiring, workforce planning, stakeholder management, and employer branding. Adept at building and leading international teams, implementing data-driven strategies, and transforming TA into a trusted business partner.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Global Talent Acquisition Team Lead (High-Volume Hiring)
Wolt
Global Remote, Budapest
07.2024 - Current
- Leading a team of 12 Talent Acquisition Partners across 24 countries
- Delivering high-volume hiring across multiple business functions in a fast-scaling environment
- Driving workforce planning and hiring strategy to support international expansion
- Improving hiring efficiency through data-driven decision-making and funnel optimization
- Successfully introduced and integrated AI-driven recruitment solutions, including Fountain, into recruitment processes to improve efficiency and scalability
- Acting as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders across regions
- Building a high-performing team through coaching, KPIs, and performance management
- Constantly leading process improvements to increase speed, quality, and scalability of hiring
Senior Internal Talent Acquisition Partner (EMEA & US)
Randstad Enterprise
Budapest, Budapest
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed end-to-end recruitment across EMEA and US markets
- Partnered with stakeholders on hiring strategy and workforce planning
- Delivered market insights and talent intelligence to support decision-making
- Reduced time-to-hire for complex and niche roles through innovative sourcing strategies
- Mentored junior recruiters and supported team capability development
- Transitioned from operational recruitment to a more strategic advisory role
Talent Acquisition Partner
BD (Becton Dickinson)
Tatabánya, Komárom-Esztergom
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Delivered high-volume recruitment across Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, HR, and Supply Chain
- Managed full-cycle recruitment across multiple business units - Implemented digital recruitment processes supporting 400+ hires annually
- Led employer branding initiatives (career events, open days, virtual campaigns)
- Supported Workday implementation and HR system optimization
- Improved candidate experience through process digitalization
HR Generalist & Corporate Recruiter
Rába Automotive
Győr, Győr-Moson-Sopron
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Implemented HR processes and recruitment campaigns.
- Managed social recruitment platforms, boosting applicants by 35%.
- Designed and launched a career website & e-database, reducing CV processing time by 70%.
- Supported payroll, onboarding, and offboarding.
- Recognized for creativity and strategic thinking within HR team.
- Rába is one of Hungary’s leading automotive manufacturers, supplying global OEMs with axles and components.
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
Szécheny István University
Győr01-2015
Skills
- Global Talent Acquisition Leadership
- High-Volume & Strategic Hiring
- Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
- Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
- AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini)
- Data-driven decision making
- Workforce planning
- Recruitment marketing
- Influencing skills
- Stakeholder management
- Talent management
- Fountain
- Workday
- Greenhouse
- SmartRecruiters
- Gr8people
Websites
Certification
Certified Scrum Master (11/2021 - 01/2021)
Interests
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coaching & Mentoring, Video Games, Health & Exercise
Timeline
Global Talent Acquisition Team Lead (High-Volume Hiring)
Wolt
07.2024 - Current
Senior Internal Talent Acquisition Partner (EMEA & US)
Randstad Enterprise
10.2021 - 07.2024
Talent Acquisition Partner
BD (Becton Dickinson)
04.2016 - 10.2021
HR Generalist & Corporate Recruiter
Rába Automotive
08.2014 - 04.2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
Szécheny István University