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Petra Debreczeni-Pirka

Petra Debreczeni-Pirka

Talent Aquisition Specialist
Budapest

Summary

With a Master’s in Business Development from Corvinus University of Budapest, I bring a decade of hands-on experience in talent acquisition, recruitment strategy, and employer branding—primarily across engineering and financial domains in multinational environments.

I specialize in managing end-to-end recruitment for complex, high-impact roles and thrive on building strong, consultative partnerships across all levels of an organization. My passion for early talent has led me to initiate and launch graduate recruitment programs.

As a certified DDI trainer, I enjoy empowering hiring managers and recruiters with best-in-class interview practices. Whether it’s optimizing recruitment systems, leading continuous improvement projects, or mentoring HR trainees—I’m driven by the belief that talent strategy is business strategy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Givaudan
09.2019 - Current
  • Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment for technical and financial roles across diverse functions and regions
  • Built trusted partnerships with business leaders and stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Designed and delivered recruitment strategies aligned with evolving business priorities
  • Initiated and launched early talent programs for securing

future talent pipelines

  • Proactively sourced high-caliber candidates through strategic networking, market mapping, and talent communities
  • Mentored junior recruiters and facilitated team-wide capability building through knowledge sharing
  • Acted as a data-driven advisor, using talent analytics to influence decisions and report on hiring metrics
  • Built a strong internal and external network to stay ahead of market trends and talent insights
  • Championed a positive candidate experience, representing the company’s values at every touchpoint

Recruitment Specialist

Tetra Pak
07.2016 - 09.2019
  • End-to-End Recruitment for the North-Western European Region (Engineering & Technical Focus)
  • Designed and implemented recruitment strategies aligned with evolving business needs
  • Acted as a trusted Recruitment Business Partner, advising leaders across all organizational levels
  • Championed employer branding initiatives, especially within Graduate and Early Careers programs
  • Led and supported cross-functional Continuous Improvement projects within the HR organization
  • Delivered interview technique training as a certified DDI trainer for both new hiring managers and recruiters
  • Drove improvements in recruitment processes and HR technologies, enhancing overall efficiency
  • Mentored and developed HR coordinators and trainees, fostering a strong internal talent pipeline

Recruitment Trainee

MOL Magyarország
02.2016 - 07.2016
  • Supported end-to-end recruitment process administration, ensuring a smooth candidate journey
  • Managed interview logistics and maintained direct communication with candidates and hiring managers
  • Conducted phone screenings in both English and Hungarian to assess candidate suitability
  • Reviewed CVs and credentials for alignment with role requirements and team needs
  • Prepared recruitment reports and maintained accurate tracking of open positions and progress
  • Delivered clear and engaging information about the company and roles to prospective candidates
  • Acted as a point of contact for key clients and stakeholders throughout the recruitment cycle
  • Provided administrative support across all resourcing-related activities, contributing to efficient team operations

Team Leader, Fundraiser

The Fundraising People
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed
  • Promote awareness of Cancer Council's mission and fundraising initiatives in the community

Internal Sales Control

BKK
06.2013 - 02.2015
  • Conducted quality control through mystery shopping to assess ticket office and cashier performance
  • Monitored daily performance of BKK ticket inspectors and sales activities
  • Handled daily administrative tasks using Microsoft Access
  • Managed weekly financial reconciliations and reporting
  • Prepared cash flow statements and supported monthly reporting to key stakeholders

Education

Master of Science - Business Development

Corvinus University of Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition Strategy
  • Engineering & Finance Recruitment
  • Graduate & Early Talent Programs
  • Employer Branding
  • Interview Training (DDI Certified)
  • Recruitment Process Improvement
  • HR System Optimization
  • Stakeholder & Business Partnering
  • Coaching & Mentorship

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Givaudan
09.2019 - Current

Recruitment Specialist

Tetra Pak
07.2016 - 09.2019

Recruitment Trainee

MOL Magyarország
02.2016 - 07.2016

Team Leader, Fundraiser

The Fundraising People
08.2015 - 01.2016

Internal Sales Control

BKK
06.2013 - 02.2015

Master of Science - Business Development

Corvinus University of Budapest
04.2001 -
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