Kate Tolkovets

- Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates (SWE, Data roles, iOS, and Android). - Managed full-cycle recruitment for the EMEA, APAC, and NORAM regions. - Partner with hiring teams to define technical talent needs and hiring strategies. - Screen candidates for technical and cultural fit, preparing them for interview loops and negotiating offers. - Mentor more junior colleagues on hiring strategies and candidate engagement techniques. - Collaborate with recruitment leadership to improve internal processes and tools.

- Managed full-cycle recruitment for the EMEA region. - Delivered market analyses to optimize sourcing strategies. - Supported client-facing projects under strict confidentiality agreements. - Mentored Hiring Managers on stakeholder engagement and candidate assessment best practices. - Contributed to talent acquisition strategy by analyzing market trends and talent availability. - Collaborated with leadership on strategic hiring priorities.

- Leading intake meetings with hiring managers and developing tailored sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, social media, and other channels. - Screening and interviewing candidates, ensuring a seamless candidate experience. - Tracking and analyzing recruitment data and metrics to optimize processes and hiring outcomes. - Managing offer negotiations and pre-onboarding steps to ensure smooth transitions. - Conducted market analysis and helped shape an effective hiring strategy for one of Lyft’s European offices. - Acting as a trusted point of contact for hiring managers, cross-functional teams, and candidates throughout the process. - Provided consulting support to hiring managers, improving collaboration and alignment across teams.

- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, including consulting with Hiring Managers on role requirements, crafting job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, conducting reference checks, and extending offers. Successfully hired talent across EMEA and Central Asia. - Partnered with leadership to refine and strengthen recruitment processes, ensuring scalability and alignment with business objectives. - Owned onboarding delivery (Prestart & Welcome Sessions) and ensured a seamless new hire experience through support during the probation period. - Acted as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, coaching them on interview best practices, talent evaluation, and effective decision-making.