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Sanja Antić

Talent Acquisition Team Lead
New Belgrade,Serbia

Summary

Talent Acquisition Team Lead with 3+ years of experience leading global recruitment teams and over 15 years in HR and the IT industry. Proven expertise in sourcing top talent across diverse sectors, including SaaS, FinTech, MarTech, Gaming, and more. Skilled in managing high-performing teams, optimizing recruitment processes, and building strong relationships with hiring managers. Passionate about delivering exceptional candidate experiences and leveraging data-driven insights to meet recruitment goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Team Lead - Talent Acquisition / Account Manager

Wargaming
10.2022 - Current
  • Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, providing guidance and support to ensure seamless talent acquisition
  • Develop and implement hiring strategies aligned with business needs
  • Oversee the full recruitment process, driving best practices in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate engagement
  • Leverage data insights to track performance metrics and optimize hiring strategies
  • Utilize multiple sourcing channels, including job boards and referrals, to build a strong and diverse talent pipeline
  • Collaborate closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for leadership on recruitment matters
  • Provide insights on market trends and talent availability to inform business decisions
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process, gathering feedback to refine recruitment strategies
  • Track and report key metrics such as time-to-hire and cost-per-hire to improve efficiency and transparency
  • Account Manager for Services, Global, overseeing16 offices, managing all non-product roles and recruiters across multiple locations
  • Account Manager for the product World of Warships, expanding impact within the organization

Head of People & Culture

Hunch
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Scaled a startup from less than 10 to 60 employees, building a strong, agile team while implementing scalable people strategies to support rapid growth
  • Built people processes from scratch, covering recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, compensation, benefits, and recognition programs
  • Developed and refined HR policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a culture of transparency and fairness
  • Played a role in a successful due diligence process, contributing to the company securing investment by ensuring compliance and strong HR operations
  • Championed employee engagement and well-being, actively listening to employees, and implementing initiatives that support people both professionally and personally
  • Established a competitive compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring the company attracts and retains top talent
  • Acted as a strategic business partner to leadership, aligning people initiatives with overall business goals to drive organizational success
  • Fostered an employer brand that stands out in the IT community, positioning the company as a top destination for the best talent in the industry

Talent Acquisition Manager

Tradecore
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Partner strategically with hiring managers to develop and execute hiring plans that align with business objectives
  • Lead full-cycle talent acquisition, establishing recruitment processes, trainings, tools, and metrics to optimize hiring efficiency and candidate experience
  • Build and nurture a talent pipeline, proactively engaging with top active and passive candidates through strategic sourcing, networking, industry events, partnerships, and targeted outreach
  • Elevate employer branding and candidate engagement, leveraging social media, job portals, employee referral programs, and internship initiatives to attract top talent

Talent Acquisition Specialist

TeleSign
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Hired and onboarded 80+ new colleagues in 2019, achieving an average time-to-hire of 40 days
  • Developed and managed the hiring process for all open roles, including crafting accurate and compelling job descriptions, designing efficient interview loops, and supporting hiring managers throughout the process
  • Built a strong talent pipeline using diverse sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn and creative, out-of-the-box strategies, while staying up to date with hiring market trends
  • Managed Greenhouse ATS, ensuring accurate reporting and a data-driven recruitment approach
  • Coordinated both in-person and virtual interviews, ensuring a seamless candidate experience
  • Conducted surveys on hiring processes, continuously identifying and implementing improvements
  • Designed and executed an Employer Branding strategy, organizing 15+ events in 2019, including Datathon, Hackathon powered by TeleSign, meetups, conferences, and partnerships with universities
  • Led internal engagement initiatives, such as New Hire Training Weeks, the Buddy Program, and training sessions for hiring managers

HR Manager

Cubes
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Overseeing talent acquisition, administration, and facilities management
  • Managing onboarding and fostering a positive work environment, driving employee engagement and retention
  • Handling payroll and payments for external associates
  • Leading employer branding initiatives

Business Consultant

Mikroelektronika
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Business Development
  • Account Management

Sales Consultant

MS Microsys
03.2010 - 12.2012
  • Leading and managing a small sales team, driving performance and growth
  • Hiring, onboarding, and mentoring new team members, ensuring a smooth integration and strong sales capabilities
  • Driving sales, negotiations, and consultative selling, building and maintaining client relationships
  • Representing the company at job fairs, conferences, and seminars, enhancing brand visibility and networking opportunities

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Faculty of Technical Sciences
Novi Sad
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering & Systems

Faculty of Technical Sciences
Novi Sad, Serbia
04.2001 -

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Scaling & Change Management

Performance Management

Onboarding & Employee Engagement

HR Policies & Labor Law Compliance

Recruitment Analytics & KPIs

Organizational Development

Account Management

Team Leadership

Employer Branding

Recruitment Analytics & KPIs

Software

ATS: Greenhouse, Lever, JobVite, RecruiterLab

PMS: HiBob, UltiPro, BambooHR

CRM: GEM, Sugar CRM

Scholarships & Awards

  • Scholarship 2009 - Scholarship "Fund for Young Talents of the Republic of Serbia"
  • Student Award 2009 - Award of the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad for the best student
  • Student Award 2009 Municipality of Ruma Award for the best student
  • Student Award 2008 - Award of the Municipality of Ruma achieved remarkable success in education
  • Student Award 2006 - Award of the University of Novi Sad for the success achieved in education

Timeline

Team Lead - Talent Acquisition / Account Manager

Wargaming
10.2022 - Current

Head of People & Culture

Hunch
01.2021 - 09.2022

Talent Acquisition Manager

Tradecore
02.2020 - 12.2020

Talent Acquisition Specialist

TeleSign
10.2018 - 02.2020

HR Manager

Cubes
02.2016 - 04.2018

Business Consultant

Mikroelektronika
01.2012 - 01.2016

Sales Consultant

MS Microsys
03.2010 - 12.2012

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Faculty of Technical Sciences
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering & Systems

Faculty of Technical Sciences
04.2001 -

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